By Nathaniel Fryer Staff Writer Black History Month was first celebrated in the United States on February 1970, at Kent State University in Ohio. Six years later, it was given federal recognition by President Gerald R. Ford. Black History Month has been celebrated at Alma College now for several years. Black History Month is the... Continue Reading →
Piloted Google technology allows for interconnectivity courses
By Aline Batawi Staff Writer New technology pioneered by Google was used for the first time this semester by faculty and students at Alma, Albion and Calvin. It allows for classes to be taught across the three campuses. “This technology enables Alma to reach students on other campuses and for students to take classes not... Continue Reading →
Grammy Awards receive backlash over snubs
By Paige Daniel Thoughts Editor In case you don’t exist somewhere on the internet where people talk about music, collective heads rolled in outrage after the 60th annual Grammy Awards were held on Jan. 28. Usually I concede and watch the ceremony despite its continuously disappointing three hours of television. This year, however, I abstained... Continue Reading →
Best of both worlds: How Greek life and athletics mix
By Brittany Pierce Copy Editor With rush week ending, the buzz on campus has turned to the difficulties students face who want to pursue both Greek life and athletics. According to a random survey of students, many feel that if they are participating in a sport, then they cannot participate in Greek life as well because... Continue Reading →
Students, faculty share thoughts on cheating
By Caden Wilson News Editor Sunday night is usually the busiest night of the average college student’s weekend. Whether Friday and Saturday are for friends and family, homework isn’t always put first. By the time the early hours of Monday morning roll around, people can get desperate and cheat. Three-hundred and thirty-six current students... Continue Reading →
College welcomes new chaplain and director of spiritual Life
By Cassie Florian Staff Writer Last week, the college introduced a new Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life to campus, Rev. Andrew Pomerville. “Returning to Alma College [was] truly a dream come true,” said Pomerville, who was an Alma College graduate in 2001. “The opportunity to serve as the chaplain and director of spiritual life is a... Continue Reading →
Big changes in housing, staffing policies
By Aline Batawi Staff Writer Beginning in fall 2018, several changes in housing and its staffing will be enacted in what administrators say they hope will make every aspect of living on campus easier. Karl Rishe, vice president of student affairs, says the effort will make the campus “current” with normal student housing practices. ... Continue Reading →
Track and field start season strong
By Hank Wickley Staff Writer The track and field team, only a few weeks into the season, has set the bar high already. Starting off the yeah with a fourth-place finish at the Aquinas Quad Open, the squad hopes to continue to succeed. In order to do well early in the season, preparation is the... Continue Reading →
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