ALLI WICHERTPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 2/23/2026 On the night of January 26th, the Alma College education program hosted the first-ever celebration for the newest generation of Teacher Education Program (TEP) students and the current Alma College student teachers. This ceremony hosted 78 students, with 42 of the students being inducted into the general teacher education... Continue Reading →
CHARLOTTE ROCKWELLPHOTOGRAPHER GRACE MAINCOPY EDITOR 2/23/2026 Since 2009, Alma students and various organizations throughout mid-Michigan have had ties in the small Western African country of Sierra Leone through the City Garden Clinic Hospital in Makeni, Sierra Leone; and beginning in 2018, the Footprints Orphanage which was built in response to the 2014-2016 Ebola Epidemic which left thousands of children orphaned. “In 2014,... Continue Reading →
LINDSEY ZARKAPHOTOGRAPH ANDREW SECORDSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 Alma College’s newest Living Learning Community, the Grove, was started in Fall 2025, to “provide students with [a] welcoming community and…. programming that supports student growth, [and] self-advocacy,” said Alice Kramer, the Assistant VP for Student Engagement. Kramer has had the idea to create the Grove for several years... Continue Reading →
TOBY REEVESPHOTOGRAPH KATELYN THOMASEDITOR 2/9/2026 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, many spend Valentine’s Day with their loved ones, but there is also an opportunity to engage with the college and local community. Whether you are celebrating Galentine’s or Valentine’s Day, this guide will provide several exciting events on campus and in the community... Continue Reading →
TOBY REEVESGRAPHIC DESIGNER KATELYN THOMASLAYOUT EDITOR 1/26/2026 As we step into the new year, it is important we reflect on the triumphs of last year. From small campus changes to national recognition, Alma College has seized every opportunity. This fall, Alma welcomed 323 first-year students. This is a 13 percent increase from last year. 43... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER LILLIE ROUTOWICZSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 In this day and age, it is becoming increasingly rare to search for a friend on social media and come back empty-handed. Whether it be Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, or a multitude of other social networking apps, social media has undoubtedly woven itself into the patterns and tasks of... Continue Reading →
JAMIE DIEDRICHLAYOUT EDITOR 11/17/2025 Finals week at Alma College is the first week of December. The calendar for when each exam is taking place is available on their website by class date and time. Mental health is very important during these times right before winter break. According to the Wellness Department, “Try and keep a consistent sleep schedule, remember to eat and make... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER KAITRISS DEGROFTSTAFF WRITER 11/17/2025 On Wednesday, November 12th, the nursing department at Alma College hosted the poverty simulation, an event for students to join and engage in what it is like to manage the challenges, barriers, and constant stressors faced by those living in poverty. Participants assume the roles of individuals from low-income... Continue Reading →
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