Opinion pitches😛

Opinion pitches😛

June 21, 2022

Have no fear, Opinion pitches are here!

Have no fear, opinion pitches are here!

Hi all!I just wanted to introduce myself to any new or returning volunteers! My name is Katie, and I'm the Deputy Opinion Editor for the Spring and Summer semesters! I'm so excited to be back and to work with 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 Taylor or myself anytime at [email protected], [email protected] over Slack!xoxo, Katie

No FIFA for EdmontonEdmonton soccer fans were sad to discover that we won’t be hosting any of the games in the 2026 World Cup, even though we hosted two of the qualifying matches. Politicians and Albertans across the political spectrum are disappointed, with many laying blame at Jason Kenney’s door. How will this impact the soccer community in Edmonton, especially since we’re avid supporters? Is this decision really a blessing in disguise, considering the cost of hosting the World Cup?

As of June 14, Alberta has lifted almost all of the COVID-19 restrictions, including masking on public transport and mandatory vaccinations. However, variants continue to spread through the community, but vaccinations have stalled, with only 38 per cent of Albertans having received their third dose. Write about the consequences of this, especially as we think about returning to campus in the fall.

Isolation no longer mandatory for COVID-19 U of A removes mandatory isolation for students who test positive for COVID-19. Instead, the university recommends isolating, but is not enforcing it. What will this mean for the upcoming terms? How will this affect students?

Incoming U of A international students face tuition hikesThe Board of Governors recently voted to increase the tuition of international students by 6 per cent, starting with the 2023-24 cohort. Talk about what this tuition increase means for the future of international students at the U of A, especially with rising cost of living!

Bats beat mosquito sprayAs a new eco-friendly alternative to using aerial spray to combat mosquitoes, Edmonton will start building bat houses across the city. Will this new plan be enough, especially considering the heavy rain we’ve experienced lately? Will the fear people have about bats get in the way of the program really taking off?