HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER Everyone knows how important food is to college students, and especially to athletes. What many people don’t know, however, are some of the options that all students at Alma have when eating in the dining hall. “Part of the issue we have is that maybe not everybody knows what their options... Continue Reading →
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER Last spring Alma’s athletic teams gained a new fan. Andrew Pomerville, the Chaplain and the Director of Spiritual Life on campus, made a point to get directly involved with athletics upon his arrival to Alma. “Coming back to my alma mater (class of 2001) is a dream come true and cheering... Continue Reading →
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER Last Thursday, downtown Alma hosted the Fall Festival, which provided entertainment and excitement for both the town and the college. “Fall Festival is a community-wide event where students and community members come together for a Halloween themed festival,” said Rotaract Chancellor and Men’s Lacrosse player Garrett Heaney (‘20). Assistant Athletic Director... Continue Reading →
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER Hazing can be defined in many ways. It is often related directly to Greek life on college campuses all over the world. Hazing spreads to athletics as well, and can come in many forms. Hazing is defined as any humiliating or strenuous act done usually as an initiation into some sort... Continue Reading →
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER The volleyball team is on a hot streak thus far, and it doesn’t look like there are any plans of slowing down. The team has a record of 14-2, with the two losses to conference opponents Calvin College and Hope College. Most notable, the team has had a few comeback wins... Continue Reading →
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER This past July, Brad Smith was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer. With this position, Smith is now responsible for overseeing all activities in the athletic training room. After working at Alma for a year as an assistant athletic trainer, Smith was excited for the opportunity to take over. “Being named as... Continue Reading →
BY HANK WICKLEY SPORTS EDITOR On Saturday, September 15, the Women’s Golf team took home a big win. Literally. The team hosted the Alma Invitational at the Pine River Country Club. “To finish in the top four at our own invitational was a great feeling,” said Kennedy Hilley (‘19), “but it made it even more... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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