News Pitches (Jan 31)

News Pitches! 🗞

January 31, 2022

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Hey everybody, Remi here!I hope you are doing well and are staying warm as the temperature take another plunge! Firstly, here is a quick announcement:Last call for illustrators!

  • We will be publishing the yearly Purity Test right away, and are seeking illustrators to make one illustration for this! If you're interested, contact Jin ([email protected]) ASAP with examples of your work!

Here are News pitches for the week, please let either Areeha or I know if you're interested in any of them!

  • The U of A has hired a Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator after 5+ years of student advocacy.

  • Interview an executive from the UASU on what plans they have for Black History Month!

  • A U of A-led transportation study looked into women who use public transit, and recommended how to make public transit more accessible for women.

  • The UASU is adding a menstrual product dispenser to CSJ! Interview a UASU executive behind this!

  • Weekly Sports Wrap-Up: Write a short wrap-up of the week's sporting events! This is a weekly News article we are starting!

  • A local coyote hazing project out of the U of A is asking volunteers to activate their throwing arm and take aim at urban coyotes roaming Edmonton streets.

  • U of A Pandas student-athletes and the City of Edmonton have partnered in creating a new recreation program for girls aged 9-15; For Girls By Girls.

  • HUB Photo seems to be permanently shut down. Get in touch with the U of A to find out more, and what may be taking its place.

  • Augustana's Hesje Observatory has been open for one year! Interview some of the observatory's staff on what this anniversary means to them!

Feel free to pitch Areeha or I a story idea! Reach Areeha at [email protected] or either of us at Slack with any questions or concerns.Have a great week!

Cheers, Remi :)