HANNAH STIFFLERSTAFF WRITER Each semester at Alma College, the Career and Personal Development Office holds a week of events for students of all majors to develop personal and professional experience for life after Alma College. During this winter semester, Career Week was held from Sunday, January 31 until Saturday, February 6. The events were as... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Black History Month
COURTNEY SMITHSTAFF WRITER Many Americans recognize February as the month of love with Valentine's Day on the calendar, but February also serves as Black History Month nationwide. “The campus observes Black History Month to honor the past, present and future lives, struggles and achievements of Black people,” said Donnesha Blake, Director of Diversity and Inclusion... Continue Reading →
We’re all Conspiracy Theorists
ATULYA DORA-LASKEYSTAFF WRITER You do not believe in conspiracy theories. The idea that powerful people would ever secretly conspire to maintain or strengthen their power is simply preposterous to you. America is experiencing a whirlwind of misinformation right now, and a clear line must be drawn between educated citizens and paranoid crazies. You do not... Continue Reading →
Gossip Squirrel 2/15/21
Dear GossipSquirrel,It’s my first year and I came to college to have an experience but Covid has made it really difficult. I find that I’m having troubles with my mental health because I am all alone in my room because of these guidelines that the school has. How do I fix this?-alone during Covid Dear... Continue Reading →
Weekly Comic 2/15/21
COMIC BY WESTON HIRVELA
Positive Updates 2/1/21
LIZZY DERMODYSTAFF WRITER Animals On the Comeback Everyone knows the struggle of this past year, but some good may have come from it. As humans have been forced inside, this has made way for multiple species to thrive out in their natural habitats. Almost all the koalas injured in the Australian bushfires have been released... Continue Reading →
Athletics in the time of a pandemic
HADEN GROSSSTAFF WRITER As student’s return to a snow-covered campus, many athletes have begun gearing up for their sporting seasons. While athletics look a bit different this year, proud scots are still ready to go out and give their all for the mighty tartan and maroon. With this sporting season, comes a new insurgence of... Continue Reading →
Trump impeached week before end of term
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR On Jan. 13, Donald Trump was impeached for inciting the insurrection that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. The impeachment came one week before the inauguration of President Joe Biden. There have only been four presidential impeachments in U.S. history: Andrew Johnson in 1868, Bill Clinton in 1998, and Donald... Continue Reading →
