Opinion pitches😝

Opinion pitches😝

April 19, 2022

Have no fear, Opinion pitches are here!

Have no fear, opinion pitches are here!

Hi all!I hope everyone is holding on as finals come to a close!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

Edmonton to try new tactic this mosquito season With the weather slowly starting to warm, mosquito season in Edmonton is right around the corner. This year, City Council has decided to fully retire aerial sprays in favor of using natural predators to the mosquito, like dragonflies or bats. Write about what this switch to natural methods could mean for Edmonton this summer!

The onset of the pandemic saw many businesses shortening their hours of operation. Two years later, hours have remained shortened at many Edmonton businesses, leaving a lack of late night activities and eats available. Is the late-night vibrancy of our city gone? Is this the return of ‘Deadmonton’?

NASA Survey on academic restructuringThe Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) conducted a survey, asking its members how satisfied they are with academic restructuring. Look at the results, and write a column on them! You could also try for an interview with someone from NASA.

UAlberta letting go of Humanities Centre?Explore claims that plans are in place to lease or demolish Humanity’s Centre (HC) by 2023 and there will be no replacement. This pitch will likely require a couple of interviews with faculty and administration!

Kenney's leadership reviewWrite a column about Jason Kenney’s leadership review from a student perspective. What factors are in play and what do you think will happen? What is the best outcome for students?