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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
Callisto Martinez

Callisto Martinez, News Editor

Callisto Martinez ’26 (they/them) is the News Editor! They are from Dearborn, Mich. and are majoring in English & creative writing with a minor in history. They got a Victory Royale in their first ever Fortnite game this spring, which has since provided a favorite coping mechanism for these trying times.

All content by Callisto Martinez
Peggy Flanagan speaks at Convocation. Photo courtesy of Kurt Stepnitz.

First Thursday kicks off 2025-26 academic year

Callisto Martinez, News Editor
September 11, 2025
Graphic by Gabby Simpson '25

MCSG hears budget update, approves MacSwing, rejects FSU appeals

Callisto Martinez, News Editor
April 24, 2025
Incoming Executive Board reflects on MCSG goals for next year

Incoming Executive Board reflects on MCSG goals for next year

Callisto Martinez, News Editor
April 18, 2025
Graphic by Gabby Simpson '25

MCSG appoints new SOC Chair, hears budget appeals

Callisto Martinez, News Editor
April 18, 2025
World map in the Center for Study Away.

Faculty vote to keep pre-approved Israeli study away programs

Callisto Martinez, News Editor
April 10, 2025
Catzen Coffee

“Achoo!”: an allergic perspective on Catzen Coffee

Callisto Martinez and Ella Stern
April 9, 2025
Graphic by Gabby Simpson '25

(In)Justice lecture series: Archiving BLM Minneapolis and police brutality

Callisto Martinez and Basil DiBenedetto
March 27, 2025
Story as sanctuary: activism and community through visual media

Story as sanctuary: activism and community through visual media

Callisto Martinez and Audrey Milk
March 13, 2025
Kagin Commons

Faculty to vote on delisting Israeli study away programs next month

Callisto Martinez, News Editor
March 13, 2025
Photo by Emilia Odom '27

Mac reacts to “Dear Colleague” letter

Callisto Martinez and Lawrence Salonga
March 6, 2025
Photo submitted by Corrine Byus '26

MCSG’s second special election sees Election Code violations

Callisto Martinez and Basil DiBenedetto
March 6, 2025
Photo courtesy of David Christenfeld ’27.

MCSG holds its first special election of the semester

Callisto Martinez, News Editor
February 13, 2025
Protesters call on BoT to vote yes on divestment in October

BoT no-vote on divestment, Mac for Palestine calls for no-confidence vote

Mandy Week and Callisto Martinez
December 5, 2024
Sunrise Twin Cities and Third Act protesters unite against Wells Fargo.

Mac students, elders demand Wells Fargo divest from fossil fuels

Callisto Martinez and Eleanor Bader Lazaroff
November 21, 2024
Graphic by Gabby Simpson ’25.

MCSG talks with Advancement, hears divestment resolution

Callisto Martinez, News Editor
November 21, 2024
MCSG debates vote anonymity, visited by dean of faculty

MCSG debates vote anonymity, visited by dean of faculty

Anya Armentrout and Callisto Martinez
October 31, 2024
MCSG reviews Chess Club financial request

MCSG reviews Chess Club financial request

Anya Armentrout and Callisto Martinez
October 10, 2024
Vigil for Palestine grieves ongoing genocide

Vigil for Palestine grieves ongoing genocide

Callisto Martinez, News Editor
October 10, 2024
LSC event on divestment as a strategy canceled

LSC event on divestment as a strategy canceled

Mandy Week and Callisto Martinez
October 3, 2024
Outside of the DeWitt Wallace Library

Library changes hours amidst shifting academic culture

Callisto Martinez and Rylan Mueller
September 19, 2024
Rock on the Great Lawn painted with pro-Palestinian message.

Mac for Palestine proposal review process ramps up

Mandy Week and Callisto Martinez
September 12, 2024
Graphic by Scarlet Dunning ’26.

Why 10 Mac profs delayed compliance with new background check policy

Callisto Martinez, Viktorie Spurná, and Ella Stern
April 25, 2024
A Macalester Public Safety car on campus. Photo by Rory Donaghy ’24.

Public Safety increases presence in residence halls

Callisto Martinez, News Editor
March 28, 2024
Mac for Palestine occupies Markim, demands not met

Mac for Palestine occupies Markim, demands not met

Emma Salomon, Callisto Martinez, and Mandy Week
March 7, 2024
First-year representative Norah Juzenas ’27.

Newly elected representatives spring into MCSG

Callisto Martinez and Viktorie Spurná
February 15, 2024
Fall 2023's Legislative Body. Photo courtesy of MCSG.

MCSG forecast: a spring semester of student engagement

Callisto Martinez, News Editor
January 25, 2024
Graphic by Zander Leong '26.

Textbook program update leaves persistent questions

Callisto Martinez, Alex Brinkman, and Lawrence Salonga
December 7, 2023
Rivera says Mac will not end study away to Israel

Rivera says Mac will not end study away to Israel

Callisto Martinez, Associate News Editor
December 7, 2023
Photo of cross-college protest by Cal Martinez '26.

College communities across Minnesota unite – calling for ceasefire

Callisto Martinez and Alex Brinkman
November 16, 2023
Graphic by Zander Leong '26.

Textbook billing contract sets a new price on course materials

Callisto Martinez and Alex Brinkman
November 2, 2023
Photo by Cal Martinez '26.

Mac students join protests in support of Palestine

Callisto Martinez and Alex Brinkman
November 2, 2023
Graphic by Malini Basu '21.

2023 IRT “Humanoids” sparks discussion

Lucy Wing, Emma Salomon, Callisto Martinez, and Molly Friedrichs
October 19, 2023
Bathroom sign in 30 Mac. Photo by Rory Donaghy '24.

A journey to inclusivity in Macalester’s residence halls

Callisto Martinez, Associate News Editor
October 12, 2023
Board of Trustees hears concerns, approves new members

Board of Trustees hears concerns, approves new members

Callisto Martinez, Associate News Editor
October 12, 2023
LB plans “Legislaytion Week,” talks textbooks

LB plans “Legislaytion Week,” talks textbooks

Callisto Martinez and Alex Brinkman
October 5, 2023
MCSG Observer: LB holds first meeting of the academic year

MCSG Observer: LB holds first meeting of the academic year

Callisto Martinez, Associate News Editor
September 21, 2023
Graphic by Zander Leong '26.

Changes to sexual respect programming

Callisto Martinez, Associate News Editor
September 14, 2023
MCSG Observer: LB holds transitional meeting

MCSG Observer: LB holds transitional meeting

Callisto Martinez, Associate News Editor
April 20, 2023
Sunrise Macalester organizes a carbon-neutral future

Sunrise Macalester organizes a carbon-neutral future

Mandy Week and Callisto Martinez
April 20, 2023
Budget Bonanza breakdown. Graphic by Zander Leong '26.

FAC navigates 17% operating budget cut for student orgs

Callisto Martinez, Associate News Editor
April 13, 2023
MCSG Observer: LB hears from student liaisons, discusses textbook program

MCSG Observer: LB hears from student liaisons, discusses textbook program

Callisto Martinez, Associate News Editor
March 9, 2023
MCSG Observer: LB talks ADA accommodations, New York Times subscription

MCSG Observer: LB talks ADA accommodations, New York Times subscription

Callisto Martinez, Associate News Editor
March 2, 2023
Photo courtesy of Professor Mark Mandarano

St. Paul to Havana: Macalester musicians collaborate with CAYO

Callisto Martinez, Associate News Editor
February 16, 2023
MCSG Observer: LB talks supporting Muslim students

MCSG Observer: LB talks supporting Muslim students

Mandy Week and Callisto Martinez
February 9, 2023
MCSG Observer: LB prepares for upcoming events

MCSG Observer: LB prepares for upcoming events

Callisto Martinez and Lexington Smith
January 26, 2023
Turck floor 1 men’s bathroom sign. Photo by Rory Donaghy ’24.

First-year transgender students denied all gender housing

Callisto Martinez, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Anti-Congress to Campus call to action flyer. Photo by Rory Donaghy ’24

Students respond to upcoming Congress to Campus event

Callisto Martinez, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
Weyerhaeuser building. Photo by Rory Donaghy ’24.

MCSG welcomes new representatives

Callisto Martinez and Ari Pincus-Kazmar
September 22, 2022
Nurses participate in strike at United Hospital. Photo by Jonah Wexler ’23.

Saint Paul nurses go on strike

Kamini Ramakrishna, Jonah Wexler, and Callisto Martinez
September 15, 2022
MCSG ponders accessibility

MCSG ponders accessibility

Kamini Ramakrishna and Callisto Martinez
September 8, 2022
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