After winning his second term as MSU president in January of 2024, President Jovan Popovic made the decision to fast track one of his campaign promises to a referendum. The promise: to deliver a free meal program to students based on the successful Loaded Ladle program offered at Dalhousie University. The referendum, without much attention, failed to reach quorum with only 9.4% of the student population casting a ballot one way or the other.
After moving from British Columbia to Ontario, first year Marauder swimmer Ashley Ko secures high placings for her team For first-year student Ashley Ko, her transition to university life has included a long distance move from British Columbia to Hamilton. Along with the pressures of adjusting to university life, she also has had to adjust […]
Zero Waste McMaster cleans up neighbourhoods surrounding campus following homecoming parties On Oct. 7, members of McMaster's Zero Waste club gathered on campus to collect waste and clean up the Westdale and Ainslie Wood neighbourhoods following the events of homecoming on Oct. 5. The student-led club is committed to promoting a low-waste lifestyle to students […]
McMaster's African and Black Diaspora Studies hosted a transformative discussion exploring the vital intersections of decolonization, creativity and cultural expression The African and Black Diaspora Studies interdisciplinary minor at McMaster University kicked off its seminar series on Oct. 8 with a session called Decolonizing Arts, Music And Communications. This session featured a panel of three […]
This article is a part of the Silhouette Photo-Journalism series. Before the concert starts, we wait in anticipation for the concert to begin. Phones line the view as DJ Migz walks on. Migz ends his performance with the crowd’s heartbeat synced to his turntable, every beat landing with the feet of the crowd. He tells […]
McMaster's downtown Hamilton 10 Bay Residence has opened to undergraduate students, despite being originally intended for graduate students McMaster's new 30-storey downtown residence building on 10 Bay Street, known for its modern design and student-focused amenities, was initially intended as a residence for graduate students only. Beginning this year, it is now open to undergraduate […]
News Flash: Canada is suffering from a housing crisis! What a surprise.
The recently targeted billboard at Hamilton Artists Inc. will be left up as a symbol of resilience On Sept. 29, 2024, Hamilton Artists Inc. shared on Instagram that their billboard at the corner of Cannon St. W and James St. N had been targeted by vandalism. “This graffiti began with a transphobic meme taped onto […]
Amidst the hype of HOCO, resisting the pressure of FOMO may be the most valuable experience of all By: Ardena Bašić Opinion Contributor Homecoming, often referred to as HOCO, is one of the most hyped-up events of the university back-to-school season. While intended to kick-off the football season, many students use it as an opportunity […]
Hamilton community members gathered to honour lives lost and advocate for a brighter future in overdose prevention Two weeks ago, the Substance Overdose Prevention and Education Network held a drop-in butterfly art installation in honour of International Overdose Awareness Day to honour lives lost to overdose. The initial gathering to create the origami butterflies occurred […]
