LEXIE THAYERPHOTOGRAPHERLAYOUT EDITOR 9/8/2025 As of January 2025, the federal court has ruled to effectively vacate the Biden administration’s Title IX regulations, deciding to return to the Trump Administration’s 2020 Title IX regulations and definitions. The Biden-era changes were introduced in 2022 to alleviate what critics thought were overly rigid definitions under the prior Trump... Continue Reading →
LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER On March 19, the Alma Police were dispatched to LA Nails, located at 7431 Alger Road, for an active assault. The owner of the salon, Travis Nguyen, who also went by Steve, was killed in an altercation that occurred between him and his cousin. The perpetrator is currently in custody and was... Continue Reading →
LEXIE THAYERPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 3/24/2025 Story Time Scots, a play being produced by Alma College’s theatre department, is set to go on stage from March 27th through March 20th in the Strosacker Theatre. Story Time Scots is a devised piece, meaning that Alma College’s theatre department wrote the script, characters, and plot collectively. This is one... Continue Reading →
LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 3/10/2025 With much-awaited anticipation, Alma College’s 2025 Art and Design Senior Show, “The Stories We Carry,” is set to open Monday, March 10, in Clack Art Center’s Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery. The opening reception will take place in Clack’s lobby and gallery on Saturday, March 22, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.... Continue Reading →
LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 2/17/2025 The 2025 Grammys was undoubtedly a controversial award show this year; it was a night filled with stunning performances, great celebrations, and some questionable decisions. The controversy began before the award show even started, as Kanye West’s wife made an unforgettable appearance on the red carpet. At first, she wore a... Continue Reading →
LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 1/20/2025 On December 27th, Wolverine Pipeline, a company that transports petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel, was alerted by the Gratiot County Drain Commission about a pipeline leak near Arcadia, Michigan. The ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident suggests that an excavator damaged the pipes, leading to the leak.... Continue Reading →
LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 11/25/2024 On Thursday, Nov. 14, Alma College’s Hillel hosted an event to combat antisemitism on campus. Hillel is a campus organization that aims to foster Jewish life on campus and provide a safe space for Jewish students to feel welcomed and included. The event explored the complexities and struggles of being a... Continue Reading →
LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 11/11/2024 An E. Coli outbreak in America has been linked to the onions served on the Quarter Pounder, a popular burger sold at McDonald’s. There have been 90 reported cases as of Nov. 1, two of which have occurred in Michigan. E. Coli, or Escherichia coli, is a bacteria that people can... Continue Reading →
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