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Education Illuminated
As the pandemic amplifies challenges in K–12 education, where do we go next?
Features and Articles
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All Charged Up
Electric boat motors are the wave of the future—and Steve Trkla ’83 is leading the way.
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The Writing Life
Twin Cities journalist Mary Ann Grossmann ’60 has been penning stories for 60 years.
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Freedom From Certainty
What does it take to acknowledge the validity of other perspectives—or even admit that you might be wrong?
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Making Beauty
Dakota elder Walter “Super” LaBatte Jr. ’70 is an artist, historian, and culture bearer.
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Lecture Notes: Celebrating Black History Through Theater
“I wanted us to investigate some of the documented theatrical history that led us to this moment,” Professor Harry Waters Jr. says.
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Books: Spring 2021
Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff.
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Seniors Look Back
The Class of 2021's seniors channel their Mac experiences into haiku or advice for new students.
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Gallery View
Recent creations and highlights from the several Class of 2021 studio art majors.
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Jim Smith’s Favorite Places
The Mac golfer shares three spots where he seeks community and conversation on campus (and one where he doesn’t).
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Shelf Conscious: Fatiya Kedir ’21
What are some of the student government president's formative reads?
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Behind the Grid
Meet crossword puzzle designer Adrian Johnson '21.
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Reimagining Community Care
Through partnerships with Twin Cities mutual aid networks and nonprofits, the Sustainability Office is building a wider definition of sustainability at Macalester.
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Capstone Conclusions
We asked a few seniors how they approached their capstone projects—and what they learned.
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Mac Entrepreneur: Samantha Strong ’98
Strong is owner, broker, and general contractor at Metamorphosis Realty & Design-Build in Minneapolis.
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Lessons From: The Executive Utility Infielder
Mark Green '89 shares lessons he's learned during his business career.
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The Scrap Metal Impressionist
Bruce MacMullan ’69 is a banker turned self-described “scrap metal impressionist.”
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Get Out the Vote
Lisa Hu '15 traveled from California to Georgia to advocate for Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.