JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR If you’re an Alma student with a Twitter account, you’ve probably seen tweets shared by Alma Confessions (@scotscandals), an anonymously-run confessions page. Since its debut in January of this year, the page has been the talk of campus for multiple different “scandalous” Twitter threads that have come out of it. “It was... Continue Reading →
Nisbet Hall Renamed in Light of KKK Connection
CHELSEA FABERSTAFF WRITER Following a review conducted by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, President Abernathy announced on September 5 that it was discovered that Stephen Nisbet was a member of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), a notorious white supremist group. He went on to explain that in light of these findings, the Alma... Continue Reading →
Mental health in the age of COVID-19
BAILEY LANGBOSTAFF WRITER The idea of mental health has long been placed on the backburner of our current society, often ignored in favor of illnesses that can be seen. The idea of an unseen illness can be too easily brushed off by those that go unaffected. However, with the emergence of self-isolation in the age... Continue Reading →
Theatre department prepares for upcoming show
ALIVIA GILESSTAFF WRITER With the new school year in swing, the Alma College theatre department is preparing for their first show of the season, Ron Carlson’s, Bigfoot Stole My Wife (and Other Stories from News of the World). The show will be performed four times, with two separate casts each performing twice. In total, the... Continue Reading →
Alma proceeds with second round of COVID testing
ELLA BRIGHTSTAFF WRITER New rounds of COVID-19 testing for students, faculty, staff and contract workers began on Monday, Sept. 14 and continued into Thursday, Sept. 17. The testing was conducted on the Dunning Memorial Chapel lawn and was held each day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Testing was split between students alphabetically according to... Continue Reading →
September is Suicide Prevention Month
CLAIRE HIPPSSTAFF WRITER In accordance with the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to circulate mental health resources and engage in discourse regarding suicide in order to help those struggling understand that they are not alone. Suicide is extremely deadly amongst college populations. According to the National Alliance on Mental... Continue Reading →
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
LIZZY DERMODYSTAFF WRITER September is the month for “National Happy Cat Day” and “National Talk Like a Pirate Day”, but what makes it most special is that it celebrates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time to recognize and support the children and families who have been affected by this disease and emphasizes the... Continue Reading →
Water sold in Joe’s despite Nestle ban
CLAIRE HIPPS, JACOB SMITHSTAFF WRITERS Many years ago, Alma College students worked together to ban Nestle products from our campus. Today, many products produced by Nestle and the companies they own, such as Ice Mountain water and Kitkats, are sold on campus. Nestle, the multi-billion dollar food conglomerate, has participated in more than its fair... Continue Reading →
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