ALLI WICHERTGRAPHIC DESIGNER KATELYN THOMASSTAFF WRITER 10/28/2024 A new marketing major has left some New Media Studies (NMS) students in a difficult position. Originally, Digital Marketing was a part of the Marketing major, but this major is no longer offered. In light of trying to attract more students, Alma has created a separate Digital Marketing major. However,... Continue Reading →
JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 10/28/2024 Rumors around campus have been spreading that recycling does not get recycled but instead ends up being thrown away with the rest of the trash. As someone who grew up volunteering at a recycling center, I found this incredibly disheartening to hear. However, after speaking directly to those in charge of... Continue Reading →
MAIREAD BROCKPHOTOGRAPHER LOTTIE CARMANLAYOUT EDITOR 10/14/2024 She said: Wearing pajamas to class has been a common phenomenon that has been normalized throughout the United States and Alma College. I think it can be agreed upon that there are appropriate times to wear pajamas, but nonetheless, it is socially acceptable to wear pajamas around campus and... Continue Reading →
LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 10/14/2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the academic scene by storm since becoming mainstream in the media. A specific AI tool that has gained popularity among students is ChatGPT, a chatbot that can write prompts, answer questions, and provide information for topics. Although I can understand its alluring nature - who wouldn’t... Continue Reading →
MEGAN NEELEYEDITOR-IN-CHIEF 9/30/2024 With the NCAA removing cannabinoids from the 2024 list of banned substances – and despite the thoughts of a majority of the disgruntled student stoners – I must put forward that the following information suggests all students should be tested for cannabinoids at Alma College, not just student-athletes. For some background, the NCAA – the National... Continue Reading →
ALLI WICHERTGRAPHIC DESIGNER EMMA FIGLEWICZPHOTO EDITOR 9/30/2024 At the end of every year, Alma College’s Student Budget Allocation Committee (SBAC) comes together to administer and allocate the Student Activates Fund. This fund helps financially support all of the student organizations on campus throughout the academic year. Typically, most organizations do not receive the full budget... Continue Reading →
KYLEE LARYPHOTOGRAPHER BRYCE BIRCHMEIERSTAFF WRITER IASMINA IDRISSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 The Republican and Democratic National Conventions serve several main purposes in our election process. The vital part of the convention is the roll call of the delegates voting for their choice of the presidential nominee, who will then also announce their vice president. Moving to the... Continue Reading →
KYLEE LARYPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 9/16/2024 The Chinese Buffet is an all-you-can-eat-style restaurant just around the corner from Alma College. Known for their affordable prices and proximity, the Chinese buffet is a reliable option for hungry college students. However, rumors have been circulating regarding whether or not Alma College has decided to buy the building... Continue Reading →
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