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The Mac Weekly
The Student News Site of Macalester College

The Mac Weekly
The Student News Site of Macalester College

The Mac Weekly

Abe Asher, Former Editor in Chief

Abe Asher (he/him/his) is a senior political science and religious studies major from Portland, Oregon. He is a 2020 graduate of Macalester, and has in the past served as a managing editor, news editor and editor-in-chief. His favorite baseball player growing up was Omar Vizquel.
All content by Abe Asher
People from across the Twin Cities congregated at the corner of Lake and Minnehaha to celebrate Juneteenth. Photo bu Kori Suzuki '21.

Who will rebuild Minneapolis?

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
June 20, 2020
Metro transit bus driver Adam Burch stands in front of a bus. Burch organized Metro transit drivers to refuse to transport arrestees and police officers during protests on May 26th. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Minneapolis labor steps up for justice for George Floyd

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
June 15, 2020
State troops guard the fallen statue of Christopher Columbus, which was toppled by Indigenous activists on June 10th. Photo by Abe Asher '20.

Columbus comes toppling down at the Capitol

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
June 11, 2020
The entrance to Macalester. Photo by Abe Asher '20.

Macalester will not house former Sheraton residents

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
June 10, 2020
People poured into Powderhorn Park to meet with city councilors face-to-face about the reformation of the MPD in June 2020. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

On Prince’s birthday, the revolution takes another step forward (+photo story)

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
June 8, 2020
Demonstrators gather around the Minneapolis Public Schools building on June 2nd to encourage the school board to cut ties with the Minneapolis Police Department. Photo by Abe Asher '20.

Minneapolis has begun to dismantle its police state

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
June 4, 2020
The entrance to the Midtown Sheraton, where over 200 people in need of shelter are staying during MSP's enforced curfew. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Organizers turn Midtown Sheraton into housing sanctuary

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
June 2, 2020
Hundreds of protesters show solidarity for George Floyd on the corner of Nicollet Ave and E 31st St. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

The stories behind the smoke: protest, solidarity in South Minneapolis

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
May 31, 2020
Wallace Hall at Macalester, now a first-year residence hall. Photo by Abe Asher '20.

Macalester offers to relocate students, employees as protests continue

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
May 30, 2020
Joseph Ray Conley Jr. stands outside the BP station on the corner of University and Hamline to protest the murder of his cousin Dajuon Johnson. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Amid the protests, echoes of past pain on University Ave.

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
May 30, 2020
Hundreds gather to protest the death of George Floyd at the intersection where a Minneapolis police officer used a knee to hold him down by the neck on May 25th. Photos by Kori Suzuki '21.

In Minneapolis, a return to normal and a cry to change it

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
May 28, 2020
Graphic by Katherine Irving '22.

Macalester bracing for financial impact of COVID-19

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
April 30, 2020
Curran talks AU record, rebuilding trust in Mac’s Title IX office

Curran talks AU record, rebuilding trust in Mac’s Title IX office

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
April 26, 2020
Graphic by Katherine Irving '22.

Macalester working to finalize housing, quarantine plans

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
March 23, 2020
Graphic by Katherine Irving '22.

Rosenberg, Moe respond to open letter

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
March 20, 2020
Kagin Commons. Photo by Morgan Doherty '21.

Open letter demands a “robust, generous and comprehensive” response to COVID-19

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
March 18, 2020
Graphic by Katherine Irving '22.

College cancels classes as coronavirus spreads

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
March 12, 2020
The volleyball net in the Alumni Gymnasium. Photo by Celia Johnson ’22.

Volleyball team in turmoil over coach

Abe Asher
March 12, 2020
Student activists involved with the Sunrise Movement storm event with Sens. Smith and Baldwin. Photo by Abe Asher ’20.

Sens. Smith and Baldwin interrupted by Sunrise activists

Hannah Catlin and Abe Asher
March 5, 2020
Biden shocks Sanders in Minnesota

Biden shocks Sanders in Minnesota

Abe Asher, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2020
New Title IX coordinator faces questions over record

New Title IX coordinator faces questions over record

Abe Asher and Liam McMahon
February 27, 2020
2020-21 Budget reflects short-term strengths, long-term concerns

2020-21 Budget reflects short-term strengths, long-term concerns

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
February 20, 2020
Campaign posters hanging in The Link. Photo by Celia Johnson ’22.

Social media post throws MCSG executive elections into turmoil

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
February 20, 2020
The Edward Duffield Neill Window at The House of Hope Presbyterian Church. Photo by Celia Johnson ’22.

At House of Hope, a different picture of Edward Neill

Abe Asher, Managing Editor
February 13, 2020
Dr. Suzanne Rivera. Photo courtesy of Macalester Communications.

Dr. Suzanne Rivera named next president of Macalester College

Hannah Catlin and Abe Asher
February 3, 2020
Brian Rosenberg in his office. Photo by Celia Johnson ’22.

Mac establishes fund in Rosenberg name

Abe Asher
January 30, 2020
Suzanne Savanick Hansen. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Suzanne Savanick Hansen seeks new position in higher ed sustainability

Abe Asher and Hannah Catlin
December 5, 2019
The sign outside of the Humanities Building no longer reads "Neill Hall." Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Six years later, Neill’s name stripped from Humanities Building

Abe Asher, Editor-In-Chief
November 21, 2019
The Humanities Building. Photo by Shosuke Noma ’23

Trustees vote to remove Neill’s name from Humanities Building, Neill Room

Abe Asher, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2019
Conor Tomlin ’21: 1999-2019

Conor Tomlin ’21: 1999-2019

Abe Asher, Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2019
Professor Wang Ping to depart Macalester at year's end

Professor Wang Ping to depart Macalester at year’s end

Abe Asher and Margaret Moran
November 14, 2019
Sanders at Williams arena. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Sanders, Omar rally thousands at the U + Photo Story

Abe Asher, Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2019
Neill hall at night. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Inside the 2013 renaming of Neill hall

Abe Asher, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2019
El Colegio high school sign. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

El colegio: a school decolonizing

Abe Asher, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2019
Macalester's Shaw field with a sign designed by PIPE in honor of Indigenous Peoples' day. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Decolonizing Macalester: what comes next

Abe Asher, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2019
Jackson’s former office in Kagin Commons. Photo by Kori Suzuki ’21.

With Jackson’s sudden departure, DML loses a driving force

Abe Asher, Editor-In-Chief
October 17, 2019
Ana Gvozdić ’20 and other Fossil Free Mac activists after announcing the board of trustees' decision. Photo by Kori Suzuki '21.

Board says no new fossil fuel investments in victory for student activists

Hannah Catlin and Abe Asher
October 4, 2019
Students go north to protect Gichi-gami

Students go north to protect Gichi-gami

Abe Asher, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019
Climate strike speaker addresses the crowd. Photo by Malcolm Cooke '21.

Activists target capitalism, racism and colonialism in climate fight

Abe Asher, Editor-In-Chief
September 26, 2019
The presidential search committee. Photo by Owen Pearlman '23.

Presidential search committee to give recommendation by year end

Abe Asher, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2019
English professor Wang Ping in her office in Old Main. Photo by Kori Suzuki ’21.

Professor Wang Ping and Macalester Embroiled in Legal Battle

Margaret Moran and Abe Asher
September 13, 2019
The Macalester football team. Photo by Jennifer Harmon Lewis.

Should Macalester keep playing football?

Abe Asher
December 6, 2018
President Brian Rosenberg speaks at an event in May. Photo courtesy of Macalester Communications and Marketing.

Rosenberg on mental health, his salary and leaving Mac

Abe Asher
November 29, 2018
Sign outside Macalester Plymouth Unired Church. Photo by Ally Kruper ’21.

Voter turnout up at Macalester

Abe Asher
November 8, 2018
Crowd gathers outside Mount Zion Temple for interfaith vigil after anti-semitic attack kills 11. Photo by Malcom Cooke ’21.

Mac mourns at Mount Zion, readies for road ahead

Abe Asher
November 1, 2018
The admissions office in the basement of Weyerhauser Hall. Photo by Ally Kruper ’21.

Allen, admissions still considering merits of potential test-optional policy

Abe Asher
October 25, 2018

Me Too founder to speak on campus in December

Abe Asher
October 18, 2018
A sign hanging in the window of The Link. Photo by Ally Kruper ’21.

Another swastika found as discussion around response to hate continues

Abe Asher
October 18, 2018
Swastikas found in library, college responds

Swastikas found in library, college responds

Abe Asher
October 11, 2018
Kagin Ballroom before a Sept. 20 town hall event. Photo by Long Nguyen ’21.

DeWitt Wallace, Carleton, and Mac’s historic fundraising woes

Abe Asher
October 4, 2018
A Macalester Moment banner featuring a quote from Danai Gurira ’01. Photo by Long Nguyen ’21.

Mac wants you to support its $100 million fundraising campaign. Should you?

Abe Asher
October 4, 2018
The rock, painted to welcome the Class of 2022. Photo by Ally Kruper ’21.

Mac adjusts after arrival of biggest class

Abe Asher
September 20, 2018

Summer news and notes

Abe Asher
September 13, 2018
Kofi Annan ‘61 in coversation with President Brian Rosenberg at the Leonard Center in May. Annan died in August, leaving a towering legacy at his alma mater. Photo courtesy of Macalester Communications and Marketing.

Annan lived college’s mission, leaves towering legacy

Abe Asher
September 13, 2018
Noah Stieglitz ’18 addresses MPIRG’s town hall on wages and labor at Macalester. Photo by Carmen Bustamante ’18.

MPIRG targets Bon Appétit negotiation

Abe Asher
April 26, 2018
Graphic by Maya Rait '18.

Mac GOP chair, opposing party’s direction, resigns

Abe Asher
April 12, 2018
Religious studies professor Bill Hart speaks at the panel on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Photo by Ally Kuper ’21.

Panel honors MLK’s legacy

Abe Asher
April 5, 2018
Kerr selected as student commencement speaker

Kerr selected as student commencement speaker

Abe Asher
April 5, 2018
Mental health vs. mental illness: the conversation at Mac

Mental health vs. mental illness: the conversation at Mac

Abe Asher
April 1, 2018
A bulletin board in the basement of Wallace Hall. Photo by Maya Rait ’18.

Macalester’s culture, communities and the path forward

Abe Asher
April 1, 2018
A student holds a sign at the rally. Photo by Celia Heudebourg ’18.

Macalester students and faculty join March for Our Lives at capitol

Abe Asher
March 29, 2018
Students, staff and faculty gathered in the CRSL for a panel on Islamophobia. Photo by Carmen Bustamante ’18.

Surveillance, media, liberalism discussed at panel on Islamophobia

Abe Asher
March 22, 2018
An empty bookshelf on the fourth level of the library. Photo by Josh Koh ’18

Faculty respond to plan to remove more library books

Abe Asher
March 8, 2018

Obama EPA administrator to visit Mac

Abe Asher
March 2, 2018
MCSG president-elect Malik Mays ’19. Mays won the majority of votes in the three-way contest. Photo by Carmen Bustamante ’18.

Mays elected MCSG president, says “we can be better”

Abe Asher
March 2, 2018

MCSG Overseer: Mental health care at Mac

Abe Asher
February 23, 2018

MCSG Beat: Mental healthcare at Mac discussed

Abe Asher
February 22, 2018
Three months on, administration and students shape walk-in response

Three months on, administration and students shape walk-in response

Abe Asher
February 15, 2018
DFL caucus-goers volunteer to serve as delegates to their District Convention in March. Rebecca Otto and Erin Murphy finished one-two in the gubernatorial straw poll taken at this precinct, but Tim Waltz won the vote across the state. Photo by Ally Kruper '21

Walz wins DFL straw poll

Abe Asher
February 8, 2018

Trustees approve new stadium turf, grant tenure to three

Abe Asher
February 5, 2018
Traffic passes Garrison Keillor’s Common Good Books, located in Macalester-owned Lampert Building, near the corner of Snelling and Grand Aves. In 2012, Keillor wrote an inappropriate limerick about a Macalester student who worked at the bookstore on a whiteboard behind the store’s counter. Photo by Summer Xu ’20.

Keillor harassed Mac student in 2012, college standing by bookstore

Abe Asher
February 2, 2018

Trustees approve new stadium turf, grant tenure to three

Abe Asher
February 1, 2018
Students wait in line at the Atrium Market, where Gerald Booker spent the last years of his Macalester career. Nearly 1,000 people have signed a petition asking the college to rename the market in his honor. Photo by Maya Rait ’18

Students push Macalester to rename Atrium after Gerald Booker

Abe Asher
January 25, 2018
Common Good Books, at the corner of Grand Avenue and Snelling Avenue, frequently hosts events in collaboration with Macalester. Photo by Noah Zwiefel ’19.

Mac responds to Keillor allegations

Abe Asher
December 7, 2017
Fossil Free Mac proposal to go before SRC

Fossil Free Mac proposal to go before SRC

Abe Asher
November 30, 2017
St. Paul municipal elections were held on Nov. 7. Macalester students got involved with Melvin Carter’s historic campaign for mayor. Photo by Kory Suzuki ’21

Mac students help make Carter mayor

Abe Asher
November 10, 2017
President Brian Rosenberg addressing students and families at the annual State of Macalester address on Oct. 14. Rosenberg charted the future of the college and answered parents’ questions. Photo by Ally Kruper ’21.

Interview with President Rosenberg

Abe Asher
November 2, 2017

Macalester community seeks to broaden campus political culture

Abe Asher
October 19, 2017
Crunching the numbers: In the first meeting of the Macalester Board of Trustees for the 2017-2018 year, discussion covered a range of topics including potential tuition increases, Macalester’s plans for a new theater building and the gender disparity within the student demographics. Full story continued on page 2. Graphic by Maya Rait ’18.

Trustees approve theater plans, set goals for coming year

Abe Asher
October 13, 2017
Macalester hosts St. Paul mayoral forum

Macalester hosts St. Paul mayoral forum

Abe Asher
October 5, 2017

Saint Paul teachers call for Macalester tax contribution

Abe Asher
September 28, 2017
Information from U.S. News.

Macalester falls in national college rankings, administration responds

Abe Asher
September 21, 2017

President Rosenberg, administration respond to DACA announcement

Abe Asher
September 14, 2017
Rabbi Barry Cytron listens to a panel of his former students on “the Future of Jewish Studies in America” in Weyerhauser Chapel on April 3. Cytron is retiring after 28 years at Macalester College. Photo by Maddie Jaffe ’17.

Rabbi Barry Cytron leaves legacy of mentorship after 28 years at Mac

Abe Asher
April 27, 2017

Billing disputes halt Guatemalan mail

Abe Asher
April 20, 2017

New history, American studies course to visit national museum in D.C.

Abe Asher
April 13, 2017
Space plan highlights need for more classrooms, event spaces

Space plan highlights need for more classrooms, event spaces

Abe Asher
October 6, 2016

Rosenberg’s 2016 “State of the School”

Abe Asher
October 6, 2016

CRSL welcomes Muslim chaplain

Abe Asher
September 29, 2016

Looking into President Rosenberg’s connection to the Allina Health nurses’ strike

Abe Asher
September 15, 2016
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