To the Almanian,Working on the staff of the Almanian for the past three years has truly been a good time. I began as a sophomore writing articles every week and soon held the position of layout editor, where I’ve stayed until now. I’ve enjoyed seeing how the perception of campus has changed over the years... Continue Reading →
Almost heaven, Alma College
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... Continue Reading →
Students spend spring term on campus
HANNAH STIFFLERSTAFF WRITER Alma College has many unique and amazing opportunities. One such opportunity is the ability to take spring terms. This is set up primarily due to the 4-4-1 academic calendar year. One of the requirements that students have for graduating from Alma College is the completion of two spring terms. One of the... Continue Reading →
Understanding parking on campus
HANNAH STIFFLERSTAFF WRITER RAUL RIVERAPHOTOGRAPHER As is likely common knowledge, Alma College allows students who have vehicles to park on various locations on campus. At larger universities, it is not always possible for students to have a vehicle on campus, much less to have the ability to park in such close proximity to residential halls.... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Alma College honors women
ALIVIA GILESSTAFF WRITER March is Women’s History Month. The month, which is centered around International Women’s Day on March 8, is celebrated with global events honoring the achievements of women and raising awareness for women’s equality. While International Women’s Day has only been recognized as an official United Nations observance since 1975, its origins date... Continue Reading →
Seniors discuss commencement
JORDYN BRADLEYLAYOUT EDITOR The campus community received word via an email from President Abernathy that as long as COVID-19 cases on campus and in Michigan remain low, the graduating class will have an in-person commencement ceremony on May 1, 2021 outdoors and on campus. Many seniors are grateful for the opportunity to have an in-person... Continue Reading →
Disability visibility on campus
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITER March is Disability Awareness month. Alma College hasn’t always offered a plethora of information on disability awareness, but this year may be different. This semester the Center for Student Opportunity has created a reading club for faculty and students. The material concerns disability visibility. The subject matter for this group was Disability... Continue Reading →
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