The McMaster Collab Formal took place at the Grand Olympia on Mar. 8 from 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The formal was a collaboration between McMaster Asian Federation of Charitable University Students , McMaster Chinese Students Association, Filipino McMaster Student Association and McMaster Vietnamese Students’ Association.
After the McMaster University wrestling program’s 2022-2023 season, which saw the men and women's team win a national silver and bronze medal respectively, head coach Ahmed Shamiya and his wrestlers had high standards for what they could accomplish this year.
In 2020, a report titled “A Systemic Review of the Black Student-Athlete Experience and the McMaster Athletics Climate” was submitted to the Dean of Students at McMaster University. The report highlighted issues that Black student athletes, coaches and staff had experienced within the McMaster’s Athletics and Recreation department and a lack of care for these issues by overhead leaders.
David Farrar reflects on his presidency at McMaster University, powering through the COVID-19 pandemic, carbon-zero footprint initiatives, and connecting with the McMaster community
From Jan. 26 to Mar. 9, Hamilton Artists Inc. will be hosting the Art is Medicine exhibit, curated by the McMaster University Indigenous Health Movement. The exhibit features work by Indigenous youth artists Anang Binesi, Courtnee Osawabine, Justice Ryan, Nikaronhya'a Dawn Martin and Shayde Sandy.
The Marauders track team kicked off their season on Jan. 12 and 13 in Windsor, Ont. with the Can Am Classic. After a winter break’s rest, the team was able to pick up some great results in the opening weekend.
The Ontario Punjabi Association annual formal occurred this year on Jan. 19 at the Pearson Convention Centre. At the formal, the McMaster Punjani Association's competitive co-ed bhangra dance team competed against York University, University of Toronto, University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Western University, Brock University and the Toronto Metropolitan University. MPA won first place and received a cash prize of $1500.
On Jan. 31, the McMaster University Marauders announced that the men and women’s volleyball, wrestling and swimming teams all placed in the top ten of U Sports sports rankings.
After the departure of notable players, including Sam Cooper and Mateusz Wlodarski as well as head coach Dave Preston, the McMaster University men's volleyball team knew they would need to rebuild. Led by new head coach Brad Douwes, the Marauders looked towards newer players to fill in these gaps for the season.
Kicking off their season on Nov. 1., both the McMaster University men and women’s basketball teams began their Ontario University Athletics seasons on the right foot against Laurier University. The women’s basketball team was able to pick up a win against the Golden Hawks with a score of 80-75 while the men’s team finished 75-72.
