ALIVIA GILESLAYOUT EDITOR 11/21/2022 Following an interview with Rolling Stone, Selena Gomez is facing criticism for comments some viewed as disrespectful to her organ donor and longtime friend, Francia Raisa. The situation reveals a negative side of the openness between some celebrities and their fans. In the interview, Gomez called Taylor Swift her “only friend in the [entertainment] industry.” The comment did... Continue Reading →
ADAM SHORT 11/21/2022 Many students, faculty, and staff, freely walk around campus, going from building to building, experiencing no physical obstacles in their way. Heavy doors? No issue. No elevator? I can take the stairs. As able-bodied people, we take for granted the ability to easily access any place that we want, without having to consider whether or not there will... Continue Reading →
DARCY DAENZER11/21/2022 Just over a month ago on Oct.14, two members of the climate activist group Just Stop Oil threw two cans of tomato soup on Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Sunflowers” in the National Gallery in London. Before the two activists were arrested for their actions, they were seen gluing their hands to the wall below the statue and giving a thought-provoking... Continue Reading →
EMMA FIGLEWICZSTAFF WRITER 11/21/2022 In the upcoming year, Michigan will be increasing the minimum wage. Outlined in the 2018 Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, the minimum wage is to rise to $9.87/hour. Additionally, the tipped minimum wage will rise to $3.75, and the rate for minors will rise to $8.39. According to the Michigan Legislature, “The 2018 Improved Wage Workforce Opportunity Wage Act... Continue Reading →
MARIA KOLBSTAFF WRITER 11/21/2022 Thanksgiving Break is coming soon to campus from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25. Before this time, a few events will take place on campus. One of those events is “The Real Thanksgiving” held on Nov. 16 from 6:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Tyler-Van Dusen Heather Room. The guest speaker, Hannah Bartol, of the Hannahville Indian Community discussed the true... Continue Reading →
MEGAN NEELEYCOPY EDITOR 11/21/2022 An exciting new partnership has made its way to the Alma College campus and community. Alma College has partnered with Granger Waste Services in order to enact a formal recycling program on campus. An email sent out to the campus community from Raymond Barclay, Alma College’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, on Nov. 8 included... Continue Reading →
REYNA EDWARDSSTAFF WRITER 11/21/2022 Alma College’s Pine River Anthology (PRA) is an award-winning juried annual publication that showcases creative works of fine art and writing. It is a collaborative product of the Art and English departments. PRA is now accepting submissions for the 2023 publication. The theme for this year’s publication is “dichotomy” which means a division or contrast between two things that... Continue Reading →
CLAIRE WITTLIEFFLAYOUT EDITOR 11/21/2022 On Nov. 19, the Alma College Scots gained a 41- 21 victory over Mount St. Joseph, still making the 2022-2023 team undefeated. The Scots took the MIAA championship title on Saturday, Nov. 12 against the Albion College Brits. Much anticipation was building up on campus regarding the Nov. 19 game against the Mount St.... Continue Reading →
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