There are two food items in this world I could eat every day: Milkshakes and tacos. When the weather gets to -40 I tend to shy away from the former, but I can’t think of many scenarios in which I would turn down a good taco. If you feel the same way, here’s a short…
I have an internship in Minneapolis, but because I take the limited-stop bus No. 144, in my mind I never leave campus, leading the sort of comatose existence that continual work and academia will bring about. When Noah Koch, friend and fellow Mpls intern, proposed that I meet him after work at the Walker Art…
This past weekend, my parents were in town and wanted to take me out to breakfast. Let that sink in for a moment. Other times I may have been relegated to the delicious breakfast joints within walking distance—Shish, the Neighborhood Café, and the like—but this time, my parents had a car, making the whole Twin…
Besides the obvious contributions to your physical and mental health, biking also carries social benefits—bike “dates” are a great way to get to know your neighborhood and your neighbor better. When I say “date,” I mean it in the general sense: no matter who you pedal out with—roommate, casual friend, or perhaps someone you’re more…
Over 9,000 people participated in the 32nd Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon last weekend. In their ranks were several Macalester students. Alex Klopp ’16, Nina Storniolo ’14, Megan Schwartz ‘14, and Julia Turner ’16 all participated in the 26.2 mile-long run, which started in downtown Minneapolis through the cities to finish up at the Capitol building in St. Paul.
Things seem to be picking up speed here in the Twin Cities when it comes to mass transit. The Twin Cities are having nothing short of a mass transit boom, and these days everyone from the cities and suburbs seems to be getting on board, pun intended. From new stations to new light rail lines…
Editors note: Rachel Quay ’14 and Charlie Argyrou ’14 are both of age to have sampled beer. Disclaimer: I am no beer expert, and definitely no connoisseur. I’m just a person who likes to drink beer and explore what the Twin Cites has to offer. Do you like beer? Are you of legal age to…
An experience that got me excited about biking in the Twin Cities right away when I came to Mac was a trip to Lake Calhoun. Though the distance seemed a bit formidable, especially to an uninitiated first year, I was amazed at how easy this ride was—if you take a look at the map above, you’ll see that I was able to pedal down Summit to the River Parkways, hop on the Greenway and make a beeline to my destination.
Performance Art/Comedy Delirious Delhi book reading Friday, Sept. 20 7:00 p.m. Magers & Quinn Booksellers Minneapolis, MN Dave Prager reads from his comical book “Delirious Delhi,” about working and living in India’s capital. Minneapolis musician Jeremy Messersmith will complement the act by interviewing Dave, with assuredly hilarious results. FREE ComedySportz TC: Featuring Derek Mears Thursday,…
One of the main reasons I (and probably you) chose Macalester was its urban location: the ability to connect with our greater surrounding community and escape from the college “bubble” make the prospects of spending four years here exciting. The possibilities for adventures in the Twin Cities in search of food, fun and work are…
