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March 18, 2021
Are you happy? A look at The Child In Us: A Collection of Stories about Happiness

McMaster alumna Elizabeth Ivanecky’s first book tackles questions of happiness C/O Elizabeth Ivanecky Happiness is a guiding light in our lives. It’s something we all aspire to but rarely, if ever, do we actually ask people if they’re happy. McMaster alumna Elizabeth Ivanecky is asking this question. Her new book The Child in Us: A […]

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July 6, 2017
High gypsy moth populations in Dundas

By: Elizabeth Ivanecky Hamilton Conservation Authority staff have noted that the Dundas and Ancaster regions in Hamilton are expected to experience a high degree of defoliation this summer due to the high levels of the European gypsy moth populations. Noticeable defoliation will occur in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area east of the Hermitage Parking lot […]

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December 1, 2016
Survival of the fittest

By: Elizabeth Ivanecky With course evaluations available until Dec. 8, McMaster University needs to adjust the structure of tutorials that often accompany lecture-sized classes. Tutorials simply do not accommodate all types of personalities and learners. The choice to remain anonymous in lecture halls isn’t present in tutorials. This tutorial strips more reserved students of this […]

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October 20, 2016
Ode to McMaster’s street art

By: Elizabeth Ivanecky Graffiti is vandalism — I won’t even begin to deny it, but it is also an important way for Mac students to artistically express themselves anonymously. With November just a couple of weeks away, the stress of midterm exams and assignments is here. What it doesn’t mean is dropping all of our […]

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September 29, 2016
Owning a part of history

By: Elizabeth Ivanecky At this moment in time, Hamiltonians are consciously choosing to change the current cultural fabric and reputation of Hamilton. A great place to see this transformation of the Hamiltonian culture and reputation is in its real estate. This transformation is redefining Hamilton as a place that preserves the old and openly accepts […]

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September 22, 2016
Only a matter of time

By: Elizabeth Ivanecky Time is money, and your time at McMaster is no different. I don’t have to remind us all how much coffee we bought for those all-nighters and of course the big kahuna — our tuitions. So yes, your time at Mac is money, no doubt about it, but you can make it […]

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August 11, 2016
Why McMaster should upgrade their online education options

By: Elizabeth Ivanecky Online education not only has a future at McMaster; it is a necessary innovation that will enhance the quality and character of education at McMaster. Not only will students benefit from the experience, but there is a unique potential for instructors to revisit their own understandings of education. There has been an […]

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