By Rose Cyburt News Editor The Alma College Otaku and Gamers (ACOG), an active club on campus, has been preparing for this year’s AlmaCon since the end of the convention last year. The three-day event included everything from Cosplay & Cons 101 to a charity auction and even guest speakers. Along with the panels, there... 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 →
Tau Kappa Epsilon volunteers at blood drive
By Rose Cyburt Staff Writer Every year, Tau Kappa Epsilon contacts the Red Cross and hosts a blood drive for campus. The incentive for donating was the chance to win a gift card. “We would just like to say thank you to everyone on campus and in the community that came to donate,” said Evyn Bryant (’19). Unfortunately, donation... Continue Reading →
Freezing temperatures causes Dow lab mess
By Rose Cyburt Staff Writer Back in December, temperatures dropped to the negatives. On Dec. 14, during the faculty Christmas party, a pipe in Dow froze and burst, flooding two chemical research labs. “This is the second time in three years that the same sprinkler burst,” said Melissa Strait, professor of chemistry. When she walked... Continue Reading →
