By Rose Cyburt Staff Writer There will be some changes in classes starting next year. The college was last accredited in the school year of 2009-2010 by the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC). The next accreditation is scheduled for 2019-2020. The HLC evaluation verifies that institutions meet certain standards, such as being engaged in continuous improvement,... Continue Reading →
By Brittany Pierce Over the course of “Like a Boss: Alma College Career Week”, students had many opportunities to improve their skills related to all aspects of the interview and job process. Sponsored by the Center for Student Opportunity (CSO), campus hosted a dozen career related events, activities, speeches and workshops. Last Monday kicked... Continue Reading →
By Sam Anteau Staff Writer As most are starkly aware, Hollywood has been undergoing a purge recently; beginning with numerous women accusing Harvey Weinstein of sexual abuse, dozens of others have come forward to talk about their own experiences with sexual assault in Hollywood. This opened up a dialogue surrounding this subject in the entertainment... Continue Reading →
By Paige Daniel Thoughts Editor Pop music is at a bit of a crossroads right now – it seems like anything has the potential to be a hit, while the pre-eminent pop stars of our youth crash and burn (sorry, Katy Perry). The charts are unpredictable as well, with hits coming out of left-field like Cardi B’s... Continue Reading →
By John Durga Staff Writer Spring is just around the corner and athletes that compete in spring athletics are ramping up and getting ready. Alma College has baseball, lacrosse, tennis, track and softball teams competing in the spring. With over 100 athletes preparing strategies, what is important to each individual varies. The college recently added... Continue Reading →
By Hank Wickley Staff Writer The new women’s soccer coach is a familiar face. Meghan Gorsuch was named to the top job Jan. 17. She previously was an assistant for the program for the past five seasons. She is the eighth head coach in the history of the college. “Meghan has been a part of this program... Continue Reading →
By Joelle Fisher Staff Writer The Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC) will host an all-student formal dance on Feb 3. Not only is this an event for all students on campus to enjoy, but it is also a charity event in which all proceeds will be donated to the Amazing Grace Foundation. SAACs across the... Continue Reading →
By Sasha Dudock Staff Writer On Jan. 17, Campus welcomed the daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, guest speaker Nontombi Naomi Tutu, in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. week. Tutu’s father was a world-famous social rights activist in South Africa during the time of apartheid—a time in South Africa when policies of segregation were heavily enforced. Having... Continue Reading →
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