WESTON HIRVELASTAFF WRITER 1/29/2024 This year, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) will be turning 15 years old as of the Iron Man (2008) release. This year also marks the ending of the DC Znyder-verse and the birth of James Gunn’s take on a DC cinematic universe. People have started to become bored of this genre of film... Continue Reading →
Sexism in the media
ALEX GILLIESGRAPHIC DESIGNER EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 1/29/2024 In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, most would assume that the media will serve to promote equality. However, a closer look reveals that undercurrents of sexism continue in various forms of the media. From subtle biases to apparent stereotypes, the media portrayal of women continues... Continue Reading →
Lions make it to NFC championship
LIATHANO RAMIREZGRAPHIC DESIGNER DARCY DAENZERLAYOUT EDITOR 1/29/2024 For the first time in over 30 years, the Lions have not only won a playoff game, but they have also made it to the National Football Conference (NFC) Championship against the San Fransisco 49ers. After beating the Los Angeles Rams 24-23 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23,... Continue Reading →
Red or blue: upcoming presidential election
LIATHANO RAMIREZGRAPHIC DESIGNER NAYONIKKA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 1/29/2024 The polling for the presidential elections began on Jan. 15, and will continue until Sept. 10. It is important to keep up with the election events in order to be able to make an informed vote come November. Michigan to its core remains a swing state when it... Continue Reading →
Indoor athletics facility update
LEIA LEHRERGRAPHIC DESIGNER JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 1/29/2024 Back in fall 2022, Alma College announced the addition of an indoor athletics facility thanks to the generous donor and alum, Greg Hatcher. Just over a year later, it was announced that ground was officially broken in winter 2024. The facility will include an indoor track, turf field,... Continue Reading →
Alma College hires new choir professor
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 1/29/2024 Following the retirement of Dr. William Nichols, Secrest Professor of Music, Alma College introduced its new visiting choir professor for the winter ‘24 semester, Dr. Christopher Cock. With the wealth of experience in his 40-year music career and abundance of talent, Dr. Cock brings a fresh perspective to music at Alma.... Continue Reading →
A meeting of the minds
BRONWYN MCALINDONSTAFF WRITER 1/29/2024 Alma College has recently introduced a new class to the course catalog called Common Sense Solutions. The new class, taught by Dr. Peterson and Dr. Harr, is working with students to develop new skills regarding how to have political discourse peacefully and meets every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 8:30... Continue Reading →
GrubHub arrives at Alma College campus
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER MEGAN NEELEYCOPY EDITOR 1/29/2024 Alma College Dining Services is excited to announce students are now granted the opportunity to utilize Grub Hub right here on campus as of Wednesday, Jan. 24. Grub Hub is a food delivery and pickup company that partners with restaurants in surrounding areas. However, on Alma College’s campus, students... Continue Reading →
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