Category: Thoughts/Opinions

DNC and RNC set up upcoming election

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 →

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Did Alma College buy the Chinese Buffet?

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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New dress code in Sherman facility

LIATHANO RAMIREZGRAPHIC DESIGNER JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 4/1/2024 Rumor of a new rule regarding apparel was confirmed by the athletic department on March 26. This new rule states that “all skin from the neck down must be covered,” including fingers, wrists and ankles. Several members of the Alma College track team, including myself, have mixed feelings... Continue Reading →

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Third “Morb-ing” time’s the charm

LEIA LEHRERGRAPHIC DESIGNER WESTON HIRVELASTAFF WRITER 4/1/2024 Perhaps the greatest upset in Oscars history, is “Morbius” (2022) having a third release. Now I know what you might be thinking, “How could this third release of the movie that everyone agrees is terrible sweep the Oscars?” The answer lies in that this is the six-hour original vision... Continue Reading →

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New student pay system: positive but overdue

ELIZABETH VREDEVELTSTAFF WRITER 3/18/2024 The beginning of 2024 saw the roll-out of a new tiered campus employee pay system at Alma College. While the changes are a much-needed update for student workers, the secrecy of its implementation reflects a long-standing tradition of poor on-campus employment communication.  Alma’s updated pay scale no longer compensates all student-held,... Continue Reading →

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She loves the player, and you love the game

ALEX GILLIESGRAPHIC DESIGNER ALIVIA GILESEDITOR-IN-CHIEF 2/12/2024 Taylor Swift sent shockwaves through the NFL when she began attending Kansas City Chiefs football games to support her boyfriend – Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce – in Sept. 2023. Many NFL fans view Swift as a “distraction” and have taken to social media to complain about coverage of... Continue Reading →

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