BY BRITTANY PIERCE HEAD EDITOR Out of habit, we turn off the lights when we leave rooms, recycle when there are bins available, use reusable water bottles, and more. But are these small steps enough? Using reusable water bottles might be saving plastic water bottles from landfills, but how much waste do people actually produce... Continue Reading →
New shops open in Alma
BY KATE WESTPHAL STAFF WRITER Students are back on campus, which means Alma is bustling with new opportunities and places downtown. Two of the newest places, Highland Blush and Serendipity, are already proving to be popular places with students. Both of these businesses opened near the end of last semester, and have been growing a... Continue Reading →
Friendships define the college experience
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 →
Wake up to the grim state of Title IX
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 →
Clark named new women’s basketball head coach
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 →
Students take on March Madness
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 →
MGMT deliver its best work to date on new album
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 →
Choir gets ready for spring tour
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 →
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