JORDAN GINDER STAFF WRITER Student Congress has recently made budget decisions, and some students have strong opinions about them. Almost all student organizations have had their budget cut by 15%. Student Congress Executive Council and Representatives spoke out in response to this. “Budget decisions are complicated in student congress. We want it to reflect how... Continue Reading →
MADDIE LEUBKE CAMPUS EDITOR The Alma College Choir typically sings a wide range of music from different cultures every year—including classical, Middle Eastern, contemporary and gospel music. Music is a great way to appreciate all of the world’s different backgrounds in an acceptable way. However, there is a fine line to be crossed when performing... Continue Reading →
ZAC CAHILL COPY EDITOR On Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m., English Professor Robert Vivian gave a reading of poems from his latest book, “Immortal Soft Spoken,” a collection of what he dubs “dervish essays;” the book is his second written in this style. The dervish essay, as conceived by Vivian, is a prose poem “driven... Continue Reading →
JORDYN BRADLEY SPORTS EDITOR Suicide Prevention week activities were led by Alma’s Active Minds organization over the last week in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of mental health. Suicide was the tenth leading cause of death overall in the United States and there were more than twice as many suicides in the... Continue Reading →
BY HANK WICKLEY SPORTS EDITOR On Saturday, September 15, the Women’s Golf team took home a big win. Literally. The team hosted the Alma Invitational at the Pine River Country Club. “To finish in the top four at our own invitational was a great feeling,” said Kennedy Hilley (‘19), “but it made it even more... Continue Reading →
BY JORDYN BRADLEY STAFF WRITER The new scheduling system – which added 10 minutes onto the end of every class period -- is a change to students and faculty members alike. “I just think most of the start and stop times are wonky now. I find it harder to keep track of when my classes... Continue Reading →
BY CHAPIN KARTSOUNES WEB EDITOR You don’t necessarily know that something is missing until you need it. For me, that thing was handicap buttons, ramps, and other means of accessibility on campus. Throughout the summer, I became semi-dependent on mobility devices to get around, especially when I was going long distances or had a really... Continue Reading →
BY CADEN WILSON STAFF WRITER Art Prize 2018 is underway on campus with 11 exhibits. These displays are placed throughout North Campus and have already become a familiar sight for many students and faculty. Although each exhibit is unique in design and creation, they all follow the same theme - Black and White. Themes are... Continue Reading →
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