News
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Students react to postponed convocation ceremonies Spring convocation will be held online, in-person ceremony to be held at a later date
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There’s no more excuses How can Hamilton cope with climate change? Climate resilience and social cohesion are key to coping with possible disasters
March 25, 2020 -
Associate professor has been suspended McMaster University and Hamilton police investigating professor for allegedly breaching university policies, including McMaster’s sexual violence policy
March 20, 2020 -
McMaster tells students to move out of residence Students are required to vacate residence by this Saturday
March 17, 2020 -
CLAY, MACycle and Mac Farmstand rescinded MSU services cut due to large operating fund deficit
March 17, 2020 -
Wet’suwet’en solidarity actions in Hamilton Action in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en First Nation connected with arrests
March 16, 2020
Opinion
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COVID-19 is inspiring compassion Despite having to practice physical distancing, communities have never been closer
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What even is a “break” year? Unpaid placements make the midwifery program financially inaccessible for many
March 24, 2020 -
OPINION: The referendum for OPIRG’s fee is unjust The MSU is making cuts against a group that advocates for marginalized populations
March 14, 2020 -
OPINION: Let’s keep everyone alive A lack of allergy awareness on campus puts students at risk
March 14, 2020 -
OPINION: Drawing a line between university drinking culture and safety It’s okay to drink, but we need to better promote responsible drinking
March 14, 2020 -
Opinion: The referendum for OPIRG’s fee is unjust The MSU is making cuts against a group that advocates for marginalized populations
March 11, 2020
Sports
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Roberts’s legacy in McMaster Soccer After a storied career filled with adversity, we say goodbye to women’s soccer team captain Stephanie Roberts
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The Sil’s end of the year recap Which teams were the best? Check out to see how Mac sports did across the board!
March 30, 2020 -
Recruitment in the wake of COVID-19 How the virus will affect the future of McMaster Athletics
March 30, 2020 -
How Covid-19 affected national championships With three tournaments set to take place March 10-15, how has U Sports responded to the recent pandemic?
March 21, 2020 -
Reflecting on the wrestling U sports championship After a standout performance, Ben Zahra notched silver for the second year in a row
March 20, 2020 -
Bronze medal win leads to U Sports Volleyball berth A tough loss in the semi-finals wasn’t enough to take down the Marauders
March 16, 2020
Arts
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Hamilton coming together in uncertain times How businesses and museums have adapted to the COVID-19 outbreak
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Action and awareness through arts and culture journalism A year in review of the Sil's reporting on arts and culture in Hamilton
April 3, 2020 -
Theatre in the age of physical distancing The Social Distancing Festival rescues lost art
April 3, 2020 -
A love letter to the Silhouette Parting thoughts from a fourth year Arts & Culture Reporter
April 3, 2020 -
In conversation with Julian Casablancas Julian Casablancas talks music, politics and writing a forward for The Terror of the Unforeseen
March 29, 2020 -
A reading list for the weeks ahead Books to help you both connect with others and disconnect from the world during days of social distancing
March 26, 2020
Videos
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The Sil Records: Discussing the fate of print media
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Drag Makeup Interview with Karma Kameleon Watch Karma Kameleon transform into drag while answering questions all about life as a drag queen
February 16, 2020 -
Sex and the Steel City 2020 Trailer
February 13, 2020 -
Sex and the Steel City: With Love Lingerie
February 13, 2020 -
Hot Takes with MSU Presidential Candidate Giancarlo Dé-Re
January 28, 2020 -
Hot Takes with MSU Presidential Candidate Krystina Koc
January 28, 2020
Editorials
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Supporting each other from a distance Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as a student population
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Portrayals of Wet’suwet’en land defenders Land defenders are not the real threat
March 5, 2020 -
Truth and accuracy of opinion articles Responding to concerns brought forward by this week's Letter to the Editor
February 13, 2020 -
Letter to the Editor: Chinese state propaganda in the Silhouette—seriously? Why it is deeply problematic for the Silhouette to publish Chinese state propaganda
February 13, 2020 -
McMaster: put your money where your mouth is McMaster’s actions do not reflect the dire reality of the climate crisis
October 3, 2019 -
Where’s the student choice? The Government deemed us non-essential, we, the students, say otherwise
September 19, 2019
Digital Content
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Which 20 seconds of a song should you sing while washing your hands? Take this quiz to find out which song is right for you
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A student’s guide to navigating change A growing list of tips on transitioning to e-learning, maintaining a social life and self-care
March 24, 2020 -
What Hogwarts House are you based on your sex life? J.K Rowling may be problematic but Harry Potter was still a part of my sexual awakening
February 12, 2020 -
What Winterfest event should you go to? Find out which event is right for you based on these winter-themed questions!
February 6, 2020 -
Are you in the right program? It’s the start of a new decade and we’re starting to second-guess ourselves . . .
January 16, 2020 -
Save the Sil The Student Choice Initiative puts the Sil's funding in jeopardy
September 17, 2019
![A&C Reporter, Lauren O’Donnell is in her fourth year and is graduating at the end of this term. She reflects on her time at Mac, talks about the importance of the Sil in her life, and chronicles some of her favourite articles throughout the past year. Read Lauren’s Love Letter to the Sil in this week’s issue.
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