KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR 3/24/2025 In early March, Alma College announced the Barlow Trophy Finalist. The finalists are seniors Megan Neeley (‘25), Toby Layson (‘25) and Charlotte Howald (‘25). Established by Dr. Joel Barlow in 1949, the Barlow Trophy recognizes the high academic achievements of students, as well as their contributions to not only the campus... Continue Reading →
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Five Years Later
GAGANDEEP KAURGRAPHIC DESIGNER KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR 3/20/2025 This current generation has lived through a wide array of defining events: wars, insurrections but, arguably most notable, a world-wide pandemic that changed the trajectory of seemingly life itself. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, began its spread in November of 2019 in Wuhan, China. The first confirmed case... Continue Reading →
Student Choreography Concert: Dancing Through Life
RAE BROCKPHOTOGRAPHER KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR 2/3/2025 Every year, the Alma College Dance Team puts on a student-led choreography performance with performances held on Friday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m., and two additional performances held on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Student Choreography Concert is run, choreographed and performed completely by... Continue Reading →
The fall of South Campus
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR 1/20/2025 We choose where we want to live on campus for many reasons. For some, it’s the convenience of where you live in comparison to your classes. For others, it’s based on who you are living with. At Alma College, students have the option to live on the “North” or... Continue Reading →
Winter Registration at Alma College
LINDSEY ZARKAGRAPHIC DESIGNER KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR 10/28/2024 As the end of the Fall Term approaches on the Alma College campus, students are preparing to register for their winter classes and spring terms. The registration period opens Monday, Oct. 27 for those with 90 or more credits; Wednesday, Oct. 30 students with 56 credits or more... Continue Reading →
October Alternative Breaks
REBECCA KENNYPHOTOGRAPHER KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR FILIPPOS MOURIKISSTAFF WRITER 10/14/2024 Fall Break came and went quickly over the weekend of Oct. 4 to Oct. 8, and with it, the Center for College and Community Engagement supported three different Alternative Break options. Alternative Breaks are a great way for students to get involved in a local community... Continue Reading →
The festivities of Homecoming 2024
EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTOGRAPHER KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR 9/30/2024 Alma College had a big weekend with their annual celebration of Homecoming. The weekend kicked off with the parade on Sep. 28th and was followed by the Football game where the Scots did unfortunately lose 34 to 13 to Hope College, but they fought hard through the game. Football player Ike... Continue Reading →
Tartan 101 evolves FYS material
KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR 9/16/2024 Author and student advocate CL Lindsay’s presentation that addressed sex, the law, and bystander intervention training was removed from Tartan 101 this year after feedback from students. It had run the previous three years. Tartan 101 is an orientation program that educates incoming students on what to expect during their Alma... Continue Reading →
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