MADDISON LUEBKE CAMPUS EDITOR A new non-profit organization on campus is helping people who don’t have access to technology both nationally and around the world. The Five North project aims to give students a chance to experience more hands-on learning in communities that don’t typically have access to these sort of experiences. The Five North... Continue Reading →
GSD promotes expression
JORDYN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR The Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Club organized a Masquerade Ball as a post-Halloween hangout and PR Event. The ball, which took place last Friday in Tyler Van Dusen, was a way for the Alma community to get to know more about GSD. “GSD, or The Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Club, is--to... Continue Reading →
Chaplain encourages inclusivity
JORDAN GINDER STAFF WRITER Alma hired a new chaplain this year. Andrew Pomerville, an Alma graduate himself, brought with him a few changes to how the Chapel is run. One of those changes being the new Thursday service from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. College staff and students pointed to the Chapel’s welcoming feeling no... Continue Reading →
The 5300 keeps campus informed
KELSEY WEISS STAFF WRITER The 5300 is a website developed by the students in Professor Matthew Cicci’s Writing for the Media course. The site and its social media hope to keep Alma students informed and entertained. Cicci also acts as faculty advisor to the Almanian. The 5300 may be an interesting name to some, but... Continue Reading →
Fighting SAD-ness in the winter
KATE WESTPHAL STAFF WRITER With the first snow hitting campus last week, winter is definitely on its way. However, the change in seasons and the disappearance of the sun can spell trouble for some students. With the cold weather comes Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, or seasonal depression. According to the Mayo Clinic,... Continue Reading →
CSO promotes student networking
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER For students and faculty at the Center of Student Opportunity, networking frequently sparks important connections on Alma’s campus. The workers at the CSO work year-round helping students establish contacts to aid future career opportunities. The significance of networking is for students on campus to establish personal relationships for future career openings.... Continue Reading →
Alma’s thoughts on the outside world: Freedom of speech and democracy
BRITTANY PIERCE HEAD EDITOR Due to the nature of journalistic writing, the Almanian was unable to publish a formal stance last week on the murder of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This column accompanies the news story covering the murder that was printed last week. The Almanian stands in solidarity with journalists everywhere who fight... Continue Reading →
Student services celebrate students
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER The staff at the Student Service Center celebrated Halloween with the students on Alma College’s campus by handing out candy and prizes and playing games. The workers at the Student Service Center wanted to thank the students at Alma for visiting and seeking help during their office hours. The event was... Continue Reading →
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