TAYLOR PEPITONESTAFF WRITER The following contributions are solely of the writer’s own views and are not affiliated with the Almanian and Alma College. Robert J. Patterson, professor of African American Studies at Georgetown University, defines anti-racism as, “…an active and conscious effort to work against multidimensional aspects of racism.” President Donald J. Trump has taken... Continue Reading →
Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves a legacy
JORDYN BRADLEYSTAFF WRITER Graphic by MORGAN GUST Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, passed away on Sept.18 from metastatic cancer of the pancreas. In her 87 years of life, Ginsburg was a trailblazer for gender equality. “I was shocked, but not surprised,” said Claire Wittlieff (‘24), who noted Ginsburg’s declining health. “When... Continue Reading →
NYC labeled “Anarchist Jurisdiction”
COURTNEY SMITHSTAFF WRITER Last Monday, President Trump’s Department of Justice declared three major American cities, New York City, Portland and Seattle, as ‘Anarchist Jurisdictions,’ alleging that these three locations contribute to lawlessness, violence and destruction. Although the label of ‘Anarchist Jurisdiction’ sparks strong sentiments by itself, some believe it fails to accurately represent the current... Continue Reading →
Puerto Rico to Receive Billions
ELLA BRIGHTSTAFF WRITER On Friday, Sept. 18, President Trump announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would be sending almost $13 billion, including $11.6 billion in federal funding, in aid to Puerto Rico to help rebuild. This announcement came almost exactly three years after Hurricane Maria caused devastating damage in Sept. 2017. Congress had approved... Continue Reading →
Alma welcomes new PAGE club
ALIVIA GILESSTAFF WRITER With the semester under way, many clubs and organizations have started holding meetings and events. Recently, Alma College welcomed a new organization. The PAGE (which stands for Pop Culture, Anime, Gaming, and Entertainment) Club has begun hosting various campus events. The PAGE club was founded at the end of last year. The... Continue Reading →
Registering to vote in the upcoming election
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITER Photo by Lizzy Dermody Voting season is now upon us. This presidential election is said to be one for the books as Donald Trump and Joe Biden take the stage to discuss their policies and ideals. Politics is often seen as stressful and burdensome, and young voters are the least likely to... Continue Reading →
Political chaos: America’s update
CHELSEA FABERSTAFF WRITER Chaotic times have flooded Washington D.C. days before the election. A string of damaging news broke leading up to the President’s COVID-19 diagnosis. On Sunday Sept. 27, The New York Times announced they had received decades of Donald Trump’s tax returns and published shocking takeaways. It was revealed that the president had... Continue Reading →
The Almanian Podcast Week One
Week one of The Almanian Podcast starring co hosts Chlesea Faber and Jacob Smith
The Almanian: News 