EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 2/17/2025 Under President Donald Trump’s administration, significant changes are underway for the U.S. Department of Education which reflect his long-standing goal to reduce its influence and promote alternative educational policies. While campaigning for his second term in office, Trump repeatedly mentioned how he sought to close the Department of Education. “We want... Continue Reading →
Alma College celebrates Black History Month
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 2/17/2025 Black History Month is more than just a time to recognize the achievements of Black individuals; it is an opportunity to reflect on their resilience, contributions and ongoing struggles. Each February, communities across the nation come together to celebrate through powerful speeches, artistic showcases, educational events and community initiatives that highlight... Continue Reading →
Alma College’s Scots and Sibs Weekend
CHARLOTTE ROCKWELLPHOTOGRAPHER BRYCE BIRCHMEIERSTAFF WRITER 2/17/2025 Alma College held its annual siblings weekend, dubbed “Scots and Sibs,” from Feb. 14-16. Family members from the ages of seven to 18 came to Alma for this family-friendly weekend. The cost of registration for this event was $25 for one child and $30 for two. Registration closed at... Continue Reading →
Weaving Wellness Your Way—Spreading Kindness on Alma’s Campus
AUDREY HESTERSTAFF WRITER 2/17/2025 This February, Alma College is striving to spread kindness across its campus as part of an overall effort to improve the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of its students, staff, and faculty. February has been Random Acts of Kindness Month nationwide for decades, and is a month of intentional efforts to... Continue Reading →
Alma College announces “Para to Pro” program
JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 2/17/2025 On Jan. 31, Alma College signed with Mid Michigan College to officially launch its Paraeducator to Special Education Teacher program. The initiative was led by Peggy Yates, Director of Master's in Special Education and Associate Professor of Education at Alma College. The program is a four-year, online degree designed for paraeducators working full-time... Continue Reading →
Introducing Alma College’s 14th President
GRACE MAINSTAFF WRITER 2/17/2025 Alma College recently announced its 14th president, Dr. Joe Odenwald, who will enter his role on campus June 2025. Under his previous presidency at Southwestern Michigan College, Odenwald increased enrollment, implemented online classes, renovated athletic facilities and academic buildings and brought funding to advance the college. With this experience, Odenwald is... Continue Reading →
Record-breaking start for Indoor Track and Field
CARALYNN HOFSTRAPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 2/3/2025 The Indoor Track and Field season started with a bang as the program watched four records fall in the team’s first four meets. At their season opener on Dec. 6, Aiden Aldrich (‘28) crushed the 400-meter dash record in his first-ever collegiate indoor track and field race. The record, previously set... Continue Reading →
Student Poll 2/3/2025
What is your Super Bowl prediction? "Chiefs! Or else." – Eli Mull ('26) "27-24 Eagles, but who knows an asteroid could hit." – Ryan Gray ('25) "Eagles over the chiefs 38-31. Barkley over 100 yards and a touchdown. Hurts touchdown, Cooper de Jean game sealing pick. Go Birds." – Jon Beerbower ('24) "Chiefs" – Brent Riehl ('26) "Eagles are winning." – Sofia Floros ('26)
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