ALEX GILLIESGRAPHIC DESIGNER JACKSON POLLARDSTAFF WRITER 9/25/2023 Bakar makes indie music cool, there’s no doubt about it. His third studio album “Halo” continues the classic, young life storytelling theme he has seemed to perfect over the years. He projects feelings of belonging and regretful choices with some of the most beautiful instrumentals and background voice... Continue Reading →
Breaking the live action anime curse
WESTON HIRVELASTAFF WRITERGRAPHIC DESIGNER 9/25/2023 “Live Action Anime” is a phrase that has been wrought with negative connotations, doubly so if Netflix is behind the adaptation. Since the Netflix adaptation of “Death Note,” the company has created around 13 anime adaptations that fail to capture the magic of the original source. These movies/shows are at... Continue Reading →
Next steps: Michigan’s Reproductive Health Act
LIATHANO RAMIREZGRAPHIC DESIGNER CLAIRE WITTLIEFFSTAFF WRITER 9/25/2023 In Michigan, the Reproductive Health Act is a series of 11 bills supporting the broadening of access to care that the state constitution advocates for. The process of this act is underway due to Michigan residents voting yes on Proposal 3 during last year’s election season, enforcing reproductive... Continue Reading →
Biden administration cancels oil leases
LEIA LEHRERGRAPHIC DESIGNER DARCY CAENZERLAYOUT EDITOR 9/25/2023 On Sep. 6, the Biden administration announced they would cancel all drilling leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska that were approved during the Trump administration. While the decision also prohibits drilling in 13 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve, it does not, however, “stop... Continue Reading →
FSL recruitment returns to Alma College
EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 9/25/2023 As September ends, Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) recruitment returns to campus. Both fraternities and sororities have been preparing for the past couple of months to welcome a new round of potential members to Alma College. Currently, Alma College is home to five social sororities: Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Xi Delta,... Continue Reading →
Student art displayed in Clack
KYLEE LARYPHOTOGRAPHER CARTER HELMERSTAFF WRITER 9/25/2023 For many years, Clack Art Center has held a student art exhibit at the beginning of every fall semester. Any art piece completed by a student enrolled in an art class throughout the previous school year is eligible to submit work for a chance to be showcased. This year,... Continue Reading →
Alma College’s 2023 Homecoming court
KYLEE LARYPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 9/25/2023 Alma College’s 2023 Homecoming court finalists and Royal Scots were announced over the past couple of weeks as the college prepares for its annual alumni celebration. Homecoming court is a tradition that recognizes distinguished students who represent the college. There were seven finalists this year: Chetara Knight (‘23), Derek Long (‘24), Emma... Continue Reading →
Fall sports return to campus
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER JON BEERBOWERSTAFF WRITER 9/11/2023 As students make their return to campus, it can only mean one thing: fall sports are in full swing. These athletes have been on campus since the beginning of August and are ready to show what they have been training for all pre-season. The three major sports of the... Continue Reading →
