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Macalester held the option of having in person class sessions during the spring of 2021. In order for a class to use an outdoor space, they would need to make a reservation using the reservation system. Additionally, there would be a limit to the…

With online schooling, most students didn't leave their bedrooms or houses to go to class. A typical day's outfit for me consisted of pajama pants, fuzzy socks, and a t-shirt. The particular t-shirt in this photo was a gift for my 19th birthday last…

This picture, taken by John Klein-Collins, shows a sign which was placed on Jonah Klein-Collins’ bedroom door by his parents. This was a humorous gesture to designate a working space while his family worked and took classes remotely. It is not there…

Several Macalester students celebrate by taking a selfie after receiving their second dose of the Moderna Vaccine. Grinning ear to ear, they displayed their vaccine “passports” proudly. They had driven twenty minutes away to Metcalf Middle School in…

This photo, taken by John Klein-Collins, depicts Macalester students giving a “thumbs-up” while saying goodbye before leaving Macalester, returning home to resume classes online. Amanda, Amber, and Max had helped Jonah pack up his belongings from his…

A tray full of keys, masks, and a hand sanitizer dispenser located next to the door.

This interview of Macalester College student Augusta Fricke took place on April 16th, 2021 at around 9:45 am. Augusta is a geography major with a computer science minor and a concentration in food, agriculture, and society. This interview explores…

A number of Cafe Mac to-go boxes, something that didn't exist before the pandemic

I took this map with me to mark off counties I had visited in Minnesota as a COVID distraction, trying to go to all of them by the end of August of 2021. This goal both kept me out from many social situations and at the same time sent me to areas…

One of the first pictures we took of my new puppy, Spencer. I brought him a new toy (the green dinosaur) as he was curled up in bed.