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“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. At the June 25 meeting of the University of Alberta Students’ Union (UASU) Students’ Council, the executive team fielded questions about the reappointment of President and Vice-chancellor Bill Flanagan and a working group…
Yes, I do look like a drowned rat when I forget my umbrella on a rainy day — sad, wet, and unimpressed. But that doesn’t stop me from loving rainy days. We’ve had no shortage of rainy days in Edmonton over the spring and summer. While some groan at waking…
In 1763, Québecois woman Marie-Josephte Corriveau was convicted as an accessory to the murder of her second husband. She was hanged from a tree by the English and then displayed in an iron cage. Her life and gruesome punishment was embellished over time with imaginary crimes and myths. University of…
Every year, the University of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas varsity athletics hold the Block A sweater ceremony. Varsity athletes completing their third year of eligibility receive a green sweater with a bold, yellow letter “A” on the chest. This year’s ceremony, held on April 4, honoured 106 new members…
On university campuses, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a major cause for concern. According to data published by Statistics Canada in 2020, 71 per cent of university students witnessed or experienced SGBV in 2019. In Alberta, approximately 1.8 million Albertans have experienced SGBV. However, it continues to be largely…
“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. At the June…
Yes, I do look like a drowned rat when I forget my umbrella on a rainy day — sad, wet,…
On June 12, the Government of Alberta announced it is raising the fine for failing to stop at watercraft inspection…
With recent funding cuts, student advocacy has proved essential for post-secondary students. The University of Alberta Students’ Union (UASU) plays…