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Hey Everyone!

It's Ashlynn, the Arts and Culture Editor. Hope everything is going alright for y'all! As usual, we have our ongoing columns and some interview and review opportunities. And if you have a pitch of your own, send it my way at: [email protected]Also, if I don't reply to your email in two days, please send it again, sometimes gmail is weird !

And now, as always, the recurring columns (these are always open to anyone, just send me your idea for whichever column you want to write and I'll get back to you):

• Gateway to Gastronomy: Know any fun and easy to follow recipes? Pair up with a photo volunteer and share it on this recurring segment.

• Exploring Edmonton: Do you know any cool places around Edmonton that people should visit? Write about them in this new series!

• Lunch Break: An Arts & Culture series where we share fun recipes with humorous commentary. It's wholesome and lowkey, and personally, I love anything about food, so check it out and send an installment over if you feel so inclined!

• Brew Crew/Vino Bitches: A fun, 150- to 350-word review of your favourite (or not-so-favourite) beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverage of choice.

• Noodle Nation: Who loves noodles? You (might) love noodles. Write 450-500 words on your favourite noodle (ramen, pho, other long stringy flour-y food) haunts for this column.

• Pot Thots: Write about your favourite strains, equipment, dispensaries, and more in our all-new column on the world of legal weed.

• Eating Edmonton: Write about your favourite (or not-so-favourite) local haunts in this miscellaneous foodie column.

• Lunch Break: Share your favourite student-friendly recipe with some down-to-earth commentary.

• DatApp: Have an app that’s been a game- or life-changer? Wax eloquently about it (or a few of your favourites) in a short 150- to 350-word installment for this column.

• Top 5: Top 5 study spots, places to cry in public, late-night post-exam diners...you name it, you can write a Top 5 on it! 50-200 words per Thing In The Top 5.

• Diss Track: Are there 3-4 songs that grind your gears in the worst way possible? Diss the crap out of them in this column.

• Emoji of the Week: This one’s self-explanatory. Trawl your recently used emojis and sing praise about it and why other people should worship it as The Best Emoji too.

• Fashion Streeters: If you love walking up to people and asking them about their cool outfits, this one’s for you. Q & A format. Consider pairing up with a photo volunteer or taking your own pics!

• Doin’ You: Everyone has something they do exceptionally well. Wanna teach others your wizardry? Walk us step-by-step through the process of a master for this column.

• Playlists: Have killer musical taste? Share it on The Gateway with a curated playlist.

• Retro on Retro: Is some classic piece of media on your mind? Reflect on it with the distance of time in this column. Discuss the qualities, staying power, and impact of your favourite old movie, video game, album, book, play, or whatever else!

• Double Take: Love spitting fire-hot takes on pop culture? You and a friend (or foe) can team up to write opposing takes on some piece of art/entertainment/media.

• Social Intercourse: A weekly round-up of cool, local cultural events compiled by Arts & Culture writers.

• ...AND MORE! You can also pitch me your own column ideas if you want to write your own or if you've seen any awesome movies or performances/heard any music/read any books/played any games/eaten any food etc., let me know.

Ivan Coyote Event

Renowned poet and storyteller

Ivan Coyote

is a non-binary Canadian who has become well known for their stories on growing up trans and queer.

Institute for Sexual Minority Studies & Services is hosting an evening on spoken word poetry and book signing on

December 4th

, at the Garneau. All proceeds from this event will go towards sustaining our Gay- Straight Alliances initiatives.

Let me know if you're interested in covering this!

In the Name of Your Daughter Documentary Screening

Wednesday, Nov. 27 - The documentary film,

In the Name of Your Daughter,

is a glimpse into the complex issue of female genital mutilation (FGM). After the showing, a panel of experts will discuss FGM and what can be done in Alberta to prevent all forms of violence against women and girls.

Let me know if you're interested in covering this event and doing these interviews!

St. Arnaud Show

Edmonton’s own St. Arnaud is having a show on November 28th at The Rec Room. If you'd like to cover the show, let me know!

Citadel Theatre A Christmas Carol

Media night for the Citadel Theatre shows are on the first Thursday of the show's run. A Christmas Carol is running from November 30 to December 23, so media night is on December 5, so if you're interested in reviewing this show for free, let me know!

Getaway Pitches

During Finals week, the Gateway releases The Onion-style article, our Getaway pitch meeting is on December 3 at 5pm! If you can't make it and would still like to write Getaway articles, let me know!