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November 18, 2004

Three McMaster history students claim international essay prize

McMaster students are not just studying history -- they're making it. Myra Valley, Tenyia Miller and Kate Young are among 10 selected for the British Council's British Studies Essay Contest for Canadian undergraduate students, a feat almost unprecedented in the history of this prize, says their professor Jim Alsop. "It is highly praiseworthy that three of the 10 awards go this year to McMaster students, all in history," he says. "It is a great personal pleasure that all three were awarded the prize for the research essays which they wrote in one course, History 4AA6 in 2003-04."

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November 17, 2004

Small seasonal changes can lead to big flu outbreaks

Flu season is on its way to homes across Canada. But the question of why influenza epidemics take place in the few cold months of winter remains unanswered. Is it the change in the weather? The return to school? Or increased viral production under winter conditions?

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November 16, 2004

McMaster historians shortlisted for national book prize

Two McMaster authors have been shortlisted for the Harold Adams Innis Prize, from the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences. McMaster historians Nancy Bouchier and John Weaver were selected for their books, For the Love of the Game, Amateur Sport in Small-Town Ontario, 1838-1895 and The Great Land Rush and the Making of the Modern World, 1650-1900, respectively.

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November 15, 2004

Interfaith charity project aids community shelters

A toothbrush, a stuffed toy, a hairbrush  sometimes taken for granted, these small donations can make a big difference to those in need. This week, students from various faith groups across campus are collecting toiletries, toys and money for battered women's and children's shelters during the second annual Bathtub Project, launching today (Monday, Nov. 15) in the McMaster University Student Centre.

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November 15, 2004

Marauders lose Yates Cup to Laurier Golden Hawks

Hopes for a five-time Yates Cup celebration were dashed Saturday when the McMaster Marauders were defeated 31-19 by the Laurier Golden Hawks. Laurier will advance to face the Laval Rouge et Or in the Uteck Bowl next Saturday, after the Quebec University defeated Montreal 30-12.

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