NAYONIKAA SINGHAALGRAPHIC DESIGNER GAGE MITCHELLSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 In the waning months of 2025, the U.S. placed heavy pressure on Venezuela, including embargoes on trade and a total naval blockade. At 1:01 AM on Jan. 3rd, U.S. threats toward Venezuela culminated in nationwide airstrikes and the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia... Continue Reading →
LINDSEY ZARKAGRAPHIC DESIGNER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 Since the beginning of United States President Donald Trump’s second term, Trump and his administration have heavily cracked down on US immigration policies. Trump promised this crackdown during his 2024 campaign. “What the president is doing is very intentionally trying to send a message to his political supporters... Continue Reading →
HANNAH GREWEPHOTOGRAPHER JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 This past month, Ballyhoo Books and Brew was host to readings by local Alma College Faculty, Students of the Masters of Fine Arts program and guest writers from across the country. These readings allowed the MFA students and the Alma public to experience works created by a variety of... Continue Reading →
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words set the tone for Martin Luther King Jr. Week at Alma College, where students and faculty came together to honour his legacy through service, dialogue, and reflection. MLK Week began on Monday, January 19 with programming cantered around the idea that the holiday... Continue Reading →
BRADY KRAUSEPHOTOGRAPHER GRACE MAINCOPY EDITOR 1/26/2026 For the 2026/27 school year, Alma College is offering a new scholarship called Tartan Edge, an initiative that will make the Alma education more affordable for local students who want to stay close to home post high school. “We want to encourage students in this area to come and attend Alma and we want... Continue Reading →
ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 Alma College’s Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences is entering a new chapter, building on years of academic excellence while expanding opportunities for students interested in human movement, clinical practice and health sciences. Previously known as Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences, the department’s development reflects changes in curriculum, faculty expertise and... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER KATELYN THOMASSTAFF WRITER 11/17/2025 As the fall semester comes to an end, so does fall competition. The Scots have had their fair share of success and struggle throughout the fall season. Alma Football secured the MIAA Championship Nov 15 against Adrian College. They punched their ticket into postseason play, after going undefeated in... Continue Reading →
NAYONIKKA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19) Conversations may need extra care, listen first before jumping in. Trust your instincts, but don’t rush decisions. Taurus (Apr 20–May 20) Partnerships are highlighted now: whether business or personal, clarity is key. With communication going backward in a sense, doublecheck what you say and hear. Loyalty matters, make your commitments clear and genuine. Gemini (May 21–Jun 20) Focus... Continue Reading →
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