By Aline Batawi Staff Writer New technology pioneered by Google was used for the first time this semester by faculty and students at Alma, Albion and Calvin. It allows for classes to be taught across the three campuses. “This technology enables Alma to reach students on other campuses and for students to take classes not... Continue Reading →
By Brittany Pierce Copy Editor With rush week ending, the buzz on campus has turned to the difficulties students face who want to pursue both Greek life and athletics. According to a random survey of students, many feel that if they are participating in a sport, then they cannot participate in Greek life as well because... Continue Reading →
By Caden Wilson News Editor Sunday night is usually the busiest night of the average college student’s weekend. Whether Friday and Saturday are for friends and family, homework isn’t always put first. By the time the early hours of Monday morning roll around, people can get desperate and cheat. Three-hundred and thirty-six current students... Continue Reading →
By Cassie Florian Staff Writer Last week, the college introduced a new Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life to campus, Rev. Andrew Pomerville. “Returning to Alma College [was] truly a dream come true,” said Pomerville, who was an Alma College graduate in 2001. “The opportunity to serve as the chaplain and director of spiritual life is a... Continue Reading →
By Aline Batawi Staff Writer Beginning in fall 2018, several changes in housing and its staffing will be enacted in what administrators say they hope will make every aspect of living on campus easier. Karl Rishe, vice president of student affairs, says the effort will make the campus “current” with normal student housing practices. ... Continue Reading →
By Hank Wickley Staff Writer The track and field team, only a few weeks into the season, has set the bar high already. Starting off the yeah with a fourth-place finish at the Aquinas Quad Open, the squad hopes to continue to succeed. In order to do well early in the season, preparation is the... Continue Reading →
By Joelle Fisher Staff Writer There comes a time in every athlete’s life when it’s finally time to hang up the jersey for good. Whether it be 14 years or four years of playing the sport, the dreaded experience is never an easy one. Senior athletes on campus opened up about their experiences with completing... Continue Reading →
By John Durga Staff Writer Alma College basketball players are off to a 6-12 start, but a lot of thought centers around close losses that easily could have been turned into victories. Three of the setbacks were lost by less than five points. That, along with injuries, have plagued the Scots, who only have five... Continue Reading →
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