To the Almanian,Working on the staff of the Almanian for the past three years has truly been a good time. I began as a sophomore writing articles every week and soon held the position of layout editor, where I’ve stayed until now. I’ve enjoyed seeing how the perception of campus has changed over the years... Continue Reading →
Disability visibility on campus
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITER March is Disability Awareness month. Alma College hasn’t always offered a plethora of information on disability awareness, but this year may be different. This semester the Center for Student Opportunity has created a reading club for faculty and students. The material concerns disability visibility. The subject matter for this group was Disability... Continue Reading →
Students discuss weekend restrictions
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITER Alma College announced over winter break that students would only be permitted to return home on three specific weekends this semester. This decision was made in order to hopefully lower COVID-19 cases on campus this winter term. Many students have opinions regarding this decision. “I feel conflicted that students are only allowed... Continue Reading →
Retention rate in response to the pandemic
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITER Alma College’s campus has looked very different this past year: new restrictions being put in place, classrooms looking and behaving differently and social events being a thing of the past. The question now that must be asked is how this pandemic has affected Alma’s retention rate. Retention rate refers to the percentage... Continue Reading →
Greek events look different this semester
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITER Photo by RAUL RIVERA Due to the ongoing pandemic students may have noticed a few changes to this year’s events. Derby Days and Greek week are no different. Greek week has recently come to a close, with many having participated in the events. Greek week is an event that all the Greek... Continue Reading →
Registering to vote in the upcoming election
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITER Photo by Lizzy Dermody Voting season is now upon us. This presidential election is said to be one for the books as Donald Trump and Joe Biden take the stage to discuss their policies and ideals. Politics is often seen as stressful and burdensome, and young voters are the least likely to... Continue Reading →
Masks for all is new campus policy
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITERPHOTO BY RAUL RIVERA The CDC has asked that all Americans over the age of two and those without certain health conditions wear face coverings while out in public, or in an area where social distancing is virtually impossible. Alma College has adopted these policies as part of their reopening process this fall.... Continue Reading →
“No war with Iran” ignites Twitter fued
EMILY HENDERSON STAFF WRITER Earlier this semester a student group on campus hung a red painted banner that read, “No War with Iran.” Shortly after the banner was placed outside the library, it was removed and later found in the trash. This sparked quite a bit of drama not only around campus, but on one... Continue Reading →
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