Controversy over new White House app

JAMIE DIEDRICHGRAPHIC DESIGNERLAYOUT EDITOR 4/13/2026 The White House released an app on Mar. 27, not to be confused with the president’s already existing social media app Truth Social.  The app opens to an unskippable mini ad for the app itself, which seems to only happen once, before introducing categories including his investments, his achievements and... Continue Reading →

Gov. shutdown leads to ICE at airports

NAYONIKAA SINGHAALPHOTOGRAPHERLAYOUT EDITOR 4/13/2026 Airports across the United States have become part of a growing national discussion on immigration enforcement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were deployed to several major travel hubs.  The change began in March 2026, when federal officials announced that ICE personnel would be stationed at more than a dozen... Continue Reading →

Psyched for Spring Term

LEXIE THAYERGRAPHIC DESIGNER LILLIAN ROUTOWICZSTAFF WRITER 4/13/2026 With the Winter 2026 semester coming to an end, Alma students are gearing up for their respective Spring Terms. As courses wrap up and campus transitions into a new pace, students are preparing to shift their focus to new content and academic experiences. Alma students must complete two... Continue Reading →

Scots Excel: Student Leadership Awards

LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 4/13/2026 On Apr. 1, 56 outstanding students and student organizations were nominated for a multitude of awards that were attributed to exceptional character and abilities at the Student Leadership Awards ceremony. The first award presented that night was the executive board member of the year, which was given to Makayla Kozal (’27),... Continue Reading →

Fenskie awarded 2026 Barlow Trophy

KATELYN THOMASSTAFF WRITER 4/13/2026 On Apr. 2, Mallory Fenskie (’26) was awarded the Barlow Trophy for her immense impact on Alma College and the Alma Community. This award is considered Alma’s most prestigious award for graduating seniors.  “It feels surreal honestly. You never go into things with the thought of receiving recognition, but I am proud to have made an impact on the... Continue Reading →

Small houses for sale; new LLCs

ABIGAIL SHAUBPHOTOGRAPHER GRACE MAINCOPY EDITOR 4/13/2026 Editor’s Note: The previous edition covering this issue omitted key details; this article provides additional context.  Alma College is selling nine properties, including the lots where the current MacCurdy and Chapel Small Houses are, in addition to some faculty rental houses. While closing the houses was not an easy decision, it has been part of the long-term goal of keeping the college afloat in a time... Continue Reading →

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