KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 4/13/2026 After the conclusion of the 2026 March Madness Tournament, I think March Madness lives up to the hype. As March Madness continues to unfold across the country, fans are once again experiencing the excitement, unpredictability, and intensity that define the NCAA tournament. From buzzer-beaters to unexpected upsets, this year’s... Continue Reading →
JAMIE DIEDRICHPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 4/13/2026 The Class of 2026 is graduating from Alma College on Apr. 18, myself included. In my opinion, this is a bittersweet end to a long academic year. The campus held quite a few events leading up to graduation, most of which were optional, including a Senior Toast, a separate celebration and... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 3/30/2026 Being a student-athlete is something I have always enjoyed about being at a small school. I love that I can do other things like write for the paper and work in the admissions office. One thing that irks me quite a bit, though, is that I cannot always eat dinner at Hamilton... Continue Reading →
ABIGAIL SCHAUBPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 3/30/2026 At Alma College, there are five social fraternities and one social sorority that are allowed to host open-to-campus parties. Despite six potential venues, there has been a notable lack of public parties within the Greek community this semester. In my opinion, there are likely multiple causes for this new... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 03/16/2026 On Jan. 25, a pipe burst in the lobby that connects the Carey and Bonbright residence halls. The pipe burst damaged the fire alarm panel, leaving students without a proper system. On Jan. 26, an email was sent to residents of both halls, promising replaced smoke detectors in every... Continue Reading →
ABIGAIL SHAUB PHOTOGRAPHER JAMIE DIEDRICH STAFF WRITER 03/16/2026 Recently, Alma College announced that courses would be worth a maximum of three credits. In my opinion, while this decision makes sense, I believe they went about the timing and implementation wrong. Alma College is a commonly-chosen transfer school, and many community colleges and other institutions use... Continue Reading →
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 →
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