By Joelle Fisher Staff Writer There comes a time in every athlete’s life when it’s finally time to hang up the jersey for good. Whether it be 14 years or four years of playing the sport, the dreaded experience is never an easy one. Senior athletes on campus opened up about their experiences with completing... Continue Reading →
Men’s basketball looks to team leaders
By John Durga Staff Writer Alma College basketball players are off to a 6-12 start, but a lot of thought centers around close losses that easily could have been turned into victories. Three of the setbacks were lost by less than five points. That, along with injuries, have plagued the Scots, who only have five... Continue Reading →
Grad school vs. work experience
By Cassie Florian Staff Writer For many students, the question of whether or not to go to graduate school right after Alma or to first gain experience in the workforce can be an extremely intimidating one. Although this is not an easy question to answer, staff and students share their insights into what to do... Continue Reading →
Planning key for students to graduate ready
By Brittany Pierce Staff Writer While it seems that students in general are taking longer than four years to graduate, some students here at Alma have started a trend of graduating in only seven semesters rather than eight. Depending on the student, graduating early requires different levels of advanced planning. “Graduating early just kind of... Continue Reading →
Spring sports start season training
By John Durga Staff Writer Spring is just around the corner and athletes that compete in spring athletics are ramping up and getting ready. Alma College has baseball, lacrosse, tennis, track and softball teams competing in the spring. With over 100 athletes preparing strategies, what is important to each individual varies. The college recently added... Continue Reading →
Women’s soccer hires assistant as head coach
By Hank Wickley Staff Writer The new women’s soccer coach is a familiar face. Meghan Gorsuch was named to the top job Jan. 17. She previously was an assistant for the program for the past five seasons. She is the eighth head coach in the history of the college. “Meghan has been a part of this program... Continue Reading →
Scots athletics hosts campus-wide formal dance
By Joelle Fisher Staff Writer The Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC) will host an all-student formal dance on Feb 3. Not only is this an event for all students on campus to enjoy, but it is also a charity event in which all proceeds will be donated to the Amazing Grace Foundation. SAACs across the... Continue Reading →
Scots work hard over winter break
By Joelle Fisher Staff Writer Christmas break is filled with family, friends, holiday traditions and for many of our winter athletes on campus, a series of competitive games. Four winter sports teams spent their holiday breaks traveling near and far to compete against various teams throughout the country. The men’s basketball program played a series... Continue Reading →
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