News
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MSU board of directors mid-year review Seven months into their term, The Silhouette looks at whether the BoDs have followed through on their year-plans
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Student groups condemn gender identity resolution Trans activists express concern that the motion will put their rights in jeopardy
November 29, 2018 -
How did the Bertrand Russell Archives end up at McMaster? The archives came to McMaster against the backdrop of soaring international demand
November 28, 2018 -
Student organizations respond to We controversy
November 22, 2018 -
Financial accountability in the MSU The MSU’s 2018 annual audit reports a net loss of $149,900
November 22, 2018 -
Renovations and longer hours likely coming to HSL The SRA health sciences caucus is working with the library administration to extend Saturday hours and replace bookshelves with study spaces
November 22, 2018
Opinion
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Shifting the focus from merit-based to needs-based scholarships McMaster should funnel more of its money into creating needs-based scholarships
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Reducing confusion over snow days and exams The university should revise their inclement weather and examinations policies to reduce student confusion over rescheduled exams
November 29, 2018 -
Breaking the stereotype of downtown Hamilton Downtown Hamilton may have a poor reputation but students will find that it’s filled with hidden charms
November 29, 2018 -
The need to change McMaster’s assessment structures The need for more distributed testing to improve student learning
November 29, 2018 -
Students are hungry for change Why McMaster Hospitality Services needs to focus more on student health and less on students’ wallets
November 26, 2018 -
Students and Hamilton’s one-bag trash limit Hamilton’s one-bag trash limit may be environmentally conscious but is not student-friendly
November 22, 2018
Sports
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Men’s volleyball’s Doty on their blazing-hot start and team leadership Coming off a blazing-hot start, third-year setter David Doty talks about maintaining the competitive mindset, new team leadership and his own role on the team.
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Harper and Gates catching fire as they lead women’s basketball to #5 in Canada Sitting on top of the OUA West, the women’s basketball team is stuffing the stat sheet on their way to another successful season thanks to a balanced roster
November 29, 2018 -
From Mac to the NBA: Meghan McPeak’s journey in broadcasting How Meghan McPeak went from calling McMaster basketball games to becoming a trailblazer in NBA broadcasting history
November 29, 2018 -
Taking care of business before the break Here is everything you need to know about the Marauders’ end-of-year schedule
November 29, 2018 -
Rugby’s French repeats as All-Canadian Fourth-year centre Britni French led the McMaster women’s rugby team to another OUA bronze, repeating as a Second Team All-Canadian in a strong 2018 campaign
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Marauders changing the face of men’s health Diving into the McMaster men’s rugby team’s Movember campaign as they strive to change the face of men’s health alongside other Marauders
November 22, 2018
Arts
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Sleigh the season Your guide to Hamilton’s holiday happenings this December
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Showcasing a work in progress Southern Ontario artists showcase their fragile side with a piece of unfinished work
November 29, 2018 -
In the kitchen with Brandon Jackson The ultimate student hack on carbonara with instant ramen
November 29, 2018 -
A little vintage soul in this geek Downtown vintage clothing shop has more in store than a wardrobe
November 29, 2018 -
Tell us your study habits and we’ll give you something to do in your study breaks!
November 27, 2018 -
Getting back to chocolate basics Westdale’s The Casual Gourmet hosts a chocolate workshop with Cake & Loaf Bakery chef
November 22, 2018
Videos
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Sil sit-down with Maureen Wilson The newly elected Ward 1 councillor discusses housing, LRT and having a voting station on campus
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Sil on the Streets – Weed Legalization McMaster students weigh in on weed legalization
October 17, 2018 -
SUPERCRAWL ’18 A recap of the festival's 10th anniversary on James Street North
September 24, 2018 -
Sil Sit Down: Sean Leon Take a peek into the creative mind of Sean Leon
September 10, 2018 -
Light Up the Night 2018 Congratulations to McMaster University's 2018 graduating class!
April 13, 2018 -
Sil & Chill with Sam Holladay Check out their performance in a personal setting
April 9, 2018
Editorials
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Weed is the new steel So what is going to happen in April?
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Boom, roasted We need you to roast us like a Rotisserie chicken
November 15, 2018 -
A call for McMaster to move towards greater transparency The university needs to ensure BoG and senate meeting agendas and minutes are accessible amid the Brighter World campaign
November 8, 2018 -
The value of contributing Why your future self will thank you for getting your work published
November 1, 2018 -
Full steam ahead The LRT debate is tired, so why was it the only prominent issue this election?
October 25, 2018 -
A call to keep the planned wage increase The MSU needs to follow through with their initial wage increase, despite the cancellation of Bill 148
October 18, 2018
