LEXIE THAYERPHOTOGRAPHERLAYOUT EDITOR 3/16/2026 During Alma’s Spring Break, 19 students made a direct impact on communities in Sarasota County, Florida and Natural Bridge, Virginia, through volunteer work. In Sarasota, students collaborated with the non-profit United Way to assist in the rebuilding and rehabilitation of a house affected by Hurricane Milton. The daily tasks included removing... Continue Reading →
AUDREY HESTERCOPY EDITOR 2/23/2026 Travel, both out-of-state and abroad, has always been an important part of Alma College’s education. Students are required to take two Spring Term courses, some of which offer opportunities to go to other countries, and Alternative Breaks take students off campus to do good work in other communities. Alma already offers... Continue Reading →
LEXIE THAYERPHOTOGRAPHER ANDREW SECORDSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 Two of the campus sororities, Kappa Iota (KI) and Alpha Gamma Delta (AGD), are holding a donation drive in support of R.I.S.E. Advocacy, Inc. between Feb. 8 and Feb. 28. The donation drive is looking for sanitary products, toiletries and nonperishable food items. This drive is open to all... Continue Reading →
BRADY KRUSEPHOTOGRAPHER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 Black History Month has been officially recognized by every United States president since 1976. The celebrations stem from Negro History Week, which the Association for the Study of African American Life and History began in 1926. The plans for Negro History Week were spearheaded by Carter G. Woodson and... Continue Reading →
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 Alma College will transition from its long-standing four-credit course model to a three-credit system beginning in Fall ’26, marking one of the most significant academic changes on campus in decades. This was announced by Provost Burke and this shift aligns Alma with the majority of colleges in Michigan and across the... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER KAITRISS DEGROFTSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 The Alma College Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive teams have had an outstanding season and competed at their best at the 2026 MIAA Swimming and Diving Championships. Both teams delivered strong performances against conference rivals. The Alma men finished in fourth place with 364.5 points in the team... Continue Reading →
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19) Eclipse season stirs friendships and calls for mindful communication to minimize conflict. You’ll find comfort and grounding at home while Pisces season brings renewed hope. Saturn in your sign encourages focus on goals without over-extending yourself. Taurus (Apr 20–May 20) A solar eclipse highlights your leadership and diplomacy skills; avoid drama. Reflection and optimism emerge as Saturn moves... Continue Reading →
What are your plans for Spring Break? “My plans for spring break are to hang out with my family and enjoy time at home! I will also be prepping for Little Women, so I will be looking over my blocking to make sure I am confident in what I’m supposed to be doing!" –Mackenzie Bennetts... Continue Reading →
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