KATE WESTPHAL CAMPUS EDITOR It has been over a year since the tragic events that unfolded at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, prompting the creation of the #neveragain movement. The movement’s motive was to bring to light the effects of school shootings and advocate for gun control laws to prevent these types […]
DYLAN COUR STAFF WRITER While spring break is a time for many to get away and get a break from school, some still have very important work to do. The Model U.N. (MUN) team traveled to St. Louis, Missouri for their first round of competition over break. The St. Louis level is typically used as […]
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER For many students on Alma’s campus, the rewarding feeling of helping the community resonates as a beacon of active volunteerism for students in Gratiot county; this beacon gives the college the reputation for service and philanthropy reaching outside of the college’s property. Campus services for the greater community have always been […]
ALYSSA GALL STAFF WRITER This spring break, instead of hitting the beach or relaxing, some of Alma College’s students decided to give back to communities across the country. They spent their week-long break, Feb. 22 to Mar. 3, participating in Alternative Breaks. Alternative Breaks are service trips that all students can participate in over the […]
EMILY HENDERSON STAFF WRITER ACOG’s AlmaCon, Alma College’s very own anime convention, has been around for 11 years, said ACOG’s inventory manager, Annamarie Jenema (‘20). Whether you’re into video games, anime or simply cosplaying, AlmaCon has something that will interest you. “AlmaCon has a lot it can offer congoers. Especially for Alma College’s students who […]
SYDNEY BOSSIDIS STAFF WRITER Over Spring Break, the Alma College Choir spent time doing a series of concerts through out Florida. They traveled to various cities and churches to perform their program under the direction of Dr. Will Nichols and accompanied by pianist Anthony Patterson. The tour started on Feb. 21 in the Heritage Center […]
BAILEY LANGBO STAFF WRITER International Women’s Day takes place on March 8 every year to celebrate the accomplishments and determination of women all over the world. This year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter; striving for a gender balanced world, awareness of gender bias, and achieving gender equality for all. National Women’s Day was first celebrated in the […]
JORDYN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR Students at Alma College are no strangers to studying other cultures or being among them. During their time here, many students take time to study abroad, whether it be on their own, with a spring term or for a research opportunity. Otto Warmbier was in a similar situation in 2016 that […]
