Reforestation at the bog

ALLI WICHERTPHOTOGRAPHER JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 9/30/2024 A new project is afoot at the ecological site at the Vestaburg as Dr. John Rowe, professor of biology, and a team of individuals in the field begin a reforestation project. The project will open opportunities for individuals in science-related studies to closely observe and aid in rebuilding forest... Continue Reading →

Welcome Kelli Crump: Alma’s new theatre director

JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 9/30/2024 This school year, Alma College welcomes a new theatre director and Assistant Professor Kelli Crump. Professor Crump joins the Alma College community following the previous theater director, Scott Mackenzie, who retired after eight years of serving Alma College. Crump brings a new and exciting energy to the theater department and hopes... Continue Reading →

TKE named top chapter

EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTOGRAPHER FILIPPOS MOURIKISSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Alma College was recognized as the top chapter for the 2023-24 academic year. This was just the third time in history that they achieved this honor out of the 209 North American TKE chapters.  Additionally, a former TKE member and graduate of Alma... Continue Reading →

The Alma College Prison Initiative

BRONWYN MCALINDONSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 President Jeff Abernathy is starting a new mission as he exits his time as the President of Alma College. In his Alma College Prison Initiative President Abernathy and twenty-seven other colleagues from Alma College are making a baccalaureate program for prisoners at Carson City Correctional Facility.  “Bringing an Alma education to... Continue Reading →

Counting to two for college students

KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER MEGAN NEELEYCOPY EDITOR 4/1/2024 “One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish,” said the accredited Dr. Seuss, but is counting to two such an easy task for a college student? It may seem quite clear to the average person that if you pick up one stick and reach for another you end up... Continue Reading →

Alma College’s own rockstar

LIATHANO RAMIREZGRAPHIC DESIGNER MEGAN NEELEYCOPY EDITOR 3/18/2024 Alma College’s own graphic designer for the Communication and Marketing Office, Cody Marecek, is the drummer of Liquid Mike: “the best Midwestern indie-rock band fronted by a mailman you’ll hear all year,” according to Rolling Stone. That’s right, Rolling Stone. The famous, multi-platform publication with a readership of... Continue Reading →

Hamstra brings new life to swim program

KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER EMMA FIGLEWICZLAYOUT EDITOR 2/12/2024 After a long and turbulent season, the Alma College Swim and Dive team looks to finish their season out strong at the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) conference championship swim meet.  On Sept. 20, the Alma College Athletics Department told the team a leadership change would be implemented within... Continue Reading →

Open bid season for FSL

BRONWYN MCALINDONSTAFF WRITER 2/12/2024 From the beginning of the Winter ‘24 semester to mid-February, the opportunity to join a fraternity or sorority at Alma College is reawakened in the Continuous Open Bid (COB) period. Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is a great way to get involved on Alma’s campus, and COB is perfect for those... Continue Reading →

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