RACHAEL DAHLPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXSTAFF WRITER 4/10/2023 Back in the fall, Alma College student Rachael Dahl auditioned for the singing show American Idol on a whim. Little did she know that choice would land her a golden ticket and a chance to compete in Hollywood. The biology major spends much of her time in labs, traveling […]
EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXSTAFF WRITER 3/27/2023 In early March, the nominees for the annual Barlow Trophy were announced. Lainie Ettema, Audrey Plouffe and Gavin Swiecicki are the 2023 finalists. The Barlow Award was established in 1949 to recognize graduating seniors who rank in the top 10% of their class and demonstrate high achievement inside and […]
LIATH RAMEIREZPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXSTAFF WRITER 3/13/2023 The Alma College Dance Company was hard at work over the first half of the semester preparing for their Spring Dance Concert that showed March 10-12. This concert featured dances choreographed by both faculty and students. Ben Munisteri, Associate Professor and Director of Dance and Chair of the Department […]
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXSTAFF WRITER 2/20/2023 Alma College presented Tennessee Williams’ play, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” on Feb. 16 through Feb. 19. The two-hour show took place at the Remick Heritage Center in the Strosacker Theatre and was directed by Alma College Professor and Director of Theatre, Scott Mackenzie. The play is set in New […]
LIATHANO RAMIREZGRAPHIC DESIGNER JORDAN FOXSTAFF WRITER 2/6/2023 February is dedicated to Black History Month, and the Diversity and Inclusion Office is hosting several exciting events on campus to commemorate it. To start the month, the DI Office threw a “Black History Month Kick-off” on Feb. 1 in the Tyler van Dusen Rotunda. They played a game of […]
JORDAN FOXSTAFF WRITER 1/23/2023 For the 2022-23 academic year, Alma College decided to change the First Year Seminar curriculum in hopes of a more engaging course that develops critical thinking and communication skills inside and outside of the classroom. FYS is an introduction-to-college class that focuses on setting first-year students up for success at Alma College and allows […]
JORDAN FOXSTAFF WRITER 12/5/2022 The Alma College football team wrapped up a historic season on Nov. 26, ending 11-1 after a loss to Aurora University in round two of the NCAA Playoffs. Despite losing 48- 26, it was still a record- breaking season that will not be forgotten any time soon. The team won its first MIAA Championship […]
JORDAN FOXSTAFF WRITER 11/21/2022 On Nov. 3, Alma College athletics announced that, with the help of donors, a new indoor athletics facility will be added to campus in fall ‘23. It will feature an indoor track, turf field, weight room, and locker rooms for the soccer and baseball teams. The building will be located by the […]
