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Arts and Culture pitches! (Feb 8)
Arts and Culture Pitches!
Take a break! Feast your eyes on these pitches!
Hi everyone, Iman here!
We're right in the midst of midterms, I hope everyone's doing good and staying alive! Don't forget self care and rest during this busy time!
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Elections are coming up soon. This is a really cool time to get involved with The Gateway and get experience with fast-paced writing and elections coverage in general! If you're interested in getting involved, email Jin and we will get you set up with training ahead of time!
It's Black History Month! Be sure to pick up some of our related pitches this week, we want to try to get as much coverage as possible!
For anyone looking to write an article, please reach out to Jin first ([email protected])! Taylor and I will still be available for any other questions or concerns!
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Pitches for the Week:
Interview Arlo Maverick about the TELUS STORYHIVE Black Creators Edition!
Marlon Wilson, better known as Edmonton hip-hop artist Arlo Maverick, has been selected to receive a $20,000 fund! He will be using this money to produce an exciting documentary, The Untouchable Crew, to celebrate the local breakdance and hip-hop community. Maverick has been the centre of many of The Gateway’s articles in the past, and is a well-loved local artist.Let us know if you’d like to talk to Maverick about this exciting opportunity!
Check out the U of A’s series of podcasts for Black History Month! The Faculty of Education’s Student Advisory Committee for Advancing Racial Justice has released the first of several podcast episodes for Black History Month! Take a look at the podcasts and let us know if you’d like to reach out to someone from the Advisory Committee to talk about the podcast.
Check out the CFASA’s new podcast!The podcast seeks to platform neurodivergent individuals, social workers, scientists, and community members. Topics discussed include neurodiversity in media, self-identity, social programs, and more. Three podcast episodes have been released so far.Let us know if you’re interested in interviewing someone from the CFASA about this new project!
Review “Hayloft II” and interview Mother Mother! The Mother Mother is easily the biggest alt-rock band in Canada. They released “Hayloft II,” a sequel to their smash hit “Hayloft.” Not only that, but the band will be visiting Edmonton on tour in May. If you’d like to review the track or interview Mother Mother, let us know!
Interview the hosts of Blacktalk!Hosted by U of A student Zack Penddah and professor Andy Knight, this podcast brings on Black guests from all backgrounds to speak. Providing a unique take on the Black experience, this podcast leaves listeners with new perspectives. With five episodes, this podcast is a must-listen for those looking to hear local Black voices during Black History Month. Let us know if you’d like to interview Knight and/or Penddah!
Check out these great pitches!
*NEW* Comic Stans: Love comics or graphic novels? This column is for you! Highlight your favourite comics and how they might include representation for women and LGBTQIA2S+ people!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Brew Crew/Vino Bitches: A fun, short review of your favourite (or not-so-favourite) beers, wines, or other alcoholic beverages of choice.
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.
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! We are always open to any pitches you might have for us!