What are your Super Bowl predictions? “Seattle Seahawks win.” – Owen Fortman (‘29) “I’m predicting the Seahawks win!” – Petronella Wilson (‘28) “I think that the Seattle Seahawks will win the Super Bowl.” – Drake Koepke (‘29) “Patriots win.” – Isaac Kelsey (‘28) “Seattle Seahawks win.” – Haylie Alsip (‘29)
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The new face of Campus Safety
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALPHOTOGRAPH GRACE MAINEDITOR 2/9/2026 Former Alma College Associate Director of Residence Life, Nicholas Benjamin, took over the position of Director of Campus Safety and Student Conduct in November. Campus Safety oversees the campus security officers, manages crises on campus and ensures that protocol is up to date and well executed for emergency response situations;... Continue Reading →
Grove offers community for LGBTQIA Students
LINDSEY ZARKAPHOTOGRAPH ANDREW SECORDSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 Alma College’s newest Living Learning Community, the Grove, was started in Fall 2025, to “provide students with [a] welcoming community and…. programming that supports student growth, [and] self-advocacy,” said Alice Kramer, the Assistant VP for Student Engagement. Kramer has had the idea to create the Grove for several years... Continue Reading →
Cupid’s Cheat Sheet
TOBY REEVESPHOTOGRAPH KATELYN THOMASEDITOR 2/9/2026 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, many spend Valentine’s Day with their loved ones, but there is also an opportunity to engage with the college and local community. Whether you are celebrating Galentine’s or Valentine’s Day, this guide will provide several exciting events on campus and in the community... Continue Reading →
New DIII Legislation in Women’s Wrestling and STUNT
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER KAITRISS DEGROFTSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 The NCAA landscape is officially changing for Division III athletes. Following the 2026 NCAA Convention, Women’s Wrestling has been granted its own dedicated DIII national championship, while STUNT has been elevated to a full championship sport. These landmark decisions provide a permanent home and a clear postseason path for... Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day: Is it overrated?
JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 Valentine’s Day is overrated. While the holiday is meant to center around love and purposeful connections, it presently represents a day of material possessions, gifts, and, for a lot of people, loneliness. Not every person wants to be bombarded by the back corner of Target starting in December with the copious... Continue Reading →
How Alma College Is Handling the Cold Weather
ADITYA HIREMATHPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 As winter weather continues to affect campus life, Alma College students are experiencing firsthand how extreme cold, snow and ice affect their daily routines. One of the most significant factors influencing how Alma College handles winter weather is the age of its campus. Many of the buildings were constructed decades ago,... Continue Reading →
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