Students here are smart and intellectually curious. Think of what class discussions would be like if they weren't. Equally important, they're fun and interesting and diverse. And most important, they're going to go out and make the world a better place. Look around you.
People care about things.
That brings us back to how we begun. But don't get too caught up in it. You're only here once and there's plenty to enjoy. This is a special staff editorial for the holiday season. We have heard that once upon a time, but not so very long ago, Macalester used to flood Shaw Field in the winter and create a delightful rink upon which students, faculty and staff could ice skate.