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Posted on Nov. 10: McMaster captures fourth consecutive Yates Cup

McMaster captured its fourth consecutive Yates Cup with a 41-17 victory over the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks in front of 12,464 spectators at Hamilton's Ivor Wynne Stadium. This was the largest crowd in McMaster Marauder history. With the win, McMaster becomes only the third team to win four consecutive Ontario championships. The University of Western Ontario, featuring McMaster head coach Greg Marshall at running back, was the last team to accomplish this feat. Queen's had four consecutive Yates Cup victories from 1922-1925 and the University of Toronto from 1908-1911. McMaster will now host the University of Laval in the Mitchell Bowl (Formally Atlantic Bowl) Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at Hamilton's Ivor Wynne Stadium. The game will broadcast live on TSN. Tickets will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 10 at 12 p.m. at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats ticket office on Balsam Street, Copps Coliseum and the McMaster (MSU) Compass Information Centre with no service charge. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster by phone 905527-7666, Ticketmaster online and all Ticketmaster outlets. Normal service charges apply.

Posted on Nov. 7: Flu season battle begins

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, leads to complications causing the death of hundreds of Ontarians each year. But armed with a vaccination, chances of catching this highly contagious disease can drop 70-80 per cent. Beginning next week at McMaster, free flu shots will be available in the McMaster University Student Centre, Rm. 319. The clinics will take place Nov. 10, 11, 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your Health Insurance Card and McMaster Identification Card and wear a short-sleeved shirt. An additional clinic will take place at the Downtown Centre on Friday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Rm. 210. "Immunization is the best prevention against influenza infections," says Debra Earl, employee health educator. "A healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep are all factors in how effectively your immune system will fight any infection. When it comes to the flu virus, you may need more protection, especially if you already have a medical condition."

Posted on Nov. 7: University celebrates naming of Donaldson Family Marketplace

When Robert Donaldson attended McMaster in the early 1960s, the thought of taking breaks between classes in a spacious student centre with its own fireside lounge could only be considered a dream. At the time, he and his classmates had to make do with the Wentworth House as a make-shift student centre. Now, thanks in part to a $1-million gift from the Donaldson family, McMaster students for the first time in the University's 115-year history have a permanent home that provides a meeting space for all student clubs and associations as well as student services all in one central building. Donaldson, his wife Marnie, family and friends were on hand this past Wednesday to celebrate the naming of the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) marketplace as the Donaldson Family Marketplace. Donaldson says the gift is made on behalf of his entire family. Seven members of the extended Donaldson family, including his father, call McMaster their alma mater and (more will likely follow). As well as graduating from McMaster in 1961, Donaldson has also been a loyal President's Club member for many years.