ALIVIA GILESSTAFF WRITER Eight people are dead following shootings at three Atlanta-area spas. Six of the victims were identified as Asian American women, raising concerns that the murders were racially motivated. The first shooting took place shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16 at Young’s Asian Massage located in Woodstock, Georgia, about 30 miles... Continue Reading →
Almost heaven, Alma College
WADE FULLERTONSTAFF WRITER John Denver performance poster in the October 6, 1969 edition of the Almanian Newspaper. John Denver performs with acoustic guitar [LEFT]. His lyrics to his album Rhymes and Reasons [RIGHT] A rumor has circulated campus for far too long without a clear answer. Did John Denver perform at Alma College? Did he... Continue Reading →
Students spend spring term on campus
HANNAH STIFFLERSTAFF WRITER Alma College has many unique and amazing opportunities. One such opportunity is the ability to take spring terms. This is set up primarily due to the 4-4-1 academic calendar year. One of the requirements that students have for graduating from Alma College is the completion of two spring terms. One of the... Continue Reading →
Alabama abortion law discussed at Alma
ZACH CARPENTERSTAFF WRITER On Mar. 10, Dr. Wasserman, Associate Chair of the History Department and Dr. Blanchard, Chair of the Religious Studies Department had a spirited discussion about abortion hosted by the Chapel. Their discussion comes at a time when it seems as if everyone has an opinion on the issue and they hoped that... Continue Reading →
Gov. Cuomo facing multiple harassment accusations
ELLA BRIGHTSTAFF WRITER Andrew Cuomo, the 56th governor of the state of New York, has recently been facing sexual harassment allegations from multiple women over the course of the past few weeks. Most of New York’s congressional delegation across the country are demanding his resignation. The accusations towards Gov. Cuomo include sexual harassment and other... Continue Reading →
Who deserves the COVID-19 vaccine?
COURTNEY SMITHSTAFF WRITER Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, all of humanity has been searching for a light at the end of the tunnel. That light, for many, arrives in the form of a vaccine. The state of Michigan has administered COVID-19 vaccines for the past six months; however, due to limited availability... Continue Reading →
Harry and Meghan expose the Royal Family
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, exposed the Royal Family for failing to protect them and their son, Archie. Before Archie was born, Meghan was told by a member of the firm (as she referred to it in the interview) that... Continue Reading →
Grammy Awards update
ALIVIA GILESEMILY MCDONALDSTAFF WRITERS WESTON HIRVELAGRAPHIC CREATOR Due to Covid-19 precautions, this year’s Grammy Awards looked very different from that of previous years, but the show still managed to produce plenty of historic, controversial and memorable moments. As pre-show coverage began, many viewers were excited to see what their favorite performers were wearing. Pop artist,... Continue Reading →
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