Reforestation at the bog

ALLI WICHERTPHOTOGRAPHER JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 9/30/2024 A new project is afoot at the ecological site at the Vestaburg as Dr. John Rowe, professor of biology, and a team of individuals in the field begin a reforestation project. The project will open opportunities for individuals in science-related studies to closely observe and aid in rebuilding forest... Continue Reading →

Welcome Kelli Crump: Alma’s new theatre director

JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 9/30/2024 This school year, Alma College welcomes a new theatre director and Assistant Professor Kelli Crump. Professor Crump joins the Alma College community following the previous theater director, Scott Mackenzie, who retired after eight years of serving Alma College. Crump brings a new and exciting energy to the theater department and hopes... Continue Reading →

NCAA vs. Alma College: banned substances

MEGAN NEELEYEDITOR-IN-CHIEF 9/30/2024 With the NCAA removing cannabinoids from the 2024 list of banned substances – and despite the thoughts of a majority of the disgruntled student stoners – I must put forward that the following information suggests all students should be tested for cannabinoids at Alma College, not just student-athletes.  For some background, the NCAA –  the National... Continue Reading →

2024-25 StuCo budget inequities

ALLI WICHERTGRAPHIC DESIGNER EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 9/30/2024 At the end of every year, Alma College’s Student Budget Allocation Committee (SBAC) comes together to administer and allocate the Student Activates Fund. This fund helps financially support all of the student organizations on campus throughout the academic year.  Typically, most organizations do not receive the full budget... Continue Reading →

Issues arising for upcoming graduates

LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 9/30/2024 In May 2024, more than half of new graduates claimed that they were worried about life after college. Unfortunately, it seems that the class of 2025 will follow a similar trend.  It’s undeniable that graduating comes with its fair share of obstacles and challenges. However, with the cost of living in... Continue Reading →

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations

EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTOGRAPHER BRONWYN MCALINDONSTAFF WRITER 9/30/2024 Over the past weekend, there was a fiesta in celebration of National Hispanic American Heritage Month.   The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team along with the help of the Latinos Unidos organization on campus through their Fiesta Baile event.    Festivities at Alma College will be taking place in honor of... Continue Reading →

Safe Zone 101: Training for Students

FILIPPOS MOURIKISSTAFF WRITER 9/30/2024 The College Safe Zone training that provides awareness on the topic of LGBTQ+ Students has been expended on campus this year. The purpose of the event is to educate everyone interested in the essential information about the LGBTQ+ society and ways to interact with its members to avoid misunderstandings and contradictions.... Continue Reading →

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