By Caden Wilson News Editor “Provoke is what we’d like our work to do to viewers. There’s a wide variety of projects at this show, and they all have the ability to spark some sort of emotion or feeling,” said Zachary Kribbit (‘18). Kribbit is one of several seniors exhibiting work for the New Media Studies department’s senior show... Continue Reading →
Seniors celebrate final Masterworks concert
By Kelsey Taylor Staff Writer This past weekend was the annual performance of the Masterworks Concert, which sees the union of the Alma Choirs and the Alma Symphony Orchestra to showcase a musical masterpiece. This year, the chosen piece was Franz Joseph Hadyn’s The Creation, composed in the late eighteenth century. The concert is performed in three... Continue Reading →
Senior staff reflect, say farewell
Photography Editor Tavyon Richardson (‘18) My college experience has forever changed me. I am not only glad to have this opportunity, but I am also glad to have made a positive impact on so many people. I have also been through many hardships in Alma pertaining to my racial identity, but I am still here.... Continue Reading →
Fall sports spring into the offseason
By Hank Wickley Sports Writer Spring has arrived. The clocks have all changed, the snow is finally beginning to melt, and the fall sports are in the midst of spring ball. Football, volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer are all undergoing their offseason tradition of spring ball. This time consists of practices, work in the... Continue Reading →
It’s time to take video games seriously
By Samantha Anteau Staff Writer When I first started playing video games in earnest, my mother was completely perplexed. Her perplexity grew as I continued to spend hours and hours of my life on one game, Mass Effect. “I don’t know how you can sit around just shooting people for hours,” she’d say. This is... Continue Reading →
Somerville hired as director of spiritual life
By Kelsey Taylor Staff Writer On March 16, Alma welcomed its new Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life, Rev. Andrew Pomerville. He comes to Alma from the Peoples Church of East Lansing after serving as its senior pastor for seven years, having also served as a chaplain for Denali National Park in Alaska, the Police... Continue Reading →
Senior art students showcase talent
By Cassie Florian Staff Writer Since early this year, Senior art students have been working on their senior show thesis exhibitions which were put on display on Mar. 19. This show, which will have a Thesis Review Apr. 7 from 2-5 p.m. and a Gala Reception which will be on Apr. 8 3-5 p.m., is... Continue Reading →
Riggs named MIAA Player of the Week
By Hank Wickley Sports Writer You can’t hit what you can’t see. Scot pitcher Josh Riggs (‘20) threw a near-perfect game recently in a 2-0 victory over Hanover College. Allowing only two hits and leaving the opponent scoreless, Rigss dominated the game from start to finish. Throwing 98 pitches and 76 strikes, there weren’t many... Continue Reading →
