ALLI WICHERTPHOTOGRAPHER MELANIE MATUSEKSTAFF WRITER 9/8/2025 On August 20 through August 24, Alma College welcomed incoming and transfer students to campus through their orientation program: Tartan 101. From first year guide (FYG) team meetings to hypnotists, Tartan 101 had events to cover all aspects of learning and fun. For those looking to remember the events,... Continue Reading →
GAGANDEEP KAURGRAPHIC DESIGNER KATELYN THOMASSTAFF WRITER 9/8/2025 As the semester begins it is important to acknowledge the adjustments that Alma College has made to their current staff and faculty. Last year, Alma College decided to remove six positions permanently, and filled nine vacant positions. Additionally, they decided to combine a few departments. “Every decision is... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXEDITOR-IN-CHIEF 9/8/2025 Alma College has been nationally ranked by several distinguished institutes for 2025. The Princeton Review and Phi Theta Kappa both named Alma in their reviews of reputable colleges in the United States. Each year, The Princeton Review evaluates colleges and universities across the country based on specific criteria, including student... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER GRACE MAINCOPY EDITOR 9/8/2025 While the rest of campus was home for the summer, Alma College’s new president, Dr. Joe Odenwald, and his family were making their home in Alma. Dr. Odenwald arrived on campus in June and right away began to be involved with both the City of Alma and the Alma... Continue Reading →
EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 4/7/2025 On March 27, the Women’s Studies "Gender and Justice" class held an interactive symposium where students had the opportunity to educate themselves on various social issues and create an exhibit that other students could view and engage with by asking questions. “Women's Studies always advocates for validating lived experiences and empowering... Continue Reading →
AUDREY HESTERSTAFF WRITER 4/7/2025 The Alma College Performing Arts Department put on a joint concert between the Jazz andPercussion Ensembles on March 31. The concert featured performances from both ensemblesseparately and playing alongside one another. “The idea of a joint collage concert presented an opportunity to allow both groups tocomplement each other. Both ensembles have... Continue Reading →
JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 4/7/2025 Alma College announced the Commencement speaker for the class of 2025 on Wednesday, April 2. This year, Gary Dorrien (‘74) will deliver the keynote speech for the Alma graduating class. Dorrien is a well-known theologian and social ethicist who has had a distinguished career following his graduation from Alma with the... Continue Reading →
CHARLOTTE ROCKWELLPHOTOGRAPHER GRACE MAINSTAFF WRITER 4/7/2025 Alma College's annual Honors Day was held on Thursday, April 3 this year. Honors Day is a day for students across all areas of studies to come together and present their research, writing, artwork and other projects they have worked on through the duration of the year. For the... Continue Reading →
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