Emily Williams

Emily was the 2022-23 Editor-in-Chief, and previously served as the 2021-22 Opinion Editor at The Gateway. She is in her fifth year, studying political science and history. She is a lover of nature walks, politics, and times new roman font. She can often be found in value village, curating her signature look.

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Emily WilliamsLily PolenchukMarch 24, 2023

BoG approves proposed tuition increases, despite student outcries

On March 24, University of Alberta students sat in at the Board of Governors (BoG) meeting in Council Chambers, silently…
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Lily PolenchukLale FassoneSophie JicklingAmanda SparksDylana TwitteyOlivia O'NeillEmily WilliamsMarch 10, 2023

Students’ Union Elections 2023 Results

For the first time in a decade, the University of Alberta Students’ Union executive team consists entirely of men. On…
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Emily WilliamsDylana TwitteySophie JicklingAmanda SparksOlivia O'NeillLale FassoneMarch 7, 2023

SU Elections 2023: Augustana Forum Recap

Candidates in this year’s University of Alberta’s Students’ Union (UASU) elections travelled to Camrose, Alberta on March 6 for the…
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Emily WilliamsMarch 3, 2023

University of Alberta’s operating funding to remain the same in Budget 2023

Budget 2023 reveals a “challenging ongoing budget environment for the University of Alberta,” according to Bill Flanagan, president and vice-chancellor…
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Emily WilliamsLily PolenchukMarch 3, 2023

Reactions to Budget 2023: “A welcome change” for some, “more of the same” for others

While certain investments from Budget 2023 are welcome, University of Alberta campus stakeholders feel as though there could have been…
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Lily PolenchukEmily WilliamsFebruary 28, 2023

BREAKING: Budget 2023’s effect on post-secondary in Alberta

The Government of Alberta’s Budget 2023 features an increase of funding for post-secondary and affordability measures including a two per…
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Emily WilliamsFebruary 28, 2023

SU Elections 2023 Q&A: Lister Hall Students’ Association Fee

In addition to electing new student representatives, the Students’ Union 2023 election will give students living in Lister Hall the opportunity…
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Emily WilliamsLily PolenchukFebruary 23, 2023

Alpha Psi Sorority on provisional status after investigation into hazing, discrimination on mental health

Trigger Warning: This article discusses topics related to mental health and illness that some readers may find upsetting, such as…
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Emily WilliamsJanuary 30, 2023

New permanent college deans appointed for five-year terms

In a statement released from Dr. Verna Yiu, interim provost and vice-president (academic), it was announced that the three permanent…
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Emily WilliamsJanuary 23, 2023

Graduate students speak out against proposed tuition increase, call on GSA for strike vote

Graduate students at the University of Alberta are calling for collective action following a proposed tuition increase for the next…
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