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FFM triumphant in student referendum

FFM triumphant in student referendum

Jennifer Katz
May 2, 2019
Graphic by Katherine Irving ’22.

Admissions rate drops

Jennifer Katz
April 18, 2019

MAC creates spaces for students with autism, centers neurodiversity

Jennifer Katz
April 18, 2019

MCSG: LB reconsiders Jewish Voices for Peace charter

Jennifer Katz
March 28, 2019

Lowe Lecture contextualizes Muslim activism and FBI suppression

Jennifer Katz
February 28, 2019
Fight scene in “As You Like It.” Photo courtesy of the Guthrie Theater.

Adventures in Arden: “As You Like It” plays at the Guthrie

Jennifer Katz
February 28, 2019

Macalester considers updates to 50-year-old Weyerhaeuser Chapel

Jennifer Katz
February 15, 2019
Mitski Miyawaki (Mitski) performs at First Avenue. Photo by Jen Katz 19.

Be the Cowboy tour: Mitski wants your love, but doesn’t need it

Jennifer Katz
November 1, 2018
Semester riddled with hate markings ends with two more swastikas found in library

Semester riddled with hate markings ends with two more swastikas found in library

Jennifer Katz
December 8, 2017
Macalester campus unites for walk-in against hate

Macalester campus unites for walk-in against hate

Jennifer Katz
November 30, 2017

Ninth swastika found on campus

Jennifer Katz
November 17, 2017

Another swastika found on campus

Jennifer Katz
November 2, 2017
Marlon James novel gets its TV break

Marlon James’ novel gets its TV break

Jennifer Katz
October 5, 2017

Multiple swastikas found drawn in Neill Hall

Jennifer Katz
October 5, 2017
Community members fill city council meeting on September 20 to voice their opinions on plans for the abandoned Ford Motor Company assembly plant. Photo by Jen Katz 17.

Locals divided over plans for abandoned Ford plant

Jennifer Katz
September 21, 2017
The brand-new Idea Lab on the second floor of the library. The DeWitt Wallace Library unveiled a completely remodelled second floor that accomodates student demand for interactive learning and group study space. Photo by Josh Koh.

Much anticipated library second floor renovation draws rave reviews

Jennifer Katz
September 14, 2017
From left to right, President Brian Rosenberg, Gloria Perez ‘88, Provost Karine Moe, Vice President for Student Affairs Donna Lee, Chaplain Kelly Stone and Macalester Student Government President Suveer Daswani ‘18. Perez was awarded an honorary doctorate and spoke about her journey to leading a nonprofit. Photo by Josh Koh.

CEO of Jeremiah Project Gloria Perez speaks at First Thursday

Jennifer Katz
September 14, 2017
Errol Phalo ’17 and Abigail Poole ’19 speak at the Stop White Noise panel discussion. The panel tackled issues of racism, allyship and call-out culture. Photo by Maya Rait ’19.

Students organize Stop White Noise movement

Jennifer Katz
April 27, 2017

MCSG overseer: LB debates budgeting appeals and strict deadlines

Jennifer Katz
April 6, 2017
Class of 2021 includes QuestBridge applicants, matches recent trends

Class of 2021 includes QuestBridge applicants, matches recent trends

Jennifer Katz
March 30, 2017
Activist Winona LaDuke (bottom left corner) addressed the JBD Lecture hall and discussed the state of environmental issues on March 1. Photo courtesy of Aida Martinez-Freeman.

Environmental activist Winona LaDuke advocates for divestment

Jennifer Katz
March 10, 2017
Kristin Naca is a former English professor who is currently suing Macalester College. Photo courtesy of Kristin Naca.

Court dismisses parts of Naca’s lawsuit against Macalester, but case will continue

Jennifer Katz
February 24, 2017

Former professor’s discrimination lawsuit against Macalester continues

Jennifer Katz
February 17, 2017
Top row, left to right: Zeynep Devrim Gürsel, Rivi Handler-Spitz, William Hart, Andrea Kaston Tange. Bottom row, left to right: Mark Mandarano, J. Ernesto Ortiz-Díaz, Karin Vélez.

Macalester celebrates newly-tenured faculty members

Jennifer Katz
February 10, 2017

MAX Center tutors revise mission statement; administration disputes changes

Jennifer Katz
February 3, 2017

Former professor sues Mac alleging discrimination and wrongful termination

Jennifer Katz
December 9, 2016
Dean of Students DeMethra LaSha Bradley leads a voting parade on Election Day. Photo by Shireen Zaineb ’20.

Campus comes together over election efforts and results

Jennifer Katz
November 11, 2016
Derreck Kayongo, founder of the Global Soap Project. Kayongo spoke to the importance of entrepreneurship and service in his life. Photo by Mackenzie O’Brien ’19.

Entrepreneur Derreck Kayongo shares words of wisdom and work experiences in LCB lecture

Jennifer Katz
November 11, 2016

Swastika found on campus

Jennifer Katz
October 19, 2016

MCSG and CEC subscribe to voter registration website TurboVote

Jennifer Katz
September 29, 2016

French and anthropology class on diplomacy to travel to Europe

Jennifer Katz
September 22, 2016
Photo courtesy of Karen Saxe.

MSCS professor Karen Saxe accepts directorship in D.C.

Jennifer Katz
September 8, 2016
Photo by Noah Zwiefel 19

Springfest 2016: Thundercat and Sango perform on Shaw Field

Jennifer Katz
April 28, 2016
Data from the Admissions Office. Graphic by Rowena Foo ’16.

Class of 2020 admitted

Jennifer Katz
March 31, 2016
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