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In the Flood Zone What caused the flooding in the MUSC basement and what will it take to prevent future floods?

Ryan Tse News Reporter

HANNAH WALTERS-VIDA/ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Starting approximately two weeks ago, the McMaster University Student Centre basement has been hit with a series of floods, causing costly damages and prompting administration to begin formulating an extensive repair plan.

On July 3, a drain pipe burst in the CFMU station offices, causing a flood. The following afternoon, another drain pipe burst in the Silhouette office. Water streamed from the ceiling for several hours, causing it to pool and leak below the walls to neighbouring offices.

In the days that followed, pipes burst in the hallway outside the Silhouette office and inside the Student Accessibility Services office.

According to Lori Diamond, MUSC administrative director, the flood was caused by a corroded drain pipe from the La Piazza kitchens. Grease and food that had built up in

the pipe caused a clog, and the pipe sprung a leak as a result of the intense pressure.

out of the spaces as quickly as possible, but damages occurred nonetheless.

Throughout the following week, there was an unpleasant odour in the basement of MUSC from the grease and food buildup that burst from the pipe. Furthermore, staff were concerned about the health risks of continuing to work near the flooded area.

Two computers, a scanner and a tablet were damaged in the Silhouette office, and the Underground lost an estimated $1200 worth of paper.

Some offices had to be closed, and staff members in those offices relocated. However, not everyone is able to easily work remotely, since they rely on equipment and technology that cannot be moved from their offices.

The full extent of the flood damage is still being assessed, but it is clear that repairs and replacements will be costly. The water leaked from the Silhouette to parts of the CFMU, Underground, and AVTEK offices. Facilities staff, MSU personnel, and employees working in the basement offices worked to move equipment

In addition to property damage, the costs of cleanup and pipe replacement or repair will also factor into the cost of damages. The exact costs are not yet known, but Diamond estimates that they will be in the range of tens of thousands of dollars.

Immediately after the floods occurred, facilities staff worked to clear the water out of the offices and sanitize the affected areas.

The drains in the flooded areas have been repaired enough to withstand wear in the short term. However, the initial clog is still present, so plumbers will continue the repair work down the drain line to ensure that no new cracks will emerge

long term, once the clog is cleared.

To prevent future floods, Diamond stated that they plan to bring in a mechanical engineer to determine how to replace the existing drain system.

This was not the first time that floods occurred in the MUSC basement. Last year, a drain pipe in the CFMU telecom room burst. According to Diamond, the area was particularly vulnerable because it was located below dishwashers, which use corrosive detergents that could have led to the rapid deterioration of the pipes.

Diamond stated that, since other pipes were not exposed to the same detergents, it was unclear why they were so corroded. The pipes were built to last for over 30 years, but only lasted 17 before bursting.

Diamond stated that the cause of the rapid corrosion is as yet unknown, but suggested that it could have been due to a

range of factors including insufficient maintenance, incorrect size or type of pipes installed initially, or the volume of activity in the La Piazza kitchen.

In addition to the floods, staff from the Underground and CFMU also indicate that their offices have been experiencing smaller, more consistent leaks for years.

According to Diamond, some of the dripping water in the Underground is coming from the floor of the La Piazza kitchen. It is also possible that some leaks are coming from the joints between two connecting pipes. Diamond stated that these issues can be quickly and easily repaired.

“The key is to, whenever possible, respond to the leaks when they’re small so they don’t lead to bigger problems,” said Diamond. @theSilhouette

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Hannah Walters-Vida Editor-in-Chief Adrianna Michell Features Reporter

CW: This article contains discussion of hate speech and acts of violence A month after far right demonstrators attacked Hamilton Pride, members of the queer community are working to come together, heal and fight to rid the city of hate groups.

PRIDE ATTACKS Past Hamilton Pride events have been attended by conservative preachers and others who attempted to intimidate festival goers who annually come to Gage park to celebrate. Hamilton Pride has typically been a family and community-oriented arts event, despite Pride’s history as a protest event beginning with the violent activism at Stonewall 50 years ago.

In Hamilton on June 15, community members and allies gathered in Gage park. Leading up to the Pride events there had been tensions between the queer community and Hamilton Police Services over police presence at Pride. “No police at pride” campaigns have sparked discussion about police and state presence at Pride celebrations across Canada.

No uniformed officers were allowed at Victoria Pride this year and in 2016 Black Lives Matter shut down the Toronto parade for 30 minutes to protest police attendance. Hamilton Pride did not permit the police to have a recruitment booth at Pride this year.

Last month’s Hamilton Pride marked an escalation of violence. Anti-Pride demonstrators gathered during the event shouting religious, homophobic and white-nationalist rhetoric. The anti-Pride group is speculated to be in part members of the fascist Yellow Vests who moved from city hall to Gage Park on the day of Pride. According to witnesses, one person was punched in the face, while another was hit in the head with a motorcycle helmet, amongst other acts of violence.

Since January, hate groups associated with the yellow vests have been holding weekly demonstrations outside of Hamilton city hall. The groups hold signs displaying far right anti Muslim, anti immigrant messages, and known white supremacists have been present at rallies.

Witnesses accused HPS officers in attendance of not stepping in early enough to prevent the attacks, leaving people to defend themselves.

Pride defenders countered the anti-Pride protestors with a “black hole” tactic, wherein a large black banner was used to visually block the fascist signs and protestors, while defenders donned pink masks and used physical presence, counter protest tactics and noise makers to block the hate speech.

When asked why officers did not respond right away, Chief of police Eric Girt said at a town hall last month that responses would have been different if police were welcomed at the Pride events.

Councillors Maureen Wilson and Nrinder Nann are calling for an independent investigation into the police response at Pride.

However, not all members of the queer community agree that strengthening police presence will ensure their safety. A June 2019 study surveying 900 members of Hamilton’s queer community found that approximately one third of respondents believed that they had been treated unjustly by the police.

Transgender respondents were even more likely to recount unjust treatment.

For some, what happened at Pride was an example of the queer community coming together to defend one another without the need for police involvement.

“2STLGBQI+ folks can protect each other and we do not need the police or the carceral justice system to ensure the safety of our communities,” says a statement from the McMaster

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Students Union Pride Community Centre, “there is no Pride in policing.”

ARRESTS The arrests that have occurred since Pride have further exacerbated tensions between the queer community and police. In the past month, five people have been arrested in connection to Pride. According to the Tower, a Hamilton anarchist social centre connected in the queer community, four of the people arrested were associated with the pink masked pride defenders. HPS has only announced the arrest of one far right protestor.

The most high profile arrest was that of Cedar Hopperton, the first person to be arrested in connection to Pride.

Hopperton was arrested on June 22 for allegedly violating parole conditions from their involvement in the 2018 Locke Street vandalism.

On June 18 Hopperton made a speech at city hall in which they called on members of the queer community to defend themselves against violence and to not rely on police support. On July 8, the parole board voted to continue to revoke Hopperton’s parole, in large part because they ruled that Hopperton was inciting violence in their anti-police speech.

Hopperton’s arrest and parole hearing sparked massive backlash, leading to the “free Cedar” campaign, which condemns city hall and HPS and calls for HPS to drop the charges against Hopperton and other pride defenders.

Many community organizations have publicly supported the campaign. Scholars from 100 universities across Ontario, as well as McMaster faculty members, have submitted open letters expressing solidarity with the pride defenders.

In a statement released on July 12, the PCC stated that the pride defenders were acting in self defence and should not have been punished.

“The Canadian state frequently criminalizes the self defence that is often necessary for the survival of marginalized people,” says the PCC’s statement. “This is completely unacceptable and is a tactic of repression of social control.”

In the month following Pride, community members have repeatedly taken to the streets to demand that all charges against pride defenders be dropped. There has been a heavy police presence at many of the demonstrations, with some officers showing up on horseback.

This past Monday, the Tower released a video of 11 officers arresting a young woman who had allegedly written an

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queer community continues to demand justice anti-police slogan with sidewalk chalk during a rally on June 28. A crowd of bystanders intervened and the woman was eventually released. In the comments on the video, people were critical of the police for allegedly arresting the woman over sidewalk chalk, and questioned why it was necessary to have such a large number of officers present for the arrest.

CITY HALL RESPONSE Representatives of the queer community have been critical of city hall in the months prior to the Pride attacks, and council’s response to the attacks have exacerbated much of the tension.

Last May, Hamilton’s LGBTQ2 advisory committee voted unanimously against the annual Pride flag raising outside city hall. This was in large part in protest of the city’s em-

ployment of Marc Lemire, the former head of a white supremacist organization.

Following the Pride attacks, on July 5 Mayor Fred Eisenberger released a statement naming two special advisors for Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ community initiatives, Cole Gately and Deirdre Pike, to help address the queer community’s concerns.

However, other members of the queer community responded by stating that the discussions should happen publicly and should be accessible to everybody. Cameron Kroetsch, who was invited to take part in the discussions, stated in a public Facebook post that the private meetings did not feel safe or productive.

“I won’t attend private meetings with no shared list of invitees and no detailed agenda.

It doesn’t feel safe, for so many reasons, and won’t until Fred

Eisenberger, our City Council, and the Hamilton Police Service can demonstrate that they’re willing to build trust with our community,” wrote Kroetsch.

As an additional response to the Pride attacks, city council proposed a “hate incident prevention policy” that aims to assist in the identification of, and response to, hate motivated crimes. The proposed policy calls for increased surveillance on city-owned properties.

Initially, the policy placed strict limitations on acceptable activities during protests on city grounds, prohibiting the use of sound amplifying equipment, swearing and writing with sidewalk chalk. The policy has received criticism for limiting the rights of all protestors, not just hate groups.

“We said ban hate speech, not ban all speech,” said a sign from a city hall protest this weekend.

In the past month the community has come together to support one another and demand justice.

This past weekend, two different queer community groups converged at city hall. The Tower organized a weekend long occupation at city hall called “Camp Chaos Gays.” They held a series of workshops and community building events, at the same time protesting police harassment and the hate incident prevention policy.

At the same time, the July 13 “Hamilton for Who?” event cosponsored by Pride Hamilton and other organizations, was a non political, family friendly rally against hate groups.

Following the backlash against the hate prevention policy, council has since amended the list to remove many of the previously banned activities.

However, the security provisions remain. The policy will now go out for public consultation.

WHAT NOW? On July 16, the Tower announced that Hopperton was released from jail early. The announcement was met with a wave of relief from supporters.

However, the fight is far from over.

The yellow vests have continued to demonstrate outside of city hall every week, drawing counter protests from the community. Furthermore, many members of the queer community feel that city council has not properly consulted them and addressed their concerns.

Demonstrators have reported being harassed and intimidated by police officers at protests, and many queer people report feeling unsafe around police.

Members of the queer community are working to regroup, support one another and find a way forward.

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Striking for the Future Hamilton youth are joining a worldwide movement to demand that leaders address the climate crisis

ELIZABETH SVYATNENKO/ CONTRIBUTOR

Hannah Walters-Vida Editor-in-Chief

Faced with uncertain futures as a result of a rapidly changing climate, young people in Hamilton are joining a worldwide movement to urge leaders to take immediate and far-reaching action on the climate emergency.

Since March, a student-led activist group has been coordinating regular demonstrations outside of Hamilton city hall as part of the Fridays for future movement.

They are also supported by Fridays for future, who organize climate strikes around the world.

The Fridays for future campaign began in August 2018 when Greta Thunberg, then 15, protested for three weeks in front of the Swedish parliament instead of going to school, demanding that leaders address the climate crisis.

The strikes bring together students, environmental organizations and citizens in Hamilton.

Inspired by her actions, students from around the world began holding regular strikes to demand that their leaders take immediate action to address the climate crisis. Many protestors referenced a recent report from the United Nations international panel on climate change to highlight the urgency of the climate crisis.

The environmental community of Hamilton students, an alliance of environmental groups across the Hamilton and Catholic Wentworth district school boards, helps organize the climate strikes.

The 2018 IPCC report found that it is of critical importance to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre industrial levels. According to the report, any warming above that threshold will run the risk of long-lasting,

irreversible changes resulting in major loss of life.

The report states that, in order to meet the warming target, it will be necessary to substantially reduce emissions worldwide. Meeting the 1.5°C limit would require reducing emissions to 45 per cent of 2010 emission levels by 2030, and net zero by 2050.

“Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society,” stated the report.

Many of the young people who will bear the greatest effects of the climate emergency are not yet old enough to vote. The Fridays for future movement provides a means for young people to demand that policy makers make the necessary changes to preserve the planet for future generations.

“The older generation, they might be more concerned with short term economic gain, but

that’s because they’re not going to be around to see when our planet is on fire,” said Stephanie Foucault, an organizer of the Hamilton climate strikes. “The youth need to step up and really take charge of their future.”

The Fridays for future campaign is calling for an end to fossil fuel, demanding support for workers and developing countries during the transition to a renewable economy.

In Hamilton, protestors spoke specifically about the need to hold city councilors accountable to their pledge to substantially reduce the city’s emissions.

“Hamilton declaring a climate emergency is a great step, but we want to make sure that it’s followed up with some tangible action,” said Emmalee Frketich, co-founder of ECHS. According to Angela Dittrich, an intern at environment Hamilton who was present at a climate strike held

on May 24, transportation is a key area in which Hamilton can make changes to meet the emission reduction targets.

For example, Dittrich stated that eliminating Hamilton street railway area rating would increase funding, which could lead to service improvements and make HSR service more equitable.

The fridays for future group plans to continue holding regular strikes to bring climate issues to the attention of leaders and citizens in Hamilton. Young people’s futures are on the line, and many feel that they have no choice but to stand up and demand change.

“It’s very frustrating to see how people are killing our earth,” noted a grade three Lyons Gate Montessori student present at one of the strikes. “If someone’s going to speak up we thought it might as well be us to help the earth.” @theSilhouette

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Would you like whipped cream on top?

The Grind unveils its expansion plans

Neda Pirouzmand Managing Editor

With just over a year since its introduction in February 2018, The Grind is in the process of expanding to accommodate up to 125 people.

Vice president (Finance) Alexandrea Johnston credits an engineering management 5B03 capstone project for the idea to increase The Grind’s capacity.

Two McMaster engineering students led this project in direct partnership with the then vice president (Finance), Scott Robinson. They studied how busy The Grind is, what people were purchasing and the feasibility of an expansion. After synthesizing their research they found that 65 per cent of the time, The Grind operates at full capacity.

Upon consulting other student unions and contractors to estimate projected costs, the capstone proposal for expanding The Grind was submitted to the Student Representative

Assembly and Executive Board.

65 per cent of the time, The Grind operates at full capacity.

Since receiving their approval, the proposal has progressed to the quote-allocation stage, which must be completed before any money can be spent.

Johnston and her team hope to have the quote-allocation stage completed by July so that construction may begin as soon as possible.

“Currently, The Grind has 45 seats. The first phase of the proposed expansion will be able to accommodate approximately 40 more seats,” Johnston said.

“After this first phase, there are plans to add additional seats in December. This would bring about another 40 seats, bringing

the total seating capacity up to 125.”

The proposed floor plan involves extending The Grind into what has been TwelvEighty’s event space. However, the design plans are meant to be executed such that the extension of The Grind may still be used for events.

“Currently, The Grind has 45 seats. The first phase of the proposed expansion will be to accommodate approximately 40 more seats,” Alex Johnson, VP (finance)

Along with these changes, Johnston revealed the possibility of adding various bagel melts onto The Grind’s menu this year. There are no current plans to expand the kitchen or the staff.

The proposed Grind expansion poses an opportunity to offset TwelvEighty’s budget deficit. “While both establishments share the same budget, The Grind operates with a 61 per cent profit margin,” said Johnston.

Johnston added that detailed financial statements comparing The Grind and TwelveEighty will be available in the fall on the McMaster Students Union website. This will be through the release of the 2018-2019 audit, a process that occurs every year to assess the financial status of the MSU.

on The Grind, they reveal that TwelveEighty ended the year at a deficit of $275 842 based on May 1 2017 to Apr. 30, 2018 data. This is drastically higher than TwelveEighty’s budget deficit of $178 050 from the previous year. A 48 per cent reduction in beer and liquor sales accounts for a large portion of the budget imbalance.

It is too soon to accurately estimate the impact of The Grind expansion. If the expansion is fully completed and The Grind continues to succeed, then this will be very telling as to the power of molding university establishments to suit changing student interests. @theSilhouette

While the audited statements from 2017-2018 do not include financial information

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Opinion Hamilton Pride and the “Both Sides” Problem Why we can’t all just get along Anonymous

What’s the difference between an angry yellow vest and an angry queer or 2SLGBTQ+ person?

Everything.

There’s no question of that in my mind, or in the minds of most other like-minded people in the 2SLGBTQ+ community, especially when it comes to the recent yellow vest attacks at Hamilton Pride . The question we’re asking is: why are there still people that don’t think so?

People who insist “both sides” have done something wrong. People who insist that if the queer community stopped being so “unreasonable”, there could be a productive discussion in which everything would be resolved. People who sigh with a sort of martyred world-weariness as they ask: “why can’t we all just get along?”

Countless Twitter posts and opinion pieces have been made touting those views, particularly by heterosexual individuals who don’t have our community’s lived experience. People who don’t understand this struggle, who just want things to be “peaceful”.

Has anyone ever considered that we are the ones who would very much like “peaceful”?

I, for one, would love the peace to celebrate my bisexuality in the park, proudly wearing as much blue, pink and purple as I could possibly fit on my body. There is nothing I would have liked more than to go to Pride Hamilton without fearing attack by religious extremists.

Or to go to the “Hamilton for who?” rally without feeling my stomach drop as I read the words “Yellow Vest meetup point” written in chalk on the pavement just outside the bounds of the event space.

I’d love to walk around downtown Hamilton now without worrying about the

yellow vest demonstrations at City Hall. Without wondering if, somehow, this will be the day the wrong person will sense that I am a queer woman. Without tensing my entire body every time I see a flash of neon yellow out of the corner of my eye.

The ones who don’t want things to be “peaceful” are the right wing extremists who attacked Hamilton Pride unprovoked. I don’t approve at all of the word “protest” in this context; that connects this group far too closely with legitimate community organizers trying to raise awareness for LGBTQ+, feminist, and environmental issues, among others. No, it was an attack, and so it should always be called.

More specifically it was an attack by a group that is anti-Semitic, anti-2SLGBTQ+, and Islamophobic, among other things. An angry queer or 2SLGBTQ+ person is angry because their right to celebrate

their identity has been violated, and public institutions have been incredibly insufficient in protecting it. An angry yellow vest is angry because members of marginalized communities they hate dare to exist in public spaces.

An angry queer or 2SLGBTQ+ person is angry because their right to celebrate their identity has been violated, and public institutions have been incredibly insufficient in protecting it.

Equating these two groups in their anger, especially in

Hamilton right now, is harmful beyond belief. And no, the 2SLGBTQ+ community will not be “getting along” with people that consider it their “right” to attack them at their own celebration.

Furthermore, opening oneself to “reasonable” diplomacy is not the way to go. Hate groups do not act in good faith. They cannot be “reasoned” with. And if the community has to take a hard stance when the alternative is politely standing still to be hit with helmets, so be it.

Many of those who use these “both sides” arguments do not, or do not choose to, understand the social context behind these two different types of anger. It’s easy to not understand when it poses no direct threat to one’s daily life or existence. It’s easy to think of this as a homogenous “disturbance” when one doesn’t understand the demands these two sides are making.

Hate groups do not act in good faith. They cannot be “reasoned” with.

The extremists want the 2SLGBTQ+ and queer communities to stop existing publicly and to live in fear.

The queer/2SLGBGTQ+ community would very much like to hold a Pride event in the park (which quite a few children and teens were at, by the way) without wondering if they’re going to make it home safely. Something that they currently cannot do.

I, for one, think the difference is as clear as crystal. @theSilhouette

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Creating a Mosaic of Craft Beer Mosaic bar is bringing Ontario’s best craft beers to Hamilton /PHOTO REPORTER Andrew Mrozowski Arts and Culture Editor

In the heart of Barton village, a newly-opened bar brings the community a different experience. Named after a fruity type of hops used in some beers, Mosaic is giving Hamiltonians a new place to socialize and drink locally brewed craft beer.

Co-owned by 12 friends, it was their goal from the start to create a space that feels like a second living room.

“We wanted somewhere that is more comfortable and welcoming where people can come and socialize,” said Tyler Roach, co-owner of Mosaic.

Living in Hamilton for nine years, Roach developed an appreciation for the city’s local bars; however, he and his work colleagues found themselves getting bored.

“There is a severe lack of craft beer bars in the city because everyone keeps opening restaurants. We had an opportunity to do something that we wanted so we gave it a try,” said Roach.

The owners originally looked at other locations before deciding on Barton Street, seeing it as an opportunity to be part of an up and coming

neighbourhood.

“The original plan wasn’t to be a part of the new Barton, but so much has happened with the transition from retirees to young families. The community response has been so positive and people are happy that there

“We wanted somewhere that is more comfortable and welcoming where people can come and socialize,” Tyler Roach Co-owner of Mosaic

is a safe space they can go to and hangout with their friends,” said Roach.

Mosaic boasts fourteen tap lines with a heavy focus on local Ontario craft beers, many of them directly sourced from breweries across Hamilton and surrounding areas. Since Mosaic has opened, they have had a good relationship with local brewery Grain & Grit,

who brewed the bar a special opening weekend beer using mosaic hops. They also feature beers from Fairweather Brewing Company, Great Lakes Beer Collective Arts as well as others.

“It’s a mix of trying to choose interesting beers and staple styles so there is an option for every beer drinker.

There is an option for you that will be familiar enough, but we also have different and interesting beers that maybe aren’t coming to Hamilton yet,” said Roach.

The bar not only has a wide variety of craft beers, but also serves wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. To compliment, Mosaic offers up a snack menu featuring charcuterie boards, as well as vegan and gluten-free options. The 12 owners have ensured that there is an experience for every taste palate at Mosaic.

On the first Friday of each month, Barton businesses host Barton First Fridays in which each business has something unique happening. During this time, Mosaic showcases local Hamiltonian artists in the form of a mini gallery.

“Each of [the owners] has a different element that we each bring to the bar,” said Roach.

“One of us really loves art and knows a lot of artists so we are bringing them in and showcasing their work. We are always trying to evolve and bring something new to Barton.”

To the 12 owners, Mosaic represents more than the name of their bar or the hops used in some of their favourite craft beer. The hops have a wide-ranging flavour profile comparable to the different ideas that each owner brings to the table, and even more so to the wide array of diversity that Hamilton has to offer.

From the warm inviting home-style décor to its twenty-foot long bar, Mosaic has tapped into a unique space on Barton Street East.

“Barton is a part of the city that is a fundamental place for people to come and experience,” said Roach.

Some students have a hard time being away from home.

Tucked away in the heart of Barton village, the space provides a new experience but still feels familiar. Bringing Hamilton all the comforts of home, Mosaic is a great place to relax with a craft beer and enjoy the company of friends.

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What does it mean to accurately represent the history of unrest?

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100 years after the Winnipeg general strike, the Workers Arts and Heritage Center is encouraging us to critically reflect on what we do and do not know about one of the most influential strikes in Canadian history.

In May of 1919, 35 000 workers walked off the job to protest unfair working conditions and mass inequality. The strike culminated in Bloody Saturday, when state representatives killed two protestors and arrested 84. The strike lead to a massive wave of strikes across Canada and paved the way for future reforms.

WAHC’s Massive Disruption exhibition commemorates the Winnipeg General Strike through a series of events running from May 1 to Aug. 16.

At the core of WAHC’s programming is Michael DiRisio’s Archiving Unrest exhibition, which encourages audiences to engage with archival documentation of the general strike.

DiRisio was interested in working with displaying the WAHC archives because of the organic structure that, according to DiRisio, is more indicative of the nature of collective action than hierarchically structured, well-ordered government archives. DiRisio notes that WAHC’s collection mandate changes over time, and the archive responds to the community as items are sourced for projects and pieces are donated.

“It’s people and groups that have intersected with this building in this organization at different times and what they’ve left and what’s been absorbed through that,” said DiRisio.

The Archiving Unrest exhibition brings the archives to the forefront, allowing viewers to engage in snippets of the collection displayed in works of photography and video.

In displaying the archives, the exhibition also asks us to consider what they leave out.

Often times, retellings of history highlight the contributions and accomplishments of individual leaders. In reality, says DiRisio, it is the work of collectives that drive social and political movements.

“We have a very hero oriented culture where we tend to latch on to or focus on these heroes,” said Dirisio. “It can give you some glimpse of a fraction of what was happening, but it leaves most people out; it leaves

so much of the conversation out.”

The Massive Disruption exhibition casts the spotlight away from individual leaders, instead highlighting the collective power of the 35 000 workers who walked off the job in the Winnipeg general strike.

A large part of this, says DiRisio, means understanding the motivations and desires of the strikers. The exhibition shows microfilm displaying labour news leading up to and following the strike, chronicling the underlying inequality and indignity of work that prompted mass unrest.

WAHC’s programming works to examine the underlying motivations and causes for unrest and connect them to conditions that persist today.

Continuing on the focus on collective action, the exhibition creates space for audiences to engage in critical discussion about what it means to gather and organize.

The exhibition hosts weekly reading groups based on texts that focus on themes of

Often times, retellings of history highlight the contributions and accomplishments of individual leaders. In reality, says DiRisio, it is the work of collectives that drive social and political movements. collective organizing and group dynamics. People are invited to make use of the modular library, which holds a collection

of texts focused on labour history and collective organizing.

“There aren’t a lot of chances outside of school to talk about these kinds of theoretical, philosophical questions about gathering or crowds or publics,” noted DiRisio. “And so I’m looking forward to different discussions, but also super open to what different people bring to it.”

Each reading group is hosted by a different community organizer who use the strike commemoration as a jumping off point to discuss collective action, injustice and group dynamics more broadly.

The strong focus on public dialogue is part of WAHC’s larger strategy to encourage community engagement. According to WAHC executive director Florencia Berinstein, one of WAHC’s central goals is to appeal to the public that is not typically made to feel welcome in cultural institutions.

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WAHC is in order to engage with the ideas that we’re putting out there, or with any subject matter, we need to program around it to animate those ideas so that people will find the hooks,” said Berinstein.

By encouraging public dialogue and critically examining history, WAHC aims to commemorate the past while looking forward at the same time.

“What is the legacy of the Winnipeg general strike today in our contemporary culture?” asks Berinstein? “What are the lessons that we can take from the Winnipeg general strike but actually apply them to what’s happening today?”

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ACROSS 1- Coarse file; 5- Judicial rulings; 10- Lucie’s father; 14- Singer James; 15- Noisy; 16- Actor Julia; 17- Actress Dunaway; 18- “West Side Story” song; 19- To ___ (exactly); 20- ___ by Starlight; 22- Stingy person; 24- Time delay;

25- ___ do; 26- From a French region; 30- Syrian leader; 35- Tennis do-over; 36- Sgt., e.g.; 37- Rob, old-style; 38- Typical; 41- Treacle; 43- Cooperative race; 44- Musical style with similarities to reggae; 45- Actress Long; 46- Gettysburg general; 47- Truly;

50- Latest thing; 53- “Spring ahead” abbr.; 54- Pardon; 58- Gourd-shaped rattle; 62- On ___ with: equal to; 63- Sports venue; 66- Stressed type: Abbr.; 67- Bern’s river; 68- Polynesian porch; 69Tiny opening; 70- Pouches; 71- Christopher of “Back to the Future”; 72- Exclamation of fright;

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21- Not long.; 23- Angry look; 25- Daughter of Cadmus; 26- What you put on snooze; 27- Embankment; 28- Stone marker; 29- Star of the rotation; 31- Sun. speech; 32- Person of exceptional holiness; 33- To be of use; 34- Rot; 39- Way cool!; 40- Australia’s ___ Rock; 41- Ring decision; 42- Female servant; 44- “____ loves you, yeah,

yeah, yeah”; 48- Conductor ___-Pekka Salonen; 49- Banded; 51- To any degree; 52- Rotating; 54- Small batteries; 55- Movie-rating org.; 56- Bust maker; 57- “___ Tu”: 1974 hit; 59- Yours, in Tours; 60- Bellyache; 61- Nautically sheltered; 64- Ambient music pioneer; 65- House vote;

1- Whistle blowers; 2- Rat-___; 3- Eye problem; 4- Spanish rice dish; 5- Harmful; 6- One of the Gershwins; 7- ___ anglais (English horn); 8- Sully; 9- Thin as ___; 10- Haul; 11- I could ___ horse!; 12- Litigant; 13- ___ Three Lives;

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The Ultimate Goal As Ultimate Frisbee rises to prominence, it maintains the core values that make it unique Albert Mac, captain of the men’s A-team, says “we are unique in respect to other universities as to how McMaster Ultimate is not composed of three teams, but a single club.

We practice together, party together and we support each other during tournaments.”

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The sport of ultimate frisbee is being thrust into the spotlight and gaining recognition as a legitimate and exciting game. With growing international attention, including that of the International Olympic Committee, ultimate frisbee is quickly becoming a premier team sport at the high school, college, university and recreational levels.

Invented in 1968 by a high school student in New Jersey, ultimate frisbee combines athleticism and technical skill to create a fast-paced, intense sport with a unique community of players. Teams have seven players compete on a 110m long field, moving up and down the field by throwing a disc to each other, attempting to score points by catching the disc in the other team’s ‘endzone’. Most ultimate leagues have open, women’s and mixed divisions.

Mixed is a co-ed division where teams play with an alternating 3:4 ratio of men to women.

Ultimate’s self-refereed system is one aspect that makes it unique. For this to be successful, it is necessary for players to use their own judgement to resolve conflicts on the field. This honour system, known as spirit of the game, requires teams to

give each other feedback on several aspects of spirited playing, including positive attitude and self control, fair mindedness and communication.

“It requires mental fortitude, respect for your opponents and conflict resolution skills in all of the players on the field.”

Molly Kojder McMaster Ultimate Coach

Molly Kojder, former McMaster ultimate player and current coach describes the impact of spirit of the game, saying “it requires mental fortitude, respect for your opponents, and conflict resolution skills in all of the players on the field”.

McMaster University is a leader amongst the Ontario university ultimate clubs, recognized for strong performances on the field and an excellent social atmosphere off the field.

Mac has three teams within the ultimate club, two open teams

and one women’s team. The club organizers host a tournament in Hamilton each fall, Steeltown Classic, which drew 28 teams in 2018 and is recognized as an Ontario qualifier tournament.

Reflecting the progression of ultimate as a sport, the McMaster team has evolved from a small club to a well run organization. The addition of coaches and team organizers has helped bring the Mac team up to the highly competitive level it is at now by providing players with feedback, creating strategies and streamlining practices.

In addition to their athletic achievements, the McMaster club takes pride in its inclusive atmosphere and commitment to gender equity. The sport of ultimate is known for the supportive community of players, and McMaster is ensuring this culture continues into the university circuit.

Ultimate is a leading sport in terms of gender equity, with the mixed division being considered equally as legitimate as the open and women’s divisions. This commitment to gender equity includes the adoption of inclusive rules and guidelines, and the attitudes of most players and coaches.

Though the Ontario university system does not include a mixed division, gender equity is promoted nonetheless. During the Steeltown Classic tournament teams are encouraged to participate in a gender equity summit in which players read articles about gender in sports and are encouraged to share their personal experiences.

Many recreational ultimate leagues are in the middle of their seasons right now, as is the professional American Ultimate Disc League, which includes three Canadian teams; and the Canadian competitive touring league will be holding its national championship tournament in Brampton this August. Here at McMaster, the intramural ultimate frisbee season begins in the fall and draws a large group of young people each year to enjoy and continue the sport of ultimate.

As ultimate gains prominence, it brings its core values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and community with it to create a unique and exciting sport. @theSilhouette

“We have generated so many discussions within our community and we can hope that it grows…and breaks down the male-dominance in sports,” said Mac. Continuing into 2019, the sport continues to grow and strive for greater recognition.

While the McMaster team gears up for their next season beginning in September, the World Flying Disc Federation LEAH TACKABERRY-GIDDENS//CONTRIBUTOR is seeking inclusion in the 2028 summer Olympics.

“We practice together, party together and we support each other during tournaments.”

Albert Mac Men’s A-Team Captain

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Bring out the Waterworks MUSC unveils brand new basement waterpark COURTNEY COMPOST

Following weeks of flooding issues in the basement of the McMaster university student centre, MUSC administration has unveiled a new basement-wide waterpark open to all students.

The waterpark features a water slide, fully functioning wave pool, splash pads and a three story waterfall. The water for the park currently flows out of drain pipes from the La Piazza kitchen, but there are plans in the works to begin drawing from other campus dining establishments.

“The majority of the offices have sustained some form of water damage,” said MSU general manager Flan McFlown.

“We figured we may as well succumb to the inevitable and finish the job ourselves.”

Lead architect Jed Johnson said that he insisted on the presence of the three story tall waterfall as a reference to Hamilton’s natural environment.

“The inside of the student centre is designed to mimic the outside environment; melding nature and built environments as a nod to Hamilton’s most emblematic natural features,” said Johnson.

The waterfall runs from the third floor down to the basement, where it meets the wave pool that spans the CFMU office.

“I love this new setup,” said CFMU community outreach coordinator Olive Flavour as she bobbed past on a pool float.

“The float is so much better on my back than my old office chair.”

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“The open office setup is really conducive to teamwork and helps facilitate...” Flavour continued as she floated out of earshot.

The water park won’t just benefit students. As part of Hamilton’s heat response plan, the park will be opened to the public during heat waves.

“It’s so important that McMaster gives back to the Hamilton community,” said vice president (administration) Sig Fig. “This is just one step towards breaking down the McMaster bubble and really engaging with the public.”

And the park’s use will extend past the summer. For two weeks in February, MSU administration has pledged to shut down the heating system in MUSC to create a basement-wide skating rink.

McMaster alum Jem

Credenza has nothing but good things to say about the initiative.

constitutes it as an athletics facility, which is designated as an essential service under SCI.

“There is NOTHING that students want more than a skating rink,” he said.

Ronson declined to comment on the health risks resulting from a waterpark run entirely on drain water.

On Twitter, students have raised concerns regarding funding of the waterpark, especially given the expected budget cuts resulting from the student choice initiative.

“The union barely has enough money to stay afloat as it is--why sink ourselves further?” one student asked on Twitter.

When asked about the financial plans, vice president (finance) Lox Johnstonson made assurances that the funding for the waterpark is secured.

Johnson stated that the waterpark will promote health and wellness by encouraging students to get active. This thereby

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Students have already begun pouring into the waterpark to help beat the summer heat.

“The planet may be burning up, but at least we can come here to escape it for a few hours!” said one student.

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