Sumeet Khanna, Co President, McMaster Debating Society versus Andrew Terefenko, Opinions Editor Which system of voting is better, first-past-the-post or proportional representation? SUMEET: First-past-the-post (FPTP) is a system of democratic voting that has recently come under a lot of scrutiny in Canada. Operating as the primary voting system at the provincial and national […]
Ben Orr Silhouette Staff With an emphatic weekend win the Maroon and Grey have clinched the OUA's Russell Division crown. By beating the Trent Excalibur 48-12 on Oct. 7, the McMaster women's rugby team earned a 5-0 record. With 24 regular season points, the Marauders have won home field advantage for next week’s playoff game […]
Andrew Terefenko Opinions Editor I thought we knew better. I thought we had the higher cognitive functions that allowed us to surpass the baser, needlessly rebellious instincts of our southern tea party neighbours. Clearly, I thought wrong, and the reason is simple. “Occupy Wall Street” is a movement sweeping America with its message of […]
Kacper Niburski Assistant News Editor This was supposed to be a news article. It was supposed to be factual, cutting edge stuff. As far as a journalist is allowed to admit, I was bent to join your cause, Donna Skelly. I felt that if I could only tell the story right, then you’d surely […]
Brandon Meawasige Assistant Sports Editor Stepping onto the practice field Tuesday night, members of the McMaster men’s soccer team could be heard exclaiming “We’re ranked! We’re ranked!” among various other expletives and confident words. The men are jubilant for good reason as well; the Marauders are the newest members of the 2011 CIS top ten […]
Fraser Caldwell Sports Editor Very little looks familiar when one watches this year’s edition of the Marauders compete, and that newness extends from the team sheet to the style of play on offer. After the 2010-11 season saw several influential members of the McMaster squad complete their eligibility and conclude their varsity careers, this […]
Fraser Caldwell Sports Editor The Marauders could not possibly ask to round into form at a better time. With their conference season quickly nearing its conclusion, McMaster finds itself in third position in the OUA West following two key home wins over Thanksgiving weekend. The Marauders had endured an up and down campaign for much […]
Brian Decker Executive Editor Birthdays are great on Facebook. It’s that one day a year when every friend you never talk to takes time from their day to write you a sincere, heartfelt, “HBD, hope it’s a good one” on your wall. It’s that one chance all those thoughtful friends of yours take the opportunity […]
Hobo With a Shotgun Directed by: Jason Eisener Starring: Rutger Hauer, Brian Downey 3 out of 5 Myles Herod Entertainment Editor If you are going to make a horror film, go for broke. Indulge in its foreboding dread, accentuated shadows, excessive gore, and immoral integrity. Just don’t cop […]
Brian Decker Sports Editor When examining his post-graduation future, Jordan Kozina wasn’t sure what his plans would be; all he knew was that he wanted to take a bike ride to think about it. A star running back on McMaster’s football team for four seasons, many are familiar with the Brantford native’s penchant for getting […]
