LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 11/11/2024 An E. Coli outbreak in America has been linked to the onions served on the Quarter Pounder, a popular burger sold at McDonald’s. There have been 90 reported cases as of Nov. 1, two of which have occurred in Michigan. E. Coli, or Escherichia coli, is a bacteria that people can... Continue Reading →
Alma College celebrates Veterans Day
AUDREY HESTERSTAFF WRITER 11/11/2024 Veterans Day was on Nov. 11. While it began specifically as a day to celebrate and honor those who fought in the First World War, the holiday has now expanded to be a day of honor, remembrance, and respect for anyone who has served in any branch of the United States... Continue Reading →
Alma College Nursing hosts Poverty Simulator
IASMINA IDRISSTAFF WRITER 11/11/2024 On Nov. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Tyler Van Dusen, the Alma College Nursing Department is hosting the Community Action Poverty Simulation, a social event aiming to spread awareness for what it’s like to live as a low-income family. This event is open to anyone in the campus... Continue Reading →
IGEM wins bronze in Paris
BRYCE BIRCHMEIERSTAFF WRITER 11/11/2024 Alma College’s iGEM team received bronze in Paris's 2024 Grand Jamboree, the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26. IGEM, which stands for International Genetically Engineered Machine, uses synthetic biology to solve real-life problems. Part of iGEM is participating in competitions where teams construct, design, test and... Continue Reading →
Alma Students to appear on “American Idol”
CHARLOTTE ROCKWELLPHOTOGRAPHER JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 11/11/2024 This upcoming spring two Alma College students will be participating in the show “American Idol”s 23rd season Kaylee Vonderau (28’) and Frank Karl (27’) Alma College music majors auditioned for the show first over Zoom this past year about which Vonderau said “it’s a little intimidating, because it’s so... Continue Reading →
Alma reacts on Presidential Election Result
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 11/11/2024 Wednesday, November 6th, Donald Trump, for the second time, was voted in as the President of the United States of America. Following a hard-fought and divisive election, Trump now faces the immense responsibility of guiding the nation through a period of uncertainty and challenge, while striving to unite a divided country and... Continue Reading →
Senior line-ups for winter sports
TY SLATERSPORTS WRITER 10/28/2024 As the weather shifts on the beautiful campus of Alma College, the winter sports season is just around the corner, and for seniors, this means their last. Alma College Men’s Basketball, led by head coach Mike Fitzpatrick in his third season with the Scots, will begin their campaign on the road... Continue Reading →
Student Poll 10/28/2024
How old is too old to Trick or Treat? "I would have to say probably junior/senior year of high school." – Catie Carey ('27) "No matter the age, if anyone takes the time to wear a costume and walk to my door I'll give them candy." – Charlotte Howald ('25) "You are never too old to trick or... Continue Reading →
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