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Not only am I out of clever one-liners, but this is also a pitch email

Hey Arts pals! I hope you're all staying safe and healthy right now. I know you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed in these crazy times, but remember to take some time for rest and self-care.I've got a few important announcements for this week, so let's get right to it. First, The Gateway is looking for Deputy Line Editors! These are going to be volunteer positions where you will get a chance to spend five hours a week working with either the News, Opinion, or Arts editor. If you're interested in working for The Gateway in the future or if you just want to be more involved with the work that goes on behind the scenes, this is a great opportunity. Keep an eye out for the job posting that will be going up on our site soon, but let me know if you have any questions about becoming the Deputy Arts and Culture Editor!We're also beginning to look for submissions for the January issue of the magazine. This January is the one year anniversary of the Flight PS752 crash that killed ten members of the U of A community. In honour of the victims, their families, and the university community, the theme of our magazine will be "Resilient Communities". Let us know if you have an idea for a story about resilience in your own community or in larger society and we would love to feature it in the print magazine. Also, if you haven't yet checked out our online store but still want to get your hands on some #GTWYSWAG before the holidays, find it here.That's all for this week, but make sure to check out this week's pitches!And now, as always, the recurring columns:

• *NEW* The Hobby Hole: Tell us about any unique hobbies you have or give a fresh take on an old favourite. It could be a passion project or an activity you do when you want to lay back, unplug your brain, and watch the hours fly by.

• *NEW* Paddling up the Livestream: Wax lyrical about your favourite livestreams, put us onto some hidden-away gems, or give your hot-takes on livestream culture!

• *NEW* The First Time: Try something totally new and write about your experience. It could be a cuisine you’ve heard great things about, an unfamiliar type of music, or an activity you've never tried before. Tell us about it all from the POV of a complete novice.

• *NEW* Dream Team: Write about your ultimate dream collab! It might be a Stephen King children’s books series or a Billie Eilish x Tyler, the Creator supergroup. Tell us what makes your dream team such a gamechanger.

• *NEW* Off-Campus Gems: Tell us about a local gem in and around the University area. It could be a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, your favourite bar, or even your go-to convenience store. Celebrate all things U of A and Old Strathcona!

• Gateway to Gastronomy: Know any fun and easy to follow recipes? Share it in 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, so check it out and send an installment over!

• Brew Crew/Vino Bitches: A fun, short review of your favourite (or not-so-favourite) beers, wines, or other alcoholic beverages of choice.

• Noodle Nation: Who loves noodles? You (might) love noodles! Write a column on your favourite noodles or noodle haunts.

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

• Eating Edmonton: Write about your favourite (or not-so-favourite) local haunts in this miscellaneous foodie column. A great way to spotlight local restaurants in a time when they really need it!

• DatApp: Have an app that’s been a gamechanger? Wax eloquently about it (or a few of your favourites) in this column.

• Top 5: Top 5 streaming shows, places to cry in public, work-from-home tips...you name it, you can write a Top 5 on it!

• 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.

• 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.

• ...AND MORE! I'm always open to any pitches you might have for me!

Preview the department of drama's theatre experiment!Chrysothemis is a new work by Meg Braem that will be running from December 4 to 5 and tells the story of Chrysothemis, a lost daughter of the House of Atreus who seeks nourishment for her damaged and divided family through cooking. The department will also be comparing the live and virtual theatre experience by having attendees fill out a survey after the performance identifying their experience in their chosen format. Let me know if you'd like to preview the play and get access to the December 3rd preview!

Stephanie Patsula brings multimedia performance to the FAB GalleryMaster of Fine Arts candidate Stephanie Patsula presents her final visual presentation, a self-titled exhibit featuring a blend of improvisational performance, interactive multimedia, sound baths and photo sculpture. The exhibit runs November 24 to 27 and is accessible by appointment only, with live performances on November 26 and 27. Let me know if you'd like to visit the exhibit and write about your experience, or even interview Stephanie!

Profile new local artist Nina MahlSinger-songwriter-producer Nina Mahl just released her second single, “Digital Rush," a few months after her independently released debut "Not the Cure." With a style that draws from her pop, alt-R&B, soul, and electronic influences, Nina has quickly become a regular in the Edmonton and St. Alberta music scenes. Let me know if you would like to interview Nina about her new singles and any future releases she has planned. You can listen to the singles here.

The Royal Bison Art & Craft Fair, is returning for a 12-day shopping extravaganza from November 27 to December 9! In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the craft fair will continue as an online hub for shoppers to find products from local favourites like skavenger ceramix, Lonely Coyote, Glass Bookshop, and more! Let me know if you'd like to interview the organizers to preview the fair.