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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Positive Updates 3/29/21
LIZZY DERMODYSTAFF WRITER Last weekend, the Loyola Ramblers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 71-58 in the biggest upset of the tournament, all due to their biggest fan, and who the team considers their MVP, Sister Jean. Sister Jean, the 101 year old nun, made sure she had her vaccine and was able to attend the... Continue Reading →
Outrage over Everard’s death
AISHWARYA SINGHStAFF WRITER Sarah Everard was a 33 year old marketing executive for a digital media agency working in Brixton Hill, London, United Kingdom. On Mar. 3, at around 9:00pm, she was walking home from a friend’s house. As she was walking back home, she had a 15 minute long conversation with her boyfriend, agreeing... Continue Reading →
Senior farewells
To the Almanian,Working on the staff of the Almanian for the past three years has truly been a good time. I began as a sophomore writing articles every week and soon held the position of layout editor, where I’ve stayed until now. I’ve enjoyed seeing how the perception of campus has changed over the years... Continue Reading →
Atlanta shooting and anti-Asian hate crimes
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 →
