SYDNEY BOSSIDIS STAFF WRITER Photo by GRACE GRELAK Final exams are fast approaching—only 14 days until they begin. This means there is only one week until what students commonly refer to as “hell week”—a stressful time used by many to prepare for their upcoming tests, practice their presentations and write their last-minute papers. Stress is […]
KARA DENIKE STAFF WRITER Early this month, Bill Gates, most well-known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporations, was interviewed by The New York Times and voiced his thoughts on US Senator and possible presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax plans. Gates said, “I’ve paid over 10 billion in taxes, I pay more than anyone in […]
Photography Editor Tavyon Richardson (‘18) My college experience has forever changed me. I am not only glad to have this opportunity, but I am also glad to have made a positive impact on so many people. I have also been through many hardships in Alma pertaining to my racial identity, but I am still here. […]
By Hank Wickley Sports Writer Spring has arrived. The clocks have all changed, the snow is finally beginning to melt, and the fall sports are in the midst of spring ball. Football, volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer are all undergoing their offseason tradition of spring ball. This time consists of practices, work in the […]
By Samantha Anteau Staff Writer When I first started playing video games in earnest, my mother was completely perplexed. Her perplexity grew as I continued to spend hours and hours of my life on one game, Mass Effect. “I don’t know how you can sit around just shooting people for hours,” she’d say. This is […]
By Paige Daniel Thoughts Editor Up-and-coming country artists are often overlooked because of the stark divide between fans of country and fans of, well, every other genre of music. Two country artists, Kacey Musgraves and Maren Morris, exemplify the arguably necessary shift in country music toward pop, while also underscoring its potential for crossover appeal. […]
By Kelsey Taylor Staff Writer On March 16, Alma welcomed its new Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life, Rev. Andrew Pomerville. He comes to Alma from the Peoples Church of East Lansing after serving as its senior pastor for seven years, having also served as a chaplain for Denali National Park in Alaska, the Police […]
By Cassie Florian Staff Writer Since early this year, Senior art students have been working on their senior show thesis exhibitions which were put on display on Mar. 19. This show, which will have a Thesis Review Apr. 7 from 2-5 p.m. and a Gala Reception which will be on Apr. 8 3-5 p.m., is […]
