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Estelle Timar-Wilcox, News Editor

Estelle ’22 (she/her), news editor, hails from Falls Church, VA. She’s an international studies major with poli sci and Spanish minors, and a special place in her heart for English. She has six different flannels, one for every vibe.

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Emotions erupt among the crowd outside the Hennepin County Government Center in as gatherers learn of Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict. Photo by Celia Johnson '22.

Chauvin convicted on all charges

April 20, 2021
Individuals embrace in Brooklyn Center Friday night. Photo by Kori Suzuki ‘21

Sudden kettle in Brooklyn Center results in 136 arrests; two Macalester students

April 17, 2021
Police shot teargas into the crowd of protesters outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Photo by Kori Suzuki ‘21.

Nightly Brooklyn Center protests met with curfews, tear gas, arrests

April 15, 2021
BLM@Mac vigil promotes healing, community during trial

[email protected] vigil promotes healing, community during trial

April 8, 2021
MCSG drafts policy proposal for student death

MCSG drafts policy proposal for student death

April 1, 2021
Elona Street-Stewart. Photo courtesy of The Presbyterian Outlook.

Elona Street-Stewart to give 2021 commencement speech

March 30, 2021
Volunteers carried a replica of George Floyd's casket on Sunday. Photo by Celia Johnson 22.

Minneapolis, Macalester prepare for the trial of Derek Chauvin

March 11, 2021
Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Students block Grand Ave. in protest of Mac’s Enbridge investments

March 6, 2021
Snowy campus. Photo by Celia Johnson '22.

Vaccine rollout picks up in Minnesota, Mac community

March 4, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Fossil Free Mac.

FFM sends divestment petition and proposal to Rivera, Board of Trustees

February 25, 2021
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

Black History Month at Mac goes virtual

February 18, 2021
Hundreds gather outside the Minnesota governor's residence to protest the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's approval of water crossing permits for the Line 3 project. Photo by Kori Suzuki ’21.

Direct action and divestment: Mac’s investment in Enbridge sparks frustration

February 11, 2021
Macalester will switch back to semesters for 2021-22

Macalester will switch back to semesters for 2021-22

December 10, 2020
MCSG OverZoomer: Macalester representatives to join National Coalition of Student Leaders

MCSG OverZoomer: Macalester representatives to join National Coalition of Student Leaders

December 3, 2020
A sign in the dorms instructs students to pack out as much as possible. Photo courtesy of Hannah Scharrer '24

Students pack up dorms for an uncertain winter break

December 3, 2020
On Thursday, Nov. 12, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency approved water crossing permits for the Line 3 project. Days later, hundreds gathered outside the governor's residence to protest the decision. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Line 3 protests escalate after Walz administration greenlights construction

November 19, 2020
A voting banner outside Carnegie on election day. Photo by Estelle Timar-Wilcox '22.

Macalester’s safety plan marks tense election cycle

November 3, 2020
The entrance to Macalester. Photo by Abe Asher '20.

Macalester cancels international study away for spring 2021

October 15, 2020
Hundreds march down Chicago Ave into downtown Minneapolis to protest the release of Derek Chauvin earlier in the day on October 7, 2020. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Macalester students among those arrested for protesting Chauvin’s release

October 13, 2020
Attendees listen to a speaker remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Photo by Estelle Timar-Wilcox '22.

One Minnesota hosts tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

October 8, 2020
Mac Weekly reporter Margaret Moran '21 interviews Sami Banat '24. Photo by Lindsay Weber '21.

First-year MCSG candidates discuss their campaigns, ambitions

September 25, 2020
Students work in the library at the end of the quiet period. Photo by Malcolm Cooke '21.

Macalester opens more of campus post-quiet period

September 24, 2020
Logo of the Scholar Strike event.

Macalester professors join Scholar Strike

September 17, 2020
A second wave of COVID-19 testing occurred this week in the Leonard Center. Photo by Malcolm Cooke '21.

One week in, Macalester stresses community commitment to keep case count low

September 10, 2020
Sexual assault resource poster. Photo by Malcolm Cooke '21.

Title IX changes take effect at Macalester

September 10, 2020
The Blue Monkeys practice on the football field. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Macalester ultimate frisbee works to to prevent sexual violence in its ranks

September 10, 2020
New “Mac Stays Safer” signs with social distancing guidelines are posted around campus in preparation for some students to arrive this fall. Photo by Estelle Timar-Wilcox ’22.

Questions and answers on Macalester’s new fall plan

August 18, 2020
Protesters with Sunrise Movement Twin Cities hold a banner outside the governor’s mansion during the Wake Up Walz protest on Thursday night. Photo by Kori Suzuki ’21.

Twin Cities climate groups call on Walz to challenge Enbridge Line 3

August 16, 2020
ICE visa restrictions rescinded for returning international students

ICE visa restrictions rescinded for returning international students

July 17, 2020
Families of police brutality victims march on the capitol

Families of police brutality victims march on the capitol

July 14, 2020
Protesters march through Minneapolis on June 13th to demand justice for George Floyd and other victims of police violence. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Black Lives Matter, USA

June 30, 2020
In the weeks since four former Minneapolis police officers murdered George Floyd at E 38th St. and Chicago Ave., community members have transformed the intersection into a memorial. Kori Suzuki for The Mac Weekly.

A day at 38th and Chicago

June 25, 2020
Graphic by Rebecca Edwards '21.

Macalester welcomes large class of 2024

June 9, 2020
Graphic by Katherine Irving '22.

Macalester to stick to September 2 start date

May 29, 2020
Signage for the office of the Title IX Coordinator. Photo by Lily Denehy '22.

New Title IX regulations force changes to Macalester’s policy

May 23, 2020
Old Main Hall at Macalester. Photo by Lily Denehy '22.

Rosenberg announces salary freezes, budget cuts, updates on Macalester admissions

May 20, 2020
Fossil Free Mac poses for a photo. Photo courtesy of Emma Harrison.

Fossil Free Mac releases handbook for student movements

May 13, 2020
MCSG OverZoomer: LB reflects, plans for the fall in last meeting of the year

MCSG OverZoomer: LB reflects, plans for the fall in last meeting of the year

May 1, 2020
MCSG Overseer: One org appeals next year’s budget recommendations

MCSG Overseer: One org appeals next year’s budget recommendations

April 9, 2020
Graphic by Katherine Irving '22.

MCSG, Program Board contributing partial budgets to emergency aid program

April 5, 2020
Graphic by Katherine Irving '22.

Students rush home from study away sites as coronavirus spreads

March 26, 2020
Photos by Kori Suzuki '21.

Hopes still high for Bernie (+photo story)

March 5, 2020
Davis, Harris speak on black masculinity and femininity at BHM Symposium

Davis, Harris speak on black masculinity and femininity at BHM Symposium

February 27, 2020
Kedir, Green elected President and Vice President for 2020-21

Kedir, Green elected President and Vice President for 2020-21

February 27, 2020
Brian White ’21 with his absentee ballot in front of the Campus Center. Photo by Smith Mayse ’22.

As 2020 ramps up, Mac students weigh: vote at home or school?

February 20, 2020
MCSG Overseer: LB changes agenda, discusses mental health

MCSG Overseer: LB changes agenda, discusses mental health

February 20, 2020
MN350 hosts informational session on proposed Green New Deal. Photo by Celia Johnson ’22.

MN350 discusses Green New Deal and week of action

February 20, 2020
MCSG Overseer: MCSG discusses increasing voter participation

MCSG Overseer: MCSG discusses increasing voter participation

February 13, 2020
Students lead class that explores Palestine resistance

Students lead class that explores Palestine resistance

February 6, 2020
Manning named Sustainability Director, student workers resign

Manning named Sustainability Director, student workers resign

January 30, 2020
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