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New publications rise after Hegemon's fall
Since the Hegemon ceased publication last semester, students have recently produced two new zines at Macalester…
By: Joe Radinovich
Issue date: 4/28/06 Section: News
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Since the Hegemon ceased publication last semester, students have recently produced two new zines at Macalester. These new publications end a nearly semester-long absence of campus alternative media.
Fuego, one of Macalester's newest zines, aims to develop awareness and foster critical debate among its readers of issues affecting Latin Americans. The campus' other new zine, published as part of Pro-Choice week at Macalester is aptly titled NARAL Pro-Choice Macalester Week.
A zine is a non-commercial pamphlet with typically low circulation numbers—they are most often self-published by special interest groups and organizations. Considered “alternative media,” not all zines are political, and most make no claim to being unbiased sources of information.
The Hegemon, a zine with a circulation of 200-500 copies, was explicitly socio-political from its inception during the 2004-2005 school year. Its mission statement, usually on the front cover made clear the publishers' opposition to “capitalism, imperialism, racism, heteronormativity, state violence and ableism,” and support for “ecology, feminism and equality.”
Known for its sometimes controversial and admittedly radical pieces, contributor David Boehnke '07 said of the zine's effect via e-mail: “I think it is fair to say that the Hegemon struck even the most good hearted of liberals with a colossal lack of profundity.”
As the mission statement indicated, the Hegemon, partially funded by Mac Greens, was put together without a hierarchical organization, and the often anonymous contributors covered a wide array of subjects. One of the zine's most notable battles was pitched against the college's abandonment of need-blind admissions for future applicants.
Produced bi-weekly during the height of the need-blind debate, The Hegemon ceased publication last semester after a period of declining contributions.
Fuego, one of Macalester's newest zines, aims to develop awareness and foster critical debate among its readers of issues affecting Latin Americans. The campus' other new zine, published as part of Pro-Choice week at Macalester is aptly titled NARAL Pro-Choice Macalester Week.
A zine is a non-commercial pamphlet with typically low circulation numbers—they are most often self-published by special interest groups and organizations. Considered “alternative media,” not all zines are political, and most make no claim to being unbiased sources of information.
The Hegemon, a zine with a circulation of 200-500 copies, was explicitly socio-political from its inception during the 2004-2005 school year. Its mission statement, usually on the front cover made clear the publishers' opposition to “capitalism, imperialism, racism, heteronormativity, state violence and ableism,” and support for “ecology, feminism and equality.”
Known for its sometimes controversial and admittedly radical pieces, contributor David Boehnke '07 said of the zine's effect via e-mail: “I think it is fair to say that the Hegemon struck even the most good hearted of liberals with a colossal lack of profundity.”
As the mission statement indicated, the Hegemon, partially funded by Mac Greens, was put together without a hierarchical organization, and the often anonymous contributors covered a wide array of subjects. One of the zine's most notable battles was pitched against the college's abandonment of need-blind admissions for future applicants.
Produced bi-weekly during the height of the need-blind debate, The Hegemon ceased publication last semester after a period of declining contributions.
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