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Coming in HOT: Opinion Pitches!

Hey guys! Emily and Malaika here!Hope you are all beating the heat and consuming an appropriate amount of popsicles (2? 3 per day?).For those of you who want to hide in your basement and write some opinion articles this week, we've got you covered!Below are the opinion pitches for the week. If you're interested in writing one of the articles in this email, just reply letting us know which one you would like and what your take on it is. Alternatively, if you have a pitch of your own, email us at [email protected]. Lastly, if you want to reach either of us, you can contact us at [email protected] or [email protected] or over Slack!Talk to you soon!Emily and Malaika

To tip or not to tip

It’s good manners to leave a tip but is it something that everyone has to do. Are tips optional or are you a bad person if you don’t leave your server a tip? Are you basing it off their service? If you have any strong feelings about leaving or not leaving tips then this pitch is for you! Write an article or a point/counterpoint, whatever you prefer!

U of A hit disproportionately with cuts

New data from freedom of information request confirms post-secondary cuts have been disproportionate across institutions. Look into this data and give us your opinions!

Online Hate Speech

The Canadian Liberal party announced that they plan to make online hate speech a crime in Canada with a fine up to $20,000. What do you think about this? Is this excessive, or something that needs to be done? Share your opinions here!

Heat Wave!

If anyone has been outside in Edmonton lately they would know how hot it has been. This summer has shown us some record breaking warm weather and unfortunately isn't stopping anytime soon. Want to rant about global warming? Or give us some tips on how to stay cool? Share all your opinions!

Right to repair legislation

If Canada passed this law it could require all manufacturers of electronic devices and other appliances to make available the materials and information required to repair or replace the items. Many Canadians are in favour of this, what are your thoughts on this? Is this for the greater good, or do we feel for these manufacturers? Let us know your thoughts!