EMILY COWLES STAFF WRITER Having to do one’s laundry on campus is something a lot of students deal with, including having to wait for open washers and dryers. The students living in the newly-renovated Mitchell and Newberry Halls have nine washers and dryers, so these students do not have to wait for the machines as... Continue Reading →
Fall brings new happenings
TREY NICHOLS STAFF WRITER Autumn is one of the most wonderful times of the year. From going to cider mills to jumping into piles of leaves, fall can be full of fun times and fond memories. One of my favorite things to do in the fall is go on long walks on trails. Once the... Continue Reading →
Women seek equality on Halloween
KELSEY WEISS STAFF WRITER As Halloween approaches, college students are getting ready with their costumes and plans. They are choosing between dressing cute or dressing scary and are deciding who they want to become on Halloween night. However, women’s Halloween costume choices can be rather narrow. If a person were to look for a Halloween... Continue Reading →
Telling my clothesline story
KELSEY WEISS STAFF WRITER I was assaulted when I was 13 years old, every day in 8th grade on my way to gym class. I had no option but to pass my abuser to get to class. He was popular. He was a football player. He was just trying to flirt. I should be lucky... Continue Reading →
Alma’s thoughts on the outside world: The American Dream
SAM NELSON POLITICS Like it or not, identity is at the core of our politics. Who you are and what you value drives the whole thing. Recently, Senator Elizabeth Warren (DMA) capitulated too the demands of President Donald Trump’s demand for proof of Native American heritage, by publicizing the results of a DNA test. This... Continue Reading →
A letter to the editor: Handicap access
KELSEY TAYLOR As a handicapped student, I know exactly how difficult it can be to navigate campus, whether it’s about stairs in places stairs should not have to be or railroad tracks I can’t cross. I’ve spent my whole life dealing with these types of challenges all because of a virus that decided to leave... Continue Reading →
Diversity through music
MADDIE LEUBKE CAMPUS EDITOR The Alma College Choir typically sings a wide range of music from different cultures every year—including classical, Middle Eastern, contemporary and gospel music. Music is a great way to appreciate all of the world’s different backgrounds in an acceptable way. However, there is a fine line to be crossed when performing... Continue Reading →
Living without access
BY CHAPIN KARTSOUNES WEB EDITOR You don’t necessarily know that something is missing until you need it. For me, that thing was handicap buttons, ramps, and other means of accessibility on campus. Throughout the summer, I became semi-dependent on mobility devices to get around, especially when I was going long distances or had a really... Continue Reading →
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