LEXIE THAYERGRAPHIC DESIGNER LILLIAN ROUTOWICZSTAFF WRITER 4/13/2026 With the Winter 2026 semester coming to an end, Alma students are gearing up for their respective Spring Terms. As courses wrap up and campus transitions into a new pace, students are preparing to shift their focus to new content and academic experiences. Alma students must complete two... Continue Reading →
LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 4/13/2026 On Apr. 1, 56 outstanding students and student organizations were nominated for a multitude of awards that were attributed to exceptional character and abilities at the Student Leadership Awards ceremony. The first award presented that night was the executive board member of the year, which was given to Makayla Kozal (’27),... Continue Reading →
KATELYN THOMASSTAFF WRITER 4/13/2026 On Apr. 2, Mallory Fenskie (’26) was awarded the Barlow Trophy for her immense impact on Alma College and the Alma Community. This award is considered Alma’s most prestigious award for graduating seniors. “It feels surreal honestly. You never go into things with the thought of receiving recognition, but I am proud to have made an impact on the... Continue Reading →
ABIGAIL SHAUBPHOTOGRAPHER GRACE MAINCOPY EDITOR 4/13/2026 Editor’s Note: The previous edition covering this issue omitted key details; this article provides additional context. Alma College is selling nine properties, including the lots where the current MacCurdy and Chapel Small Houses are, in addition to some faculty rental houses. While closing the houses was not an easy decision, it has been part of the long-term goal of keeping the college afloat in a time... Continue Reading →
JAMIE DIEDRICHPHOTOGRAPHERLAYOUT EDITOR 3/30/2026 Women’s History Month takes place throughout March, and Alma College had several events to celebrate the occasion. “To me, Women’s History Month is a celebration, but not just that--it is also a correction of historical omissions, minimizations, exclusions, and erasures so we can understand the immense historical influence of women in... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER ANDREW SECORDSTAFF WRITER 3/30/2026 The Alma College Theatre Department performed “Little Women,” based on the book by Lousia May Alcott and adapted by Kate Hamill, on March 20, 21, and 22. It is the final play that the Alma College Theatre Department put on with an academic department dedicated to theatre. It was... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 3/30/2026 Alma College’s annual day of giving, Alma Day, exceeded expectations in 2026, raising $206,798 and continuing its upward trend in both participation and overall impact. A total of 668 donors contributed to this year’s effort 100 more than in 2025 while total funds increased by 20 percent year-over-year. The... Continue Reading →
CHARLOTTE ROCKWELLPHOTOGRAPHER ANDREW SECORDSTAFF WRITER 3/16/2026 The Stone Recreation Center at Alma College has seen a large increase this year in the attendance of several of their group fitness classes, namely Cardio Drumming, Cardio Boxing and Pilates. Both students and community members have contributed to this increase. Another part of this increase is due to... Continue Reading →
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