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Let the first pitch of the semester be a good one!

Hi y'all!As always, it was fantastic seeing everyone at our section meeting yesterday and hearing about your holiday breaks! Additionally, I'm excited to read the first drafts of your stories on Friday night.There's a few things from the meeting I wanted to highlight. First, I wanted to introduce everyone to our Deputy Opinion Editor for this semester, Damian Lachacz! In this role, Damian will be helping me run the section in a variety of ways, which will include sending out pitch emails, helping do edits, alongside other responsibilities. If you ever need to get in contact with Damian, you can reach him at [email protected] or over Slack.Second, a few of you asked me about required reading pitches for the magazine, so I wanted to include that in the Opinion pitch email today! For the February edition, we're looking for required reading pitches related to the theme of 'Healthy Sexuality.' For example, this piece could address topics such as discovering your own sexuality or approaching it in an empowering way. Additionally, we're also looking people to do horoscopes and crosswords for the magazine. If you're interested in anything for the magazine, feel free to email me with your pitch!For those of you that couldn't come to the meeting this week but still want a pitch, we got you covered!Below are the remaining pitches from the Opinion meeting. If you're interested in writing one of the articles in this email, just reply letting me know which one you would like and what your take on it is. Alternatively, if you have a pitch of your own, I'd love to hear it! Send me an email at [email protected]. -Mitchell

Are curfews an effective measure in the fight against COVID-19? Should Alberta implement one?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take countless lives, governments across the country and implementing unique measures to flatten the curve of cases. One such measure, recently implemented in Quebec, is the enforcement of a nightly curfew. Use this column to assess how successful this measure is and whether Alberta should follow Quebec's example!

Evaluating mental health supports on campus

As students remain isolated in their homes, there's been a tremendous impact on our mental health. However, what resources exist on campus to help deal with these challenges and how can we improve these systems? Give your take in this column!

Top 5: Games to play with friends remotely

With all indoor and outdoor gatherings banned in Alberta, many students miss hanging out with their friends and taking a break from the stresses of academia. In this article, list the Top 5 games people can use to remotely keep in touch with their friends!

Edmonton Police scanner switches to an encrypted system

On January 4, the Edmonton Police switched to an encrypted scanner system, leaving the police scanner unavailable to the media and the public. EPS says the change was made to protect people's privacy but critics of the decision say that the measure is an attack on transparency. Weigh in with your take on the issue in this column!

Point/Counterpoint: Wired vs wireless headphones

We thought all our issues with headlines would be settled once wireless headphones came on the scene. Those days of fumbling with tangled wires would become a thing of the past! However, many find wireless headphones come with their own issues, such as a consistent need to charge them. Which side is right? Weigh in in this point/counter!