EMILY COWLES STAFF WRITER Valentine’s Day is an internationally-recognized holiday that has been celebrated since its creation in the fifth century. Advancements to cultures over time have changed the origins of the holiday from a celebration of a Catholic Saint to the celebration of one’s love for another. As these changes occurred, the marketing toward... Continue Reading →
DYLAN COUR STAFF WRITER The Alma College Union Board (ACUB) this past week brought comedian Samuel Comroe to campus. Comroe was a finalist this past season on America’s Got Talent, and is now touring the country with his show. Students were excited to see Comroe perform at Alma after watching him compete all last season... Continue Reading →
ALYSSA GALL STAFF WRITER Alma College takes a new approach to helping students achieve their dream career at the touch of a button. Before the past two years, Alma College’s students had to find career opportunities through limited community and college connections. Students were exposed to many career opportunities, but could not help but miss... Continue Reading →
EMILY HENDERSON STAFF WRITER With flu season among us, many people dress warmer, wash their hands more frequently and may even make an appointment to receive a flu shot. Faculty members and students alike are not immune to these illnesses, and thus must be prepared to fight them. “ Vaccines have been incredibly important for... Continue Reading →
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER On Wednesday the 6th, just before the opening tip-off of the men’s basketball game, the members of Alma’s student athlete advisory committee received the Teamworks award. This award comes from a partnership between Helper Helper and the NCAA, and is quite the honor to receive. “The Teamworks challenge is a group... Continue Reading →
JAKE HOLT STAFF WRITER The country of Sierra Leone isn’t known that well by people in the United States. Located on the westside of Africa, it is bordered by Liberia, Guinea, and the Atlantic Ocean. Sierra Leone is a land of mangrove (tropical plant) swamps, wooded hill country, upland plateau and mountains in the east.... Continue Reading →
BAILEY LANGBO STAFF WRITER Students of Alma College will have the opportunity to travel to Caberfae Peaks on Friday, Feb. 15, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Caberfae Peaks is a prominent golf and ski resort located in Cadillac, Michigan. The ski trip is sponsored by Adventure Rec, an organization started in the Bruske basement... Continue Reading →
EMILY COWLES STAFF WRITER This past weekend the Alma College Dance Company (ACDC) put on their student choreographed show. The show consisted of three performances, one Friday night and two on Saturday. This dance show even included previews to some of the senior dance majors’ final shows that will be performed this April. The ACDC... Continue Reading →
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