WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER The annual celebration of Columbus Day, a nationally celebrated holiday since the mid-nineteenth century, is a topic of avid debate. Columbus Day--occuring on October 12th-- conjures a complex story of America. Columbus Day is a holiday that is celebrated in many countries in the Americas and commemorates Columbus’s first voyage to... Continue Reading →
When tradition turns into hazing
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER Hazing can be defined in many ways. It is often related directly to Greek life on college campuses all over the world. Hazing spreads to athletics as well, and can come in many forms. Hazing is defined as any humiliating or strenuous act done usually as an initiation into some sort... Continue Reading →
Alma’s thoughts on the outside world: The American Dream
SAM NELSON POLITICS Like it or not, identity is at the core of our politics. Who you are and what you value drives the whole thing. Recently, Senator Elizabeth Warren (DMA) capitulated too the demands of President Donald Trump’s demand for proof of Native American heritage, by publicizing the results of a DNA test. This... Continue Reading →
Peterson joins Alma community
JORDAN GINDER STAFF WRITER Dr. Benjamin Peterson was a recent addition to campus faculty this year. He teaches Political Science and History and gave advice to students of all class standings. Peterson gave some advice for current students at Alma College about finding their path. “Take advantage of everything offered while you’re here [including] the... Continue Reading →
A letter to the editor: Handicap access
KELSEY TAYLOR As a handicapped student, I know exactly how difficult it can be to navigate campus, whether it’s about stairs in places stairs should not have to be or railroad tracks I can’t cross. I’ve spent my whole life dealing with these types of challenges all because of a virus that decided to leave... Continue Reading →
International students absorb new culture
EMILY COWLES WEB EDITOR At the beginning of the fall term, several international students, including Nino Lazariia, Anna Shokina, and Lemiao Yu, as well as the French T.A. Julie Le Sauce, started to call Alma College their home away from home for the upcoming school year. “I love [Alma] more because here people are more... Continue Reading →
Sibs weekend unites families
JORDAN GRINDER STAFF WRITER From Oct. 5 through 7, the Alma College Union Board put on Little Sibs Weekend, which offered students the opportunity to connect with their siblings along with participating in a variety of events over the weekend. "I think it [was] a great opportunity for students to bring siblings up, especially students... Continue Reading →
Domestic Violence Awareness begins
BRITTANY PIERCE HEAD EDITOR All throughout October, there will be several events on campus for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which started back in 1987. Domestic Violence Awareness Month developed from the Day of Unity Event in October of 1981 held by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence that expanded to a full week and eventually... Continue Reading →
