LEXIE THAYERGRAPHIC DESIGNER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 Over the course of the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, he has attempted to send the National Guard to many cities across the United States. From Los Angeles and Portland, Ore. all the way to Chicago, Trump has attempted and failed in many cases to... Continue Reading →
LOGAN WENZPHOTOGRAPHER KATELYN THOMASSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 Over 50% of current college students have used some form of artificial intelligence during their time in school. I believe AI can help with academic advancements but should have guidelines so that students still learn vital skills. AI or artificial intelligence has been developing since the 1950s and has... Continue Reading →
GAGANDEEP KAURGRAPHIC DESIGNER GAGE MITCHELLSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 FAFSA - the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - is an important part of many college students in America’s educational experience, and Alma College is no exception. The 2026/2027 school year application opened on Oct. 1: here are the official and unofficial changes you need to know... Continue Reading →
LINDSEY ZARKAGRAPHIC DESIGNER GRACE MAINCOPY EDITOR 10/20/2025 October 1 was marked by a federal government shutdown which has now lasted for about three weeks. This is the second time the government has shut down under Donald Trump’s authority, the first happening in 2018-2019 during his first presidency, lasting 35 days which is the longest in... Continue Reading →
CHARLOTTE ROCKWELLPHOTOGRAPHER MELANIE MATUSEKSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 On Sunday October 26, Alma College will be hosting a Chamber Orchestra Concert performed by the Alma College Orchestra (ACO) in the Heritage Center at 3 p.m.. As the event approaches, all those involved are preparing for the event. There is one week until the performance but planning began... Continue Reading →
TOBY REEVESGRAPHIC DESIGNER JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 October is LGBTQ+ history month and the Alma campus is celebrating its queer community with Lavender week from October 19–25. This week has daily events highlighting and celebrating the college's LGBTQ+ students and forming deeper community connections on campus. “Lavender week is a lovely celebration of queer life... Continue Reading →
ALLI WICHERTGRAPHIC DESIGNER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 10/20/2025 During fall break, many Alma College students participated in one of two alternative break programs, volunteering at either Karma Kat CafĂ© or Rise Advocacy in Mount Pleasant. For students who volunteered at Karma Kat CafĂ©, responsibilities included various maintenance and cleaning tasks for the cats residing at the... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 Silent Sky tells the story of women whose work and passion changed the course of modern astronomy. The play follows four real-life scientists who dedicated their lives to studying the stars and mapping the universe. It explores their perseverance through moments of love, loss, and changes while highlighting how their discoveries... Continue Reading →
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