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Posted on Sept. 4: New staff will bring human rights out of the shadows

A new name and a new face will put human rights issues at McMaster in a different light, with the recent appointment of a director for Human Rights and Equity Services (HRES), formerly known as the Sexual Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Office (SHADO). Mark Walma, a Hamilton native and McMaster alumnus, joins the University after earning a law degree and recently serving as the acting director of Equity Services at The University of Western Ontario where he also chaired Western's New Ontarians With Disabilities Act Committee. "I'm very excited to have the opportunity to return to my hometown and, even more so, to be able to pursue my passion for human rights at my alma mater," says Walma. "I have very fond memories from my undergrad and graduate work here and look forward to being able to give something back to the McMaster University community."

Posted on Sept. 3: Students, watch out for each other

An important message was heard today. "Watch out for each other." It's simple, but it can make a big difference in a university student's life. It's the key message of a rape drug awareness campaign launched by a coalition of McMaster and Hamilton agencies. Last year, there was an increase in reported cases of suspected druggings and sexual assaults, and this year community agencies are prepared with a public awareness campaign directed at university and college students. "The timing of this campaign is crucial," says Jane Mulkewich, human rights and equity services officer at McMaster, who adds it coincides with the Month Without Violence in September. "It's the time of the year of the greatest risk."

Posted on Sept. 2: Easing first-year transition

Years of preparation and careful attention to cultural trends are among the greatest assets for McMaster staff, faculty and student leaders helping this year's double cohort class adjust to university life. With the changing profile of first-year students -- most notably those who will begin a post-secondary education and leave home as young as 16 -- comes the Office of First Year Experience, the University's newest initiative to meet the growing needs of first-year students. "We've been preparing for the double cohort for several years as we have seen a gradual increase of 16- to 18-year olds coming to McMaster in the last four years," says Danielle Stayzer, first year experience co-ordinator. "There are many programs and services offered to students at McMaster that are designed to support them academically and socially, and it is my goal that this office will add its support to both students and the staff running these programs."

Posted on Sept. 2: Marauders defeat Guelph Gryphons in opening game

In front of a sold-out crowd Monday, McMaster third-year running back, Jesse Lumsden rushed 12 times for 215 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the McMaster Marauders to a 56-0 victory over the University of Guelph Gryphons. McMaster started second-year quarterback, Jon Behie who completed 12 of 17 (71 per cent) passes for 245 yards. Rookie quarterback, Adam Archibald entered the game in the third quarter to finish the game with four completions in seven attempts for 75 yards. Third-year quarterback, Mike Zaremba did not dress due to a sore back. McMaster 2002 CIS rushing leader (1227) Kyle Pyear added 98 yards on the ground and snared three passes for 59 yards to finish with 157 multi-purpose yards and two touchdowns.