TY SLATERSPORTS WRITER 11/25/2024 The Alma College Men’s and Women’s Cross Country seasons ended at the NCAA Regionals on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Shelbyville, IN. With record-breaking performances and individual awards, the runners were able to get the most out of their fall campaigns. The Scots were led by Matt Chovanec who finished his 11th season... Continue Reading →
Student Poll 11/25/2024
Is apple pie or pumpkin pie better? "I like pumpkin pie. It is able to be heated or frozen and it is soft. Not only does this provide different textures it is also delicious." – Jeremiah Thompson '28 "Neither, replace both with strawberry cheesecake or any fresh frozen/blended beverage." – Chris Ulysse (’27) "Apple Pie. Last year, I finally... Continue Reading →
Bi-Weekly Horoscopes 11/25/2024
LOTTIE CARMANLAYOUT EDITOR Aries (March 21st-April 19th) Aries has felt very connected to a strong personal drive fueled by emotion. Keep focusing on self-improvement, but be mindful of impulsive decisions that arise. Taurus (April 20th-May 20th) Now is the time for Taurus to focus on keeping up with their finances. Allow yourself to push through... Continue Reading →
The Pine River Anthology: “Weather the Storm”
GAGANDEEP KAURGRAPHIC DESIGNER AUDREY HESTEREDITOR 11/25/2024 The Pine River Anthology (PRA) is an annually created publication of art and writing made by Alma College students. This can be painting, sculpture, drawing, poetry, prose, or even creative nonfiction essays. Every year, the PRA team chooses a theme that the book is centered around, though submissions do... Continue Reading →
Bi-Weekly Comic 11/25/2024
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Hillel hosts “Combating Antisemitism” event
LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 11/25/2024 On Thursday, Nov. 14, Alma College’s Hillel hosted an event to combat antisemitism on campus. Hillel is a campus organization that aims to foster Jewish life on campus and provide a safe space for Jewish students to feel welcomed and included. The event explored the complexities and struggles of being a... Continue Reading →
When is the correct time to start decorating for the holidays?
IASMINA IDRISSTAFF WRITER 11/25/2024 The importance of holidays cannot be overestimated. For example, it is hard to imagine something more magical and cheerful than Christmas. No matter how old you are, five or forty-five, you will be excited by the upcoming Christmas holidays. From my personal experience, people usually go into two categories: the first... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving break conflicts with finals schedule
EMMA FIGLEWICZSTAFF WRITER 11/25/2024 As the fall semester nears its end, students eagerly anticipate Thanksgiving break-a well-deserved opportunity to recharge before the final stretch of the academic year. However, for many, this mid-semester pause presents a unique challenge. The timing of Thanksgiving break often creates a delicate balancing act, as students find themselves torn between... Continue Reading →
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