CLAIRE HIPPSSTAFF WRITER The price of GameStop (NYSE: GME) grew dramatically over the period of just a few days in late January of this year, as well as a few other securities. At its peak, the stock reached a price of $500 per share, creating a stark contrast between its $17.25 value at the beginning... Continue Reading →
ELLA BRIGHTSTAFF WRITER Senate lawmakers, in an overnight voting session that lasted for 15 hours on Friday, Feb. 6, dismissed President Joe Biden’s bill to bump the minimum wage to $15/hour nationwide. The bill, titled the Raise the Wage Act of 2021, and included in President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus plan, has stirred up... Continue Reading →
LIZZY DERMODYSTAFF WRITER This is a reminder that everything is temporary, and you are strong enough to persevere through the hard times. Though it is even more difficult now, take charge of your life and make the most of each and every day. Don’t sweat the small stuff but take note of the little things,... Continue Reading →
HANNAH STIFFLERSTAFF WRITER Each semester at Alma College, the Career and Personal Development Office holds a week of events for students of all majors to develop personal and professional experience for life after Alma College. During this winter semester, Career Week was held from Sunday, January 31 until Saturday, February 6. The events were as... Continue Reading →
COURTNEY SMITHSTAFF WRITER Many Americans recognize February as the month of love with Valentine's Day on the calendar, but February also serves as Black History Month nationwide. “The campus observes Black History Month to honor the past, present and future lives, struggles and achievements of Black people,” said Donnesha Blake, Director of Diversity and Inclusion... Continue Reading →
ATULYA DORA-LASKEYSTAFF WRITER You do not believe in conspiracy theories. The idea that powerful people would ever secretly conspire to maintain or strengthen their power is simply preposterous to you. America is experiencing a whirlwind of misinformation right now, and a clear line must be drawn between educated citizens and paranoid crazies. You do not... Continue Reading →
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WADE FULLERTONSTAFF WRITERWADE FULLERTONGRAPHIC CREATOR "There can be no turning back." These were President Woodrow Wilson's words when he asked Congress to declare war on Germany in early April 1917. Debates across the United States ensued concerning the extent of militarization. Over one hundred years ago – at the cost of five cents per copy... Continue Reading →
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