News
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Students and CUPE call for return of York University Go bus stop Metrolinx’s decision to cancel the stop will increase financial barriers for students, sessional faculty and other campus Go bus users
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McMaster student activists launch “Whiter World” campaign The posters allege that university has promotes bigotry, white supremacy and endangers marginalized communities
January 10, 2019 -
A look back at the MSU election bylaws Have MSU election bylaws been fair or overly restrictive?
January 10, 2019 -
Bringing arts to the forefront at Mac’s new research centre The Centre for Networked Media and Performance aims to facilitate artist-centric research
January 9, 2019 -
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
November 29, 2018 -
Student groups condemn gender identity resolution Trans activists express concern that the motion will put their rights in jeopardy
November 29, 2018
Opinion
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Why students should write opinion pieces Writing opinion pieces allow students to improve their writing skills, refine their opinions and make their voices heard
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Waiting for course enrolment waitlists Other universities allow students to join a waitlist for full-capacity courses—so why doesn’t McMaster?
January 10, 2019 -
The need to standardize undergraduate theses Students completing their undergraduate thesis under the supervision of the same supervisor should be given the same assessments.
January 10, 2019 -
Taking no-risk classes for big rewards Why every student should consider taking a personal interest course
January 8, 2019 -
Shifting the focus from merit-based to needs-based scholarships McMaster should funnel more of its money into creating needs-based scholarships
November 29, 2018 -
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
Sports
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How international competition has kept men’s volleyball sharp Over winter break, tough international competition has prepared the men’s volleyball team for the second half of their season
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Marauders holiday wrap-up Everything you missed in sports over the holidays, and a look ahead towards this weekend’s upcoming games
January 10, 2019 -
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.
November 29, 2018 -
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
Arts
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From Brandon Hall to Massey Hall How Max Kerman and the Arkells thrived from Hamilton
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This comedy act is not just for laughs Salma Hindy brings comedic talent and diversity to the stage
January 10, 2019 -
Jamaican Patty Shack takes root in Hamilton Farmers’ Market The Jamaican patty spot is entwining homegrown Hamilton with Jamaican tradition
January 10, 2019 -
Humanities course’s approach is just write New mandatory first year course provides students with an opportunity to improve writing
January 8, 2019 -
Sleigh the season Your guide to Hamilton’s holiday happenings this December
November 29, 2018 -
Showcasing a work in progress Southern Ontario artists showcase their fragile side with a piece of unfinished work
November 29, 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
