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November 22, 2012
Kpop for dummies

Preface I’ve been listening to kpop (south Korean pop music) for about three years now, but only recently has this genre hit the main stage here in North America. It seems that this new popularity can be attributed to PSY and the all-female nine-member group, Girl’s Generation. I’ve been so hooked on kpop these past […]

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November 20, 2012
Wi-Fi pilot project will upgrade service in Student Centre, selected classrooms

Following an announcement of a $100,000 pilot project by UTS to improve wireless internet service on campus, the MSU has released a list of facilities that will receive wireless upgrades or expanded service. The Wi-Fi expansion will prioritize classrooms, lounges, meeting and conference rooms. Feedback gathered in a student survey played a significant role in […]

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November 18, 2012
Dinos' season extinct as Marauders advance to Vanier Cup

The McMaster Marauders are headed to the Vanier Cup for the second straight season after beating the Calgary Dinos on Saturday by a score of 45-6. The Nov. 17 Mitchell Bowl at Ron Joyce Stadium in Hamilton marked the first ever meeting between the two teams. A crowd of 5,442 packed the stadium to watch […]

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November 15, 2012
Against Dinos, Mac will face its toughest opponent yet

The McMaster Marauders are a game away from their second straight trip to the Vanier Cup after a record-breaking season that culminated in a 30-13 Yates Cup victory over the Guelph Gryphons on Nov. 10. Mac set a new CIS record for consecutive wins with 20, surpassing the mark of 19 held formerly by the […]

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November 15, 2012
Accessibility a contentious issue for affected students

McMaster complies with provincial regulations regarding accessibility, but can the institution address what accessibility means for different students and foster a culture of accessibility across the university? Ramps, braille design and test accommodation are just some of the ways campuses strive to be more accessible to students with disabilities. But is the University doing enough […]

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November 15, 2012
Green roof on track to open summer 2013

Stewart pursues sustainability initiative based on student feedback For most students, November brings the thought of the semester finishing, exams starting, and the winter break setting in. But MSU President Siobhan Stewart has her sights set on the spring. Stewart’s green roof initiative, a project designed to convert the third-floor balcony of the McMaster University […]

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November 15, 2012
Do everything in Hamilton

By: Nashwa Khan   Community is a word that should never be undervalued, but it often appears that only a handful of people take the time to explore the city beyond our school. Sure, it’s great that we have a campus that resembles Hogwarts and that we don't have to access public transit to cross […]

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November 15, 2012
Mac falls in fourth quarter

Marauder fans saw two different teams don the Maroon and Grey for the women’s basketball team this week. The young team walked away from opening weekend with a 1-1 record. McMaster took on the York Lions on Nov. 9 for the first game of the season and defeated the undersized Lions 59-47, in what Head […]

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November 15, 2012
Marauders split opening weekend

One win, one loss, and one point. In the opening weekend of Marauders’ basketball, the men’s team split their matches against the York Lions and Laurentian Voyageurs. The one-point loss to Laurentian was the most memorable moment of the weekend, after first-year guard Rohan Boney’s alley-oop off the inbound fell just short of falling in. […]

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November 15, 2012
Marauders take fifth place at CIS championship

When heading into a tournament as a high seed, there’s immense pressure to succeed. You’re told you’re better and that you’re expected to win. What happens if you lose? How do you respond? You can give up because of a missed opportunity, or you can do what the McMaster Marauders men’s soccer team did at […]

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