BY TREY NICHOLS STAFF WRITER There are many ways to make friends on campus. “One day I decided to make dinner for some people in one of my classes.” said Olivia Flemming (‘20). “We had a lot of fun we talked and laughed for hours. Within that week, my new friends gave me a coffee... Continue Reading →
By Abigail Fergus A year ago when I learned that Nick Piccolo, former vice president for student life and Title IX coordinator, was retiring I became anxious. Piccolo had become an important mentor to me as he provided me with wisdom and sanity. He would no longer be a resource on campus every day. I... Continue Reading →
By Hank Wickley Sports Writer The new head coach for the women’s basketball team is a friendly face. Coach Ryan Clark, previous assistant coach for the men’s team, was given the title on March 30. Coach Clark has been an assistant for the men’s basketball team since 2012, and during that time he has made... Continue Reading →
By Joelle Fisher Sports Writer All sports fanatics’ favorite time of year, the infamous month of upsets and ruined brackets, has crept upon us. March Madness is now in full swing for Division I NCAA basketball teams and their fans. Although watching the games on television is entertaining on its own, a few of our... Continue Reading →
By Zac Cahill Copy Editor The story of MGMT up to this point is not a new one in indie. Beginning with massive hits such as “Electric Feel” and “Kids,” MGMT’s first album “Oracular Spectacular” catapulted them to stardom and made them instant indie-pop darlings. Their songs were fun and catchy, driven by melodic synths... Continue Reading →
By Rose Cyburt Business Manager Every year during spring break, the Alma choir travels around the country performing. This year, it will go to Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky, as well as certain areas around Michigan. William Nichols, conductor of Alma choirs, plans each tour at the end of the previous year. “I started planning... Continue Reading →
By Brittany Pierce Staff Writer In Parkland, Florida at Marjory Stone Douglas High School, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people in his Valentine’s Day attack this past Wednesday. The 17 victims included both students and teachers and there were several more injured. Cruz had a history of making disturbing violent comments to his classmates, posting... Continue Reading →
By Cassie Florian Staff Writer SAGA, not to be confused with the name that students use to refer to Hamilton Commons, stands for the Student Agricultural Group for Advancement, a group of students with the goal of creating a more sustainable and healthy food practices here at Alma College. “We want to see the food... Continue Reading →
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