BY CADEN WILSON STAFF WRITER Art Prize 2018 is underway on campus with 11 exhibits. These displays are placed throughout North Campus and have already become a familiar sight for many students and faculty. Although each exhibit is unique in design and creation, they all follow the same theme - Black and White. Themes are... Continue Reading →
“Provoke” showcases NMS seniors
By Caden Wilson News Editor “Provoke is what we’d like our work to do to viewers. There’s a wide variety of projects at this show, and they all have the ability to spark some sort of emotion or feeling,” said Zachary Kribbit (‘18). Kribbit is one of several seniors exhibiting work for the New Media Studies department’s senior show... Continue Reading →
Procedure in case of on-campus emergency
By Caden Wilson News Editor Mass shootings are not a new threat to the American public. However, a string of shootings from Las Vegas, to Parkland, to just a few minutes north in Mt. Pleasant have initiated new conversation about how to respond to these tragic events. In an active-shooter situation, it is important to... Continue Reading →
“Reaching Across the Aisle” Addresses recent shootings
By Caden Wilson News Editor Under the guidance of Jillian Dickson, visiting assistant professor of art and design, a group of students planned and pieced together and art exhibit entitled “Reaching Across the Aisle” with the intention of starting conversation about the multiple deadly shootings in the past year. It will remain in place through... Continue Reading →
Advancement office conducts phonathon
By Caden Wilson News Editor Every year, the Alma College advancement office hosts an annual fundraising phonathon, during which current students are hired and trained to call and talk with alumni and donors to the college. “It allows us to stay in contact with our alumni and friends and gives them an opportunity to support... Continue Reading →
Amnesty International teaches nuclear preparedness
By Caden Wilson News Editor On February 8, Alma College hosted Amnesty International’s nuclear preparedness simulation, an event where students were invited to see exactly how prepared they would be in the event of a nuclear strike. After the four corners of the room had been labeled A,B,C and D, Megan Finkbeiner (’19) addressed the... Continue Reading →
Students, faculty share thoughts on cheating
By Caden Wilson News Editor Sunday night is usually the busiest night of the average college student’s weekend. Whether Friday and Saturday are for friends and family, homework isn’t always put first. By the time the early hours of Monday morning roll around, people can get desperate and cheat. Three-hundred and thirty-six current students... Continue Reading →
Alt-right violates Michigan, campus protocol
Caden Wilson News Editor White supremacist and outspoken “alt-right” leader Richard Spencer was denied speaking space on the University of Michigan’s campus this semester, according to the university’s official statement. However, the U of M has not ruled out the possibility of Spencer speaking on campus later in the year and the ultra-conservative leader has... Continue Reading →
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