C/O Yoohyun Park In order to protect McMaster community members, McMaster created its own digital platform to enforce its COVID-19 precautions On Aug. 16, McMaster University confirmed that it would be requiring vaccination against COVID-19 for all students on campus. This information was shared in a letter from the President and Provost, which also stated […]
How McMaster’s first-year students attended a welcome week amid a global pandemic Welcome Week is a week dedicated to incoming freshmen, allowing them to participate in activities that encourage forming connections with their classmates. Though it is such a well known event amongst university students, only one year of students can attest to attending such […]
C/O Travis Nguyen After over a year and a half break, the athlete of the week features are back. For the first time since March 2020, the Athletic and Recreational committee has released the athletes of the week spotlight for the week period ending Sept. 19. First year fastpitch player Aliyah Woolcock, and veteran cross […]
C/O Rosie Merante The Silhouette: Please introduce yourself. Rosie Merante: I'm Rosie Merante. I'm doing nursing at McMaster [University] and it's just the basic Bachelor of Science for your RN [Registered Nurse certificate]. I've had placement every semester, except for one that got pushed to the summer because of [the COVID-19 pandemic]. But I've been […]
C/O Paramita Bhattacharyya The Silhouette: Please introduce yourself. Paramita Bhattacharyya: My name is Paramita Bhattacharyya. I am currently doing my PhD in the department of engineering physics, where my specialization is in photovoltaics. I also did my master's here in the same department, so I have been with McMaster [University] for around three years now. […]
Travis Nguyen/Photo Editor MSU Service directors talk about their plans for the upcoming hybrid year While the pandemic certainly took its toll on student life, a group of dedicated student leaders have been working tirelessly to maintain essential mental and physical health support services. There are many services that aim to create a safe(r) space […]
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 […]
Travis Nguyen/Photo Editor After a year of inactivity, the McMaster Students Union Emergency First Response Team is running again According to their Facebook page, the McMaster Students Union Emergency First Response Team is “a 24/7 service that provides confidential medical care to anyone in need on the McMaster University campus.” With approximately thirty volunteers working […]
Graphic By: Yoohyun Park/Production Coordinator As varsity sports returns to McMaster, the women’s soccer team is ready to take on new challenges in the upcoming season. After a disappointing season in 2019, in which the McMaster Marauders lost in the Ontario University Athletics quarterfinals against the Western Mustangs in London, the players are eager to […]
Black and Indigenous speakers were invited to share their work maintaining health and building resilience within their communities By: Natalie Chen, Contributor C/O Georgia Krikos A virtual panel discussion titled Celebrating Black & Indigenous Health was hosted by McMaster Indigenous Health Movement, Black Aspiring Physicians of McMaster and McMaster Students Union Diversity Services on March […]
