WADE FULLERTONSTAFF WRITER John Denver performance poster in the October 6, 1969 edition of the Almanian Newspaper. John Denver performs with acoustic guitar [LEFT]. His lyrics to his album Rhymes and Reasons [RIGHT] A rumor has circulated campus for far too long without a clear answer. Did John Denver perform at Alma College? Did he […]
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The Spanish flu at Alma
WADE FULLERTONSTAFF WRITER Young College men – some in uniform – wearing cloth masks to help prevent the spread of the Spanish Flu in 1918. “Fashions change, even in war times.” These were the opening words within the December edition of the Weekly Almanian. At this point in time, Alma College emerged into a new […]
A taste of victory
WADE FULLERTONSTAFF WRITER In the section “From Our Boys in the Service,” writes Major Frank Knox, alumni of Alma College in the November issue of The Weekly Almanian. On September 21, 1918, Knox led a 150 square mile offensive into French territory held on by the German army since 1914. Despite the resistance, the Yankees […]
Writing home from Russia, a historical outlook
WADE FULLERTONSTAFF WRITER Map of Allied operations in Archangel, Russia [Left]. American rifleman, Russian rifle. Defending the critical rail junction at “Verst 466” with the 339th Infantry Regiment, Sept. 24, 1918 [Right]. The AEF – American Expeditionary Force – had decisively defeated the German Army on the Western Front on Nov. 11, 1918. The Great […]
Alma College in World War I
WADE FULLERTONSTAFF WRITER WADE 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 […]
Political organizations pop up on campus
WADE FULLERTONSTAFF WRITER Graphic by Weston Hirvela As campus adapts to the changes of hybrid student life, many of the former – and some new – political organizations have begun to meet and plan for future events. Despite many of the recent restrictions, the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) and Students of Liberty have […]
Tuition increase poses challenges
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER For many students on campus, the high tuition expenses of attending school have placed a barrier between the student and service institution in terms of where their money goes. Transparency between students and the college helps put myths to rest concerning why college has a cost. Tuition encompasses two definitions of […]
Students intern over the summer
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER For many students on campus, a summer internship is a great way to get career experience, personal responsibility and a new perspective within their desired field of study. Internship opportunities can often accommodate a broad spectrum of individual interests and personal goals. The process of finding a summer internship doesn’t have […]