NAYONIKAA SINGHAALGRAPHIC DESIGNERSTAFF WRITER 10/6/2025 The Trump administration has created a wave of concern across the U.S., particularly among immigrants. H1-B visas are awarded to immigrants seeking jobs in the U.S., and they are part of a lottery system with less than a 30% chance of winning. Even after winning an H1-B visa, companies were... Continue Reading →
Media censorship in the United States
GAGE MITCHELLSTAFF WRITER 10/6/2025 On his return trip to the US from the UK on Sept. 18, President Donald Trump claimed that overwhelmingly negative press could be grounds for media companies to lose their broadcasting licences. This statement came after FCC chairman Brendan Carr threatened ABC to remove Jimmy Kimmel from television on the previous... Continue Reading →
Community engagement on campus
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALGRAPHIC DESIGNER KAITRISS DEGROFTSTAFF WRITER 10/6/2025 College life is more than coursework. It is also about the connections we build within our campus community and beyond. From volunteer projects to local events and community organizations, opportunities to get involved are everywhere. Getting involved in the community can feel overwhelming at first. It can be... Continue Reading →
Homecoming 2025 festivities
HANNAH GREWEPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 10/6/2025 Alma College’s annual Homecoming Weekend took place from October 3rd to October 5th, welcoming alumni from around the world to return to Scotland, USA. The weekend kicked off on Friday with an all-day Art Prize, complemented by a Media, Art, and Design (MAD) Student and Faculty Show. These events... Continue Reading →
Alma announces 2025 Royal Scots
HANNAH GREWEPHOTOGRAPHER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 10/6/2025 With homecoming celebrations underway, the 2025 Royal Scots have been announced. But what is a Royal Scot? “The Royal Scots is a recent evolution of the old Homecoming Court and King and Queen system. The tradition of the Homecoming Court has been going on for at least 60 years... Continue Reading →
Alma College to close Theatre Department
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXEDITOR-IN-CHIEF 10/6/2025 Alma College has decided to close the Theatre Department in the upcoming academic year. This decision follows the retirement of Scott Mackenzie, Director of the Theatre Department, in 2024 after he served eight years at the college. The information was shared with students involved in Theatre – major, minor or... Continue Reading →
Football dominates first home game
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER KATELYN THOMASSTAFF WRITER 9/22/2025 Alma College’s Football Team had a successful home opener against Denison University on Saturday September 13. The Scots won 53-27. Coming off of a hard loss the previous week, Scots were determined to clean up and perfect their craft going into week two. “I'm happy with our effort and... Continue Reading →
Bi-Weekly Horoscopes 9/22/2025
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER Aries (March 21-April 19) Aries, you are uncovering truths in what people don’t say just as much as what they do. Libra season pulls you toward deeper clarity in relationships, some will shift, some will stay. Speak your truth, even if the room is quiet. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Taurus, you are... Continue Reading →
