ABIGAIL SHAUBPHOTOGRAPHER LILLIE ROUTOWICZEDITOR 2/9/2026 With the winter semester in full swing, fraternities and sororities have begun their informal recruitment process. Greek life at Alma refers to the five fraternities and five sororities on campus. The sororities at Alma consist of Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Xi Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Iota, and Phi Sigma... Continue Reading →
Bi-Weekly Horoscopes 2/9/2026
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19) Aries gets spotlight energy this week, especially in fun and romance. Take a look back six months to intentions you set and celebrate how far you’ve come. Emotions may pop up unexpectedly so make space to process them. Taurus (Apr 20–May 20) Your focus is on home and family where emotional foundations can take center stage. Valentine’s energy brings warm connection with friends and community and balance between... Continue Reading →
Student Survey 2/9/2026
What are your Super Bowl predictions? “Seattle Seahawks win.” – Owen Fortman (‘29) “I’m predicting the Seahawks win!” – Petronella Wilson (‘28) “I think that the Seattle Seahawks will win the Super Bowl.” – Drake Koepke (‘29) “Patriots win.” – Isaac Kelsey (‘28) “Seattle Seahawks win.” – Haylie Alsip (‘29)
Bi-Weekly Comic 2/9/2026
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The new face of Campus Safety
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALPHOTOGRAPH GRACE MAINEDITOR 2/9/2026 Former Alma College Associate Director of Residence Life, Nicholas Benjamin, took over the position of Director of Campus Safety and Student Conduct in November. Campus Safety oversees the campus security officers, manages crises on campus and ensures that protocol is up to date and well executed for emergency response situations;... Continue Reading →
Grove offers community for LGBTQIA Students
LINDSEY ZARKAPHOTOGRAPH ANDREW SECORDSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 Alma College’s newest Living Learning Community, the Grove, was started in Fall 2025, to “provide students with [a] welcoming community and…. programming that supports student growth, [and] self-advocacy,” said Alice Kramer, the Assistant VP for Student Engagement. Kramer has had the idea to create the Grove for several years... Continue Reading →
Cupid’s Cheat Sheet
TOBY REEVESPHOTOGRAPH KATELYN THOMASEDITOR 2/9/2026 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, many spend Valentine’s Day with their loved ones, but there is also an opportunity to engage with the college and local community. Whether you are celebrating Galentine’s or Valentine’s Day, this guide will provide several exciting events on campus and in the community... Continue Reading →
New DIII Legislation in Women’s Wrestling and STUNT
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER KAITRISS DEGROFTSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 The NCAA landscape is officially changing for Division III athletes. Following the 2026 NCAA Convention, Women’s Wrestling has been granted its own dedicated DIII national championship, while STUNT has been elevated to a full championship sport. These landmark decisions provide a permanent home and a clear postseason path for... Continue Reading →
