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March 9, 2021
Students raise concerns about proctoring software

Following a CHEM 1AA3 midterm, students have expressed privacy and security-related concerns use of Respondus Lockdown Browser C/O Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash Due to restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities have had to adapt to online learning for the 2020-2021 school year. As a result, professors have faced unique challenges with respect to teaching […]

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March 4, 2021
Wildflower Supply Co. blooms in the midst of the pandemic

Jasmine Ellis spreads positivity, creativity and light through her homemade accessories brand C/O Wildflower Supply Co. If you are a Disney fan, you may be familiar with the quote, “Do you suppose she’s a wildflower?” from Alice in Wonderland. Underneath the pretty, soft appearance, these flowers have a bold and unique character, growing brazenly and […]

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March 4, 2021
Creating community and knct-ions

New cross-university initiative helping students connect during the pandemic and beyondC/O Campus Knct Creating and supporting community connections has been top of mind for many this year, but it’s important to remember that for university students this isn’t a new concern. Even prior to the pandemic, many students found it difficult to make connections and […]

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March 4, 2021
TikTok for education

Psychology students get their five seconds of TikTok fame in IntroPsych TikTok competitions C/O MacIntroPsych MacIntroPsych is turning the nightly routine of scrolling through TikTok into an educational habit, with psychology-themed posts and TikTok competitions for IntroPsych students. To get students engaged in the online learning environment, the course has taken to social media to […]

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March 4, 2021
Bridging the gap with Cheikh Tchouambou

Conversations at Mac Athletics about Black History Month and beyond Graphic by Sybil Simpson, Production Editor In November 2020, McMaster University and the athletics department announced a five-point action plan addressing anti-Black racism, stemming from the numerous allegations of racism in the athletics department. The action plan included a variety of components, such as financial […]

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March 4, 2021
Let’s keep the ball rolling with motionball

Mac women’s water polo team continue annual Motionball fundraiser during COVID-19 Graphic by Sybil Simpson, Production Editor In 2020, the McMaster women’s water polo team helped raise over $33,000 in their annual motionball fundraiser to send athletes with intellectual disabilities to the Special Olympics. Now with the pandemic, they have continued their fundraising efforts in […]

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March 4, 2021
SRA considers a vote of confidence for MSU elections

Student concerns after presidential acclamation lead to SRA review of elections bylaws C/O The Silhouette Photo Archives The Student Representative Assembly has been discussing possible changes to Bylaw 7/A, which outlines the electoral procedures of McMaster Student Union electoral at-large elections. The change could add a vote of confidence to the procedure instead of acclamation. […]

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March 4, 2021
What influencers tell you about your quarantine body is bulls**t

How your so-called “quarantine weight” is really a damaging idea Graphic by Esra Rakab/Production Coordinator cw: discussions of eating disorders, food and body image As spring and summer roll around, the rhetoric we grew up hearing about the “perfect summer body” also comes around. Despite the dialogues about body positivity and eating disorders that are […]

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March 4, 2021
The barriers to running for an MSU election

The announcement of an acclaimed MSU president-elect should raise questions as to why no one is running for MSU positions Graphic By Nigel Mathias/Contributor By: Belinda Tam, Contributor On Jan. 26, 2021, it was announced that Denver Della-Vedova was acclaimed for the position of McMaster Students Union president for the 2021-2022 academic year. Taking into […]

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February 25, 2021
Black and IPOC-focused clubs at Mac

Seven clubs that are leading the foundation for change at McMaster C/O @bapmac In response to the resurgence of Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, new clubs focused on Black, Indigenous and People of Colour were introduced to McMaster University. They have tried to foster community, break down barriers and create space for important conversations.  […]

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