As COVID-19 continues to place strain on healthcare workers, McMaster University provides isolated and affordable accommodations For many healthcare workers, the struggle to keep society safe has come at a personal cost. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have faced an increased risk of infection, as well as the emotional impacts of dealing with this […]
By: Esther Liu, Contributor The Silhouette: What inspired you to start @hamontsalsa? Salsa Sarhan: I used to have a One Direction fan page and I used to make edits. That's what inspired me. I realized I could take my own photos and incorporate my own stuff. I had a little iPod [5th generation] that I […]
A club typically known to bring sports fans together has had to adjust to a difficult year Graphic by Esra Rakab, Production Coordinator In a year where almost the whole world has found themselves adjusting to the global pandemic, a McMaster club has been finding ways to keep sports fans occupied. The McMaster School of […]
By: Esther Liu, Contributor The Silhouette: Could you please give a brief introduction of yourself? Matthew Thiessen: I'm Matthew Thiessen, an associate professor of religious studies in the faculty of social sciences here at McMaster. I primarily focus on ancient texts, what Christians call the New Testament and text out of ancient Judaism, whether that's […]
National Society of Black Engineers increases representation and supports for Black students in academia Addressing anti-Black racism has been an urgent need for increased equity for Black students and professionals across academia, especially in traditionally white male dominated fields like engineering. To tackle one of these barriers in education, the National Society of Black Engineers, […]
By: Esther Liu, Contributor The Silhouette: What is the IMPACT study? Marla Beauchamp: With the start of COVID-19 and the public health recommendations on social distancing and staying home as much as possible, one of the things that concerned us was: "How could this be affecting older peoples' mobility and their social participation?" We know […]
The McMaster alumnus story of Alex Anthopoulos, a Canadian kid turned major league GM Alex Anthopoulos is a Major League Baseball front office executive most well known for his time with the Toronto Blue Jays and presently, the Atlanta Braves. Anthopoulos is a native of Montreal, Quebec and grew up a big fan of the […]
Thomas Brasch’s popup photography installation is making art accessible in these dark days Art is often something we turn to when things are difficult, something we seek comfort and solace in. Not only is art something bright during the dark days, but it also can tell us stories that help us to imagine brighter days […]
Despite not having a head coach anymore, third-year player Payton Shank takes us through what the women’s rugby team has been coping through this season. As we enter the first couple weeks of 2021, many individuals continue to live their lives from inside their homes, just as they have been for most of 2020 due […]
Alexandra Kitty’s new books encourage students to explore new perspectives and experiences Many have taken advantage of the past year to start new businesses and tackle new projects, including McMaster University alumna Alexandra Kitty, who penned a number of books. This past year she published four: The Art of Kintsugi: Learning the Japanese Craft of […]
