ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER We could regale you with stories about his incredible record. Or win you over with iconic policies such as Medicare for All and canceling everyone’s student debt. Maybe you’re the most pragmatic type who would be persuaded by learning that he is the best positioned candidate to beat Donald Trump by […]
March 9 2020
Athletes travel to compete over spring break
ALYSSA GALL SPORTS WRITER While students prepared to head home for spring break, Alma College’s spring sports’ teams geared up to train, compete, and travel over break. With each spring team prepping for the start of their conference season, they took advantage of their break to put in some extra practice. From Softball and Baseball […]
Trigger warnings in Gun Play stir campus opinions
COURTNEY SMITH STAFF WRITER Two weeks ago, Gunplay debuted on Alma College Campus. This unique theatrical work was produced entirely by the students of Dr. Joanne Gilbert’s Performing Advocacy class the previous semester, and was directed by Dr. GIlbert herself. Gunplay highlights the byproducts of gun violence in America. The plotline addresses themes of school […]
Students concerned about pipes bursting
JORDAN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR Students are worried about their belongings being compromised due to floods happening on campus. Two different instances have occurred to warrant these concerns: a pipe connection failure in Brazell Hall and a lavatory valve failure in Bonbright Hall. Students are still worried that they will be the next affected. “When the […]
Trans students want to see Alma’s actions speak
CHAPIN KARTSOUNES WEB EDITOR The lack of restrooms that are available for any student, no matter what gender they prefer, on Alma’s campus is something to question. You may not have noticed this issue because it doesn’t particularly affect you, but for the students that it does, it is more than an inconvenience. There are […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Collamati
CHELSEA FABER STAFF WRITER Welcome back. This week, I sat down with Dr. Anthony Collamati, Chair of Communication and New Media Studies. We met in the DMC conference room on Friday afternoon. Chelsea: First, I always like to talk about your background. What was your Pre-Alma experience, and how did you get here? Dr. Collamati: […]
Boy Scouts face bankruptcy
BAILEY LANGBO DISTRIBUTION MANAGER The Boy Scouts of America, an organization that was once a prominent experience in the lives of young boys across the country, has recently filed for bankruptcy. This claim arose after hundreds of men filed sexual abuse charges from when they were Scouts in the organization. The institution has been considering […]
Winter Term Health and Safety Inspection
WILL BROWN STAFF WRITER This semester the Residence Life office continues with their second round of health and safety inspections for the year. During these inspections, resident assistants and their supervisors use the master key to gain admittance to students’ dorms in order to determine the state of the living space and ensure that there […]