HADEN GROSSSTAFF WRITER For 90’s brats and 2000’s babies, American pop star Britney Spears was an icon. She sang songs that were hip, wore cloths that were killer and dated all the hunky celebs. For many young girls, Brittany represented a strong female role model, who controlled her life and looked good doing it. For... Continue Reading →
Students discuss weekend restrictions
EMILY HENDERSONSTAFF WRITER Alma College announced over winter break that students would only be permitted to return home on three specific weekends this semester. This decision was made in order to hopefully lower COVID-19 cases on campus this winter term. Many students have opinions regarding this decision. “I feel conflicted that students are only allowed... Continue Reading →
Winter storm Uri hits southwestern U.S.
ELLA BRIGHTSTAFF WRITER Turbulent weather ripping across the Southeastern United States, the cause of the Winter Storm Uri, is likely a result of climate change further heating up the Arctic, say some environmental scientists. In Texas alone, more than 30 individuals have died because of the harsh snowstorms and cold weather that have left many... Continue Reading →
Trump acquitted by Senate
ZACH CARPENTERSTAFF WRITER Donald Trump’s second articles of impeachment were taken up by the United State’s Senate on Feb. 9, for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol in Washington D.C. Trump had already been impeached in the House of Representatives on Jan. 14 while still in office. Trump was charged... Continue Reading →
Texas faces loss during winter storm
ALIVIA GILESSTAFF WRITER WESTON HIRVELAGRAPHIC CREATOR At least 26 Texans are dead after a week of historically low temperatures. Since Feb. 11, millions living in the Lone Star state have been without power and left searching for food and water. On Monday, Dallas dropped to five degrees Fahrenheit – the coldest temperature the city had... Continue Reading →
Positive Updates 3/2/21
LZZY DERMODYSTAFF WRITER Last week, the frigid Texas weather, threatened not only the residents of South Padre but the sea turtles as well. Thousands of sea turtles were rescued by volunteers and Sea Turtle Inc., the South Padre Island Rehab center, who helped them warm and recuperate from cold shock. Thanks to the center, in... Continue Reading →
Campus moves to Phase II of guest policy
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR On Monday, Mar. 1, the campus community received an email from Damon Brown, Vice President of Student Affairs, regarding the move to Phase II of the campus visitor and guest policy. The decision to move to Phase II was made after the campus-wide COVID-19 testing that happened Feb. 24 and 25 resulted... Continue Reading →
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