The Silhouette

International students are facing unreasonable exam hours and feel their needs are neglected by the university.

After spending five years on the Men’s Volleyball team, Mac alum and Hamilton native Matthew Passalent joins an Austrian team as his first professional team. Read more about his tenure at Mac and his recent journey as a pro!

The McMaster Students Union (MSU) and UCRU can started the Debt Free Degree Campaign to increase federal student grants and urges students to join the movement by increasing awareness and compelling the government to take action

On Blackout Tuesday, three Hamilton sisters begun Blk Owned Hamont, a Instagram page and open access list that shares Black Owned Businesses. Read more about their mission in this issue of the Sil!

WE ARE HIRING FOR PART-TIME PAID STAFF POSITION FOR THE WINTER SEMESTER! The News Reporter writes two stories a week for the News section under the direction of the News Editor. They are responsible for generating their own story ideas and are expected to be fairly autonomous and independent. Visit the MSU job website for a full description of role responsibilities... https://msumcmaster.ca/jobs/the-silhouette-news-reporter/ See more

Hamilton folk duo Piper & Carson released their second album Edgewalker’s Remedy on Oct. 23. Read more about the messages of the album and how they recorded during COVID-19.

Michelle Hung is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) and investing expert who’s worked for seven years in investment banking and venture capital. She’s also an author and content creator, having contributed to Canadian Money Saver Magazine, hosted webinars for Questrade and developed TikToks for the budgeting app Cleo. To date, she’s taught people how to invest (over $2 million total!) and save on average over $9,000 per year. Check out this Q&A with Michelle Hung. This is a sponsored post brought to you by the McMaster Student Success Centre. The Silhouette is not responsible for anything written in the article.

Two weeks notice? Employees of the Grind were unaware of the closure until a week before the cafe closed for the term

CALL FOR INTERVIEWS! Are you a BIPOC student who has been involved in organizing or who participated in acts of environmental activism this past year? Do you have thoughts on the BIPOC community and environmental activism? Please contact [email protected] to either send a written account of your thoughts and experiences or to arrange a phone interview.

Pen pal groups like McMaster Pen Pals and McMaster Pen Pals for Seniors are popping up on campus, helping to connect students with each other as well as the larger Hamilton community during COVID-19. Read more in this issue of the Sil!

McMaster student Ines Ndzana started her business The Wig Hall. Through the business, she is making wigs more accessible to students, and giving them an opportunity to try something new.