LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 4/13/2026 On Apr. 1, 56 outstanding students and student organizations were nominated for a multitude of awards that were attributed to exceptional character and abilities at the Student Leadership Awards ceremony. The first award presented that night was the executive board member of the year, which was given to Makayla Kozal (’27),... Continue Reading →
Is party life a figment of the past?
ABIGAIL SCHAUBPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 3/30/2026 At Alma College, there are five social fraternities and one social sorority that are allowed to host open-to-campus parties. Despite six potential venues, there has been a notable lack of public parties within the Greek community this semester. In my opinion, there are likely multiple causes for this new... Continue Reading →
From Florida to Virginia: Scots serve communities
LEXIE THAYERPHOTOGRAPHERLAYOUT EDITOR 3/16/2026 During Alma’s Spring Break, 19 students made a direct impact on communities in Sarasota County, Florida and Natural Bridge, Virginia, through volunteer work. In Sarasota, students collaborated with the non-profit United Way to assist in the rebuilding and rehabilitation of a house affected by Hurricane Milton. The daily tasks included removing... Continue Reading →
First annual Teacher Education Induction
ALLI WICHERTPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 2/23/2026 On the night of January 26th, the Alma College education program hosted the first-ever celebration for the newest generation of Teacher Education Program (TEP) students and the current Alma College student teachers. This ceremony hosted 78 students, with 42 of the students being inducted into the general teacher education... Continue Reading →
Epstein’s ties to Michigan
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 The Epstein Files are a partially released collection of millions of documents, emails, images, and receipts detailing Jeffrey Epstein’s activities, a convicted sex offender. While there is no verified evidence of current Michigan residents on the Epstein client list, the Epstein files still have deep ties with Michigan and... Continue Reading →
Pipes burst amidst freezing temperatures
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 2/9/2026 Recently, pipes around Alma’s campus have been bursting, leaving problems in their wake. Bruske Hall, one of the freshmen dorm halls, had a pipe burst, temporarily setting off the fire alarms. This has since been fixed; however, the sprinkler system currently does not work in response, causing concern in... Continue Reading →
The 83rd annual Golden Globes
ALLI WICHERTGRAPHIC DESIGNER LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 On January 11th, the 83rd annual Golden Globes took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel, honoring both film and television awards. As this award show is typically the first of the year, it is known for its more party-like vibe compared to other award shows, such as the... Continue Reading →
The impact of the shutdown on SNAP
TOBY REEVESGRAPHIC DESIGNER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 11/17/2025 The Federal Government of the United States shut down on October 1 due to Congress's failure to agree on funding legislation. The most significant disagreement currently exists over plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). With this shutdown, many benefits were getting cut, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Continue Reading →
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