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Life at Mac

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100+ student organizations

From badminton and rugby to comic books and anime, student organizations at Macalester cover all sorts of interests and experiences and provide space to build community—because there’s more to college life than coursework.

Student Organizations
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Activism is highly encouraged

Because even small acts of social advocacy, like voicing an unpopular opinion, can contribute to social transformation.

Civic Engagement
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Making space for everyone

Diversity, equity, and inclusion underscore life at Macalester. We pay attention to historically marginalized voices, bolster leadership, and grapple with social justice in theory and practice.

Multiculturalism at Mac
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Taking action against climate change

At Macalester, we’re reducing our carbon footprint by implementing more sustainable practices campus-wide.

Sustainability Initiatives
Mac Athletics

Home of the Scots

Student athletes compete in 19 varsity and 7 club sports at Macalester.

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Residential Living

Campus life

Macalester students learn a lot from each other while living on campus together.

Living on Campus
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A Day in the Life

Lorenna

Lacrosse practice, professor chats, and meals with friends in Cafe Mac: all just a day in the life of Lorenna Graham ’26!

A Day in the Life

Lorenna

Lacrosse practice, professor chats, and meals with friends in Cafe Mac: all just a day in the life of Lorenna Graham ’26!

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The Macalester Forensics Ethics Bowl team (Sihaam Barre ’28, Madeleine Heafey ’28, Colette Lawler ’27, Vin Leang ’27, Rūta Rupeikyte ’27, and Eva Sturm ’26) and Coach Casey Moerer '23
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National Champs – Again!

Macalester Forensics’s Ethics Bowl team snagged their second National Championship in three years, defeating Stanford University in the final round by one point.

National Champs – Again!

Macalester Forensics’s Ethics Bowl team snagged their second National Championship in three years, defeating Stanford University in the final round by one point.
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Springfest

Springfest! Our annual tradition where students blow off some steam before heading into finals. Scots celebrated with bands Laundry Day, Skaiwater, Hareth, and Whistler’s Twisted Scribes.

Springfest

Springfest! Our annual tradition where students blow off some steam before heading into finals. Scots celebrated with bands Laundry Day, Skaiwater, Hareth, and Whistler’s Twisted Scribes.
Macalester students play Pushball on a snowy Great Lawn.
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A Snowy Pushball Victory

Our most beloved Founder’s Day tradition in all its winter glory: Pushball! This year resulted in a victory for the Class of 2025.

A Snowy Pushball Victory

Our most beloved Founder’s Day tradition in all its winter glory: Pushball! This year resulted in a victory for the Class of 2025.
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