ALLI WICHERTGRAPHIC DESIGNER LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 On January 11th, the 83rd annual Golden Globes took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel, honoring both film and television awards. As this award show is typically the first of the year, it is known for its more party-like vibe compared to other award shows, such as the... Continue Reading →
Department merging: Help or harm?
LEXIE THAYERGRAPHIC DESIGNER JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 A proposed merger of the Communication Department and English Department is possible for 2026. The proposed new program, English Communication and Language, will house both an English and Communication Major option. “I think students will see that the new requirements are not strikingly different than the old ones.... Continue Reading →
NCAA to allow athletes to sports wager
GAGANDEEP KAURGRAPHIC DESIGNER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 11/17/2025 On Oct. 22, the Division III management council approved a proposal to allow NCAA athletes and athletic staff to bet on professional sports. Division III was the third and last NCAA division to approve the proposal. While the proposal was approved in October and was supposed to go... Continue Reading →
Hard work leads to rewards in Model UN
NAYONIKIAA SINGHAALPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 11/17/2025 Every winter, Tuesday evenings at Alma look a little different. While most students are winding down, around 40 to 50 students from over 20 countries gather in one classroom. They debate, negotiate and write resolutions on everything from climate change to global security. This isn’t just a club or simulation, it’s Alma’s Model United Nations, one of... Continue Reading →
Campus Security: Timely or dated?
LEXIE THAYERGRAPHIC DESIGNER JAMIE DIEDRICHLAYOUT EDITOR 11/3/2025 This article was fueled, to a degree, by a recent assault that occurred on campus. I would like to express my opinion that privacy should be afforded to everyone involved in the recent campus incident. My opinions go to campus security and the email issued after the incident,... Continue Reading →
Are Alma College students prepared post-grad?
GAGANDEEP KAURGRAPHIC DESIGNER NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 11/3/2025 Every college promises to prepare its students for the “real world.” But the truth is, no classroom alone can do that. At Alma College, preparation for life after graduation depends on how much you take advantage of what’s around you, the travel programs, campus clubs, leadership opportunities, and... Continue Reading →
Trump and the National Guard
LEXIE THAYERGRAPHIC DESIGNER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 Over the course of the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, he has attempted to send the National Guard to many cities across the United States. From Los Angeles and Portland, Ore. all the way to Chicago, Trump has attempted and failed in many cases to... Continue Reading →
Should we be using AI in our academics?
LOGAN WENZPHOTOGRAPHER KATELYN THOMASSTAFF WRITER 10/20/2025 Over 50% of current college students have used some form of artificial intelligence during their time in school. I believe AI can help with academic advancements but should have guidelines so that students still learn vital skills. AI or artificial intelligence has been developing since the 1950s and has... Continue Reading →
