Opinion pitches😤

Opinion pitches😤

February 15, 2022

Have no fear, Opinion pitches are here!

Hear ye, hear ye: opinion pitches are here!

Hi all!I hope everyone's midterms are going well, and that you're handling the stress okay! 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

EPS responds to Freedom Convoy protesters

Over the weekend, Edmonton police responded to noise and congestion complaints by issuing dozens of tickets to protesters, in-person as well as by mail. However, many have expressed frustration that EPS dispelled counter-protesters who had formed a blockade in front of the convoy, but not the truckers themselves. Could the police have handled this situation differently? Write about what you think could have been done better!

Many post-secondary institutions in Canada have decided to go on strike, including the University of Lethbridge and Ontario Tech. Large work loads for little pay has left many faculty associations no choice but to strike. The U of A’s faculty association has called for formal mediation, but if nothing improves, they will hold a strike vote. If faculty were to go on strike, how would this impact students’ success or graduations? Is a strike necessary?

Group commentary: Places students are excited to see againNow that we’re returning to campus, students are excited to hang out, study, and eat at all of their favourite campus spots once again! What spots on campus have you been missing? What is the first place you’re going to repay a visit to?

City of Edmonton decides not to implement own vaccine passportCity Council voted against implementing their own vaccine passport for financial and logistical reasons. Was this the right call? Are cities adequately standing up to the provincial government?

U of A keeps the mask mandate As students are preparing to return to in-person learning, the provincial government has begun removing all COVID-19 restrictions. Despite being told to return to pre-pandemic delivery by March 1, the U of A’s administration has elected to keep the mask mandate. Is it time for the university to drop the mask mandate?