Chelsea FaberSTAFF WRITER Everyone remembers their first tour of Alma, hearing about our Scottish heritage, perhaps talking to coaches or faculty, even having your first meal in SAGA, however in a world dealing with COVID-19, what should this experience look like? Balancing the two pillars of keeping our campus safe and free from extra outside... Continue Reading →
Political chaos: America’s update
CHELSEA FABERSTAFF WRITER Chaotic times have flooded Washington D.C. days before the election. A string of damaging news broke leading up to the President’s COVID-19 diagnosis. On Sunday Sept. 27, The New York Times announced they had received decades of Donald Trump’s tax returns and published shocking takeaways. It was revealed that the president had... Continue Reading →
Nisbet Hall Renamed in Light of KKK Connection
CHELSEA FABERSTAFF WRITER Following a review conducted by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, President Abernathy announced on September 5 that it was discovered that Stephen Nisbet was a member of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), a notorious white supremist group. He went on to explain that in light of these findings, the Alma... Continue Reading →
Scotlight: Meet Dr. Harwood
CHELSEA FABER STAFF WRITER This week I sat down with Dr. Harwood, Environmental Science and Biology professor, to chat about her work with research students and her role fostering retired greyhounds. Here’s the chat: Chelsea: What was your pre-Alma experience, what lead to what you’re doing now? Dr. Harwood: I did my bachelors degree in... Continue Reading →
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Collamati
CHELSEA FABER STAFF WRITER Welcome back. This week, I sat down with Dr. Anthony Collamati, Chair of Communication and New Media Studies. We met in the DMC conference room on Friday afternoon. Chelsea: First, I always like to talk about your background. What was your Pre-Alma experience, and how did you get here? Dr. Collamati:... Continue Reading →
Scotlight Presents: Dr. Andrew Pomerville
CHELSEA FABER STAFF WRITER Welcome to the Scotlight! A raw, unedited conversation with an Alma College Faculty or Staff member about their experiences and how they fit into the Alma College experience. This week I sat down with Chaplain Dr. Andrew Pomerville, to talk about the Chapel as it exists now and the future he... Continue Reading →
UMC proposes split
CHELSEA FABER STAFF WRITER The United Methodist Church has announced a proposal to separate into two denominations, a decision stemming from a 2019 vote regarding same sex marriage and LGBTQ+ clergy. The plan was announced on Jan. 3 and is set to be voted on at the General Conference in May 2020. Passage of the... Continue Reading →
Supreme Court decide the future of DACA
CHELSEA FABER STAFF WRITER The Supreme Court of the United States heard the case made by the Trump Administration to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which allows undocumented individuals who entered the country as a child to remain in the United States legally. DREAMers were those brought to the U.S. illegally as... Continue Reading →
The Almanian: News 