ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER Graphic by MEREK ALAM On December 15th, 1791, The United States of America ratified the first 10 amendments to our constitution. The first amendment enshrined a right to a free press, one that could not be threatened or controlled by the government. What 18th century America couldn’t have foreseen were the... Continue Reading →
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER Graphic by MEREK ALAM “Is it just me, or is it getting crazier out there?” said Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) in one of his opening lines of Joker. The relatability doesn’t end there, the residents of 1980’s Gotham must also grapple with class inequality, slashed social services, a millionaire running for... Continue Reading →
EMILY HENDERSON STAFF WRITER Photo by GRACE GRELAK Alma College has a plethora of academic services, yet many students may not utilize them. As classes near their midterms, students at Alma may begin to feel as though they need a little extra support to stay ahead of the curb. From the CSO, or the Center... Continue Reading →
CHELSEA FABER STAFF WRITER Photo by EMMA GROSSBAUER Earlier this month, Alma College unveiled the “Our Time is Now” fundraising campaign. This project has a goal of raising 120 million dollars to fund various projects such as renovating the Dunning Memorial Chapel and transforming the Kerhl Library into a Learning Commons. While the campaign was... Continue Reading →
JACOB SMITH SPORTS WRITER Photo by ALLISON WOODLAND Homecoming weekend was action packed with Alma athletics. Alumni and fans from all over the state and even the country were in attendance. Football, cross country and women’s soccer all competed over the annual homecoming weekend. The football team had a dominant 51-16 win over their opponent,... Continue Reading →
ALYSSA GALL SPORT WRITER Photo by Dylan Cour Homecoming at Alma College is a special time of year for Alma students. It is a time for celebrating the Alma pride and recognizing the legacy of the college. Alumni from all over the country, and each graduating class, come back to support the college that shaped... Continue Reading →
KATE WESTPHAL CAMPUS EDITOR Photo by Isaac Tessman Climate change awareness has been growing in the news due to several reports detailing the effects of climate change and how long Earth will be habitable because of its effects. An international climate change strike occurred on September 20th to bring awareness about the effects of climate... Continue Reading →
SYDNEY BOSSIDIS STAFF WRITER Graphic by Merek Alam Apr. 19, 2019 was the 20- year anniversary of the school shooting at Columbine High School. Since then there have been over 200 incidents national wide. With students returning to school, questions on gun control and safety in classrooms have been raised. On Sept. 18, Sandy Hook... Continue Reading →
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