Areeha Mahal

Areeha Mahal was the 2021-22 News Editor and previously served as a Deputy Arts & Culture Editor and Deputy News Editor. Additionally, she is a second-year Biology and English student. When she’s not learning the Krebs cycle for the millionth time, Areeha enjoys stargazing, baking pies, and listening to Bob Dylan.

NewsMitchell Pawluk

Areeha MahalMitchell PawlukAugust 17, 2021

U of A mandates masks indoors, requires unvaccinated to undergo rapid testing in fall semester

The University of Alberta will require unvaccinated students, staff, and faculty to undergo rapid testing for COVID-19 in the fall…
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Arts & CultureShayne Woodsmith

Areeha MahalAugust 16, 2021

Q&A: Omar Mouallem on his book “Praying to the West: How Muslims Shaped the Americas”

Omar Mouallem is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, journalist, and University of Alberta lecturer. In Praying to the West: How Muslims…
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NewsRosty Soroka

Areeha MahalAugust 16, 2021

Students’ Union advocates to Hinshaw for stronger health measures on campus

The University of Alberta Students’ Union (UASU) has drafted an open letter addressed to Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the Chief Medical…
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NewsAreeha Mahal

Areeha MahalAugust 11, 2021

Open letter requesting for mandatory vaccinations and masking, air quality information, and rapid testing at U of A circulates online

The University of Alberta is currently not mandating vaccines or masking for the upcoming fall semester, prompting the circulation of…
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NewsHelen Zhang

Areeha MahalAugust 10, 2021

Notes from Council: International Students’ Association receive additional feedback after amending International Students’ Association Fee proposal

“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. Gurbani Baweja, vice-president…
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Arts & CultureArt Gallery of Alberta

Areeha MahalAugust 5, 2021

Black Every Day exhibit features the work of 15 artists in Art Gallery of Alberta’s main gallery

Featured in the Art Gallery of Alberta, the Black Every Day exhibit highlights artistic diversity within Edmonton’s Black community. The…
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NewsHelen Zhang

Areeha MahalAugust 5, 2021

Notes from Council: Executive team presents their goals, ISA receives feedback on fee proposal

“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. Executive team presents…
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NewsRichard Siemens

Areeha MahalJuly 30, 2021

Long-term lung damage in wildland firefighters found by U of A study

A recent University of Alberta study found a correlation between long-term health issues in firefighters and wildfire exposure. Lead researcher…
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Students' UnionHelen Zhang

Areeha MahalJuly 29, 2021

Notes from Council: Golden Bears and Pandas, Ring House Coalition, and Campus Food Bank present to council

“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. Council hears presentation…
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ResearchSupplied

Areeha MahalJuly 19, 2021

Correlation between supervised consumption sites and decrease in fentanyl-related deaths found by U of A researchers

A recent University of Alberta study found a correlation between increased visits to supervised consumption sites and a decrease in…
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