JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, exposed the Royal Family for failing to protect them and their son, Archie. Before Archie was born, Meghan was told by a member of the firm (as she referred to it in the interview) that... Continue Reading →
Senior farewells
To the Almanian,Working on the staff of the Almanian for the past three years has truly been a good time. I began as a sophomore writing articles every week and soon held the position of layout editor, where I’ve stayed until now. I’ve enjoyed seeing how the perception of campus has changed over the years... Continue Reading →
Seniors discuss commencement
JORDYN BRADLEYLAYOUT EDITOR The campus community received word via an email from President Abernathy that as long as COVID-19 cases on campus and in Michigan remain low, the graduating class will have an in-person commencement ceremony on May 1, 2021 outdoors and on campus. Many seniors are grateful for the opportunity to have an in-person... Continue Reading →
Spectators bring controversy to campus
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR On Feb. 15, the Alma College athletic department announced that, starting Feb. 17, limited spectators from outside the Alma community would be permitted to attend indoor sporting events. Every student-athlete will be allowed to have up to two parents or guardians at home contests in Art Smith Arena. These spots are non-transferable,... Continue Reading →
Host of The Bachelor under fire for racism
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR Chris Harrison, the host and face of ABC’s The Bachelor franchise, is under fire following racist comments he made regarding a contestant on this season of The Bachelor. Harrison, who has hosted the show and its spinoffs since the start of the franchise, was in an interview with the show’s first black... Continue Reading →
Campus moves to Phase II of guest policy
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR On Monday, Mar. 1, the campus community received an email from Damon Brown, Vice President of Student Affairs, regarding the move to Phase II of the campus visitor and guest policy. The decision to move to Phase II was made after the campus-wide COVID-19 testing that happened Feb. 24 and 25 resulted... Continue Reading →
Abrams among Nobel Peace Prize nominees
JORDYN BRADLEY, ZACHARY CARPENTERSPORTS EDITOR, STAFF WRITER Stacey Abrams--who rose to the forefront of American politics during the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election--was among nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize. The award is given out yearly to the person or organization deemed to have done the most to promote peace and democracy around the world. Throughout... Continue Reading →
Trump impeached week before end of term
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR On Jan. 13, Donald Trump was impeached for inciting the insurrection that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. The impeachment came one week before the inauguration of President Joe Biden. There have only been four presidential impeachments in U.S. history: Andrew Johnson in 1868, Bill Clinton in 1998, and Donald... Continue Reading →
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