JORDYN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR News spread this week about Alma College searching for someone to lease the old 7-Eleven building to give the school (and the community) more convenience. Alan Gatlin, COO and Vice President for Finance and Administration, gave insight on the process. “We were all caught off guard when 7-Eleven put up a... Continue Reading →
DYLAN COUR STAFF WRITER This past weekend, the Kiltie Marching Band, or KMB, had their last hurrah for the season when they performed their indoor show titled “Now in Technicolor.” The band played quite a mix of music and performances. In addition to their marching show, the band also performed their new show. “The indoor... Continue Reading →
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER Students on campus celebrated the fifth annual FrenchGiving on Thursday, Nov. 15. The French Club works year-round planning events on campus and FrenchGiving remains one of their largest turnouts. FrenchGiving allowed students enrolled in French class to receive extra credit and experience how traditional French cuisine is made. This year, FrenchGiving... Continue Reading →
BRITTANY PIERCE HEAD EDITOR Proposal 1, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, passed last week by a 56- 44 percent margin, making Michigan the first state in the Midwest to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. However, recreational marijuana is not technically legal until 10 days after the election and marijuana will not be widely commercially available... Continue Reading →
MADDISON LUEBKE CAMPUS EDITOR In the first weekend of November, the Alma College Pipe Band competed at the Charleston Highland Games held on Boone Hall Plantation in South Carolina. They took first in their division— known as Grade 4—as well as challenging and placing first in Grade 3. Piping is divided into divisions known as... Continue Reading →
KATE WESTPHAL STAFF WRITER With the first snow hitting campus last week, winter is definitely on its way. However, the change in seasons and the disappearance of the sun can spell trouble for some students. With the cold weather comes Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, or seasonal depression. According to the Mayo Clinic,... Continue Reading →
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER For students and faculty at the Center of Student Opportunity, networking frequently sparks important connections on Alma’s campus. The workers at the CSO work year-round helping students establish contacts to aid future career opportunities. The significance of networking is for students on campus to establish personal relationships for future career openings.... Continue Reading →
JORDAN GINDER STAFF WRITER From Oct 25 to 28, the Alma College Union Board participated in the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Mid America Conference in Grand Rapids and won Program of the Year award for a budget under $75,000.“ During the conference, we are able to network with other campus activity boards, professionals,... Continue Reading →
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