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WEBNews. Mac for Palestine proposal review process ramps up. Mandy Week and Callisto Martinez • September 12, 2024. Building on students’ calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank throughout the 2023–2024 academic year, the conversation surrounding the ongoing genocide against...
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WEBSaying goodbye to The Mac Weekly class of 2024. Justine Ballard, Features Editor. April 25, 2024.
Rivera says Mac will not end study away to Israel
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Rivera reiterated her previous point, saying that she still believes that ending Macalester-approved study away programs to Israel would dishonor Macalester’s values of global citizenship. Moving on to the new textbook policy, sophomore class representative Sean Maxfield ’26 read one of MCSG’s pre-prepared questions, asking Rivera and ...
Idea Lab searches for ways to encourage creativity in virtual setting
WEBThe Idea Lab is a workspace located on the second floor of the library stocked with craft supplies and art tools. It is used for class workshops, independent student projects and study breaks and is recognized as a vibrant hub constantly flowing with creativity and inspiration. This year, however, the art and crafting materials have been stowed ...
Hearing “her-story”: an analysis of “Six! The Musical”
WEBNov 10, 2022 · Ironically, Anne and Katherine are related as well — they’re cousins. Katherine’s song has an extremely dark tone as well, with her singing a total of four choruses regarding the influence that the men in her life exerted over her. Socially, she was known for her promiscuity, which later led to her execution.
TV Girl’s new album necessarily defies expectations and succeeds
WEBSep 14, 2023 · Arts. TV Girl’s new album necessarily defies expectations and succeeds. Noah Riccardi, Sports Editor. September 14, 2023. The album cover of “Grapes Upon the Vine.”. Photo courtesy of TV Girl. Right from the first track, TV Girl’s much-awaited fourth album “Grapes Upon the Vine” throws a curveball. After three albums of synthy ...
Mac Football begins new era with dominating win
WEBOn Sept. 3, Macalester Football kicked off both the new season and a new era on Sept. 3 with a 45-24 win at University of Minnesota-Morris. Head Coach Phil Nicolaides earned his first official win at Macalester and as a collegiate head coach. Coming off an underwhelming 2021 season that saw a 3-7(2-6) record, the...
Puzzles - The Mac Weekly
WEBMoving In. September 12, 2024. Tweets by themacweekly. 1. How the meaning of Friday the 13th has changed over time. 2. “Poor Things:” A controversial portrayal of sex and autonomy. 3. Keepin’ it weezy: “Voyage to the Blue Planet” tour review.
Way Back at Mac: A look at Mac football’s historic losing streak
WEBA few weeks ago, a student at Macalester shared a Sports Illustrated article from 1978 titled “The Scots Get Scotched,” on social media. This article covered the 1978 Macalester football team’s record-breaking losing streak — 41 games at that time. Sports Illustrated poked fun at the disinterest and outright heckling of the football team by...
Study away plans continue evolving amidst ongoing pandemic
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Macalester college prides itself on internationalism, with study away programs playing a key role. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed possibilities for international education over the past two years. Many current juniors and seniors have delayed or canceled their study away plans due to COVID-19. Kevin Morrison, Macalester’s director of study away, noted that the...
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