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3 days ago · Student democracy is a fundamental principle of the MSU, but as participation falters, what can we do to re-centre it in student life? E lection turnout is a yearly topic of discussion at the Silhouette and throughout the MSU, whether there excitement at high participation, or more frequently worry over student disinterest.. The 2024 McMaster Students Union presidential election saw a 56 per ...

4 days ago · Candidates highlight key campus issues, outlining platforms on transparency, resource allocation and student engagement The 2025 McMaster Students Union presidential debate took place on Jan. 28, 2025, in the McMaster University Student Centre atrium from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event coincides with the voting period, taking place …

5 days ago · As temperatures drop and the sun sets earlier, students c an find comfort and connection in unexpected ways A s winter sets in at McMaster University, the campus transforms and so do its students and their habits. Outdoor spaces like the arts quad and Mills Plaza, typically lively during the fall, become much quieter.

Jan 24, 2025 · Simon Mills’ MSU presidential platform aims to create a more connected, inclusive and supportive McMaster community. S imon Mills, a candidate for the 2025 McMaster Students Union presidential election, is running with goals of strengthening and building McMaster's student community, improving student life and addressing issues such as mental health support, athletics and student rights.

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Founded in 1930, the Silhouette is McMaster University’s official student-led newspaper.It operates as a service of the McMaster Students Union. Located in Hamilton, Ont., the Silhouette publishes weekly from September to April online and produces a semesterly print publication. Production takes a break during reading weeks and the winter break.

Holding space for community stories through arts and culture journalism. C/O Anne Nygard. As the year comes to an end, it’s important to take the time to reflect on the past few months.

In between setting new stay-at-home orders and dolling out fines to businesses for violating pandemic protocols, politicians across Canada continue to not listen to their own advice Photo C/O Robbie Palmer on Unsplash