JAMIE DIEDRICHPHOTOGRAPHSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 The Wilcox Health Center Team sent an email out to students stating that Alma College would be participating in Kindness Month. This is a real, nationally recognised holiday that occurs during February. February is also Black History Month, and in my opinion, no, Kindness Month does not overshadow Black History Month,... Continue Reading →
ABIGAIL SHAUBPHOTOGRAPH ADITYA HIREMITHSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 As this year’s Super bowl halftime show took over televisions across the country, viewers saw a performance that went beyond music and spectacle. Headlined by Bad Bunny, the show blended choreography, scenic design and cultural representation in a way that sparked both admiration and reflection among fans. While halftime... Continue Reading →
JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 Valentine’s Day is overrated. While the holiday is meant to center around love and purposeful connections, it presently represents a day of material possessions, gifts, and, for a lot of people, loneliness. Not every person wants to be bombarded by the back corner of Target starting in December with the copious... Continue Reading →
ADITYA HIREMATHPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 As winter weather continues to affect campus life, Alma College students are experiencing firsthand how extreme cold, snow and ice affect their daily routines. One of the most significant factors influencing how Alma College handles winter weather is the age of its campus. Many of the buildings were constructed decades ago,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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