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 →
New COVID-19 campus-wide testing rolls out
HANNAH STIFFLERSTAFF WRITER RAUL RIVERAGRAPHIC CREATOR Coming into this Winter semester brought many uncertainties for students, faculty and staff. Before arriving on campus, Alma College required COVID-19 saliva kits be ordered, completed and sent in for testing via FedEx on January 12. Many students found the instructions for ordering the kits clear and concise. Confusion... Continue Reading →
Campus honors MLK day with events
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR On Monday, Jan. 18, groups and organizations across campus hosted events to honor the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 53rd year since his death. Events that were held included: a multi-denominational worship service that used King’s words, writings, and favorite scripture, Lunch and Learn: Community Conversation on... Continue Reading →
Retention rate in response to the pandemic
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITER Alma College’s campus has looked very different this past year: new restrictions being put in place, classrooms looking and behaving differently and social events being a thing of the past. The question now that must be asked is how this pandemic has affected Alma’s retention rate. Retention rate refers to the percentage... Continue Reading →
COVID-19 restrictions on campus
COURTNEY SMITHSTAFF WRITER The campus community here at Alma College has undergone drastic changes since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in February of 2020. Residence Life staff, professors and students alike scrambled to adjust to the dynamic guidelines, and continue to do so every day to ensure our campus remains safe and healthy. Many... Continue Reading →
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