KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 4/13/2026 After the conclusion of the 2026 March Madness Tournament, I think March Madness lives up to the hype. As March Madness continues to unfold across the country, fans are once again experiencing the excitement, unpredictability, and intensity that define the NCAA tournament. From buzzer-beaters to unexpected upsets, this year’s... Continue Reading →
Alma Day exceeds expectations
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 3/30/2026 Alma College’s annual day of giving, Alma Day, exceeded expectations in 2026, raising $206,798 and continuing its upward trend in both participation and overall impact. A total of 668 donors contributed to this year’s effort 100 more than in 2025 while total funds increased by 20 percent year-over-year. The... Continue Reading →
Alma’s vision for academic transformation
JAMIE DIEDRICHPHOTOGRAPHER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 3/16/2026 As Alma College looks toward its future, Alma College President Joe Odenwald has unveiled an ambitious academic master plan aimed at modernizing the institution’s aging academic spaces. With the last campus-wide master plan completed in 2011, the college is now redirecting its focus toward the very core of its mission: academic learning. While... Continue Reading →
Bad Bunny Halftime: More than a performance
ABIGAIL SHAUBPHOTOGRAPH ADITYA HIREMITHSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 As this year’s Super bowl halftime show took over televisions across the country, viewers saw a performance that went beyond music and spectacle. Headlined by Bad Bunny, the show blended choreography, scenic design and cultural representation in a way that sparked both admiration and reflection among fans. While halftime... Continue Reading →
How Alma College Is Handling the Cold Weather
ADITYA HIREMATHPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 As winter weather continues to affect campus life, Alma College students are experiencing firsthand how extreme cold, snow and ice affect their daily routines. One of the most significant factors influencing how Alma College handles winter weather is the age of its campus. Many of the buildings were constructed decades ago,... Continue Reading →
Introducing Alma’s new KHS program
ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 Alma College’s Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences is entering a new chapter, building on years of academic excellence while expanding opportunities for students interested in human movement, clinical practice and health sciences. Previously known as Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences, the department’s development reflects changes in curriculum, faculty expertise and... Continue Reading →
Fall Dance Concert: Movement in unity
ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 11/17/2025 Alma College’s Fall Dance Concert, held on November 14 and 15, brought the campus together in a celebration of movement, teamwork, and creativity. For weeks, dancers from across the college had been rehearsing, refining choreography, and learning how to express themselves through each step. When the lights finally came up on... Continue Reading →
iGEM wins silver at 2025 Grand Jamboree
TOBY REEVESGRAPHIC DESIGNER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 11/3/2025 Alma College’s iGEM team continues to prove the power of collaboration as they build on last year’s success at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. This global event brings together over 400 teams from more than 50 countries, all united by a mission to use synthetic biology... Continue Reading →
