News
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MAC CSSA was originally ratified under a false pretext of being on probation The SRA did not promptly address miscommunication regarding MAC CSSA’s probation over the summer
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MAC CSSA updates from the Nov. 3 SRA Meeting The SRA upheld MAC CSSA’s de-ratification
November 7, 2019 -
Two Weeks Later Two weeks after the pro-Hong Kong Lennon Wall demonstration, concerns are being raised about inaction, censorship and isolation
November 7, 2019 -
Stay in Your Lane War on cars or sharing the road? Cycling advocates explore the state of transportation in Hamilton
November 7, 2019 -
McMaster’s teaching and research assistants vote to authorize strike action In a history-making vote, 87 per cent of CUPE 3906’s Unit 1 vote yes for a strike mandate
October 10, 2019 -
McMaster research quantifies the climate emergency Civil engineering assistant professor Zoe Li works with simulation models to anticipate the future environmental impact of climate change
October 10, 2019
Opinion
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Stop freaking out over rainbow poppies A lot of the outrage surrounding rainbow poppies has been misled
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OPINION: CSSA-gate at McMaster: The scars of exclusion How the MSU managed its decision to disband Mac CSSA is unclear at best and racist at worst
November 7, 2019 -
OPINION: Online education isn’t always more effective Online education lacks in-person communication and interaction
November 7, 2019 -
OPINION: Wake up and smell the intolerance Hamilton is the hate capital of Canada and that has to change
November 7, 2019 -
OPINION: The truth about “bird courses” Not only does the term put down students taking them, but it also promotes divisions between faculties
November 7, 2019 -
The climate is changing, so why aren’t we? Don’t let the climate strikes end here
October 10, 2019
Sports
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A slam dunk start for the men’s basketball team Starting off 2-1, the team looks promising
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A pair of quarterfinals exits It was a tough exit for the soccer program, but the past weekend wasn’t all doom and gloom
November 7, 2019 -
2019 Yates Cup-bound The Marauders beat the University of Guelph Gryphons 19-10 to advance to the Yates Cup
November 7, 2019 -
McMaster has partnered with TDF Sports Former NHL player and chief marketing officer of TDF Sports, T.J. Galiardi, spoke about the company and adopting a plant-based lifestyle
October 10, 2019 -
The women’s lacrosse team is clearing the way for championship Backed up by a decorated head coach and great team chemistry, make sure to look out for the women’s lacrosse team
October 10, 2019 -
Are supplements effective? Supplements have become a staple for gym rats, but research suggests they may not be as effective as we once thought
October 3, 2019
Arts
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One Earth, One People, One Love Kronos String Quartet performs at Mac accompanied by NASA recordings
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A place above all others Exploring the nature of Cootes Paradise and our city
November 7, 2019 -
Brewing up change in the Hammer MERIT Brewing Company demands accountability from local and industrial powers
October 12, 2019 -
Falling in love with apples Enjoy the season with this easy apple crisp recipe!
October 10, 2019 -
Do-it-yourself art crawl Vibrant art brings Hamilton's walls to life
October 3, 2019 -
Looking back to previous sensations Hamilton artist reflects on questions of memory through installation at Factory Media Centre
October 3, 2019
Videos
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Sillies: Staff taste test pumpkin spice lattes
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Sil Sit Down: Right Honourable David Johnston
September 24, 2019 -
Supercrawl 2019 The Sil takes you along with them for Supercrawl 2019
September 18, 2019 -
Save the Sil The Student Choice Initiative puts the Sil's funding in jeopardy
September 17, 2019 -
Sil sit-down with Red Hot Suz Sex influencer Suz talks about sex blogging, internet censorship, and the impacts of the SESTA/FOSTA bills for sex workers
February 22, 2019 -
Sil sit-down with Jamie Milay Multi-disciplinary artist Jamie talks about what it means to be non-binary and their experiences within asexuality
February 17, 2019
Editorials
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McMaster: put your money where your mouth is McMaster’s actions do not reflect the dire reality of the climate crisis
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Where’s the student choice? The Government deemed us non-essential, we, the students, say otherwise
September 19, 2019 -
Save the Sil The Student Choice Initiative puts the Sil's funding in jeopardy
September 17, 2019 -
Where’s the celebration? With a number of Black student-athletes at McMaster, an event celebrating Black History Month is noticeably missing from the Marauder community
April 1, 2019 -
State of emergency Is fear the only thing that can save us from climate change?
March 8, 2019 -
Bringing Sex(and the Steel City)y Back Why we stepped up our game with SATSC this year
February 14, 2019
Digital Content
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Supercrawl 2019 The Sil takes you along with them for Supercrawl 2019
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Save the Sil The Student Choice Initiative puts the Sil's funding in jeopardy
September 17, 2019 -
Tell us your study habits and we’ll give you something to do in your study breaks!
November 27, 2018 -
Reminiscing about Homecoming As homecoming fast approaches here are five top plays over the last five years
September 13, 2018 -
Five interesting facts about Hamilton’s history
November 30, 2017 -
Six Hamilton Breweries You Should Visit
November 23, 2017
![Rainbow poppies have been at the forefront of discussion this year. There have been arguments that both support the poppy and are against it, but what do these arguments reflect about ourselves in the way that we commemorate Remembrance Day? To read the full article, click the link in our bio.
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