EPA demands clean-up by Norfolk Southern Corporation

LIATHANO RAMIREZGRAPHIC DESIGNER HANNAH STIFFLEREDITOR-IN-CHIEF 3/13/2023 The Gilded Age is known for the expansion of railroads. In the 1900s, trains revolutionized the economy beyond imagination. Despite the positives of train transportation, there are continual mechanical errors that have led to environmental catastrophes. On Feb. 3, 2023 in East Palestine, Ohio, a train derailed causing a... Continue Reading →

Despite Alma’s efforts, not all feel it is accessible

EMMA FIGLEWICZSTAFF WRITER 3/13/2023 Every day, students utilize Alma College’s facilities to get around campus efficiently and safely. Though the college in many ways tries to accommodate students to make buildings assessable to everyone, there are many areas that are lacking.  Whether it be from lack of elevators in certain dorm buildings, nonfunctioning handicap doors... Continue Reading →

President Putin backs out of nuclear arms treaty

LIATHANO RAMIREZGRAPHIC DESIGNER DARCY DAENZERLAYOUT EDITOR 3/13/2023 In Russian President Putin’s state of the nation address on Feb. 21, he announced that Russia would be suspending its participation in the New START nuclear arms treaty with the U.S.  The New START treaty (which is short for Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) is “the last remaining pact... Continue Reading →

U.S. poised to hit debt ceiling

LIATHANO RAMIEREZGRAPHIC DESIGNER ZACH CARPENTERSTAFF WRITER 3/13/2023 The U.S. is at risk in the next three months of surpassing the debt ceiling set by Congress and defaulting on its debt. The results of such a default could potentially be devastating for all levels of the U.S. economy.  Currently, the U.S. debt is at $31.6 trillion... Continue Reading →

Learning Commons update

KYLEE LARYPHOTOGRAPHER JON BEERBOWERSTAFF WRITER 3/13/2023 On March 6, the student body received an email from the school regarding the status of the Learning Commons and its amenities claiming there is a delay due to infrastructure issues. Due to this, Qdoba has an expected opening date in early April. Until then, Joe’s will remain in their... Continue Reading →

Better understanding Munch Money

EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTOGRAPHER CLAIRE WITTLIEFFLAYOUT EDITOR 3/13/2023 Alma College offers two main dining services in order to acquire meals: meal swipes that can be used at Hamilton Commons and Munch Money, a pre-loaded account that can be used to purchase items from local businesses that wish to collaborate with the college. However, there seem to be... Continue Reading →

Alma College presents spring dance concert

LIATH RAMEIREZPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXSTAFF WRITER 3/13/2023 The Alma College Dance Company was hard at work over the first half of the semester preparing for their Spring Dance Concert that showed March 10-12. This concert featured dances choreographed by both faculty and students.  Ben Munisteri, Associate Professor and Director of Dance and Chair of the Department... Continue Reading →

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