NATIONAL, STATEWIDE AND METRO DETROIT MEDIA
Attack of the spiritual but not religious.
In a blog post, religious studies faculty member Kate Blanchard writes, “Alan Miller defends the value of religious belief against the New Atheists, but seems to disapprove of all religious people who don’t therefore embrace his particular alternative. … Miller invites us to join in vigorous discussion, debate and even battle. To this invitation I reply: The Spiritual But Not Religious are here to stay. Get used to it.”
- Huffington Post, Washington, D.C., October 5, 2012
The lone genius v. college.
In the Alma Mater blog, President Abernathy writes, “Our greatest need is for more young people who will lead meaningful lives—including excellent careers—in which they give back to this struggling world all that they have been given and more.”
- Religion Dispatches Magazine, October 9, 2012
News from Presbyterian-related colleges.
During spring term 2012, Alma College students observed lizards in Bermuda, performed dance in Taiwan, examined renewable energy in Europe and researched medicinal plants in the Amazon rain forest. Feature also included photo of Alma lacrosse.
- The Presbyterian Outlook, Richmond, Va., October 15, 2012
Creep courtship: Male spiders demonstrate risky behavior.
Dave Clark’s spider research is highlighted. “Males have to present the right signals so they don’t end up as dinner,” said Clark.
- Royal Oak Patch, September 8, 2012
- Great Lakes Bay magazine, Bay City, October, 2012
Coach Hibbs and Alma College look for wrestlers at Grappler Fall Classic.
Wrestling coach Todd Hibbs gives a video interview on the state of Alma’s wrestling program.
- Michigan Grappler, October 15, 2012
Alma College one of 249 schools named “Colleges of Distinction.”
“These schools are among the very best in North America,” said Tyson Schritter, executive editor of the Colleges of Distinction eGuidebook.
- Yahoo Finance.com, October 17, 2012
- Consumers Electronics.net, October 17, 2012
Seven Michigan schools are featured in Fiske Guide.
Alma College is included.
- CBS Detroit, October 21, 2012
Coppin State University President Reginald Avery resigns.
Avery also was provost at Alma College and vice president for academic affairs at Kentucky State University.
- Baltimore Business Journal, October 24, 2012
- WBAL-TV, Baltimore, October 24, 2012
- WBAL Radio, October 24, 2012
- NBC News, October 24, 2012
Students break down taboos surrounding mental illness.
The student organization Active Minds sponsors campus events to educate people about mental health issues and break down the taboos surrounding them. “When people hear words like bipolar, suicide, depression, they are scared away. But suicides have increased in the local community in recent years. People think that if you talk about it, it’s going to give people suicidal ideations, but that’s not true. Suicide is real. It’s now. We cannot ignore it,” said Jennifer Showers, licensed counselor at the Counseling and Wellness Center.
- College News, Annapolis Group news feed, October 25, 2012
LOCAL AND REGIONAL MICHIGAN MEDIA
Local students plan to attend Alma College.
- Petoskey News-Review, October 5, 2012
- Charlevoix Courier, October 5, 2012
- Owosso Argus Press, October 20, 2012
- Observer & Eccentric newspapers, metro Detroit, October 28, 2012
Local stories about Alma College alumni.
- Midland Daily News, October 2, 2012
- Petoskey News-Review, October 3, 2012
- Monroe Evening News, October 4, 2012
- Houghton Lake Resorter, October 4, 2012
- Huron Daily Tribune, Bad Axe, October 19, 2012
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 22, 2012
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 24, 2012
- Oakland Press, Pontiac, October 27 2012
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 30, 2012
Ten questions with an Alma College student volunteer.
Senior Nathan Cushman, a member of the National Guard and an Iraqi war vet, was one of a group of students who volunteered to paint the Gratiot Community senior Center in St. Louis.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 1, 2012
Grand marshal family has deep roots in Alma.
A member of the Skinner family has attended Alma College at some point during every decade since the 1930s. The family will serve as grand marshal of the homecoming parade.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 1, 2012
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, October 4, 2012
Alma professor’s book wins Historical Society of Michigan prize.
Ed Lorenz wins a State History Award for his book, “Civic Empowerment in an Age of Corporate Greed.” The society called the book “history at its best.”
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 2, 2012
- Saginaw News, October 16, 2012
Alma College celebrates homecoming with ‘Back to the Future’ theme.
Alumni enjoy reunions.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 4, 2012
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 7, 2012
Alma Highland Dancers perform at local festival.
- Midland Daily News, October 6, 2012
Alma College sponsors a summer band camp.
- St. Ignace News, October 11, 2012
Alma College participates in local college fair.
- Burton View, October 17, 2012
- Flint Journal, October 17, 2012
About 300 visit Alma by steam train.
Train pulled into the Alma College campus on Oct. 20.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 21, 2012
Gratiot County candidates speak at public forum at Alma’s Heritage Center.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 24, 2012
Local school band competes at Alma College Marching Band Invitational.
- Oxford Leader, October 24, 2012
A little more green space for Alma College.
Two houses are torn down on Wright Avenue. “It was to enhance the view of the college as you come into town; it will be a park setting,” said Mike Silverthorn, college spokesman.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 25, 2012
Alma Community Fall Festival features Halloween fun.
Downtown merchants and Alma College students coordinate the annual event.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, October 25, 2012
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, October 25, 2012
STORIES ABOUT ALMA COLLEGE ATHLETICS
Alma College is mentioned multiple times daily and hundreds of times every week in conference standings, national polls, statistics, schedules, predictions, game results and previews. The following list is only a sampling of news items on Alma College sports teams and athletes. Stories about Alma athletics appear in nearly every issue of the Alma Morning Sun and Gratiot County Herald and are not included here.
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, October 2, 2012
- Saginaw News, October 2, 2012
- Petoskey News-Review, October 2, 2012
- WHTC Radio, Holland, October 3, 2012
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, October 3, 2012
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, October 4, 2012
- Midland Daily News, October 6, 2012
- Sault Ste. Marie Evening News, October 7, 2012
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, October 7, 2012
- Grand Rapids Press, October 7, 2012
- Saginaw News, October 7, 2012
- Adrian Daily Telegram, October 7, 2012
- Muskegon Chronicle, October 7, 2012
- Bay City Times, October 8, 2012
- Grand Valley Lanthorn, Allendale, October 8, 2012
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, October 9, 2012
- Saginaw News, October 9, 2012
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, October 10, 2012
- Central Michigan Life, Mount Pleasant, October 11, 2012
- Holland Sentinel, October 11, 2012
- Holland Sentinel, October 13, 2012
- Saginaw News, October 13, 2012
- Muskegon Chronicle, October 14, 2012
- Bay City Times, October 15, 2012
- Grand Haven Tribune, October 16, 2012
- Petoskey News-Review, October 16, 2012
- Holland Sentinel, October 17, 2012
- Holland Sentinel, October 19, 2012
- Saginaw News, October 20, 2012
- MLive.com, October 20, 2012
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, October 20, 2012
- Midland Daily News, October 21, 2012
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, October 22, 2012
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, October 24, 2012
- Saginaw News, October 25, 2012
- Grand Rapids Press, October 25, 2012
- Midland Daily News, October 25, 2012
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, October 25, 2012
- Holland Sentinel, October 27, 2012
- Midland Daily News, October 27, 2012
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, October 27, 2012
- Midland Daily News, October 28, 2012
- Tri-County Citizen, Chesaning, October 28, 2012
- Battle Creek Enquirer, October 31, 2012
- Holland Sentinel, October 31, 2012
