Opinion pitches❄

Opinion pitches❄

December 06, 2022

Have no fear, Opinion pitches are here!

Hear ye, hear ye! Opinion pitches are here!

Hey y'all!It's the last week of classes! Hold on tight, folks - the semester is nearly over, and then we can rest easy for the holidays. Personally, I can't wait to snuggle up and read over Christmas! 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 

Many climate-conscious Edmontonians were disappointed to see sustainability projects underfunded, and even more frustrated when councillors suggested shelving the projects to avoid major tax increases. City Manager Andre Corbould said more Edmontonians needed to express interest in climate activism before the projects got backed by the city.   

For Indigenous Celebration Night, the Edmonton Oilers revealed the special-edition jersey they'd be wearing for the warm up. Many fans loved the design, and have asked that it become a permanent alternative to their usual jersey. 

Many Edmonton residents are upset after seeing City Council's base budget, which does not include funding for On Demand transit. This news comes shortly after announcements that the Valley Line LRT will be delayed for another 4 years. How will this impact transit accessibility for students and faculty in Edmonton?

Now that finals are quickly approaching, some students are nervous about the risk of catching COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses while writing their finals, especially while in such crowded quarters. Talk about what measures you think should be in place in order to protect students ahead of finals starting!

In this cold weather, U of A students will do anything to stay warm, especially when you have hours of studying ahead of you. One of the best places to stay warm is to curl up around the firepits in SUB during long study sessions! Write a quick and short marble pedestal about them here!