DYLAN COUR STAFF WRITER There are 23 days of classes left before finals. Midterms have all wrapped up and students are back in the swing of things from fall break. However, students are still burnt-out from the long semester full of busy schedules and long days. The National College Health Assessment found that stress negatively... Continue Reading →
Alma students experience health and safety inspections
EMILY HENDERSON STAFF WRITER Photo by HANNAH GIBBS Many students have already experienced the Health and Safety inspections that began this semester. This inspection is returning to Alma this year, and is something that has occurred across all of campus. While this may be the first year in a long time Alma College has introduced... Continue Reading →
Students take back the night
BAILEY LANGBO STAFF WRITER On Nov. 8, students will be able to join the MacCurdy House in an international event known as Take Back the Night, a march that unites students against all forms of sexual violence. The march starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m., with refreshments available at the MacCurdy House... Continue Reading →
Sallie Mae Celebrates, Student Debt Climbs
BRETT JENKINS STAFF WRITER Sallie Mae, the largest private student loan provider in the US, sent 100 of their top sales executives on a five day, all-expense-paid trip to Hawaii to celebrate $5 billion in sales made this year. This year’s trip sparked outrage among the 44 million Americans who collectively owe over $1.6 trillion... Continue Reading →
Zuckerberg vs AOC
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER There are an innumerable amount of unhealthy activities that one can do on social media, and I frequently do all of them, frequently at the same time. So it shouldn’t be taken lightly when I say that my most favorite––and most damaging––activity is reading the replies to any post by Congresswoman... Continue Reading →
Alma College Theatre Presents: The Music Man
COURTNEY SMITH STAFF WRITER Photo by HANNAH GIBBS Last Thursday, The Music Man debuted on the Alma College campus. The Music Man is a 1957 musical written by Meredith Wilson. This was the first show of the year hosted by the Alma College theatrical department, under the direction of Dr. Scott Mackenzie, who is a... Continue Reading →
Both sides of the table
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER Graphic by MEREK ALAM At the Democratic Debate last Tuesday, candidates faced a simple final question. Instead of devoting time to hearing the candidates plans to address the world melting or perhaps asking how they plan on housing millions of homeless people across the country, CNN anchor and debate moderator Anderson... Continue Reading →
Football takes feud from twitter to the end zone
ALYSSA GALL SPORTS WRITER On Saturday October 5th, Alma’s football team started off their conference season with a bang by defeating their rival, Albion, in a close 32-28 win. Alma, who had been trailing Albion for most of the game, made a huge comeback in the final quarter of the game. “Collin Smith's interception in... Continue Reading →
