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December 6, 2005

McMaster remembers victims of violence

On Dec. 6, 1989, at L'ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, 14 women were shot dead by a lone gunman because they were women and studying in the traditional male field of engineering. This tragic event is now remembered as the "Montreal Massacre." As a result of much lobbying and commitment on behalf of the victim's families, this date has become the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Every year, the Anti-Violence Network at McMaster University hosts a ceremony to remember the women whose lives were taken by violence in Montreal, as well as other victims of violence.

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December 6, 2005

McMaster cheerleading team becomes two-time national champions

The McMaster cheerleading team successfully defended its Collegiate Small Co-ed Division National Championship title last Friday in Waterloo, dominating the field in its event. The Marauders had a strong opening round performance scoring 289.5 points, that gave them a convincing 58-point lead heading into the second round performance.

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December 6, 2005

McMaster researchers awarded $1.9 million for cancer research

Three McMaster pathologists will receive nearly $1.9 million in research funding through the Ontario Cancer Research Network to support cancer research and increase the number of patients participating in clinical trials. Jonathan Bramson was awarded $612,504 to study gene-based cancer vaccines; Jack Gauldie will get $688,285 to test his vaccine to stimulate the immune system to attack leukemia; and Ranjan Sur will receive $589,680 to examine a light sensitive drug to treat advanced lung cancer.

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December 6, 2005

Untangling string theory

It's been described as the theory of everything - a theory that might possibly be the ultimate, or final theory of matter at its most fundamental level. String theory states that absolutely everything in the universe - all of the particles that make up matter and forces - consist of unimaginably* tiny loops of vibrating string.

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December 5, 2005

McMaster swimmer to represent Canada at 2006 Commonwealth Games

First-year McMaster swimmer Chelsey Gotell earned a spot on the Canadian National Team that will compete at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia in March. The native of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, swam to medal performances in both the 50 M & 100 M Freestyle events at the Canadian Commonwealth Trials held in Victoria, BC. A former Paralympic medallist, Gotell was one of 31 swimmers that were nominated to the National Team over the weekend. The 2006 Commonwealth Games will be held from March 15-26.

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