TAYLOR PEPITONESTAFF WRITER COVID-19 has affected every aspect of daily life. Many people lost their jobs, lost their homes, lost their family members and even lost out on educational opportunities. Weforum.org stated that globally, over 1.2 billion students were moved out of the classroom and into a virtual world of learning. Education has changed drastically... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Health screening emails and leaving campus
HANNAH STIFFLERSTAFF WRITER A change to the COVID-19 guidelines the Winter 2021 semester at Alma College included students remaining on campus for the entirety of the semester with the exception of the three weekends granted by the school for students to visit back home. To ensure that students are following the new protocol, Alma College... Continue Reading →
Students discuss weekend restrictions
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITER Alma College announced over winter break that students would only be permitted to return home on three specific weekends this semester. This decision was made in order to hopefully lower COVID-19 cases on campus this winter term. Many students have opinions regarding this decision. “I feel conflicted that students are only allowed... Continue Reading →
Campus moves to Phase II of guest policy
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR On Monday, Mar. 1, the campus community received an email from Damon Brown, Vice President of Student Affairs, regarding the move to Phase II of the campus visitor and guest policy. The decision to move to Phase II was made after the campus-wide COVID-19 testing that happened Feb. 24 and 25 resulted... Continue Reading →
Winter activities occur on campus
TAYLOR PEPITONESTAFF WRITER This year, ACUB and Residence Life created an event called the Winter Festival. The celebration was meant to welcome students back on campus and help them appreciate the winter season. It took place on Jan. 30th in McIntyre Mall, Dow Science Center and the Rec Center. “ACUB and residence life just sat... Continue Reading →
Career Week hits campus
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 →
Celebrating Black History Month
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 →
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