MEGAN NEELEYEDITOR-IN-CHIEF VIRGINIA CHAPATESSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 The 2024 Summer Oylmpics were held in Paris, France from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, Aug. 11. There were many outstanding and inspiring performances throughout this time that were especially impressive to Alma athletes. In the track and field events, there was an astonishing new star that some are... Continue Reading →
College students hit by FAFSA delay
JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been delayed since 2022 and has been an ongoing issue continuing into this year’s FAFSA application. The delay itself was announced in March 2022 by the Department of Education. There are several theories about what caused the delay, including bugs and the... Continue Reading →
FYS emphasizes community service
JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 This year Alma College freshmen students are being presented with a new community engagement program that aims to connect students more deeply into Alma and the larger mid-Michigan community through community events and volunteer work. This year's first-year seminar students are part of a pilot program that requires each student to... Continue Reading →
Tartan 101 evolves FYS material
KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR 9/16/2024 Author and student advocate CL Lindsay’s presentation that addressed sex, the law, and bystander intervention training was removed from Tartan 101 this year after feedback from students. It had run the previous three years. Tartan 101 is an orientation program that educates incoming students on what to expect during their Alma... Continue Reading →
Freshman class make-up and low enrollment
EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 9/16/2024 As summer wraps up, Alma College opens its doors to the incoming class of 2028. Over the past year, the admissions team here on campus has worked hard to bring a diverse new group of students to Alma. “Our team travels to high schools and college fairs to meet with prospective... Continue Reading →
President of Alma College steps down
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 9/16/2024 In April 2024, Alma College president Jeff Abernathy announced that he would be stepping down from his role following the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year. Abernathy began serving as president in 2010 and positively impacted both Alma and its community alike during his time. Abernathy will not be leaving the college, however, as he plans to... Continue Reading →
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