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Our campus’s relationship with textbooks is about to change, without the input of student voices. The potential negatives may outweigh the positives of the “Inclusive Access Course Materials Program.” Read more here: themacweekly.com/82646/opini…

“Inclusive access” is a handout to a bleeding textbook industry

On November 29, 2023, Macalester’s Chief Financial Officer Patricia Langer emailed Macalester students to share the details of the “Inclusive Access Course Materials Program” set to begin during the...

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Why ants are terrifying: The Mac Weekly's new column Animal Ascertations explores the intricacies of colony creatures, including some shocking statistics and interesting human and ant similarities. Read more here: themacweekly.com/82648/opini…

Animal ascertations: why ants are terrifying

In a world where humans are clearly the apex predator, outcompeting all other species, it can be easy to forget that the activities of other animals are equally as incredible. In fact, we are...

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By tapping back into the rom-com’s Shakespearean roots, “Anyone But You” may revitalize the romcom genre. The Mac Weekly's Arts Editor Natalie Mazey reviews the movie here: themacweekly.com/82634/arts/…

“Anyone But You”: The rom-com is not dead

The cards were stacked against “Anyone But You,” the romantic comedy based on “Much Ado About Nothing” by Shakespeare starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. Competing against big-budget fanfare...

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“All of Us Strangers” shows the complexities of love and loss through striking visuals and intimate moments between the two leads, Adam Scott and Paul Mescal. The Mac Weekly's Arts Editor Jizelle Villegas reviews it here: themacweekly.com/82637/arts/…

“All of Us Strangers” is devastatingly beautiful

Articulating how mesmerizing Andrew Haigh’s “All of Us Strangers” is can be a challenge. The film captures how essential connection to people is through its cinematography, lighting, small details in...

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Caleb Williams ’25 dropped a program-record 51 points, and Coby Gold ’25 surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his career! Find out what else Mac sports teams are up to here: themacweekly.com/82631/sport…

This Week In Sports: 2/2/24

Men’s basketball drop a pair on the road to the postseason The Scots welcomed St. John’s University onto the Doug Bolstorff court for a mid-afternoon matchup last Saturday. After a competitive first...

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Study away is back after the pandemic! Read about student experiences and advice here: themacweekly.com/82624/featu…

The fall study away experience: students reflect

Macalester College prides itself on its multiculturalism, much of which is facilitated by the Center for Study Away, which sends nearly 60 percent of Macalester students abroad. This past fall, 130...

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Cafe Mac's many many challenges: read about the student and staff experiences with Cafe Mac here. themacweekly.com/82586/featu…

Love at first taste? Perspectives on Cafe Mac’s challenges

People choose to come to Macalester for a variety of reasons: academics, environment, culture, the list goes on. But I’ve never met anyone whose top reason is the food. Cafe Mac, the main dining hall...

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Coquemont answers questions about the new dean of students position, student rep on campus committees and more. Read about it here: themacweekly.com/82644/news/…

Coquemont talks Student Affairs changes, student involvement

Macalester College Student Government (MCSG) met last week on Thursday, Jan. 25 to talk to Vice President for Student Affairs Kathryn Kay Coquement and discuss class nights, harm reduction resources...

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Scots Care is reaching out: Mac's program for mental health, academics, finances and family life is expanding its reach. Read more here: themacweekly.com/82641/news/…

A “safety net” for students: how Scots Care is expanding outreach

Scots Care, a program dedicated to supporting students by connecting them to resources on campus and in the community, is growing and amplifying outreach at Macalester this semester. Dean of Students...

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On Friday, Jan. 19, the Turf Club held a concert featuring various genre-bending musicians, such as Lighter Co., Services, FènixDion and Extraterrestrials. Mac Weekly writer Jane Skjonsby describes the show here: themacweekly.com/82596/arts/…

Kicking off 2024 with Local Music

On Friday, Jan. 19, I ventured out into the bone-chilling, single-digit cold to wait in line at the historic Saint Paul venue, the Turf Club. On my way in, I was entranced by the first band of the...

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MCSG is back for the new semester! For their first meeting of 2024, MCSG focused mostly on introductions and committee updates, and an exciting update concerning college credit. Find out more here: themacweekly.com/82602/news/…

MCSG holds first meeting of the semester; business as usual

On Thursday, Jan. 18, Macalester College Student Government (MCSG) reconvened for their first meeting of the spring semester, welcoming new members and taking time to get ready for the upcoming...

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Four years after COVID-19 first emerged, the college’s response is changing. Mac Weekly's News Editor Mandy Week covers the changes here: themacweekly.com/82600/news/…

As COVID-19 pandemic evolves, Mac’s response winds down

Since the federal government declared an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11, 2023, COVID-related policies at Macalester, alongside the pandemic, have entered a new phase.  Across...

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Members of MCSG’s executive board share their personal projects and goals for the spring semester, as well as their committee’s projects, in this week's MCSG Forecast. Read about it here: themacweekly.com/82598/news/…

MCSG forecast: a spring semester of student engagement

From personal passion projects to initiatives that have been in the works for semesters, Macalester College Student Government (MCSG) representatives are working towards providing new resources to...

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The good, the bad, and the yummy: students discuss Cafe Mac's shortcomings in this week's Features piece. Read more here: themacweekly.com/82586/featu…

Love at first taste? Perspectives on Cafe Mac’s challenges

People choose to come to Macalester for a variety of reasons: academics, environment, culture, the list goes on. But I’ve never met anyone whose top reason is the food. Cafe Mac, the main dining hall...

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Literary Publishing Mac students release their second poetry & prose anthology! Find out where you can get your own copy of "Sketches of a Body" here: themacweekly.com/82593/arts/…

Fall 2023 Literary Publishing class releases their second anthology

For many of us students, fall final projects and papers are a thing of the past. Last semester’s Literary Publishing class, however, is coming into the new semester with much to look forward to....

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Women's basketball smashes through rivals and men's track & field sets school record! Find out how Mac's sports teams are starting 2024 here: themacweekly.com/82590/sport…

This Week In Sports: 1/26/24

Women’s track and field places fourth The Scots hosted the Vanessa Seljeskog Classic on Saturday, and finished fourth of six teams with a score of 71 points. Diarra Chatham ’27 headlined the day,...

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Mac's new contract with Barnes and Noble is shaking up textbook distribution by purchasing all necessary books and course materials for a universal fee. Some students have concerns over potential issues including costs. Read about it here: themacweekly.com/82552/news/…

Textbook program update leaves persistent questions

On Nov. 29, Vice President of Administration and Finance Patricia Langer sent an email to the Macalester community, formally announcing information that has spread throughout the campus community in...

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Amid recent debate over whether Macalester should continue supporting study away programs in Israel, MCSG member Cooper Glick offers a perspective on the debate as a Jewish member of the Legislative Body. Read more here: themacweekly.com/82575/opini…

Why I, as a Jewish member of MCSG, voted for resolution 13

“The north of the Gaza Strip, more beautiful than ever, Blow up and flatten everything, delightful. After we are done, we allocate the lands of Gaza to the soldiers fighting and the settlers who...

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Red Undie Run: Clad solely in red underwear, over 350 people ran across Minneapolis to raise money for World AIDS day. Read more here: themacweekly.com/82559/news/…

Advocacy and Underwear on Full Display at Red Undie Run

In a burst of confetti, three hundred people wearing red underwear and not much else began to run.  These people were participating in the fourth annual Red Undie Run, an event hosted by the Aliven...

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President Suzanne Rivera and VP of Student Affairs Kathryn Kay Coquemont discuss resolution to end Macalester-approved study away programs in Israel and the new textbook contract. Read more here: themacweekly.com/82550/news/…

Rivera says Mac will not end study away to Israel

In their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, Macalester College Student Government (MCSG) posed questions to President Suzanne Rivera and Vice President for Student Affairs Kathryn Kay Coquemont concerning...

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