Combined pitch email - May 24

Hello everyone!

We have a selection of exciting pitches for you to take a look at this week! If you want to take any of these pitches, or have a pitch of your own, message the line editor of that section (through email or The Gateway's Slack), and they'll set you up to write the article!

Cheers,

Katie O’Connor

News Pitches

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

Different methods of giving patients a drug to prevent stroke complications lead to ‘massive variation’ in outcomes: Standardizing the treatment for survivors of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage could help ensure all have an equal chance to benefit, says researcher.

New tool helps communities with wildfire defences: A fast, easy method to map possible wildfire pathways into a community has been developed by the U of A’s Wildfire Analytics Team.

New program seeks to help make Canada a more inclusive place for immigrants: Bridging Divides harnesses wide-ranging expertise from across the country to better understand and address a complex issue.

Researchers draw on Indigenous knowledge to engineer solutions for water security: As a student of civil and environmental engineering, Emily Quecke says the challenge of water security became a driving force in her education.

Opinion Pitches

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

Election signs get vandalized across the province: In light of the divisive upcoming provincial election, there’s been multiple reports of both NDP and UCP election lawn signs being vandalized. Under Alberta law, anyone caught vandalizing an election sign can be charged with mischief to property and theft under $5,000. Should election signs still be a regular part of elections? Or, are people just not aware of the severity of the penalty?

Neither UCP or NDP mention climate change in respective platforms: In light of the recent wildfires, both Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley have received criticism for the fact that neither of their platforms mention the words “climate change.” As summers get warmer and dangerous heat waves increase, can Albertans afford a premier who won’t make a direct statement about the changing climate? Talk about how this might impact voters’ decisions, or the importance of climate change in this election more generally.

City introduces water bottle filling stations: The City of Edmonton has set up water bottle filling stations across the city for the third summer in a row. With 17 locations across the city, the stations are attached to fire hydrants to give Edmontonians access to clean drinking water. Talk about who these stations benefit, and why (or why not) they’re a productive use of city resources!

Marble pedestal: SUBMart Slushies: Is there a better way to cool off than enjoying an ice cold slushie? Write a marble pedestal about SUBMart’s notorious slushie machine, defend your favourite flavour, or talk about the accessibility during really hot days!

A&C Pitches

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

Live Performance Review: Downtown Spark - William Prince Performance

Macdonald Drive, June 3 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The Downtown Spark festival is holding a free musical performance featuring William Prince at the Downtown Spark Block Party. Prince is a singer-songwriter who is best known for his folky ballad “The Spark.” He will play at 8:45 p.m., after a series of other musical acts including Lucette and Kyle McKearney.

Exhibit Review: Mercantile mobility: Chinese Merchants in Western Canada Exhibition

Bruce Peel Special Collections, May 24 to November 30

This new exhibition will display materials from the Chinese Experience in Canada Collection from the mid-nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth century. U of A alumna Helen Kwan Yee Cheung curated this exhibit to explore the lived of Chinese immigrant workers after the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Interview Opportunity: Frances Reilly on forthcoming graphic novel, The Harrowing Tales of La Corriveau

Dirty Water Comics, an independent comics publisher based out of Quebec, will be releasing a new graphic novel called The Harrowing Tales of La Corriveau by U of A Alumna Frances Reilly. This is a historical fiction piece about the story of Marie-Josephte Corriveau, who was executed in 1763 in Quebec.

Event Coverage: UBUNTU Festival

10418 107 Ave NW, May 27 and 28

The UBUNTU festival is a celebration of rich and diverse African cultures while supporting local businesses. This event, organized by Habesha African Market, La Connexional, and the North Edge Business Association, is family friendly and will have a variety of food vendors, live music, and other activities. Entry is free.

Photostory: Downtown Spark 

Various locations in Downtown Edmonton, May 24 to June 4

Downtown Edmonton will be coming to life with five large inflatable sculptures. The artists, names of the pieces, and their locations can be found on the Downtown Spark webpage. Take some photos of these whimsical designs and stop by the festival to share your experience!

Columns:

The Hobby Hole: Spring Edition — As we get into the spring season, tell us about any unique hobbies you have in the springtime! 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.

Top 5: Road Trip-worthy attractions — From the infamous gopher-hole museum to the gorgeous natural landscapes of Elk Island park, rate your top 5 cultural attractions near Edmonton that are worth a road trip!