MEGAN ROBERTSONSTAFF WRITER 10/24/2022 It can be a challenge in a rural town like Alma for queer people to be visible and feel accepted. The Gender Affirming Closet of Alma College exists to help support the queer community express themselves and feel comfortable, offering access to free clothing for LBGTQ+ people on Alma College’s campus... Continue Reading →
Alma College Theatre presents “The Imaginary Invalid”
MARIA KOLBSTAFF WRITER 10/24/2022 The Imaginary Invalid is coming to campus! The show opens on Oct. 27 and runs through Oct. 30. The show will occur at 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Remick Heritage Center. This production is based on Miles Mallesons’s adaptation of the play by Moliere, who was writing for the... Continue Reading →
Winter sports introduced by Throwdown in A-Town
REYNA EDWARDSSTAFF WRITER 10/24/2022 It is that time of year again in Alma where winter sports are starting up. To hype up the students for the new sports season, Alma College introduces the Winter Sports teams by kicking off the season with the Throwdown in A-Town. This year’s Throwdown was on Thursday Oct. 20 from... Continue Reading →
Gossip Squirrel 10/24/2022
Dear Gossip Squirrel,I feel like my roommate doesn't like me. They are never in our room and have barelyspoken to me since move in. We both like sports and I'm sure would have more incommon but they don't seem to [want to] give it a chance. Things always feel tenseand it gets pretty awkward. Any... Continue Reading →
Gossip Squirrel 10/3/2022
Dear Gossip Squirrel,I have had the busiest semester and feel like I have signed up for a lot that I’m not fully prepared for. Classes have been crazy, but I feel like I always have meetings until 8:00pm. -I just want a break Dear I just want a break,So sorry that you have been having... Continue Reading →
Weekly Horoscopes 10/3/22
LOTTIE CARMANHOROSCOPES Aries (March 21st-April 19th) This weekend will be filled with a demanding, but beneficial agenda. The Power of Luna and thedwarf planet of Eris mixed will empower you to use your assertiveness and a bit of anger tospeak upon what you have been holding back to say or do for a very long... Continue Reading →
Lockhart Chemical Company Controversey
WESTON HIRVELAGRAPHIC DESIGNER CLAIRE WITTLIEFSTAFF WRITER 10/3/2022 In July of 2022, the Lockhart Chemical Company located in Flint, Michigan, was identified as releasing discharge from a storm sewer due to a main breach. As of September 19, 2022, the company has been ordered to stop the usage of their wastewater and stormwater conveyance systems, which... Continue Reading →
Divided opinion on Metz Culinary Management
EMMA FIGLEWICZSTAFF WRITER 10/3/2022 On July 1, 2022, Alma College partnered with Metz Culinary Management. Metz is renowned for its experience in the higher education industry, which was the major factor in Alma College choosing it over other contenders. Metz was brought to Alma College with the hopes of it being an improvement upon the... Continue Reading →
