NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 2/17/2025 Black History Month is more than just a time to recognize the achievements of Black individuals; it is an opportunity to reflect on their resilience, contributions and ongoing struggles. Each February, communities across the nation come together to celebrate through powerful speeches, artistic showcases, educational events and community initiatives that highlight... Continue Reading →
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
GAGANDEEP KAURGRAPHIC DESIGNER NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 2/3/2025 October 7, 2023, marked a devastating escalation in the Israel-Gaza conflict. While the initial violence began with Hamas’s deadly assault killing 1200 Israeli youth at a music festival, the situation in Gaza has spiraled into a severe humanitarian crisis. The United Nations reports harrowing figures: at least 10... Continue Reading →
Wildfires devastate Los Angeles
LINDSEY ZARKAGRAPHIC DESIGNER NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 1/20/2025 As the country mourns the devastating wildfires ravaging California, the danger still lingers for Los Angeles residents. In 2025, these fires have reached unprecedented levels, claiming the lives of at least 25 people, forcing 130,000 residents to evacuate their homes, and destroying over 2,000 structures. The wildfires are... Continue Reading →
Alma presents Festival of Carols
CHARLOTTE ROCKWELLPHOTOGRAPHER NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 11/25/2024 The holiday season came alive at Alma College with the much-anticipated Festival of Carols, a festive event that brought the entire campus together for an evening of music, laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer. Held on November 23, in the Presbyterian Hall, the event kicked off with an atmosphere of... Continue Reading →
Alma reacts on Presidential Election Result
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 11/11/2024 Wednesday, November 6th, Donald Trump, for the second time, was voted in as the President of the United States of America. Following a hard-fought and divisive election, Trump now faces the immense responsibility of guiding the nation through a period of uncertainty and challenge, while striving to unite a divided country and... Continue Reading →
Alma College partnerships to expand international student body
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 10/28/2024 Alma College is undertaking a major initiative in partnering with the Saudi Arabian government to enroll students in the nursing program. The Saudi Arabian government has long had a program to send students to American colleges. While many institutions participate, Alma College has specifically attracted interest for its nursing program. “I... Continue Reading →
Israel-Gaza conflict reaches Lebanon
ALLI WICHERTGRAPHIC DESIGNER NAYONIKKA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 10/14/2024 As airstrikes rattle the skies over Lebanon, the ongoing violence underscores the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Recent Israeli bombings have resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 Lebanese civilians and the displacement of more than one-fifth of the country's population. The Israeli military's campaign has extended... Continue Reading →
France makes abortion a consitutional right
LIATHANO RAMIREZGRAPHIC DESIGNER NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 3/18/2024 On March 8, 2024, France etched a new chapter in its history by becoming the first country to enshrine the right to abortion as a constitutional right. This significant milestone was celebrated on International Women's Day with the iconic Eiffel Tower illuminating the message "My Body, My Choice."... Continue Reading →
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