TOBY REEVESGRAPHIC DESIGNER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 9/8/2025 Freshman year at Alma College is a time filled with excitement, change, and plenty of challenges. For many students, it is the first time stepping into independence: living away from home, managing their own schedules, and learning how to balance social life with academics. At first, all of... Continue Reading →
TOBY REEVESGRAPHIC DESIGNER JAMIE DIEDRICHLAYOUT EDITOR 9/8/2025 During Spring term here at Alma, students still had the option to obtain take-out boxes for free. If you were an introvert who did not like the crowded commons, or an athlete who didn’t have time to stick around, or someone who just did not want to sit... Continue Reading →
JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 4/7/2025 The NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, commonly known as March Madness, have been in full swing since late March. The tournaments are known for their intense rivalries and the unexpected upsets of high-seeded teams by lower-seeded ones fighting their way to a Cinderella story. This year's tournaments, however,... Continue Reading →
JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 4/7/2025 Overall, I think it is fair to say that event turnout at Alma College is exceedingly low. In my opinion, the turnout at Alma College events varies so much because, like the college, they are not directed towards the average student. Alma students have such busy lives that there typically is... Continue Reading →
GAGANDEEP KAURGRAPHIC DESIGNER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 3/24/2025 Alma College's foundation is arguably its professors, as they give students the academic assistance, expertise and mentoring necessary for success. However, their pay does not fairly represent the great weight they bear; many Alma professors’ average pay ranges from $63,000 to $92,000, I feel they should be making more... Continue Reading →
RAE BROCKPHOTOGRAPHER JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 3/24/2025 On March 3, 2025, Alma College sent out an email announcing the beginning of the housing selection process, along with a few additional announcements. One of the announcements was that the Pride House, an inclusive residential option for LGBT+ individuals, was being closed due to unsafe living conditions. The... Continue Reading →
ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 3/10/2025 Though it could be better, the party scene at Alma College is good. It has many positive moments such as nights full of music, laughter and packed basements but some restrictions prevent it from truly shining. On one hand, I think it would be exciting if parties were a little more... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER KATELYN THOMASSTAFF WRITER 3/10/2025 Since the Sherman Strength and Conditioning Facility — popularly known as The Sherm — opened in 2016, access has been offered to all Alma students and staff members during the open gym times. I think the Sherman should continue to welcome everyone and not restrict access to athletes and... Continue Reading →
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