REYNA EDWARDSSTAFF WRITER 11/7/2022 During his presidential campaign, President Joe Biden promised to create a plan that would provide student debt relief. The Biden Administration has recently introduced a plan providing the ability to make the student loan system more manageable for students from low and middle-income families. Progress on this plan has been stunted […]
Month: November 2022
Whitmer or Dixon to become Michigan’s next Governor
CLAIRE HIPPS AND MEGAN NEELEYSTAFF WRITER 11/7/2022 Gretchen Whitmer (D) and Tudor Dixon (R) are facing off in Michigan’s (MI) 2022 gubernatorial election, or the election for governor. Whitmer, the incumbent, highlights infrastructure development, investments in business and access to abortion as key aspects of her campaign. Dixon, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, is […]
Alma College dancers prepare for fall concert
JORDAN FOX AND ALIVIA GILESSTAFF WRITER 11/7/2022 The Alma College Dance Company and the Kiltie Dance Company are both hard at work preparing for their upcoming Fall Dance Concert set to show this November. Ben Munisteri, associate professor of dance, is directing the concert. Auditions were held on Aug. 30. The rehearsal process began shortly […]
Winter registration brings excitement and stress
LEIA R. LEHRERGRAPHIC DESIGNER EMMA FIGLEWICZSTAFF WRITER 11/7/2022 With the Fall Term wrapping up, the beginning of registration for the Winter Term begins. This period can be stressful and chaotic for many students; however, there are many ways to make registering for classes easy, efficient and effective. Many advisors email their advisees to schedule a […]
GSD, DI and PAGE present Murder Mystery MasQueerade
WESTON HIRVELAGRAPHIC DESIGNER SALEM GRAY AND HANNAH STIFFLERSTAFF WRITER 11/7/2022 A yearly tradition returned once again, the Murder Mystery at the MasQueerade is back. GSD (Gender and Sexuality Diversity) worked with PAGE (Pop culture, Anime, Gaming, and Entertainment) and Diversity and inclusion to host their yearly masquerade. It was held in the Zimmerman Hall in […]
Student-wide CSO resources
EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTOGRAPHER DANIELLE NYKANENSTAFF WRITER 11/7/2022 The Center for Student Opportunity (CSO) has support services aimed to enrich students’ time at Alma. These services, along with other programs hosted within the CSO, focus on fostering both academic and personal success. Study tables hosted by a King-Chávez-Parks First Year Mentor (KCP mentor) is one option available […]
Weekly Horoscopes 10/24/2022
LOTTIE CARMANHOROSCOPES Aries (March 21st-April 19th) Now is the time for Aires to come clean and express their emotions. What once made you feel unsure is coming up to the surface and making more sense in your present life. Remember, you never know until you try. Taurus (April 20th-May 20th) Your stubbornness is coming into play […]
Water polo club coming to Alma College
EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTOGRAPHER MEGAN NEELEYCOPY EDITOR 10/24/2022 Alma College has numerous athletic teams, clubs and other extracurricular activities available to students. In the coming weeks, Alma College will introduce a water polo club. “Interested in water polo? You should be,” the recruitment flier said. “We welcome any level of water polo experience.” Madison Humphrey (‘24) is President […]