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 Hey everyone! Here are some pitches. As always, please let me know if there is something you would like to write on but is not here. 

An Edmonton heart attack survivor is teaming up with a U of A researcher to help prepare them to summit Mount Everest

See how the researcher from the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, is preparing the survivor the gruelling climb!

 U of A hire Wikipedian in Residence  I literally know nothing about what a Wikipedian in Residence does. It'd be great to find out what their role is and how students can access them!

Researcher explores the connection between Sport and Faith

Talk with the researcher who just published a book all about how sport and faith influence each other.

 U of A student and former Alberta wildfire firefighter criticizes UCP cuts A U of A student who was a member of the elite Alberta wildfire rappel firefighting team wants to be interviewed about his experience with the program and how he believes the UCP scrapping it will be detrimental to Alberta come this summer wildfire season.

 A U of A researcher is exploring treatment options for the coronavirus  Talk with him to get the inside scoop all about the virus, what he is doing, and how he thinks his treatment will potentially help the outbreak.

An ancient snake's cheekbones have shed light on snake evolution

A 100-million-year old legged snake fossil provides critical insight into how the heads of modern snakes evolved. Speak with the researcher to get the full story!

Profile about the Students Who Parent Club

Speak to the students who run the newly formed club about their experiences and how they hope to help those with students at the U of A with dependents

 UAPS is reporting a rise in car break-ins at U of A owned parking lots Talk with a UAPS investigator and get the scoop on why break-ins to vehicles parked at U of A lots are on the rise.