EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 10/23/2023 Cold War history is a topic that many have associated with political and military perspectives. Liping Bu, Chair of the History Department at Alma College, highlights the importance of how the Cold War affected medical and health systems of different countries in her new book, “Public Health and Cold War Politics in Asia,” (Routledge, 2023). Released on... Continue Reading →
Departments seeking new professors
MAIREAD BROCKPHOTOGRAPHER EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR BRONWYN MCALINDONSTAFF WRITER 10/9/2023 In light of recent professor departures and retirement announcements from Alma College over the past few months, some departments around campus are currently in the process of rehiring positions for the upcoming academic year. Particularly, the history and Political Science departments have seen numerous professor departures... Continue Reading →
FSL recruitment returns to Alma College
EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 9/25/2023 As September ends, Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) recruitment returns to campus. Both fraternities and sororities have been preparing for the past couple of months to welcome a new round of potential members to Alma College. Currently, Alma College is home to five social sororities: Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Xi Delta,... Continue Reading →
The impact of the Eras Tour
ALEX GILLIESGRAPHIC DESIGNER EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 9/11/2023 The Eras Tour has engraved Swift into the American Entertainment Industry. The tour has changed how many people view the concert experience. The first leg of the U.S. Eras Tour ended on Aug. 9 in Inglewood, California. More than two million fans attended the tour that saw Taylor... Continue Reading →
Insight into the resigning Alma College faculty
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 4/10/2023 As the school year wraps up, Alma College is saying goodbye to many professors and staff. Though their time on campus may be coming to an end, the impact and memory of their contributions to the college will never be forgotten. Many professors and staff have not made their... Continue Reading →
Despite Alma’s efforts, not all feel it is accessible
EMMA FIGLEWICZSTAFF WRITER 3/13/2023 Every day, students utilize Alma College’s facilities to get around campus efficiently and safely. Though the college in many ways tries to accommodate students to make buildings assessable to everyone, there are many areas that are lacking. Whether it be from lack of elevators in certain dorm buildings, nonfunctioning handicap doors... Continue Reading →
Update on Joe’s Place
EMMA FIGLEWICZSTAFF WRITERPHOTOGRAPHER 2/20/2023 At the start of the school year Alma College found troubling news about plumbing issue at Joe’s Place. The issue led to the closure of the facility during the fall term; however, the issues were planned to be solved by Winter Term. At the beginning of the year students received this... Continue Reading →
College takes steps to hire new professors
EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTOGRAPHER ZACH CARPENTERCOPY EDITOR 2/6/2023 Alma College has multiple openings for professors that are either active or in the process of being filled for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. These openings result from various movements within departments including retirement, professors taking positions at other institutions and departments hoping to expand to better serve future generations of students.... Continue Reading →
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