Elizabeth Trevathan

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Macalester College | Class of 2026 | Geology & Geography

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I am a senior at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN, completing double majors in Geology and Geography. I intend to pursue a Ph.D. to further my education and interest in paleoclimate research. I am especially interested in reconstructing paleoenvironments to further our understanding of how historical climate changes impacted life in these landscapes. I am eager to learn how to integrate remote sensing and GIS into this topic. I recognize the importance of integrating science communication into this field to better educate on historical and present climate change events.

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[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Line 3 in use, destruction arises

October 11, 2021December 15, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, News, RubicOnline, Sustainability & Ethics

October 11, 2021 – RubicOnline October 14, 2021 – Best of SNO Barely three days after oil first flowed through the new Line 3 pipeline, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released information on the environmental destruction caused by the pipeline. Construction punctured aquifers in January, and Artesian groundwater in the rural community of Clearwater County […]

SNL returns with beloved member departed, new cast

October 3, 2021December 15, 2021 22elizabethmt A & E, All Journalism Writing, RubicOnline

October 3, 2021 – RubicOnline Two cast members leave; three members join; two members are promoted. Saturday Night Live returns for another season. The live comedy announced their cast list for the 47th on Sept. 27 as Beck Bennet, a cast member for eight seasons, departs. Beck Bennet was most known for routinely playing former Vice […]

Third day of Homecoming inspires competition, kindles laughter

September 29, 2021December 15, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, All Multimedia, News, Photography, RubicOnline

September 29, 2021 – RubicOnline Dress like Adam Sandler, but caught by the paparazzi

Gross tells stories with her camera in Honors Art Seminar

September 28, 2021December 15, 2021 22elizabethmt All Multimedia, Photography, RubicOnline

September 28, 2021 – RubicOnline

Passionate alumni/ae showcase work in art exhibit

September 18, 2021December 15, 2021 22elizabethmt A & E, All Journalism Writing, All Multimedia, Photography, RubicOnline

September 18, 2021 – RubicOnline – created with Elle Chen Angela Carr Katherine Parfet Valerie Sands Ben Freyinger

The Afghanistan Occupation Ends After 20 Years

September 17, 2021December 15, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, News, RubicOnline

20 years after 9/11, the U.S. removes all troops from Afghanistan.

Remembering 9/11 with SPA faculty

September 11, 2021December 15, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, All Multimedia, RubicOnline, Videos & InteractivesTagged 20th anniversary, 9/11

In memory of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Extreme weather intensifies, bolstering the need for environmental policy

September 10, 2021December 13, 2021 22elizabethmt OpinionTagged environment, greenhouse gasses, hurricanes, joe biden, summer, Sustainability & Ethics, weather disaster, wildfire

The summer of 2021 serves as an example of the long-term impacts climate change has on day-to-day lives.

Wigfall tests vegan restaurants in Prince’s home state

September 4, 2021December 13, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, Feature, RubicOnlineTagged harkness discussion, high school, J. Selby's, Jacqueline Wigfall, Prince, public transportation

Wigfall is teaching American Literature and Literature of Migration this semester. She is excited to help students discover who they want to be and how they want to express themselves through writing.

Commencement takes on a new look as COVID-19 protocols shift

June 1, 2021June 2, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, News, RubicOnlineTagged commencement, graduation, huss auditorium, huss center, max delgado, nikolas liepins, north lawn, Rashmi Raveendran

Graduation will happen on June 6 at 4 p.m. on the North Lawn.

I am Elizabeth Trevathan, a senior at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN. I am completing double majors in Geology and Geography. I intend to pursue a Ph.D. to further my education and interest in paleoclimate research. I am particularly interested in reconstructing paleoenvironments to deepen our understanding of how historical climate changes affected life in these landscapes. I am eager to learn how to integrate remote sensing and GIS into this area of study. I recognize the importance of integrating science communication into this field to better educate the public about historical and current climate change events.
This site initially began as a student journalism portfolio. In high school, I served as the Director of RubicOnline for two years, an online student news organization affiliated with St. Paul Academy and Summit School. I was honored as the 2022 Minnesota Journalist of the Year by the Journalism Education Association. Through these projects, I gained experience in science communication and realized the importance of incorporating communication into scientific research.
On this site, you will find information on my experience within geology and geography, including class projects and research. I have also kept my Journalist of the Year portfolio to showcase my communication and leadership skills.