Allegations highlight the need for systemic and cultural change around sexual violence and discrimination. CW: sexual assault The Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour has now penalized five indiviudals, including at least four suspensions from campus and their positions, due to allegations under the Sexual Violence Policy and the Discrimination and Harassment Policy. Investigations first […]
The latest health and safety measures mean first-year orientation has had to shift to online delivery. Welcome Week took on a very new look this year by going virtual. COVID-19 restrictions and McMaster University’s decision to have an online fall term pushed Welcome Week programming and supports to new platforms. From Archway to live and […]
If we have the ability to hold more accessible events, what’s stopping us from doing that? This year, McMaster University’s Welcome Week was held entirely online due to the physical distancing restrictions in place for COVID-19. As a result, many events took place through platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Discord, Zoom and Twitch. Events were […]
Embracing mad and neurodiversity to celebrate uniqueness By: Elisa Do, Yvonne Syed and River Valade, Contributors *DISCLAIMER: ‘Mad’ and ‘madness’ are reclaimed terms by the mad/mentally ill community. These terms were used to oppress them in the past and, just like with any reclaimed slur or term, are not necessarily labels that non-mad individuals should […]
McMaster alumnus continues to find ways to bring families together during the pandemic By: Nisha Gill, Contributor When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many people tried to look on the bright side, seeing quarantine as an opportunity to tackle personal projects and spend more time with loved ones. However, as time marches on, many are becoming […]
By Elisa Do and Yvonne Syed, Contributors Education is often considered to be a stepping stone towards entering the workforce. University is not only supposed to teach students textbook knowledge, but it is also supposed to support students in the development of transferable skills. Hence, the Ontario government has implemented greater ties between university funding […]
Photo C/O engin akyurt on Unsplash By Alakshiya Arumuganathan, Contributor Can you believe it has been over three months since McMaster announced the end of in-person classes? The moment I heard there was going to be a pause in classes, I had many emotions going through my mind. I couldn’t wrap my head around the […]
Photo C/O Anthony Tran on Unsplash By Thivishah Rajsekar, Contributor The COVID-19 global pandemic has many of us adapting to a new normal. McMaster University became one of many institutions that had to adjust to the present dangers of this pandemic, cancelling classes and announcing that its Fall 2020 semester will be online. Initially, I […]
Photo by Drew Simpson, Production Editor and Andrew Mrozowski, Managing Editor To commemorate what would have been the Pride festival this weekend, the Silhouette has put together our very first Pride special issue. We have a lot of really great pieces about a variety of different topics touching the 2SLGBTQIA+ community such as being comfortable with in your own […]
Photo by Drew Simpson, Production Editor and Andrew Mrozowski, Managing Editor Concerts, festivals and conventions are amongst a list of social gatherings currently cancelled by cities across Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At present, both Pride Hamilton and Pride Toronto are two organizations who have seen many changes to their annual pride festivities due to the […]
