What are your New Year's resolutions? “My New Year's resolution was to create a more organized schedule and follow it for my winter semester here at Alma College.” – Michael Fox (‘27) “My New Year’s resolutions were to read ten new books, eat cleaner, and run every day.” – Ryan Dahl (‘28) “One of my... Continue Reading →
Stories to remember: Best stories of 2025
TOBY REEVESGRAPHIC DESIGNER KATELYN THOMASLAYOUT EDITOR 1/26/2026 As we step into the new year, it is important we reflect on the triumphs of last year. From small campus changes to national recognition, Alma College has seized every opportunity. This fall, Alma welcomed 323 first-year students. This is a 13 percent increase from last year. 43... Continue Reading →
Bi-Weekly Comic 1/26/2026
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Alma professor authors new textbook
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER LILLIE ROUTOWICZSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 In this day and age, it is becoming increasingly rare to search for a friend on social media and come back empty-handed. Whether it be Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, or a multitude of other social networking apps, social media has undoubtedly woven itself into the patterns and tasks of... Continue Reading →
The 83rd annual Golden Globes
ALLI WICHERTGRAPHIC DESIGNER LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 On January 11th, the 83rd annual Golden Globes took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel, honoring both film and television awards. As this award show is typically the first of the year, it is known for its more party-like vibe compared to other award shows, such as the... Continue Reading →
Department merging: Help or harm?
LEXIE THAYERGRAPHIC DESIGNER JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 A proposed merger of the Communication Department and English Department is possible for 2026. The proposed new program, English Communication and Language, will house both an English and Communication Major option. “I think students will see that the new requirements are not strikingly different than the old ones.... Continue Reading →
Donroe Doctrine: Trump’s Venezuela
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALGRAPHIC DESIGNER GAGE MITCHELLSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 In the waning months of 2025, the U.S. placed heavy pressure on Venezuela, including embargoes on trade and a total naval blockade. At 1:01 AM on Jan. 3rd, U.S. threats toward Venezuela culminated in nationwide airstrikes and the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia... Continue Reading →
ICE continues to polarize Americans
LINDSEY ZARKAGRAPHIC DESIGNER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 Since the beginning of United States President Donald Trump’s second term, Trump and his administration have heavily cracked down on US immigration policies. Trump promised this crackdown during his 2024 campaign. “What the president is doing is very intentionally trying to send a message to his political supporters... Continue Reading →
