KARA DENIKE STAFF WRITER For the past one hundred and thirty-three years, Alma College has continuously been considered a liberal arts college. Three weeks ago, an emergency faculty meeting was called in regard to the school’s new title with the newest release of this new US News College Ranking. Concerns were raised in regard to... Continue Reading →
Football takes feud from twitter to the end zone
ALYSSA GALL SPORTS WRITER On Saturday October 5th, Alma’s football team started off their conference season with a bang by defeating their rival, Albion, in a close 32-28 win. Alma, who had been trailing Albion for most of the game, made a huge comeback in the final quarter of the game. “Collin Smith's interception in... Continue Reading →
Inclement weather starts new soccer tradition
BRETT JENKINS STAFF WRITER Michigan is known to have unpredictable and extreme weather, especially in the fall. To student-athletes on campus, it’s just a part of life. They can’t control the weather, and they can’t always cancel a game just because it’s raining. However, rain can cause more issues than just discomfort. Two weeks ago... Continue Reading →
Heavy rain causes flooding in library
EMILY HENDERSON STAFF WRITER Photo by DYLAN COUR Not too long ago the city of Alma was hit with quite the rainstorm, causing a pipe to burst beneath the library. A drain connected to the archival room in the basement was where the water came spewing out. “A storm water drain pump from the city... Continue Reading →
Polar Express passes through Alma
EMMA GROSSBAUER STAFF WRITER Photo by EMMA GROSSBAUER Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 was a historic day for the Pere Marquette 1225, better known as the Polar Express, because of the 44-year anniversary of the train’s first fire-up on Michigan State University’s campus. The Steam Railroading Institute planned this special day to celebrate two milestones-- the... Continue Reading →
State budget woes impact Alma Students
CHELSEA FABER STAFF WRITER Alma College students could feel a new wave of financial aid woes, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer has cut millions of dollars in financial aid from small colleges through a line item veto. The Michigan Tuition Grant can award students with up to $2,000 per year, which is decided based on financial... Continue Reading →
Music department hosts faculty recital
DYLAN COUR STAFF WRITER Graphic by MEREK ALAM On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Alma College music department hosted a faculty recital. The program held a variety of performances from different faculty members both full and part-time. “There is a wide variety of instruments and styles, ranging from Baroque to modern, with some jazz thrown in... Continue Reading →
Preparing for winter on campus
BRETT JENKINS STAFF WRITER Winter is well on its way and people around campus have already started to adjust for the coming cold. However, a lot more goes on behind the scenes than most people realize. Preparing the campus for winter is an arduous task and the Facilities Department at Alma works around the clock... Continue Reading →
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