Opinion Pitches March 3, 2021

Opinion Pitches 👉👉

March 03, 2021

Take a look at some super snazzy pitches!

A pitch(er) is worth a thousand words!

Hey everyone! Damian here!As always, it was wonderful seeing everyone at our section meeting yesterday and sharing TV show recommendations! Additionally, I'm excited to read the first drafts of your stories on Friday night.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

Performance based funding becoming a reality in Alberta and Ontario after COVID-19

The Alberta government sidelined their performance based funding plan for at least a year last June, to accomodate COVID-19. According to an article from University Affairs, the Ontario government is unveiling their own plan to implement performance based funding. This is still a threat facing the future of post-secondaries. Give us your thoughts with this column!

 

Point/Counterpoint: Eating on Zoom

In our present remote lifestyles, there is no treatise on proper Zoom etiquette. So let's decide: whether in a lecture or a meeting, is eating okay or not? Resolve the monumental debate with this Point/Counterpoint!

Hate crimes on the rise in Edmonton

Hate crimes, particularly against Black Muslim women, have been on the rise in Edmonton. What is to be done? Should the Edmonton Police Service be doing more? Is the provincial government's stance on racism to blame? Share your perspective on the issue with this column!

Canada's top military commander stepping down due to allegations of sexual misconduct

Admiral Art McDonald is under investigation for sexual misconduct, and has voluntarily stepped down from his post. This is taking place as McDonald's predecessor, General Jonathan Vance, is also under investigation for an inappropriate relationship with a female subordinate. This clearly demonstrates that there is an issue with the vetting process of these military officials. Share your thoughts on this issue facing Canada's military!

Alberta moves into phase two of re-opening

Now that hospitalization numbers have fallen below the government's threshold, Alberta is moving towards phase two. Is re-opening happening too quickly? Or has the government waited too long to make a move? Take this pitch and give your opinion on the topic!