JASMINE D'ARCANGELIS STAFF WRITER In Sept. of 2018, fired Dallas police officer Amber Guyger entered the apartment of Botham Jean. She had mistaken Jean’s apartment for her own. Guyger assumed that Jean was an intruder, and fired two fatal shots into his chest. A few days later, an arrest warrant was issued for the arrest... Continue Reading →
The Beating Heart of Alma
KAELYN WOJTYLKO STAFF WRITER There were smiles all around in Alma on Tuesday, Oct. 8, especially at the “cornerstone” of Alma. The people of Alma finally got to step inside the newly renovated Wright Leppien Opera House. The opening took place in Zimmerman Hall, named after late Alma College student, Joseph Zimmerman who graduated in... Continue Reading →
Student burnout on campus
DYLAN COUR STAFF WRITER There are 23 days of classes left before finals. Midterms have all wrapped up and students are back in the swing of things from fall break. However, students are still burnt-out from the long semester full of busy schedules and long days. The National College Health Assessment found that stress negatively... Continue Reading →
California wildfires hit home
KARA DENIKE STAFF WRITER Southern California has seen multiple wildfires spread across counties for almost a month now that have yet to be one hundred percent contained. Of the thirteen largest active wildfires, the Kincade fire spans the largest amount of acreage. The fire has burned seventy-seven thousand and seven hundred and fifty-eight acres so... Continue Reading →
Alma students experience health and safety inspections
EMILY HENDERSON STAFF WRITER Photo by HANNAH GIBBS Many students have already experienced the Health and Safety inspections that began this semester. This inspection is returning to Alma this year, and is something that has occurred across all of campus. While this may be the first year in a long time Alma College has introduced... Continue Reading →
Students take back the night
BAILEY LANGBO STAFF WRITER On Nov. 8, students will be able to join the MacCurdy House in an international event known as Take Back the Night, a march that unites students against all forms of sexual violence. The march starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m., with refreshments available at the MacCurdy House... Continue Reading →
Rural Michigan Initiative promotes environmental policy
CHELSEA FABER STAFF WRITER On Thursday Nov. 7, Alma College in cooperation with the Michigan Environmental Council, the Cranbrook Institute and other sponsors will host the first annual Rural Michigan Initiative. The conference will bring together lawmakers, policy experts and interested community members. This forum will include scientific presentations, as well as scheduled speakers. Keynote... Continue Reading →
Soccer teams celebrate their seniors
ALYSSA GALL SPORTS WRITER Photo by GRACE GRELAK Like every college, sports are a fundamental part of student athletes’ careers. It is something they partake in from their first day on campus to their last day. Athletes learn not only how to master their sport at the collegiate level, but how to master the art... Continue Reading →
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