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February 12, 2025
Long Table event to explore sex work history and advocacy in Hamilton

The long table event will explore the historical and contemporary realities of sex work in Hamilton through archival materials and discussions The Centre for Community-Engaged Narrative Arts will host Archiving and Educating about Sex Work in Hamilton, a community long table event on Feb. 12, 2025 in partnership with the Sex Worker’s Action Program. Jelena […]

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February 6, 2025
Women's basketball breaks losing streak ahead of OUAs

For fifth year player Amy Stinson, keeping a defensive mindset will keep the McMaster women’s basketball team winning games as they look to end the OUA season on a high The McMaster women’s basketball team has seen results less than what they had hoped for so far this season. They currently sit with a record […]

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January 30, 2025
Varsity Leadership Committee hosts mental health week

McMaster’s Varsity Leadership Committee's Mental Health Week offers activities for Marauder athletes to connect and discuss mental health and well being On Jan. 22, 2025, the McMaster Varsity Leadership Committee kicked off their Mental Health Week with a mental health panel. This event took place in the David Braley Athletic Centre classrooms and featured a […]

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January 30, 2025
How can we revitalize our student democracy?

Student democracy is a fundamental principle of the MSU, but as participation falters, what can we do to re-centre it in student life? Election turnout is a yearly topic of discussion at the Silhouette and throughout the MSU, whether there excitement at high participation, or more frequently worry over student disinterest. The 2024 McMaster Students […]

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January 24, 2025
MSU presidential candidate platform critique: Simon Mills

Simon Mills' presidential student-engagement-oriented platform raises some concerns about financial and logistical feasibility Simon Mills, a candidate for the 2025 McMaster Students Union presidential election, has a platform focused on enhancing student events, supporting students, addressing affordability and various advocacy issues. However, aspects of his platform could benefit from additional clarity, structure and insight. Funding […]

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January 24, 2025
Anthropology department celebrates 50 years of discovery

Half a century after its official introduction, McMaster's anthropology department celebrates a legacy of research and transformation In 2024, the department of anthropology at McMaster celebrated its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the department welcomed keynote speakers to explore historical connections and reflect on how the discipline has changed and evolved. Four colloquia were […]

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January 10, 2025
Volleyball coach Tim Louks reflects on legacy after stepping down

Head coach of McMaster Marauders women's volleyball team Tim Louks has recently stepped down from his role after an illustrious 37-year career Tim Louks has been a prominent figure in the McMaster volleyball community, with a distinguished coaching career spanning nearly four decades. In July 2024, Coach Louks’ tenure came to an end, leaving a […]

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November 28, 2024
Mac grad reunited with ring lost in ocean 47 years ago

After nearly five decades, McMaster graduate from class of 1965 reunited with lost graduation ring just in time for 83rd birthday McMaster alum Morgan Perigo lost his graduation ring in 1977 during a family vacation in Barbados when it slipped off into the ocean. Nearly five decades later, he was reunited with it thanks to […]

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November 28, 2024
Brews and Blues: McMaster's Unspoken exposes local talent

McMaster’s Unspoken had an unforgettable night of performances where music and poetry collided McMaster Unspoken hosted Brews and Blues: A Night of Poetry & Music on Nov. 18, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Emerson 109 bar. Poets, musicians and artists were invited to perform and showcase their talents on stage. McMaster […]

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November 28, 2024
Angles and arches: McMaster architecture through the ages 

Discover the quirks of some of McMaster’s oldest and newest buildings When McMaster’s Hamilton campus first opened its doors in 1930, it  consisted of five buildings: University Hall, Hamilton Hall, Wallingford Hall, Edwards Hall, and the Refectory. These buildings were designed in the Collegiate Gothic style and inspired by universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. The […]

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