CLAIRE HIPPSCOPY EDITOR 10/24/2022 The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is currently considering the case Merrill v. Milligan, where the State of Alabama allegedly attempted to redistrict their congressional map in a way that under represents black voters. Alabama has been accused by Evan Milligan, the executive director of Alabama Forward, and his associates of illegally packing black voters into a single district while dividing... Continue Reading →
Choir and Orchestra tune up
CLAIRE WITTLIEFSTAFF WRITER LEX FLINTCOPY EDITOR 10/24/2022 Alma College’s Choir and Orchestra programs have begun practicing for their fall performances and for the rest of the school year to come. Both esteemed programs on campus, the choir and orchestra, are some of the ways Alma College features musically talented students. The Choir’s performance this past... Continue Reading →
Gender affirming closet open to campus and community
MEGAN ROBERTSONSTAFF WRITER 10/24/2022 It can be a challenge in a rural town like Alma for queer people to be visible and feel accepted. The Gender Affirming Closet of Alma College exists to help support the queer community express themselves and feel comfortable, offering access to free clothing for LBGTQ+ people on Alma College’s campus... Continue Reading →
Alma College Theatre presents “The Imaginary Invalid”
MARIA KOLBSTAFF WRITER 10/24/2022 The Imaginary Invalid is coming to campus! The show opens on Oct. 27 and runs through Oct. 30. The show will occur at 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Remick Heritage Center. This production is based on Miles Mallesons’s adaptation of the play by Moliere, who was writing for the... Continue Reading →
Winter sports introduced by Throwdown in A-Town
REYNA EDWARDSSTAFF WRITER 10/24/2022 It is that time of year again in Alma where winter sports are starting up. To hype up the students for the new sports season, Alma College introduces the Winter Sports teams by kicking off the season with the Throwdown in A-Town. This year’s Throwdown was on Thursday Oct. 20 from... Continue Reading →
Lockhart Chemical Company Controversey
WESTON HIRVELAGRAPHIC DESIGNER CLAIRE WITTLIEFSTAFF WRITER 10/3/2022 In July of 2022, the Lockhart Chemical Company located in Flint, Michigan, was identified as releasing discharge from a storm sewer due to a main breach. As of September 19, 2022, the company has been ordered to stop the usage of their wastewater and stormwater conveyance systems, which... Continue Reading →
Divided opinion on Metz Culinary Management
EMMA FIGLEWICZSTAFF WRITER 10/3/2022 On July 1, 2022, Alma College partnered with Metz Culinary Management. Metz is renowned for its experience in the higher education industry, which was the major factor in Alma College choosing it over other contenders. Metz was brought to Alma College with the hopes of it being an improvement upon the... Continue Reading →
Guest speaker invited to bring gun violence awareness
EMMA FIGLEWICZSTAFF WRITER 10/3/2022 On Oct. 6, Alma College is set to host guest speaker, David Hogg at 7 p.m. in the Dunning Memorial Chapel. Hogg is one of the speakers chosen for the Presidential Speaker Series. Hogg will speak to the student body and faculty on the subject of community through the lens of... Continue Reading →
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