BRYCE BIRCHMEIERSTAFF WRITER 10/14/2024 Alma College and the University of Michigan Flint have partnered to allow Alma students a direct path into the UM-Flint Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program. “The emphasis Alma College provides in high impact practices affecting the students' education, particularly engagement of students in research,” said Yener Kandogan, Interim Provost and Vice... Continue Reading →
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Ground breaks at new Culver’s location in Alma
GRACE MAINSTAFF WRITER KATIE THOMASSTAFF WRITER 10/14/2024 Culver’s is under construction in Pine River Township on the corner of Cheesman and Alger, next to the Michigan One Community Credit Union and in front of the Dollar Tree. The construction of the new location was launched earlier this year, and the restaurant is expected to open... Continue Reading →
He said, she said: Are pajamas socially acceptable?
MAIREAD BROCKPHOTOGRAPHER LOTTIE CARMANLAYOUT EDITOR 10/14/2024 She said: Wearing pajamas to class has been a common phenomenon that has been normalized throughout the United States and Alma College. I think it can be agreed upon that there are appropriate times to wear pajamas, but nonetheless, it is socially acceptable to wear pajamas around campus and... Continue Reading →
Chat GPT’s harmful effects on higher education
LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 10/14/2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the academic scene by storm since becoming mainstream in the media. A specific AI tool that has gained popularity among students is ChatGPT, a chatbot that can write prompts, answer questions, and provide information for topics. Although I can understand its alluring nature - who wouldn’t... Continue Reading →
Alma College ranked nationally and regionally
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 10/14/2024 This past September, various nationwide organizations released college rankings and reviews. Alma College has been ranked in many of them, including mentions by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, Forbes magazine, and the Washington Monthly. “These recognitions reflect our longstanding commitment to student success and exceptional outcomes,” said... Continue Reading →
Israel-Gaza conflict reaches Lebanon
ALLI WICHERTGRAPHIC DESIGNER NAYONIKKA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 10/14/2024 As airstrikes rattle the skies over Lebanon, the ongoing violence underscores the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Recent Israeli bombings have resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 Lebanese civilians and the displacement of more than one-fifth of the country's population. The Israeli military's campaign has extended... Continue Reading →
Lavender Week celebrates LGBTQIA+ community
KYLEE LARYPHOTOGRAPHER AUDREY HESTERSTAFF WRITER 10/14/2024 Lavender Week, a full week of events celebrating LBTQIA+ students on Alma’s campus, will be Oct. 20 through Oct. 26. Events will be put on by a variety of clubs including Queer Spiritual Life (QSL) the Diversity and Inclusion Office, the Alma College Women’s Soccer team, the Pride House... Continue Reading →
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