BRONWYN MCALINDONSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 President Jeff Abernathy is starting a new mission as he exits his time as the President of Alma College. In his Alma College Prison Initiative President Abernathy and twenty-seven other colleagues from Alma College are making a baccalaureate program for prisoners at Carson City Correctional Facility. “Bringing an Alma education to... Continue Reading →
DNC and RNC set up upcoming election
KYLEE LARYPHOTOGRAPHER BRYCE BIRCHMEIERSTAFF WRITER IASMINA IDRISSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 The Republican and Democratic National Conventions serve several main purposes in our election process. The vital part of the convention is the roll call of the delegates voting for their choice of the presidential nominee, who will then also announce their vice president. Moving to the... Continue Reading →
Did Alma College buy the Chinese Buffet?
KYLEE LARYPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 The Chinese Buffet is an all-you-can-eat-style restaurant just around the corner from Alma College. Known for their affordable prices and proximity, the Chinese buffet is a reliable option for hungry college students. However, rumors have been circulating regarding whether or not Alma College has decided to buy the building... Continue Reading →
2024 Olympics: Highlights, Key Moments
MEGAN NEELEYEDITOR-IN-CHIEF VIRGINIA CHAPATESSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 The 2024 Summer Oylmpics were held in Paris, France from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, Aug. 11. There were many outstanding and inspiring performances throughout this time that were especially impressive to Alma athletes. In the track and field events, there was an astonishing new star that some are... Continue Reading →
College students hit by FAFSA delay
JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been delayed since 2022 and has been an ongoing issue continuing into this year’s FAFSA application. The delay itself was announced in March 2022 by the Department of Education. There are several theories about what caused the delay, including bugs and the... Continue Reading →
FYS emphasizes community service
JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 This year Alma College freshmen students are being presented with a new community engagement program that aims to connect students more deeply into Alma and the larger mid-Michigan community through community events and volunteer work. This year's first-year seminar students are part of a pilot program that requires each student to... Continue Reading →
Tartan 101 evolves FYS material
KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR 9/16/2024 Author and student advocate CL Lindsay’s presentation that addressed sex, the law, and bystander intervention training was removed from Tartan 101 this year after feedback from students. It had run the previous three years. Tartan 101 is an orientation program that educates incoming students on what to expect during their Alma... Continue Reading →
Freshman class make-up and low enrollment
EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 9/16/2024 As summer wraps up, Alma College opens its doors to the incoming class of 2028. Over the past year, the admissions team here on campus has worked hard to bring a diverse new group of students to Alma. “Our team travels to high schools and college fairs to meet with prospective... Continue Reading →
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