Opinion Pitches January 27, 2021

Opinion Pitches 👉👉

January 27, 2021

Take a look at some super snazzy pitches!

Who's up to bat?

Hey everyone! Damian here!As always, it was wonderful seeing everyone at our section meeting yesterday and sharing each other's tea and coffee preferences! Additionally, I'm excited to read the first drafts of your stories on Friday night.At the start of the meeting, Mitchell led a presentation about Ethics in Opinion Journalism. The presentation covered a variety of topics such as objectivity, maintaining credibility, and ethical guidelines. Remember: unlike other sections, opinion journalists are not objective. Instead, they make logical arguments after reviewing all the facts fairly and responsibly. If you having any lingering questions from the presentation, or were unable to attend, feel free to contact Mitchell.For those of you that couldn't come to the meeting this week but still want a pitch, we got you covered!Below are the remaining pitches from the Opinion meeting. If you're interested in writing one of the articles in this email, just reply letting me know which one you would like and what your take on it is. Alternatively, if you have a pitch of your own, email Mitchell at [email protected]. Lastly, if you need to reach me, you can contact me at [email protected] or over Slack.All the best!-Damian

Department chairs call Bill Flanagan's leadership into question

After an intense Board of Governors meeting in December, 40 of 73 department chairs signed an open-letter to UAlberta president Bill Flanagan, expressing concerns about his leadership. What does this mean for the rest of Flanagan's term? Give your take in this column!

 

Is Canada prepared for COVID-19 vaccinations?

Around the world mass vaccination campaigns against COVID-19 are taking place. Where is Canada in this equation? How is the government dealing with Pfizer delays, other supply chain issues, the saving second doses debate, and other issues? Give your thoughts on the matter with this pitch!

Top 5: Unique courses at UAlberta

It only takes one deep dive of Bear Tracks' course catalogue to spot some hidden gems offered at the University of Alberta. In this article, list the Top 5 courses for students in search of a little adventure in the classroom!

Now that Keystone is (basically) dead, what's next for Alberta?

Newly inaugurated US President Joe Biden has axed the Keystone XL pipeline. What does this mean for Alberta's future in energy? Is it time to invest in renewables? Weigh in with your take on the issue in this column!

Julie Payette, Canada's Governor General, resigns over "scathing" report on office behaviour

Governor General Julie Payette's office etiquette has been under inquiry since some of her employees anonymously came forward last summer. This report only confirms those accounts. What needs to change so that this does not happen again? Does the Queen have to step in? With this pitch, it's all up to your opinion!