ALIVIA GILESSTAFF WRITER Alma College recently updated their Venture Program to provide additional funding and simplify the application process. The program, which was created in 2013, provides funding for travel and other applied learning opportunities. This change serves as an expansion of other successful travel opportunities such as the Posey Global Fellowship and Gazmararian Scholarship.... Continue Reading →
MADDISON LUEBKECOPY EDITORPHOTO BY MORGAN GUST Disclaimer: The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Almanian or Alma College. Over the course of this summer, we saw a new wave of social media influence take over the lives of young people. With nothing else to do, our phones became... Continue Reading →
COURTNEY SMITHSTAFF WRITER Late at night on August 20th, over 40 protesters congregated outside of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’s home in Holland, Michigan, donning signs that read “Wake up Betsy,” and “People over profit.” Protests just like this one are happening all over the country in response to the return of students to... Continue Reading →
BAILEY LANGBOHEAD EDITOR Author’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not represent the viewpoints of the entire campus community. Racism is a difficult topic. For more information on the Black Lives Matter movement and ways to help, visit http://www.blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ In the midst of America’s battle with COVID-19, the country has been reminded of... Continue Reading →
ALYSSA GALLSPORTS WRITERPHOTO BY LIZZY DERMODY At Alma College, the fall semester looks different for students this year. This is especially true for the student athletes, whose sports are currently postponed due to the coronavirus. With the hope for the postponement to be lifted in the spring season, athletes remain optimistic as they enter their... Continue Reading →
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR The United States Postal Service (or USPS) has undergone many changes inthe last few months that have sparked debate and frustration across political parties, as well as with the general public. The Coronavirus Pandemic has also not been helpful in keeping the postal service alive. Louis DeJoy, who is a major donor... Continue Reading →
ELLA BRIGHT, KATE WESTPHALSTAFF WRITER, LAYOUT EDITORGRAPHIC BY WESTON HIRVELA Students returned to campus in late August with several new policies in place, the most important of which address guidelines for COVID-19. These guidelines include social distancing in all indoor places, masks worn at all times and the restriction of visitors on campus. Although these... Continue Reading →
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITERPHOTO BY RAUL RIVERA The CDC has asked that all Americans over the age of two and those without certain health conditions wear face coverings while out in public, or in an area where social distancing is virtually impossible. Alma College has adopted these policies as part of their reopening process this fall.... Continue Reading →
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