WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER Cyntoia Brown – imprisoned for over a decade – has been granted clemency by Tennessee Governor, Bill Haslam. Brown’s sentence has sparked controversy by the public in the last few weeks of her appeal process and continues to headline social media. At the age of sixteen, Brown was forced into a... Continue Reading →
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER What do you picture when you hear “National Emergency?” Is it the imagery of chaos in the streets, a surveillance camera on every corner, and the National Guard marching down Superior St? The truth is, National Emergencies are relatively tame and forgettable for most people. However, this doesn’t mean they should... Continue Reading →
JAKE HOLT STAFF WRITER “S” Courses that take place during the spring term are great for traveling and cultural immersion. One such class is REL 180/380M taught by Prof. Richter who is a native of Germany. This class will be traveling to Germany to study the reformation including where Martin Luther lived and was active.... Continue Reading →
MADDIE LEUBKE STAFF WRITER Career Week for second semester is coming up in the end of January. Students are encouraged to attend these events in order to broaden career prospects and gain interview skills—among other things. “There is a wide variety of events. Mock interviewing with alumni, an opportunity to purchase business attire at JcPenney... Continue Reading →
BAILEY LANGBO STAFF WRITER Winter recruitment season has started at Alma College. Students will have the opportunity to interact with students they may not get to know otherwise through rushing Greek Life, and in a few short weeks, fraternities and sororities around campus will be welcoming their newest members. Why go Greek? Greek students have... Continue Reading →
SYDNEY BOSSIDIS STAFF WRITER January is Stalking Awareness Month, so the Title IX office held “Coffee and Consent” on January 16 at Starbucks to offer students a chance to connect with their staff. Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator, Kevin Carmody, and Student Affairs Assistant, Kaydee Hall (’18), presented students with a chance to talk... Continue Reading →
DYLAN COUR STAFF WRITER The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) is a festival attended by students in Alma College’s theatre department. This week-long, annual festival that takes place in two sections. The first phase is regionals, which takes place in different cities each year within each region. If you compete at the festival,... Continue Reading →
KATE WESTPHAL STAFF WRITER The 116th Congress began on Jan. 3 this year with a multitude of new members, both Democratic and Republican. 10 new senators and 101 new representatives were elected this year, leading to what many people claim is the most diverse set of politicians elected to the House. More than 60 percent... Continue Reading →
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