by Peter Wright in News
The 2008 Republican National Convention (RNC) is a half a year old memory for most Macalester students, but for one sophomore fallout from the event showed up at his doorstep when his room was searched in February. That search is now raising questions about ongoing RNC investigations and the college's reaction.
by Daniel Kerwin in News
The atmosphere of economic uncertainty left the Board of Trustees with only a preliminary budget to consider and many more questions about the college's future course.
The two topics that dominated discussion during the main part of the meeting were the plans to renovate the fine arts complex and the college's budgeting process for next year.
by Max Loos in News
A handful of seniors were able to sleep easier after attending the first-ever Senior Networking Event, during which they were assured that, even in the midst of the economic crisis, there would be a place for them in the professional world.
The event, put on by the Alumni Board, the Office of Alumni Relations and the Career Development Center the night of March 4 in Kagin Commons, was designed to give seniors advice about the social and networking skills required in the professional world.
by April DeJarlais in News
Macalester was among 2007 Advocate College Guide's "100 Best Campuses for LGBT [Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender] Students", but the school is not content to just kick back and admire the ranking.
Started up last spring, the As Is program takes another step toward improving the college's environment for LGBT students.
by David Hertz in News
Excommunicated for indecency
A Brigham Young University student lost his appeal to get his diploma, which was denied to him after he published Men on a Mission, a calendar featuring shirtless, musclar Mormon missionaries, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
by Amy Ledig in News
The way Macalester does business will be getting a lot greener, if Kathy Johnson has anything to say about it.
Johnson, manager of Purchasing and Accounts Payable, is working to put in place new purchasing policies that would result in college purchases of products that are produced in a more environmentally friendly way.
by Lauryn Gutierrez in News
The all-gender housing community held their first open house on March 7. Guests talked with current residents about community life and had the opportunity to tour the living space, eat sandwiches, "dress their gender" in a photo booth and pick up housing applications and information relevant to the community.
by Max Loos in News
President Brian Rosenberg and several other administrators offered a gloomy but not disastrous forecast for Macalester's next few years at the Macalester College Student Government-sponsored campus economic forum on Monday, saying that although the economic crisis may not have a large impact on next year's budget, significant cuts will become necessary in the following years.
by David Hertz in News
Administrators may be looking for ways for the college to cut back in the economic downturn, but Macalester's language programs are still expanding.
The Hispanic Studies and Asian Languages and Cultures departments are developing plans for new minor pathways for Portuguese and Chinese.
