Hello everyone!

I hope everyone is managing to stay warm during this cold snap. Make sure to put on extra layers before heading out!

Our first pitch meeting is today, Monday January 15, at 4:00 p.m. in the Gateway office (SUB 3-04). We’ll continue having pitch meetings at 4 p.m. on Mondays throughout the semester. We hope to see you there!

We also have some workshops coming up. There’s one on Wednesday, January 17, at 10 a.m. with Elise Stolte. RSVP on our website if you’re planning to come!

Take care,

Anna

News Pitches

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

Profile of Michael Asselstine

The Golden Bears will be celebrating the 22-year career of Michael Asselstine, who is currently a assistant coach for the Golden Bears. Asselstine has had a 22-year wrestling career in wrestling and is a three-time U SPORTS gold medalist.

Intense short-term drought is harder on grasslands than previously thought

An experimentally imposed year-long drought on grasslands and shrublands in 6 continents resulted in a 60 per cent greater loss in plant growth under the extreme conditions, compared with more common historical drought patterns.

Research is making faba beans a better source of protein

University of Alberta research has potentially improved on the standard processes used to capture the protein from the bean, along with starch and dietary fibre, while leaving less desirable compounds behind.

Machine learning used to predict future health as Canadians age

A research team from the U of A is using health-related, lifestyle, socio-economic, and other data to develop machine learning programs to predict the future mental and physical health of aging Canadians.

Why are we getting sick in Alberta?

Talk to Dr. Tehseen Ladha, a pediatrician and assistant professor in the faculty of medicine and dentistry about this season of respiratory illnesses.

SPORTS! - write a recap of the game or take a photos

Bears Volleyball - JAN 19 at 6:00 p.m. vs U of Calgary AND/OR JAN 20 at 6:30 p.m. VS U of Calgary

Pandas Volleyball - JAN 19 at 7:30 p.m. VS U of Calgary AND/OR JAN 20 at 5:00 p.m. VS U of Calgary

Opinion Pitches

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

EPark Zones: The city of Edmonton has decided to install parking metres in four zones along “The North Edge” near downtown. These areas previously had free parking, but with the new metres, people will have to pay $1 for parking with a two-hour limit in some areas. Some business owners in the area are frustrated with these new zones. They have concerns about the new parking metres turning people away from coming to their businesses because of the parking situation. What do these new parking metres mean for Edmonton businesses trying to bring in customers? What should the city do instead? Write an article about how the parking metres could be improved — or if they’re necessary.

Decluttering Solutions: After the holidays are over we end up with a lot of accumulated things in our houses — mostly as a result of gifts, decorations, and other nonsensical things. For most, this may cause the feeling of our homes being cluttered and messy. What are some ways that we can relieve this feeling of entrapment of material items in our homes? Does it speak to a larger grievance of receiving useless junk gifts for Christmas? What are some solutions we can implement for the new year after the holidays? 

Electricity Usage: On January 13, the Alberta government released an emergency alert regarding electricity usage during this cold snap. The alert asked Albertans to reduce energy used, and caused anxiety about blackouts. There’s a few issues at play though, including a deregulated power grid system. With cold snaps being common in Alberta, why weren’t we prepared? Was this alert truly necessary, and is anyone to blame for the electricity issue? What needs to be done in the future to keep this from happening again?

Burlap Sack: Seating Arrangements on Campus: Have you fallen victim to the tiny desks in Tory? Or been cramped into a tiny seat in a lecture hall? Being elbow to elbow with your neighbour sucks, never mind trying to write exams when everyone is practically on top of each other. Write a burlap sack on bad seating arrangements across campus!

A&C Pitches

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

Event: FAB Gallery Reception

January 19, 7-9:00 p.m., FAB Gallery

FAB Gallery is kicking off 2024 with three new exhibits, with a reception for both on January 19. Visit the reception and write a short preview on all three exhibits!

Exhibit Review: Proofread: Yvonne Mullock

FAB Gallery, January 16 to February 10

“Proofread, a borrowed term used to describe the process of checking for errors in text prior to printing, is an interactive work comprising print and video, incubated during a nine month visiting artist position in the printmaking department at the University of Alberta.”

Visit the exhibit and share your thoughts!

Exhibit Review: In this vessel I am…

First Gallery at FAB, January 16 to February 10

“FAB Gallery is pleased to present new works by Raneece Buddan (BFA in Art & Design, 2020), Artist in Residence, Department of Art & Design during the fall 2023 term. In this vessel I am… is curated by Nura Ali and is the first in a series of exhibition projects taking place at FAB gallery throughout winter and spring of 2024. These exhibitions have been funded through an Activation Project Grant from The Alberta Foundation for the Arts and will prioritise and elevate the vision and artistic voices of Indigenous and Black curators and artists.”

Theatre Review: Troilus and Cressida 

February 9-17, Timms Centre for the Arts, comped tickets for you and a friend!

“Troilus and Cressida is one of Shakespeare's most experimental and modern plays and his most gruelling depiction of love and war. Starting seven years into the Trojan War, Shakespeare dissects and satirizes themes of political maneuvering, the hypocrisy of honour, and the complexities (or disillusionments) of love.”

Watch the play and write a review!

Book Review: Anthology of Monsters

$15 from the U of A Press, available as PDF

“An Anthology of Monsters by Cherie Dimaline, award-winning author of The Marrow Thieves, is the tale of an intricate dance with life-long anxiety. It is about how the stories we tell ourselves can help reshape the ways in which we think, cope, and ultimately survive. Using examples from her books, from her mère, and from her own late night worry sessions, Dimaline choreographs a deeply personal narrative about all the ways in which we tell stories. She reveals how to collect and curate our stories, how they elicit difficult and beautiful conversations, and how family and community is a place of refuge and strength.”