C/O Esra Rakab The QTCC provides an online space for racialized 2SLGBTQ+ students to gather and build community McMaster University’s Queer and Trans Colour Club is a place for racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ students to connect and thrive both academically and socially at McMaster. Even while clubs remained online for the fall semester of 2021, the QTCC […]
C/O Denver Della-Vedova Getting to know the person behind the platform Denver Della-Vedova is one of the candidates running to be the McMaster Students Union President for the 2022-2023 academic year. Della-Vedova's platform outlines three main pillars: amplifying diverse voices, prioritizing student stability and keeping momentum. The Silhouette: What made you run for president and […]
C/O Simranjeet Singh Getting to know the person behind the platform Simranjeet Singh is is one of the candidates running to be the McMaster Students Union President for the 2022-2023 academic year. Singh’s platform outlines five main pillars: student wellness, building a stronger community, environmental sustainability, creating more equitable education and career development support. The […]
C/O Denver Della-Vedova Meet Denver Della-Vedova, one of the candidates running to become MSU president Denver Della-Vedova is running for re-election as the McMaster Students Union president. After graduating as a life sciences student in 2021, Della-Vedova was acclaimed to the position of MSU president for the 2021-2022 year. His platform features three main pillars, which […]
C/O Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona, Unsplash SPHR McMaster calls on McMaster to stop partnering with Tel Aviv University The Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights Organization at McMaster is a student-led social justice club that raises awareness regarding the Israeli occupation of Palestine and holds events to promote Palestinian culture. “SPHR is a non-profit, student-based organization that […]
PHOTO C/O Arnaud Jaegers An overview of the current state of Canada’s political parties By: Max Cornblum, Contributor On Sept. 20, 2021, Canadians across the country voted in an early federal election called by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Results of the election formed another minority government under the Liberal party, leaving Canadians to wonder what […]
C/O McMaster Hillel When Jewish students need support, McMaster Hillel provides By: Hannah Silverman, Contributor McMaster Hillel, our campus’ only club for Jewish students, focuses on creating meaningful connections and experiences for Jewish students while they are studying at university. I believe that McMaster Hillel is extremely important in helping Jewish students feel welcomed and […]
In light of the ethnic cleansing and violent dispossession of Palestinians, social media activism has never been more important By: Shehla Choudhary, Contributor cw: genocide, ethnic cleansing, violence On May 16, nearly 1000 protestors gathered at Hamilton City Hall and marched through the downtown core. Similar demonstrations occurred in Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square and Mississauga’s […]
During the pandemic, athletes never stopped training, so the recruiting process had to adjust to a new normal amid the restricitions Graphic by Esra Rakab, production Coordinator Throughout the pandemic, many students had to go through many new experiences in their everyday school life, from remote learning to digital club experiences and much more. Above […]
With sports being shut down just over a year ago, Marauders reflect on their last games before the pandemic. C/O Esra Rakab It was March 2020, just over a year ago, when McMaster University decided to suspend or cancel all in-person classes, shut down sports and force students out of residences to completely close down […]
