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November 28, 2013
McMaster putting its best two wheels forward

Tomi Milos Features Editor Although cycling has long been hailed as a formidable mode of transportation for city-dwellers, most Hamiltonians can be reluctant to hop on a bicycle for fear of their safety. But the threat of grievous injury does not seem to be deterring McMaster students from gravitating towards such an affordable means of […]

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November 28, 2013
VIDEO: McMaster students on holiday traditions

McMaster students on what they plan to do with their families over the holidays. What will you be doing to celebrate the end of exams?

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November 21, 2013
McMaster looking to create conservation corridor after generous grants

Aurora Coltman Silhouette Intern McMaster University will soon be exploring the method of conservation corridors in its own backyard. Conservation corridors are plots of land conserved or restored that acts as a bridge to connect multiple plots of larger land. This connection promotes animal movement and migration, potentially bettering living conditions for wildlife. McMaster professors […]

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November 21, 2013
Meducator: McMaster researchers unlock secrets of diabetes drug

Avril-Lynn Ding The Meducator In an era where overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity are increasing health concerns, diabetes is emerging as a global epidemic. Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90 per cent of diabetes cases. One of the world’s most commonly prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes is metformin. Approximately 120 million people worldwide, […]

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November 14, 2013
McMaster's fine arts program gets $3 million to revamp studio space

McMaster University’s fine arts program has been given three million dollars—the largest donation ever made to the program—to renovate and expand existing studio space. The benefactor is Robert Fitzhenry, a McMaster alumnus and philanthropist, who made the donation in honour of his late wife Andrée, who was a painter specializing in landscapes. The announcement was […]

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November 7, 2013
InsideOut: Keeping bees at McMaster

Jamie Mudrick The Silhouette “There are always challenges with raising bees in an urban setting,” says Brandi Lee Macdonald one of the co-founders of the Hamilton Urban Beekeepers. Raising bees takes years of dedication, yet this group is somehow able to do this in a parking lot beside a helicopter pad here at McMaster. Along […]

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November 6, 2013
McMaster women's basketball team off to a hot start

William Lou The Silhouette The McMaster Women’s Basketball team is off to a hot start to the season with a pair of victories in last week’s matchups versus the Toronto Varsity Blues and the Ryerson Rams. The Marauders dominated both sides of the ball in last Friday’s win over the Varsity Blues. The Blues fought […]

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October 31, 2013
An open letter to the Senate Executive Committee and McMaster undergrads

Ken Seville The Silhouette Next week, you, members of the Senate Executive Committee will make a decision on whether to ratify the results of the recent University Planning and Budget Committee election. With under four per cent of eligible voters casting their ballot, you have to make a choice between ratifying the results and welcoming […]

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October 31, 2013
InsideOut: Students for Project Umbrella Burma McMaster

Amanda Watkins LifeStyle Editor With the rush of school, work and everything in between, sometimes at the end of the day, taking on a new cause may seem like a heavy task. Students for Project Umbrella Burma McMaster, or PUBMac, are determined to promote awareness for their worthy and reliable cause by hosting relaxing and […]

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October 31, 2013
Video: McMaster students on the new fall break

Opinions Editor Sam Godfrey asks students what they're doing over the fall break, new this cheap canadian viagra year.

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