This year has been filled with some drastic examples of rape culture on campuses across Canada, McMaster not withstanding. But while the large-scale media concern around the topic is somewhat comforting, I find its coverage allows bureaucrats and image managers to polarize the issue by acting drastically, and without long-term goals in mind. When I […]
With MSU-funded student organizations always on the prowl for new recruits, the vast array of choices to choose from can be dizzying. But for the wider African population at McMaster, the choice is made easy by the prevalent campus presence of the McMaster African Students Association (MacAfricans). The association was founded in 2005 and has […]
All people are unhappy, even those who convince themselves they have found happiness. For in those brief moments where jubilation is achieved, one realizes they will never be as joyful as they are now, and each moment from that point on will be spent trying – slowly, carefully, and destructively – to reclaim that feeling. […]
Four bands, one winner. On Mar. 26, McMaster’s newly born folk band He Flew The Coop rocked Last Band Standing and took the prize, a full recording package from Threshold Recording Studio in downown Hamilton. The story of He Flew The Coop started in Hedden Hall, where Ben Rafuse (vocals/guitar) and Michael Podlovics (violin/guitar) first […]
With men’s basketball coming off one of their best seasons in years and women’s basketball holding some major award winners on their roster, it is safe to say that Marauder basketball’s luck will continue into 2014/2015. It has been confirmed that both the men’s and women’s teams have landed some top recruits for their upcoming […]
The Sil is hiring for 17 paid positions that will run from September 2014 to April 2015. McMaster students who will be taking 18 units or more the next academic year are encouraged to apply, regardless of journalism experience. Apply if you have an interest in writing, multimedia, photography and/or videography. Apply if you want […]
This year’s MSU General Assembly proved the venue can be both effective and inefficient in providing a democratic forum for the student membership to “show up and speak out.” Attendance at the Assembly peaked at 630, three members from quorum. Compared to last year’s peak attendance of 60 students and to a string of non-quorate […]
During the recent MSU Presidential Elections for the 2014-15 academic year, a health care referendum was put forward regarding expanding McMaster health plan coverage. There were three different questions set forth in the referendum, asking students to take a yes or no stance on extended coverage to include eye doctor visits, prescription contraception, and other […]
Every year, McMaster University manages to attract several talented student athletes that show their drive and passion in the sport that matters most to them. Among this diverse group of student-athletes, however, lies a different breed — Triathletes. These high-performance athletes train for and perfect not just one sport, but three. Swimming, cycling and running. […]
With the Marauder football program reaping extra success over the past couple of years, they can now add former football player Jesse Lumsden to their list of successes. Not only did Lumsden play for the Marauders but he was also a member of the Canadian Olympic bobsled team. Lumsden and his partner Lyndon Rush won […]
