By Brittany Pierce Copy Editor With rush week ending, the buzz on campus has turned to the difficulties students face who want to pursue both Greek life and athletics. According to a random survey of students, many feel that if they are participating in a sport, then they cannot participate in Greek life as well because... Continue Reading →
Students, faculty share thoughts on cheating
By Caden Wilson News Editor Sunday night is usually the busiest night of the average college student’s weekend. Whether Friday and Saturday are for friends and family, homework isn’t always put first. By the time the early hours of Monday morning roll around, people can get desperate and cheat. Three-hundred and thirty-six current students... Continue Reading →
College welcomes new chaplain and director of spiritual Life
By Cassie Florian Staff Writer Last week, the college introduced a new Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life to campus, Rev. Andrew Pomerville. “Returning to Alma College [was] truly a dream come true,” said Pomerville, who was an Alma College graduate in 2001. “The opportunity to serve as the chaplain and director of spiritual life is a... Continue Reading →
Big changes in housing, staffing policies
By Aline Batawi Staff Writer Beginning in fall 2018, several changes in housing and its staffing will be enacted in what administrators say they hope will make every aspect of living on campus easier. Karl Rishe, vice president of student affairs, says the effort will make the campus “current” with normal student housing practices. ... Continue Reading →
Alt-right violates Michigan, campus protocol
Caden Wilson News Editor White supremacist and outspoken “alt-right” leader Richard Spencer was denied speaking space on the University of Michigan’s campus this semester, according to the university’s official statement. However, the U of M has not ruled out the possibility of Spencer speaking on campus later in the year and the ultra-conservative leader has... Continue Reading →
Houses prepare for Greek Week
By Nathaniel Fryer Staff Writer Alma College is in the process of recruitment for fraternities and sororities. This week, all non-Greek females have the opportunity to attend desserts, spreads and teas if they wish to rush a sorority, and all non-Greek males can attend smokers. Throughout the previous semester, both fraternities and sororities have been... Continue Reading →
Classtime to increase by 10 minutes
By Rose Cyburt Staff Writer There will be some changes in classes starting next year. The college was last accredited in the school year of 2009-2010 by the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC). The next accreditation is scheduled for 2019-2020. The HLC evaluation verifies that institutions meet certain standards, such as being engaged in continuous improvement,... Continue Reading →
Job tips galore at campus career week
By Brittany Pierce Over the course of “Like a Boss: Alma College Career Week”, students had many opportunities to improve their skills related to all aspects of the interview and job process. Sponsored by the Center for Student Opportunity (CSO), campus hosted a dozen career related events, activities, speeches and workshops. Last Monday kicked... Continue Reading →
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