JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR On Monday, Jan. 18, groups and organizations across campus hosted events to honor the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 53rd year since his death. Events that were held included: a multi-denominational worship service that used King’s words, writings, and favorite scripture, Lunch and Learn: Community Conversation on... Continue Reading →
Unpacking the COVID-19 Vaccine
CLAIRE HIPPSSTAFF WRITER Pfizer and BioNTech produced an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine found to be 95% effective in November. Despite the existence of this vaccine, many Americans are apprehensive about receiving it. According to AP/University of Chicago, 35% of Americans aged 18-29 said that they will not received the COVID-19 vaccine; another 22% said that they... Continue Reading →
Rioters storm the Capitol
AISHWARYA SINGHSTAFF WRITER 209 years ago, the United States saw one of its most violent attacks on what was symbolically the most significant building standing on its land- the US Capitol. The British knew the importance of the building, chose to burn it to down after looting it for that very reason. 209 years passed... Continue Reading →
The tweet that broke the camel’s back
ARYAAN S. MISRASTAFF WRITER “I do not celebrate or feel pride in our having to ban @realDonaldTrump from Twitter” – Jack Dorsey This was taken from a Twitter thread (ironically enough) tweeted by the cofounder of Twitter regarding their decision to remove President Trump from Twitter. That is a lot of ‘Twitter’ for one sentence,... Continue Reading →
Weekly Horoscope 2/1/21
KATE WESTPHALCOPY EDITOR What the Signs Need to Hear Aries – You’re too petulant. At some point people will grow tired and stop coddling you. Taurus – Your stubbornness will get you nowhere except backwards. You can’t sulk forever. Gemini – Your impulsivity will lead you down many paths. Recognize which of those are worthwhile.... Continue Reading →
Alma College in World War I
WADE FULLERTONSTAFF WRITERWADE FULLERTONGRAPHIC CREATOR "There can be no turning back." These were President Woodrow Wilson's words when he asked Congress to declare war on Germany in early April 1917. Debates across the United States ensued concerning the extent of militarization. Over one hundred years ago – at the cost of five cents per copy... Continue Reading →
Retention rate in response to the pandemic
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITER Alma College’s campus has looked very different this past year: new restrictions being put in place, classrooms looking and behaving differently and social events being a thing of the past. The question now that must be asked is how this pandemic has affected Alma’s retention rate. Retention rate refers to the percentage... Continue Reading →
COVID-19 restrictions on campus
COURTNEY SMITHSTAFF WRITER The campus community here at Alma College has undergone drastic changes since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in February of 2020. Residence Life staff, professors and students alike scrambled to adjust to the dynamic guidelines, and continue to do so every day to ensure our campus remains safe and healthy. Many... Continue Reading →
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