GAGANDEEP KAURGRAPHIC DESIGNER GAGE MITCHELLSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 FAFSA - the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - is an important part of many college students in America’s educational experience, and Alma College is no exception. The 2026/2027 school year application opened on Oct. 1: here are the official and unofficial changes you need to know... Continue Reading →
LINDSEY ZARKAGRAPHIC DESIGNER GRACE MAINCOPY EDITOR 10/20/2025 October 1 was marked by a federal government shutdown which has now lasted for about three weeks. This is the second time the government has shut down under Donald Trump’s authority, the first happening in 2018-2019 during his first presidency, lasting 35 days which is the longest in... Continue Reading →
CHARLOTTE ROCKWELLPHOTOGRAPHER MELANIE MATUSEKSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 On Sunday October 26, Alma College will be hosting a Chamber Orchestra Concert performed by the Alma College Orchestra (ACO) in the Heritage Center at 3 p.m.. As the event approaches, all those involved are preparing for the event. There is one week until the performance but planning began... Continue Reading →
TOBY REEVESGRAPHIC DESIGNER JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 October is LGBTQ+ history month and the Alma campus is celebrating its queer community with Lavender week from October 19–25. This week has daily events highlighting and celebrating the college's LGBTQ+ students and forming deeper community connections on campus. “Lavender week is a lovely celebration of queer life... Continue Reading →
ALLI WICHERTGRAPHIC DESIGNER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 10/20/2025 During fall break, many Alma College students participated in one of two alternative break programs, volunteering at either Karma Kat Café or Rise Advocacy in Mount Pleasant. For students who volunteered at Karma Kat Café, responsibilities included various maintenance and cleaning tasks for the cats residing at the... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 Silent Sky tells the story of women whose work and passion changed the course of modern astronomy. The play follows four real-life scientists who dedicated their lives to studying the stars and mapping the universe. It explores their perseverance through moments of love, loss, and changes while highlighting how their discoveries... Continue Reading →
CHARLOTTE ROCKWELLPHOTOGRAPHER KATELYN THOMASSTAFF WRITER 10/6/2025 The Alma College Scots are five weeks into their fall season and the Women’s teams have been extremely successful on the court and on the course. The Women’s Cross-Country team has had a lot of success this fall. They placed 8th at the CMU invitational hosted at Shephard... Continue Reading →
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) This week, focus on clearing the air in your relationships and letting go of old grudges. Embrace change with confidence, because your energy is high and opportunities for bold moves abound. Take on challenges headfirst, and trust that your courage will lead to progress. Taurus (Apr... Continue Reading →
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