JORDAN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR Students are worried about their belongings being compromised due to floods happening on campus. Two different instances have occurred to warrant these concerns: a pipe connection failure in Brazell Hall and a lavatory valve failure in Bonbright Hall. Students are still worried that they will be the next affected. “When the... Continue Reading →
Ruckus in the Royal family
JORDYN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR In early January, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex negotiated a deal with Queen Elizabeth II to become financially independent from the Royal Family. With this, Harry and Meghan will surrender many of their royal “privileges” to instead spend the majority of their time in North America. Prince Harry will be... Continue Reading →
Fires rage through Australia bush
JORDYN BRADLEY STAFF WRITER Fires have been burning through the country of Australia for months. International media outlets finally began discussing the natural disaster in December, with human deaths calculated at at least 27, and wildlife deaths estimated to be over one billion. Roughly 2000 homes have also been destroyed in the mix, along with... Continue Reading →
Responses to New Zealand Shooting
JORDYN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR On Friday, March 15, a gunman opened fire in two Christchurch, New Zealand mosques and killed 50 people, with at least 50 injured. The alleged gunman, 28 year old Australian man Brenton Tarrant, also posted a long manifesto on social media before carrying out the deadly act. In it, he expressed... Continue Reading →
Smollett’s story under scrutiny
JORDYN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR The Almanian covered a story last month regarding the alleged hate crime that occurred against the Empire actor, Jussie Smollett. Since then, a change in the story has been brought to the attention of the media. Smollett told the police he was attacked by two white assailants wearing ski masks in... Continue Reading →
Students discuss safety when traveling abroad
JORDYN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR Students at Alma College are no strangers to studying other cultures or being among them. During their time here, many students take time to study abroad, whether it be on their own, with a spring term or for a research opportunity. Otto Warmbier was in a similar situation in 2016 that... Continue Reading →
Media and politics intersect
JORDYN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR Media and art serve as a platform for political opinions to be expressed and voices to be heard. Joy Villa made headlines and turned heads at this year’s Grammy Awards by adorning a dress plastered with wall references. The dress, which was silver and had the words “Build the Wall” on... Continue Reading →
Bundy film creates conversation
JORDYN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR The trailer for the new movie about serial killer, Ted Bundy, aired last weekend the movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The film, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” portrays Bundy— played by Zac Efron— as everything he was: manipulative, maniacal, and attractive. “I’m worried that... Continue Reading →
