From the classroom to the delivery room, future health care professionals must work to combat racial disparities in health care By: Danoya Thomas, Opinion Contributor CW: Medical racism, historical trauma, neglect in health care The strength of a Black woman is not a result of genetics or natural processes. It emerged from the need to overcome systemic racism, biases and inequities that stem […]
MSU's Diversity + Equity Network releases the findings of its research on student perspectives on racism and belonging at McMaster University On Jan. 31, 2025, the McMaster Students Union’s Diversity + Equity Network announced the release of findings from its research study titled Understanding Student Perspectives: Racism, Belonging and Discrimination in an Ontario University Environment. The study was conducted in […]
Support local and grab a treat at The Grind’s second market, featuring over 15 student vendors The Grind, McMaster University’s campus coffee spot, will host its second student-run market on March 25, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event was founded by Margaret Qin, a third-year human behaviour student, Union Market employee and jewelry maker. The market provides a platform for students […]
Despite disappointing results for men’s volleyball this season, McMaster’s athletics administration maintains support for head coach Brad Douwes For the first time in many years, the Marauders men’s volleyball team has failed to qualify for the Ontario University Athletics playoffs. This comes after a season of disappointing results, with the team winning only eight games and losing 12. For head coach Brad Douwes, this […]
Join the faculty of humanities for an evening of music, food and insightful conversation on the impacts of racial trauma in Black communities from the colonial era to today The faculty of humanities at McMaster University will host a book launch for author and professor Ingrid Waldron on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will take place at the McMaster Continuing Education […]
McMaster's Women in Pre-Law society is a source of empowerment and community for women at McMaster aspiring to be lawyers Five years ago, McMaster welcomed a new society onto its campus, which aims to to uplift and support women in the traditionally male-dominated field of law. The Women in Pre-Law Society fosters a community where […]
After a competitive season, the Marauders women's basketball team lost in the OUA quarterfinals to Carleton University The Marauders women’s basketball team began their Ontario University Athletics championships performance with a win for the playoffs. For this game, the Marauders faced the Western University Mustangs on Feb. 19, 2025. The game finished with a score […]
With the Academy Awards just behind us, here’s how to further explore your interests when course selection rolls around By: Scarlett Sapieha, Arts and Culture Contributor The 97th Academy Awards nominees for Best Picture explore a variety of fascinating subjects, and McMaster has an extensive catalogue of electives that dive deeper into these interests. Here are the courses to take next […]
At the Royal Botanical Gardens, Wonderland comes to life through vibrant blooms and whimsical design Winter at the Royal Botanical Gardens is anything but dull. From Feb. 1 to March 30, 2025, the garden’s newest curated botanical exhibit, Alice in Bloomland, transforms the season’s cold and grey atmosphere into an escape where orchids bloom in abundance, whimsical art installations play with scale […]
McMaster's wrestling team won a total of five medals at the 2025 Wrestling Canada Lutte U Sports Invitational Championships From Feb. 28 to March 1, 2025, the Marauders wrestling team competed at the 2025 Wrestling Canada Lutte U Sports Invitational Championships in St. Catharines, Ont. In total, the Marauders won two gold and two bronze medals. Having just seen great success at the OUA championships, the Marauders were looking to […]
