Hi everyone,

Our pitch meeting is today at 4:00 p.m. in the Gateway Office, as per usual. Stop on by if you can!

If you haven’t already, please fill out The Gateway’s annual readership survey. Current students at the U of A are eligible for a prize draw at the end of the survey for a $100 Safeway gift card!

Cheers,

Lily

News Pitches

You can reach Dylana at [email protected] or over Slack!

Lasting relationships are made, not found, research shows.

To find a meaningful, lasting relationship, people should stop looking for a soulmate, says a U of A researcher. A recent paper from Adam Galovan, a family scientist in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences challenges the myth of having a one and only love.

Alberta biology professor helping conservation efforts close to home

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is celebrating the conservation of 65 hectares of private land in the Beaver Hills Biosphere. The land is located on the east side of Elk Island National Park and is owned by University of Alberta biology professor Heather Proctor.

Preventable hospitalizations and deaths ‘of despair’ associated with income inequality

The U of A team found statistical associations between income inequality and higher risk of “hospitalizations of despair” and all-cause hospitalizations. Hospitalizations and deaths of despair are defined as being due to drug overdose, suicide attempt, or alcohol-related liver disease.

Weevils found in Philippine forest ‘almost like discovering a dodo bird’

A U of A researcher has unearthed two species of weevils — one new and one thought to have been extinct — that have managed to survive clearcutting of the Philippines rainforest.

Measles cases ‘just a matter of time’ in Alberta, warn doctors pushing for provincial action

Alberta vaccine experts are warning it’s just a matter of time before measles cases show up in the province, as a surge in cases continues in Europe.

Opinion Pitches

You can reach Anna at [email protected] or over Slack!

$10/day daycare: In April 2023, Danielle Smith announced that by 2026 Albertans will have access to $10/day daycare. However, there have been some concerns about how beneficial this program will actually be. Daycare operators are concerned that this new program will not be able to provide a well-rounded daycare experience — things like sufficient staffing, meal services, and additional programs. Is $10/day daycare more of a hassle in the longterm? How can the province better support childcare centres, especially in regards to Albertan families?

 Edmonton Construction Season: Despite a mild winter, most construction projects have been on pause for the season. While this provides some relief for a quieter season, one without construction, some business owners are grieving about the impact certain construction projects have had on their business. How can the city improve construction in the city? Should businesses and residents simply have to put up with the effects of construction? Write about how this can be improved.

New Metro Line Stations: The city opened the new NAIT/Blatchford Market station and closed the existing temporary NAIT station on January 20. This will allow the metro line to use the standard 4 car train on the metro line instead of 3 car trains in use due to the shorter length of the temporary NAIT station. However, two additional stations were built on the metro line, not just one. The city voted to keep the second station further into Blatchford closed as they allege that the development there is not yet at the level to accommodate a station. Is this the right move, or tax dollars irresponsibly spent on a station?

Top 5: Parking areas on campus: Do you have a favourite spot to park on campus? Is the Education parking lot your go-to? What about Windsor? Tell us your top 5 places to park on campus and why!

A&C Pitches

You can reach Lily at [email protected] or over Slack!

Exhibit Review: Five Artists 1 Love

Art Gallery of Alberta, this exhibit is free to visit. Last day is March 3.

“5 Artists 1 Love is an annual exhibition that celebrates the artistic vibrancy and range of Edmonton’s African-Canadian communities, from Angola to Zanzibar, Togo to Tobago, or Brazil to Barbados! This phenomenal art exhibition showcases the diversity of the African diaspora and promotes emerging and established artists to develop global African arts and cultures and celebrate African-Canadian brilliance.

Now celebrating its 18th year, the exhibition once again showcases five African-Canadian artists, highlighting their unique style and vision arising from their global and local experience.” Review the exhibit!

Interview or Event Review: Rockin' 4 Dollars

Rockin’ 4 Dollars is a weekly live music show that has taken place at The Buckingham on Whyte for almost 8 years. Every week it features 8 local musicians and bands from all genres and musical stylings, and at the end of the night bands spring a game-show prize wheel for a chance to win prizes. Students in a band are welcome to play for the show as well.

Write about event, or speak to someone part of the show and write about Rockin’ 4 Dollars!

Exhibit Review: OPEN WALLS Community Art Exhibition

12-3:00 p.m. Saturdays from February 3 - March 2, Bleeding Heart Art Space

Visit the seventh annual OPEN WALLS community art exhibition, which “celebrates the beautiful chaos of diverse community!” Artists are able to display one original work at any time during the show’s duration, meaning that the exhibit changes throughout!

Artist Interview: same as me

same as me (Esma) is a Canadian rapper, producer, and songwriter from Edmonton. Currently, she’s working in the music industry at Alberta Music, and is also an artist producer and vocal coach.

In August, she released Sweet Dreams, which she recorded and produced. Her music video for the album’s title single is being debuted on February 15. Speak to Esma about her career and music!