Opinion pitches 😰

Opinion pitches 😰

April 05, 2022

Have no fear, Opinion pitches are here!

Have no fear, opinion pitches are here!

Hi all!The semester is almost over! Only one more week until we officially start finals, so good luck everyone!Here are this week's pitches! Just let me know which one you'd like and what your take on it will be. And, of course, if you have any pitches of your own, feel free to let me know!As always you can reach Emily or myself anytime at [email protected], [email protected] over Slack!xoxo, Katie

Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy This spring, Old Strathcona will be holding consultation sessions about public land use in the neighbourhood. Ahead of this event, many are proposing changes to infrastructure that prioritizes affordable housing, pedestrian safety, and green spaces. What do you think the Whyte Avenue/Old Strathcona area needs to change moving forward?

Last week, the provincial government stopped collecting the gas tax to combat rising gas prices. Now, gas costs have decreased significantly. These savings may help Albertans in the short term, but is this tax cut sustainable? Are the financial burdens afflicting Albertans so high that this change will do very little to help?

Point/Counterpoint: campus geeseAs the weather warms, the U of A has seen some new friends on campus. Particularly, a few geese that wander around and perch on top of Old Arts. Are these geese a wonderful addition to campus life, or are they harbingers of evil waiting to attack? Pick a side, and write an article with a fellow volunteer!

Edmonton Public Transit washrooms all closedAccording to the city’s transit safety and security report, majority of the 30 public washrooms in transit stations have been closed due to safety concerns. Write a column about the lack of public washrooms and the implications this has on our city. Does closing public washrooms actually improve safety?

Online options for next yearMany are calling for the university to continue to provide online and hybrid options going forward. Check out the academic calendar for next year. Are there enough online options? Is going back fully in-person still desirable next year?