Persevering on the Appalachian Trail
Thru-hiking the 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail results in greater aerobic fitness and lower cardiovascular stress, according to a research study by an Alma College research team. Most hikers also maintain appropriate nutrient levels.
Posted: Mon, March 31st, 2008 at 1:47PM
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Spring Term 2009
Title: Never Forget Your Dreams: The Creation of Crazy Horse Memorial
Joanne Gilbert, professor of communication, took students to the Black Hills of South Dakota during Spring Term 2009 to perform the play she wrote titled Never Forget Your Dream: The Creation of Crazy Horse Memorial. The students put on five performances on campus, at the Red Cloud Indian School and at the memorial relating the history of the memorial.