HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER For athletes, a healthy and balanced diet is critical for performance in competition. Eating healthy on campus, although it may not seem easy at first, is absolutely accomplishable. “Athletes at any level should want to treat their diet seriously and want to eat healthy,” said Zeke Nave (‘20). The dining options... Continue Reading →
Greek Life confronts alcohol concerns
SYDNEY BOSSIDIS STAFF WRITER Crossover, traditionally, occurs the night before classes start and is when the first parties of the school year occur. For such events to happen on campus, there are rules in place specifically to protect students’ safety. On Sept. 3, Greek organizations on campus attended a training required to host events on... Continue Reading →
Combating sleep deprivation on campus
KATE WESTPHAL CAMPUS EDITOR Classes have started again, which means an ever increasing load of work to finish. Trying to complete assignments before their deadline often forces students to stay up late, leading to sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is a loss of the required amount of sleep. Its effects include irritability, lack of motivation, forgetfulness,... Continue Reading →
Campus squirrels are to pay tuition
BAILEY LANGBO STAFF WRITER It has recently been decided that the squirrels seen around the campus of Alma College will be contributing to the college by paying tuition. The movement came to light after many students came forward on social media, naming the squirrels as a vital part of campus life and unintentionally leading the... Continue Reading →
College removes scottless scots
EMILY HENDERSEN STAFF WRITER Bad news, Scots who aren’t Scottish. President Abernathy has just released a statement saying that all students who are not Scottish by blood will be expelled. Currently, students that are 100 percent Scottish are the only ones that will be allowed to remain on campus. If there are not enough students... Continue Reading →
The Almanian has no more story ideas
SYDNEY BOSSIDIS STAFF WRITER As of Mar. 25, 2019, the Almanian has ran out of stories to report on. This has put the future of the newspaper in jeopardy as well as those who work for it. There has been a new push to find topics from the dark side of campus, however, those discovers... Continue Reading →
Murphy goes to ‘Merica
JAKE HOLT STAFF WRITER United States of America, one of the most traveled countries in the world, has had few travelers actually go there. Kody Murphy ‘19 was bold enough to travel there during his younger years. America runs on the Christian calendar and Dunkin’ Donuts®. When it comes to the Christian holiday of Christmas... Continue Reading →
Alma College to sell South Campus
ALYSSA GALL STAFF WRITER Desperate times call for desperate measures at Alma College this upcoming year. Due to recent budget cuts and rising expenses, Alma College has agreed to sell South Campus asa possible solution to the college’s financial troubles. South Campus is home to primarily upperclassmen, such as students with Junior and Senior status.... Continue Reading →
