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 →
Importance of the Poverty Simulation
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 →
Provost explains IDS courses
LEXIE THAYERPHOTOGRAPHER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 11/3/2025 With Fall semester beginning to wrap up, Alma College students are registering for Winter classes. An important part of Alma’s graduation process is Interdisciplinary Seminars (IDS). These classes aim to combine two different areas of learning into one cohesive class. “In the last few years, the faculty developed a... Continue Reading →
iGEM wins silver at 2025 Grand Jamboree
TOBY REEVESGRAPHIC DESIGNER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 11/3/2025 Alma College’s iGEM team continues to prove the power of collaboration as they build on last year’s success at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. This global event brings together over 400 teams from more than 50 countries, all united by a mission to use synthetic biology... Continue Reading →
Alma College recognized for excellency
HANNAH GREWEPHOTOGRAPHER AUDREY HESTERCOPY EDITOR 10/20/2025 Recently, Alma College has been featured in two different leaderboards of nationwide colleges. The first of these is the U.S. News and World Report, where it placed sixth in “Regional Colleges Midwest,” finishing behind other institutions such as Ohio Northern University (in first) and Illinois Wesleyan University (in second).... Continue Reading →
Career Peer helps guide Scots
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 Preparing for life after college can feel overwhelming, but at Alma College, students don’t have to face the job search alone. Career Peer Services, led by Hana Rohlk, Associate Director of Career and Personal Development, offers a range of resources designed to help students confidently step into their futures. “At our... Continue Reading →
Moot Court prepares students for the future
CHARLOTTE ROCKWELLPHOTOGRAPHER JORDAN FOXEDITOR-IN-CHIEF 10/6/2025 Moot Court is a Political Science class – POL 206/306 – offered by Alma College that uniquely combines classroom learning and outside competition. In the course, students learn how to argue hypothetical court cases and build legal skills while partaking in various competitions throughout the season. Though the course, taught... Continue Reading →
Alma welcomes new Athletic Director
LOGAN WENZGRAPHIC DESIGNER GRACE MAINCOPY EDITOR 10/6/2025 The Alma College Athletic Department has recently announced its new Athletic Director, Dr. Phil Miller, who will start on Oct. 15. Miller was previously the Associate Director of Athletics for Operations and Facilities at Franklin and Marshall College in Pennsylvania, and before that was the Athletic Director at... Continue Reading →
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