Take a look at some super snazzy pitches!

View this email in your browser

NEWS  | OPINION | ARTS & CULTURE |  FEATURES  |  MULTIMEDIA

Have no fear, Opinion Pitches are here!

Hi all!I hope you are all feeling prepared to get through this first round of midterms! I have faith in you all!FYI: The Gateway office is open to volunteers again, however we are requiring proof of vaccination at the door.If you couldn't make it to today's meeting but you want to write this week, I got you! The remaining pitches for the week are below. Just reply with which one you'd like and what your take on it will be. And as always, feel free to send me a pitch of your own!You can reach me anytime at [email protected] or over Slack!Cheers,Emily

Alberta oil ad plays in Time Square

As part of campaign from Alberta’s “energy war room,” an ad promoting Alberta oil playing in New York's Time Square. Was this an effective ad? Is the war room making good use of tax dollars?

University of Alberta's "COVID directive" breakdown

Look over the COVID directive that was sent out earlier today by Bill Flanagan and break it down. Is this policy going to help curb cases on campus? Will people abide by it? Share your thoughts!

Pandemic parties on university campuses

At universities across Canada, students are having parties that go against local COVID-19 restrictions. Over the weekend there was massive street parties in Halifax and London, and some arrests and fines were given out. Do students deserve a break? Or are these parties super spreader events in the making?

Top 5: Autumn activities

What's the best way to celebrate the changing leaves on campus? Is it getting a PSL from Starbucks? Going on a River Valley nature walk? Or maybe you go all out and head to a pumpkin patch/corn maze?

Is finishing in 4 years still obtainable?

For a long time, 4 years was the standard amount of time it took to get an undergraduate degree. Is that still true? With many taking reduced course load during online school and far more students working part time, is 4 years still a reasonable timeline?