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U of A’s proposed removal of EDI hiring policies sparks legal threats

Following the release of a CBC article about the University of Alberta’s proposed elimination of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) hiring policies, Amir Attaran, a law professor at the University of Ottawa, emailed President Bill Flanagan, warning about legal action. Attaran and Flanagan have known each other for at least…

Notes from Council: Concerns from HSSA student survey

Students raise concerns over the condition of U of A residences

More than top predators: U of A research reveals polar bears’ hidden role in the Arctic

University denies AASUA permission to petition on campus

SU Report Cards 2025–26: President

Each year, The Gateway publishes an evaluation of the Students’ Union Executive and the Board of Governors representative. It’s impossible to discuss every aspect of their tenures, so these reports are largely based on the major components of the platform each executive campaigned on, and the most significant responsibilities of…

SU Report Cards 2025–26: Vice-president (external)

SU Report Cards 2025–26: Vice-president (student life)

SU Report Cards 2025–26: Vice-president (operations and finance)

SU Report Card 2025–26: Vice-president (academic)

Alexis Marie Chute named EPL’s new writer-in-residence

Edmonton Public Library (EPL) just named their new writer-in-residence, Alexis Marie Chute. EPL’s writer-in-residence hosts monthly events, public readings, and manuscript consultations. Overall, they foster community within the writing scene in Edmonton. And Chute, as an award-winning artist, filmmaker, producer, photographer, and of course, bestselling author, is set to bring…

Social Intercourse: February 18

‘Entanglement’: ICW artwork is an offering of reflection

ilysm talks internet music and ‘burger world piece & the endless mediocrity’

The 2026 Purity Test: Roommate Lore Edition

Indigenous leaders struggle to make progress in GSA

In the last year, Indigenous students and community members have been sounding the alarm over allegations of anti-Indigenous bias within the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA). Accusations of anti-Indigenous bias have been directed at GSA President Aashish Kumar.  In December, the Appeals and Complaints Board (ACB) suspended Kumar from his position…

2026 Predictions

The lives of students stuck in Gaza due to visa delays

From the archives: Wartime letters to the editor

A brief history of The Gateway: 1910 to present