TREY NICHOLS COPY EDITOR Photo by Emma Grossbauer Nestle, the largest food and beverage food conglomeration in the United States, has been extracting groundwater from Michigan, and people are not happy about it. In July of last year, there was a zoning dispute between Osceola Township and Nestle Waters North America. Nestle wanted to build... Continue Reading →
Schools address gun violence
SYDNEY BOSSIDIS STAFF WRITER Graphic by Merek Alam Apr. 19, 2019 was the 20- year anniversary of the school shooting at Columbine High School. Since then there have been over 200 incidents national wide. With students returning to school, questions on gun control and safety in classrooms have been raised. On Sept. 18, Sandy Hook... Continue Reading →
Homecoming events entertain
MADDISON LUEBKE COPY EDITOR Photo by Allison Woodland The events of Alma College Homecoming events filled the campus with the arts, sports and reunion. There were reunions being celebrated, and families of Alma graduates coming together in celebration of Alma College. The big event that took place the morning of the 20th was the Homecoming... Continue Reading →
Students’ mixed response to venture process
DYLAN COUR STAFF WRITER Photo by Emma Grossbauer On Monday, Sept. 16, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, evening, sophomores and upper classmen who missed the presentation previously, attended the Sophomore Symposium. The symposium is mandatory for all students to learn about the different grants they can receive and to maintain their eligibility to receive the venture... Continue Reading →
Scots outwork opponents
JACOB SMITH SPORTS WRITER Photo by Allison Woodland The Alma College women’s soccer team travelled down to Indiana this past weekend to face the Franklin College Grizzlies and Anderson University Ravens. The Scots srew with the Ravens on Saturday (Sep. 14) and defeated the Grizzlies on Sunday (Sep. 15). “It was our first test on... Continue Reading →
Athletes partake in the buddy system
ALYSSA GALL SPORTS WRITER At Alma, student athletes not only hold important roles as athletes for their specific sports, but also through their involvement with their buddy teams. “In the beginning of the year, teams from different seasons are paired up to support each other during games and or other events they might have going... Continue Reading →
Athletic department welcomes new coaches
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER Since last May, there have been several new coaching positions filled, bringing lots of new faces to the athletic department. Many of the coaches on staff have brought in new assistants, or have moved from assistants to head coaches. Ultimately, there is a new wave of people in the coaching offices... Continue Reading →
Alma college prepares for art prize
CHELSEA FABER STAFF WRTIER This week, student artist groups will take over campus and bring their Art Prize displays to life. This year’s theme revolves around movement, challenging students to work outside the canvas and bring pieces to life. With only one word provided as a theme, a broad stretch of pieces can be created... Continue Reading →
