Campus Calendar

Tuesday, Mar. 9
7 - 9 p.m. - Dr. Lawrence Lipking, Phi Beta Kappa Speaker (Location TBA)
7 p.m. - AC Republican Meeting (Fireside Lounge)
- 10 p.m. - Residence Hall Association (Fire-side Lounge)

Friday, Mar. 12
Softball @ NFCA Leadoff Classic - LaGrange, GA
7 p.m. - 2 a.m. Lake Huron/Lake Michigan Youth Mix
p.m. - Alma College Dance Company Winter Concert (Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall)

Saturday, Mar. 13
Softball @ NFCA Leadoff Classic - LaGrange, GA
2:30 p.m. - Women's Tennis @ Kalamazoo
7 p.m. - 2 a.m. - Lake Huron/Lake Michigan Youth Mix
8 p.m. - Alma College Dance Company Winter Concert (Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall)

Sunday, Mar. 14
Softball @ NFCA Leadoff Classic - LaGrange, GA
3 p.m. - Alma College Dance Company Winter Concert (Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall)
7 p.m. - 2 a.m. - Lake Huron/Lake Michigan Youth Mix
9 - 10 p.m. - Chapel Service

Monday, Mar. 15
Deadline for Graduate Theological Education Grants (Kirk Center)

World renowned Russian poet comes to Alma for lecture and workshop

A special, last-minute treat is in store for the campus: world famous Russian poet Yevgeny

Yevtushenko is coming tomorrow to speak. Yevtushenko will be here tomorrow afternoon to read his poetry, in its original Russian as well as the English translation. [story]

Mel Gibson’s The Passion of The Christ graphic and thought provoking

Along Came Polly photo courtesy of imdb.comMixed emotions have surrounded Mel Gibson’s The Passion of The Christ since it opened in theatres a few weeks ago. There is a wide variety of support and criticism towards this film due to the graphic portrayal of Jesus’ death. Despite this feature, the depiction and originality used by Gibson provides the audience with a more realistic view of the final days in the life of Jesus, played by James Caviezel. [story]

'Liberal arts' should not mean 'liberal-leaning'

Matt Helmus, Sports EditorLiberal arts are defined as studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills. An education in liberal arts is intended to provide students with information from all areas and perspectives. Your beloved Alma College strives its best to deliver this education to you. Or does it? [story]

Young Scots looking forward to next year once again

The end of the season has finally arrived for the Alma College Men’s Basketball team with a loss against second seeded Albion in the first round of the MIAA Tournament. The final score of the game, 94-52, was largely the result of some torrid shooting from the three-point line by the Britons. The Scots had finished the regular season with a record of 1-11 in the MIAA and 3-23 overall. [story]

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