LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 10/28/2024 The Wright House is a historic stone mansion that was built in 1888 in downtown Alma at 503 N. State St. For many years, it was left to rust and wear. But the house’s location on State Street gave it plenty of attention, and now the Gratiot County Historical and Genealogical... Continue Reading →
New Digital Marketing major creates new problems
ALLI WICHERTGRAPHIC DESIGNER KATELYN THOMASSTAFF WRITER 10/28/2024 A new marketing major has left some New Media Studies (NMS) students in a difficult position. Originally, Digital Marketing was a part of the Marketing major, but this major is no longer offered. In light of trying to attract more students, Alma has created a separate Digital Marketing major. However,... Continue Reading →
What actually happens to recycling on campus?
JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 10/28/2024 Rumors around campus have been spreading that recycling does not get recycled but instead ends up being thrown away with the rest of the trash. As someone who grew up volunteering at a recycling center, I found this incredibly disheartening to hear. However, after speaking directly to those in charge of... Continue Reading →
Success for Detroit sports teams
LINDSEY ZARKAGRAPHIC DESIGNER JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 10/28/2024 Detroit Sports are having a resurgence this year as many of the Detroit sports teams have been finding success to begin and end their seasons. The Tigers had an exciting and somewhat disappointing end to their up-and-down season after a surprise playoff berth. The Lions are off to... Continue Reading →
Hurricanes Helene and Milton: costs and impacts
AUDREY HESTERSTAFF WRITER 10/28/2024 Over the past month, the United States has seen two large and notable hurricanes hit its southeastern shores. Hurricane Helene, which hit ground in Florida on Sep. 26, and Hurricane Milton, which also hit Florida on Oct. 9. They are the second and third hurricanes to hit Florida this year. Since... Continue Reading →
Winter Registration at Alma College
LINDSEY ZARKAGRAPHIC DESIGNER KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR 10/28/2024 As the end of the Fall Term approaches on the Alma College campus, students are preparing to register for their winter classes and spring terms. The registration period opens Monday, Oct. 27 for those with 90 or more credits; Wednesday, Oct. 30 students with 56 credits or more... Continue Reading →
FSL hosts HallowGreek Week
BRONWYN MCALINDONSTAFF WRITER 10/28/2024 As we approach Halloween on the Alma College campus, Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) executive committees have exciting plans for the students involved in the ever growing Greek life community, as well as those not currently in a FSL organization. It is HalloGreek Week on campus and there are lots of... 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 →
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