By Talia Kollek A few years back I attended my first university Halloween party. I fully expected it to be just like the movies, with togas and a never-ending supply of beer. What I actually encountered was questionable attire. My one friend had decided to dress up as an Indian. The tasseled costume was complete […]
By: SJ Jany As we approach McMaster’s annual Pride Week (November 5th-9th), you might be curious about what you can do to show your love and support for your queer and trans* friends. Good intentions are half the battle: here are some pointers on the ways in which you can be an ally to […]
By: Arnav Agarwal While many couples like to match up for a spooky Halloween celebration, the idea of complimentary couple costumes does not settle well with everyone. A costume duo might be cute to some, but many find the combo a little bizarre and too much to handle. “We trick-or-treat together every year,” said […]
By Ryan Sparrow So, the other day I ventured to the Phoenix - the Grad students’ pub at McMaster for those who are unfamiliar - with some friends of mine. Someone who I had just recently met joined us. This self-identified educator seemed to have good values, but when actually speaking to him, he wanted […]
The McMaster Marauders finished their 2012 OUA season over the past week, playing the York Lions, Windsor Lancers, and Western Mustangs. The first match against the Lions saw the top two teams in the OUA West conference square off. The Oct. 17 game was a rematch of an intense bout hosted by McMaster, which saw […]
It was almost a year ago that the MSU’s Student Representative Assembly passed a motion to “stand in support” of Quebec students, who were fighting tuition increases proposed by the province’s then Liberal government. The block of SRA members who brought it forward shook their fists, got a majority of the 35 people in the […]
It’s well known that McMaster’s enrolment is high and the campus is short on space, but this month, off-campus and commuter students at McMaster will be given a new place to hang out. A new lounge is opening on campus, dedicated to off-campus and commuter students. The lounge, named “The Lodge,” will occupy the space […]
Halloween has always been a fun and festive time of the year where it is finally socially acceptable to put on a ridiculous outfit and demand free candy from your neighbours. And although many a student these days refrains from the routine knocking on doors and sugar seeking, All Hallows Eve can still merit a […]
Megan MacLeod, a fourth-year honours health studies and gerontology student, has just finished her third annual Warm Up for Winter clothing drive. The campaign, which she started herself in her second year at Mac, collects and distributes winter clothing for children and adults. MacLeod was inspired to start this initiative after volunteering and working at […]
Event draws limited student participation Ryan Sparrow On Oct. 23, representatives from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) - Ontario, the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) - Ontario, and McMaster faculty member, Peter Graefe, all spoke out against the purposed changes to the sector. Also on the panel was NDP politician, Theresa Armstrong who […]
