By Paige Daniel Thoughts Editor Up-and-coming country artists are often overlooked because of the stark divide between fans of country and fans of, well, every other genre of music. Two country artists, Kacey Musgraves and Maren Morris, exemplify the arguably necessary shift in country music toward pop, while also underscoring its potential for crossover appeal. ... Continue Reading →
By Kelsey Taylor Staff Writer On March 16, Alma welcomed its new Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life, Rev. Andrew Pomerville. He comes to Alma from the Peoples Church of East Lansing after serving as its senior pastor for seven years, having also served as a chaplain for Denali National Park in Alaska, the Police... Continue Reading →
By Cassie Florian Staff Writer Since early this year, Senior art students have been working on their senior show thesis exhibitions which were put on display on Mar. 19. This show, which will have a Thesis Review Apr. 7 from 2-5 p.m. and a Gala Reception which will be on Apr. 8 3-5 p.m., is... Continue Reading →
By Hank Wickley Sports Writer You can’t hit what you can’t see. Scot pitcher Josh Riggs (‘20) threw a near-perfect game recently in a 2-0 victory over Hanover College. Allowing only two hits and leaving the opponent scoreless, Rigss dominated the game from start to finish. Throwing 98 pitches and 76 strikes, there weren’t many... Continue Reading →
By Joelle Fisher Sports Writer Being on a team isn’t just about helping each other win games. The swim and dive team has demonstrated this first hand with its support for fellow teammate, Elizabeth Flatoff (’20), who is in the process of recovering from the removal of three tumors. “Teammates become your family so quickly,... Continue Reading →
By Caden Wilson News Editor Mass shootings are not a new threat to the American public. However, a string of shootings from Las Vegas, to Parkland, to just a few minutes north in Mt. Pleasant have initiated new conversation about how to respond to these tragic events. In an active-shooter situation, it is important to... Continue Reading →
By Cassie Florian Staff Writer Alma College will host its second Pine River Student Festival Saturday, April 7, at the Strand Theater downtown. The planed event, which is proving to be much larger than the inagural one, begins at noon and is free for all movie lovers. The categories that the films can be in... Continue Reading →
By Samantha Anteau Staff Writer Though game developer BioWare is currently focusing the majority of its attentions on its ambitious new game, Anthem, many fans of the developer have expressed their desire for the next game in the Dragon Age series. While an official announcement has yet to come, it has been made clear that... Continue Reading →
The Almanian: News 