Opinion Pitches May 18 2021

Opinion Pitches

May 18, 2021

Take a look at some super snazzy pitches!

Spring into some pitches!

Hey everyone! This is Emily and Malaika, your deputy opinion editors for this spring!We hope you're all enjoying the great weather outside and taking some well deserved time off (or Spring classes too!). We're not having opinion meetings quite yet, but we are SO excited to give out and receive some pitches over email! For those of you that want to write this week, we got you covered with some fantastic pitches!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!We are looking forward to reading all of your stories and hot takes over the next two months!Talk to you soon!Emily and Malaika

Many students struggle to find jobs this summer

This summer students are struggling to find summer employment. With many ineligible for CERB, some are struggling to pay rent. For many, this is their second summer of unemployment. What are the implications of this on students’ future careers? Share any opinions you have!

 

Drive through protests for Palestine

This past week people all around the world have rallied together to conduct Pro-palestine protests - including Edmonton. The drive through demonstration held on May 15 had over 1000 cars show up. Give your opinion on these protests, and if you were there describe what it was like! Feel free to share your thoughts!

How can we motivate people to get vaccinated?

From lotteries to free donuts, creative new incentives for vaccination keep emerging. As a province with a culture of vaccine hesitancy, these are questions we have to be asking ourselves! Let us know what you think are the best incentives for vaccination!

Drive-In Events

The Alberta government has decided to permit drive-in events this summer! As we enter into pandemic summer part 2, are these going to become a hit? Are they the solution to a safe and fun summer? Let us know your thoughts!

Marble Pedestal: Vaccine Selfies

Alberta’s vaccine rollout has been greatly improving with now everyone above 12 eligible to get vaccinated now. This had led to many social media posts with vaccinated selfies. Give us your thoughts! Do these selfies promote vaccine awareness? And anything else you want to share!