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February 16, 2020
The Sil’s Declassified Guide to Fitness

The gym can be intimidating, especially if you are a member of the recently initiated “new year, new me” group. With complicated machines, large humans screaming as they lift superhuman levels of weights, and of course, the physical barrier of getting over the initial gym hump, it is difficult to start working out. If you […]

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November 29, 2019
Neuroscience, music and a little chaos

cw: use of profanity  McMaster LIVELab houses an endless array of technology on our campus, from active acoustic control to motion capture and electroencephalography. This technology is a necessity, for LIVELab needs it to combine research-based studies with theatrical and musical shows.  Synaptic Rodeo, a project presented by McMaster LIVELab, seamlessly blends neuroscience, technology and […]

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November 7, 2019
A place above all others

Photos by Matty Flader / Photo Reporter  By Donna Nadeem, Contributor Cootes Paradise surrounds McMaster University’s campus, creating a warm, natural environment at Mac. At the Art Gallery of Hamilton (123 King St. West) and within the heart of the Jean and Ross Fischer Gallery, a collection of various works comes together to express the […]

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October 27, 2019
A philosophical divide at the Gandhi Peace Festival

The presence of Yellow Vest members at the Gandhi Peace Festival leave many feeling frustrated CW: References to white supremacy and homophobia Hundreds marched down Main Street on Oct. 5 for the Gandhi-King-Mandela Peace March, an annual event honouring Gandhian principles as part of the 27th Gandhi Peace Festival. This year’s march held special significance, […]

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October 4, 2019
Are supplements effective?

By Eamonn Valelly, Contributor McMaster has become one of the few Canadian universities to partner with TDF Sports, a plant-based nutritional supplement company. McMaster’s director of athletics and recreation, Shawn Burt, explained that this partnership will expose our varsity athletes to supplements that will help them pursue excellence.  A closer look at research on supplements […]

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February 14, 2019
“Me” time for better “us” time

Graphics by Sukaina Imam By: Jackie McNeill When I had friends over as a kid, I would pull my mom aside after a few hours and ask, “When are they going to leave?” It’s not that I wasn’t having fun — I loved seeing my friends, but this time with others never failed to become […]

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March 22, 2018
Student artists gather to make a presence in Hamilton

Third and fourth-year students from McMaster’s School of the Arts program have spent months putting together every detail of the Coalesce Art Exhibition. From selecting pieces and designing promotional materials to envisioning the installation of the entire exhibit, students in the Community Exhibition course, under the guidance of professor Sally McKay, have been learning to […]

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March 1, 2018
Don't let the bed bugs bite

In recent years, several North American cities have seen a major spike in the number of bed bug reports. From increased travel and stricter laws surrounding the use of pesticides, bed bug infestations have become a common occurrence. Bed bugs are oval-shaped insects and are visible in all stages of life. Adult bugs are around […]

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November 2, 2017
Aidan Johnson speaks at Student Representative Assembly meeting

At the Student Representative Assembly meeting on Oct. 29, ward 1 Hamilton city councillor Aidan Johnson addressed the SRA and Board of Directors for the first time since 2014. After Johnson delivered some ward updates, he was met with contentious questions from the assembly. Alex Wilson, caucus member (science) and Ainslie Wood resident, noted that […]

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March 17, 2017
Canines and coffee

Last month, My Dog's Cafe and Bar opened on Locke Street. The shop welcomes both two-legged humans and their four-legged friends in to socialize and enjoy coffee and treats.Owner Wendy Perron talks about a chihuahua named Pecan and future plans for the shop.  The recent opening of My Dog’s Café and Bar on Locke Street South […]

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