Category: Jamie Diedrich

February: Kindness Month or BHM?\

AUTHOR: Jamie Diedrich The Wilcox Health Center Team sent an email out to students stating that Alma College would be participating in Kindness Month. This is a real, nationally recognised holiday that occurs during February. February is also Black History Month, and in my opinion, no, Kindness Month does not overshadow Black History Month, and... Continue Reading →

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Kindness Month: Overshadowing BHM?

JAMIE DIEDRICHPHOTOGRAPHSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 The Wilcox Health Center Team sent an email out to students stating that Alma College would be participating in Kindness Month. This is a real, nationally recognised holiday that occurs during February. February is also Black History Month, and in my opinion, no, Kindness Month does not overshadow Black History Month,... Continue Reading →

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Valentine’s Day: Is it overrated?

JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 Valentine’s Day is overrated. While the holiday is meant to center around love and purposeful connections, it presently represents a day of material possessions, gifts, and, for a lot of people, loneliness.  Not every person wants to be bombarded by the back corner of Target starting in December with the copious... Continue Reading →

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Department merging: Help or harm?

LEXIE THAYERGRAPHIC DESIGNER JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 A proposed merger of the Communication Department and English Department is possible for 2026. The proposed new program, English Communication and Language, will house both an English and Communication Major option. “I think students will see that the new requirements are not strikingly different than the old ones.... Continue Reading →

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Finals week is fast approaching

JAMIE DIEDRICHLAYOUT EDITOR 11/17/2025 Finals week at Alma College is the first week of December. The calendar for when each exam is taking place is available on their website by class date and time. Mental health is very important during these times right before winter break. According to the Wellness Department, “Try and keep a consistent sleep schedule, remember to eat and make... Continue Reading →

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