ALYSSA GALL SPORTS WRITER Photo by KELSEY WEISS On Friday, Oct. 25, Alma athletics kicked off their winter sports season with the annual Throwdown in A-Town event. This event gathered all of Alma’s sports teams to come together for fun games and entertainment, while acknowledging the beginning of sports like Basketball, Swimming, Indoor Track and... Continue Reading →
ALYSSA GALL SPORTS WRITER Photo by GRACE GRELAK Like every college, sports are a fundamental part of student athletes’ careers. It is something they partake in from their first day on campus to their last day. Athletes learn not only how to master their sport at the collegiate level, but how to master the art... Continue Reading →
JACOB SMITH SPORTS WRITER The Alma College Men’s Lacrosse team has completed their non-traditional fall season after their scrimmages against the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Central Michigan University this past weekend. “We were able to win both games against some really good competition. Both were great all-around team efforts and every single guy was able... Continue Reading →
ALYSSA GALL SPORTS WRITER On Saturday October 5th, Alma’s football team started off their conference season with a bang by defeating their rival, Albion, in a close 32-28 win. Alma, who had been trailing Albion for most of the game, made a huge comeback in the final quarter of the game. “Collin Smith's interception in... Continue Reading →
BRETT JENKINS STAFF WRITER Michigan is known to have unpredictable and extreme weather, especially in the fall. To student-athletes on campus, it’s just a part of life. They can’t control the weather, and they can’t always cancel a game just because it’s raining. However, rain can cause more issues than just discomfort. Two weeks ago... Continue Reading →
ALYSSA GALL SPORTS WRITER Photo by ALLISON WOODLAND In an athlete’s career, they have two types of mindsets: their in-season mindset and their off-season mindset. The season is the time of the year where athletes get to shine and compete for what they have been training for all year. It is where they show off... Continue Reading →
COURTNEY SMITH STAFF WRITER This week, Alma College hosted three all-campus presentations on different potential candidates to fill the position of athletic director. The athletic director plays an important role on campus, so choosing the best candidate is a major responsibility. “The athletic director is the spokesperson for the athletic department so in terms of... Continue Reading →
JACOB SMITH SPORTS WRITER Photo by ALLISON WOODLAND Homecoming weekend was action packed with Alma athletics. Alumni and fans from all over the state and even the country were in attendance. Football, cross country and women’s soccer all competed over the annual homecoming weekend. The football team had a dominant 51-16 win over their opponent,... Continue Reading →
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