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November 21, 2024
Culinary Class Act: Kinton Ramen

What is it? If you’re on the hunt for a dining experience that combines bold flavors, warm hospitality, and a touch of fun, look no further than Kinton Ramen. Tucked away at 1379 Upper James Street, this Hamilton gem has been delighting locals and ramen enthusiasts for a year — and they’re celebrating in style. […]

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November 7, 2024
Physical activity is vital to our health and academic success

Physical activity isn’t just a hobby or important for our physical health, it’s an essential tool for us to excel academically and protect our mental health In today’s high-pressure academic environment, balancing social and academic demands often leads us to push physical activity aside, despite its importance in helping us stay resilient and perform at […]

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November 9, 2023
The Hamilton Day BIPOC Market supported small businesses

The annual Hamilton Day BIPOC Market came back on Nov. 4 at CoMotion on King from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. There was a local DJ, MOJ, in addition to 14 vendors, including Stone and Shadow, Ashantae Scented Soy Candles, Henna Script, Lydie Customs and Travelling Feet Books. This market was in collaboration with Momoco Donuts, Chillis & Chimneys and Recess Photo Studio who had special promos for the market. 

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July 28, 2022
Five reasons why you should watch university sports this season

C/O The Silhouette Archives This is the year to tune into the variety of varsity sports McMaster offers The 2020-2021 school year was a frustrating year, with no varsity or intramural sports happening on campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the 2021-2022 season offered a full variety of sports opportunities and activities students could […]

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January 28, 2022
Should medical schools preferentially admit students interested in rural practice? 

C/O Luis Melendez Medical students from rural backgrounds can help resolve the inequities of the Canadian healthcare system  While the Canada Health Act has always maintained that all Canadians should have equal access to healthcare, the unfortunate reality is that this ideal is far from the truth. Although many Canadian cities have sufficient doctors for […]

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March 11, 2021
Why the humanities should be a part of every program

There are benefits of taking humanities courses for students in any program C/O Madeline Neumann By: Ardena Bašić, Contributor McMaster University’s integrated business and humanities program is a complete game-changer for commerce education in Canada. Combining practical business elements with ethics and other humanity-based courses teaches students to learn the value of making a sustainable […]

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January 21, 2021
“An early detection signal” that could bring hope

Ontario researchers increase COVID-19 wastewater sampling As Ontario heads into a second state of emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic, provincial researchers are expanding the capacity of the province to track and prevent transmission.  The COVID-19 Wastewater Consortium of Ontario is a provincial initiative that is aimed to develop a wastewater testing infrastructure across Ontario and […]

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July 18, 2019
Creating a Mosaic of Craft Beer

By: Andrew Mrozowski In the heart of Barton village, a newly-opened bar brings the community a different experience. Named after a fruity type of hops used in some beers, Mosaic is giving Hamiltonians a new place to socialize and drink locally brewed craft beer. Co-owned by 12 friends, it was their goal from the start […]

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February 14, 2019
Revisiting the HSR after 8 years — what's changed?

Photo from Silhouette Photo Archives By: Rob Hardy Eight years ago, as a rookie contributor to The Silhouette, I wrote one of my very first pieces on the sorry state of the Hamilton Street Railway. It still survives online under the title of “Public Transit Blues”. So what's changed since for McMaster University students and […]

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November 22, 2018
McMaster’s changes over Patrick Deane’s term

Photo from Silhouette Photo Archives By: Grace Kuang McMaster president Patrick Deane is approaching the end of his second five year-term in his role as president at the university. Over the past nine years, Deane oversaw significant changes at McMaster, such as the addition of new infrastructural developments and interdisciplinary programs at the university. “It […]

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