When is the correct time to start celebrating the winter holiday season? “I think it’s okay to start celebrating whenever you want after Halloween. It’s alright to listen to a few Christmas tunes in November as long as you let Thanksgiving have its time to shine as well. The holidays can really make us feel... Continue Reading →
Finals week is fast approaching
JAMIE DIEDRICHLAYOUT EDITOR 11/17/2025 Finals week at Alma College is the first week of December. The calendar for when each exam is taking place is available on their website by class date and time. Mental health is very important during these times right before winter break. According to the Wellness Department, “Try and keep a consistent sleep schedule, remember to eat and make... Continue Reading →
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Importance of the Poverty Simulation
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER KAITRISS DEGROFTSTAFF WRITER 11/17/2025 On Wednesday, November 12th, the nursing department at Alma College hosted the poverty simulation, an event for students to join and engage in what it is like to manage the challenges, barriers, and constant stressors faced by those living in poverty. Participants assume the roles of individuals from low-income... Continue Reading →
NCAA to allow athletes to sports wager
GAGANDEEP KAURGRAPHIC DESIGNER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 11/17/2025 On Oct. 22, the Division III management council approved a proposal to allow NCAA athletes and athletic staff to bet on professional sports. Division III was the third and last NCAA division to approve the proposal. While the proposal was approved in October and was supposed to go... Continue Reading →
Hard work leads to rewards in Model UN
NAYONIKIAA SINGHAALPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 11/17/2025 Every winter, Tuesday evenings at Alma look a little different. While most students are winding down, around 40 to 50 students from over 20 countries gather in one classroom. They debate, negotiate and write resolutions on everything from climate change to global security. This isn’t just a club or simulation, it’s Alma’s Model United Nations, one of... Continue Reading →
Eyes on the third Sudanese War
LINDSEY ZARKAGRAPHIC DESIGNER GAGE MITCHELLSTAFF WRITER 11/17/2025 The Third Sudanese Civil War began in 2023, overshadowed by the crisis in Gaza and forgotten by much of the international community. Sudan has essentially been at war since even before independence from Britain in Jan 1956. Starting in 1955, the First Sudanese Civil War lasted until 1972.... Continue Reading →
The impact of the shutdown on SNAP
TOBY REEVESGRAPHIC DESIGNER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 11/17/2025 The Federal Government of the United States shut down on October 1 due to Congress's failure to agree on funding legislation. The most significant disagreement currently exists over plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). With this shutdown, many benefits were getting cut, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Continue Reading →
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