WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER For many students on Alma’s campus, the rewarding feeling of helping the community resonates as a beacon of active volunteerism for students in Gratiot county; this beacon gives the college the reputation for service and philanthropy reaching outside of the college’s property. Campus services for the greater community have always been... Continue Reading →
Revolution erupts in Venezuela
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER The Venezuelan Government – a once prospering economy of South America –hangs in the balance as more protests erupt across the nation. Over the past four years, their economy has crumbled due to the massive rise of inflation and their GDP has fallen, making essential items like food and medicine inaccessible... Continue Reading →
Image in the age of social media
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER In the age of new media – a greater connected world – social platforms resurface unpleasant past events of popular officials in an ever-expanding, modern society. The well maintained image of public officials and well known people has become the focus in a time of instant public response. A negative public... Continue Reading →
Alma’s traditions of the green world
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER Alma College upholds a rich history involving the nature of the local region and the traditions of maintaining a green campus. Alumni and current students know the annual tradition of the pine sapling very well. The history of the campus – rooted like wildlife – gives life to the unique saturnalian... Continue Reading →
CSO welcomes Dr. Blake
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER Dr. Donnesha A. Blake–the new director of diversity and inclusion on campus–began her career in the Center of Student Opportunity this Winter Semester. She has received a positive response from those on campus, and her plans as the new director of diversity and inclusion will be an improvement for the Alma... Continue Reading →
Cyntoia Brown freed from imprisonment
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER Cyntoia Brown – imprisoned for over a decade – has been granted clemency by Tennessee Governor, Bill Haslam. Brown’s sentence has sparked controversy by the public in the last few weeks of her appeal process and continues to headline social media. At the age of sixteen, Brown was forced into a... Continue Reading →
Government shutdown threatens taxes
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER President Donald J Trump set into motion a government shutdown – the second longest in United States history – after negations on the boarder wall. The duration of the shutdown remains uncertain, but its affect resonates throughout the lives of the students on campus. The government shutdown affects the pay of... Continue Reading →
Jazz ensemble rocks Heritage Center
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER Last Tuesday the Alma College Jazz Ensemble performed at the Presbyterian Music Hall. The students involved with the band had the opportunity to show their hard work and dedication to their art. Students participating in the performance came together to showcase a wide variety of jazz tunes. The concert promoted the... Continue Reading →
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