GAGANDEEP KAURGRAPHIC DESIGNER JAIME DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 2/3/2025 On January 18th the U.S. halted the use of the TikTok app including the user’s ability to download and view the app in its totality. It was gone for less than 24 hours with the opening message being a political note on how Trump aided in the app... Continue Reading →
2025 Presidental Inauguration
JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 1/20/2025 President-Elect Donald Trump takes office on the 20th of January, which shares a date with Martin Luther King Day. The Alma College community was dedicated to making sure students got out and were able to vote, so naturally they have some opinions about Trump entering office. With Alma College being so... Continue Reading →
Donation of memorial changes Admission’s landscaping
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALPHOTOGRAPHER JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 11/25/2024 This month, the flagpole that is located in front of the Hood Building and next to the Reid-Knox Administration Building was removed. In its place, wood pallets were put down and then a week later the area was covered by a tent. This left many on campus curious as... Continue Reading →
Would it be better to raise or lower the voting age?
JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 11/11/2024 As we round out election season, conversations about changing the age requirement to vote are circulating. Some people believe that would cut out a huge demographic of relevant voters, including incoming or current college students, and the evidence behind this argument is heavily contradictory. In my opinion, the voting age should... Continue Reading →
Reforestation at the bog
ALLI WICHERTPHOTOGRAPHER JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 9/30/2024 A new project is afoot at the ecological site at the Vestaburg as Dr. John Rowe, professor of biology, and a team of individuals in the field begin a reforestation project. The project will open opportunities for individuals in science-related studies to closely observe and aid in rebuilding forest... Continue Reading →
College students hit by FAFSA delay
JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been delayed since 2022 and has been an ongoing issue continuing into this year’s FAFSA application. The delay itself was announced in March 2022 by the Department of Education. There are several theories about what caused the delay, including bugs and the... Continue Reading →
