Opinion pitches😰

Opinion pitches😰

February 08, 2022

Have no fear, Opinion pitches are here!

Hear ye, hear ye: opinion pitches are here!

Hi all!I hope everyone is holding on until Reading Week! 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

Alberta commits to lifting COVID-19 restrictions

Jason Kenney promised Albertans that he would begin lifting COVID-19 health measures. One of the changes is removing the vaccine passport program. In response, many municipalities have renounced the changes, and promised to keep the restrictions in place, including Edmonton. Is it time to remove the COVID-19 restrictions, or still too early for such changes?

Edmonton Transit plan puts northside expansion on backburner

A southside expansion is now being prioritized over previous plans for a LRT line to Castle Downs and then to St. Albert. What does this change mean for the city’s priorities? Does the southside need this expansion more than the northside?

Burlap sack: Trucker convoy honking

Has the noise from the convoy made you lose precious sleep? Made driving down Gateway Boulevard an extremely stressful experience? Has this whole thing been bad for your mental health and made you lose faith in humanity? Write about the impact of the noise and the convoy on your personal wellbeing.

University of Lethbridge votes to go on strike

A chain reaction of strikes in Alberta post-secondaries continues with U of L. What does this say about post-secondary ed in this province? Is UAlberta next?

Many Canadians are upset with the location choice for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Some people are boycotting the Olympics entirely, while others continue to watch to support our athletes. Is boycotting the right call? Is it unfair to the Olympians who just want to compete?

After a turbulent semester, the university has committed to returning to campus on February 28. However, many students are frustrated that there will only be one month left by the time we go back. Should we return to in-person classes? Or would it be better if we finished the semester online?