KYLEE LARYPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 11/20/2023 Alma College signed an agreement with Montcalm Community College (MCC) on Nov. 9 that will make it easier for students from MCC to transfer to Alma and continue their academic track to earn a bachelor’s degree. According to Tim Rath, Director of College Communications, students who have earned an […]
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Campus parking: new and almost improved
JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 11/6/2023 Let’s be honest, parking on campus can be confusing. Kaitie Walker (‘26) who lives in FSL housing can attest to this. “One day we all go out to our cars and there’s just warning tickets on all of them. It didn’t say what they were, so you had to call… It turns […]
International Student Feature: Akwasi Asare
COLE PEARSONPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 11/6/2023 Alma College prides itself on being an institution that harbors diversity and inclusivity. One way in which the college does this is through its emphasis on recruiting international students. One international student who is excited about the opportunity to study in the United States is Akwasi Asare (‘27), a neuroscience […]
Scot speaker series: navigating change together
JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR CLAIRE WITTLIEFFSTAFF WRITER 10/23/2023 The Scot Speaker Series features a string of panels that aim to tackle one broad issue in the current day that will have an impact on society both now and well into the future. This year’s theme is “Navigating Change Together.” The three topics for the panels are […]
Alma College renames chapel
LEIA LEHRERGRAPHIC DESIGNER JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR SARAH SAGISTAFF WRITER 10/9/2023 The Alma College Chapel was rededicated to Thomas Andison, a former member of the Board of Trustees, on Sept. 30 during the annual Homecoming celebration. The Chapel was originally named after John Wirt Dunning, whose name will instead be dedicated to the residence hall Brazell […]
Alma College’s 2023 Homecoming court
KYLEE LARYPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 9/25/2023 Alma College’s 2023 Homecoming court finalists and Royal Scots were announced over the past couple of weeks as the college prepares for its annual alumni celebration. Homecoming court is a tradition that recognizes distinguished students who represent the college. There were seven finalists this year: Chetara Knight (‘23), Derek Long (‘24), Emma […]
Tartan 101
JORDAN FOXLAYOUT EDITOR 9/11/2023 The class of 2027 spent Aug. 23-28 getting to know Alma College’s campus, faculty and each other during this year’s Tartan 101. The five days allowed the new students to learn what it is like to be a Scot. Laura Riegger, Associate Director for Student Engagement, was a leading force in […]
Freshman class makeup
LEIA LEHRERGRAPHIC DESIGNER JORDAN FOXLAYOUT EDITOR 9/11/2023 The start of a new academic year means a new class of incoming students for Alma College. These are the statistics for the class of 2027, provided by Courtney Hale, Senior Director of Enrollment Management Systems & Operations. In total, there are 397 incoming students for the fall […]