Opinion pitches😌

Opinion pitches😌

March 01, 2023

Have no fear, Opinion pitches are here!

Here ye, here ye! Opinion pitches aplenty 

Hey Folks! Did Reading Week feel way too short to anybody else? It's hard to believe we have two months left!Just a reminder that the job postings for editorial positions close March 9 at 10:00 p.m., so if you're interested in applying, send your portfolio, resume, and cover letter to Emily! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to one of the line editors! 

With that, here are this week's pitches!Just let us 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 myself or Katie know. You can reach me at [email protected], and Katie at [email protected] or over Slack! That's all folks!Megan & Katie 

Last summer, city council launched a pilot project allowing Edmontonians to drink alcohol in select parks. Council voted 3-2 to make the project permanent, as it was seen as a success. Some councillors expressed concerns for safety and security, however. Will this project increase community involvement and use of parks in Edmonton? Or, does it pose a threat to the neighbouring communities and their safety?

City council unanimously approved to expand the current waste separation system to include apartments and condos. This means that food scraps collection will be brought to 167,000 residencies between fall 2023 and the end of 2027 as a part of the city’s larger green strategy. Write an article about how this change will help Edmonton improve current waste management systems, and reduce landfill emissions across the city. 

On March 24, the Board of Governors will vote on the proposed 5.5 per cent tuition increases for domestic students. In response, members of the community are holding a protest outside council chambers on voting day. Will this protest be enough to send a message to the BoG? Or, is it too little too late?

The Harcourt House in Oliver provides affordable studio and gallery space for Edmonton artists, but that might change if they can’t raise $3.5 million to buy the two buildings they currently occupy. Talk about the impact losing spaces like this has on Edmonton's art scene, and what needs to change to support them.

The collapse of the Albertan Healthcare system has been a widely discussed topic in Alberta for years, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic which exacerbated many of the issues already facing our nurses. Is it wise to send $15 million to train internationally educated nurses? Or, would the money be better spent solving the issues already plaguing our nurses here?