Brian Decker Executive Editor The players and coaches exited the locker room, some teary-eyed and all somber from the sudden reality that their season was over. An 80-56 loss at the hands of the magnificent Carleton Ravens earlier had ended the Marauders’ playoff run – their longest since 2006 – […]
Fraser Caldwell Sports Editor The results didn’t fall their way, but for the youthful Marauder contingent there was much to be learned from their experience at the CIS Championships. Hosted at McMaster’s Burridge Gym from Mar. 2-4, the tournament brought the top women’s volleyball […]
Katija Bonin The Silhouette On Thursday, March 1, a phishing email was sent to the general population of McMaster. Purporting to be from University Technology Services (UTS), the email asked email users to go to a non-McMaster website and provide log in credentials. Failure to do so would allegedly result in termination of one’s […]
Violletta Nikolskaya & Meghan Booth McMaster Debating Society Q: Should we pursue and prosecute the people behind the robocalls, or is it politicals as usual? V: Voting is a democratic right that people have fought for through multiple civil movements. Unfortunately, there have always been, and always will be, election scandals. They are so […]
Jordan Tew The Silhouette There is an old saying that goes, “If you want something done, give it to a busy person.” The statement is exemplified by every varsity athlete at McMaster. Balancing a full academic schedule with games and practices is no easy task, especially when travel is necessary. An athlete’s work ethic and time management […]
Dina Fanara Assistant News Editor Chair dancing is just for strippers? Not anymore. Recently, much hype has been placed around dance lessons for women using props, such as poles, chairs or scarves. Women are reclaiming these styles of dance, which have been most commonly seen only in gentleman’s clubs. These days, women in university […]
Cassandra Jeffery Assistant InsideOut Editor The startling documentary Blue Gold was screened on the McMaster campus on March 5 as an attempt to spark the interest of our student body on world water crises. The first official event of McMaster’s Water Awareness Week (WAW) was followed by a discussion period by representatives of a number […]
Shama Kassam The Silhouette There are many well-understood benefits of pursuing post-secondary education, known especially to those who are currently enrolled in it. As students who have made the decision to come to McMaster, we know that statistics indicate that university graduates earn more, find more secure employment and are more highly valued as […]
Sonya Khanna Business Editor Given the competitive nature of the job market, industry exposure offered by Canada’s Next Top Ad Exec boasts real-world gains by providing students with an innovative learning experience. CNTAE unfolds a field of job opportunities for students to expand on, allowing students to get their foot in the door through ample […]
Farzeen Foda Senior News Editor “We see no reason why Ontario cannot have the best public services in the world – with the proviso that they must come at a cost Ontarians can afford,” said a report from the Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services, released on Feb. 15. The report outlines […]
