EMILY HENDERSON STAFF WRITER Earlier this semester a student group on campus hung a red painted banner that read, “No War with Iran.” Shortly after the banner was placed outside the library, it was removed and later found in the trash. This sparked quite a bit of drama not only around campus, but on one... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus affect spring-terms
BAILEY LANGO DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Only two weeks after returning from spring break, the campus was brought to an abrupt halt with the sudden onset of panic over COVID-19. Late Wednesday night, the campus received an email from Jeff Abernathy, president of the college, stating that classes would be moved online starting April 3rd, but reminding... Continue Reading →
Trigger warnings in Gun Play stir campus opinions
COURTNEY SMITH STAFF WRITER Two weeks ago, Gunplay debuted on Alma College Campus. This unique theatrical work was produced entirely by the students of Dr. Joanne Gilbert’s Performing Advocacy class the previous semester, and was directed by Dr. GIlbert herself. Gunplay highlights the byproducts of gun violence in America. The plotline addresses themes of school... Continue Reading →
Students concerned about pipes bursting
JORDAN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR Students are worried about their belongings being compromised due to floods happening on campus. Two different instances have occurred to warrant these concerns: a pipe connection failure in Brazell Hall and a lavatory valve failure in Bonbright Hall. Students are still worried that they will be the next affected. “When the... Continue Reading →
Trans students want to see Alma’s actions speak
CHAPIN KARTSOUNES WEB EDITOR The lack of restrooms that are available for any student, no matter what gender they prefer, on Alma’s campus is something to question. You may not have noticed this issue because it doesn’t particularly affect you, but for the students that it does, it is more than an inconvenience. There are... Continue Reading →
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Collamati
CHELSEA FABER STAFF WRITER Welcome back. This week, I sat down with Dr. Anthony Collamati, Chair of Communication and New Media Studies. We met in the DMC conference room on Friday afternoon. Chelsea: First, I always like to talk about your background. What was your Pre-Alma experience, and how did you get here? Dr. Collamati:... Continue Reading →
Winter Term Health and Safety Inspection
WILL BROWN STAFF WRITER This semester the Residence Life office continues with their second round of health and safety inspections for the year. During these inspections, resident assistants and their supervisors use the master key to gain admittance to students’ dorms in order to determine the state of the living space and ensure that there... Continue Reading →
Alma Choir takes the midwest by storm
EMILY HENDERSON STAFF WRITER PHOTO BY EMMA GROSSBAUER This past winter break brought yet another choir tour for the Alma College Choir. For the 2020 tour the choir performed in three states: Michigan, Illinois and Ohio. The choir sang in Chicago, Dayton, Northville, Muskegon, Traverse City and Monroe. While they were originally set to perform... Continue Reading →
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