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.

Arts & CultureClaudine Chau

Areeha MahalJuly 18, 2021

Metro Cinema opens in-person screenings to the public

Edmonton’s Metro Cinema — which operates out of the historic Garneau Theatre — has resumed in-person film viewings, in addition…
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Arts & CultureSpotted Fawn Productions

Areeha MahalJuly 15, 2021

Film Review: Spirit Bear and Children Make History

The short stop-motion film Spirit Bear and Children Make History, based on the children’s book of the same name, tells…
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NewsHelen Zhang

Areeha MahalJuly 15, 2021

Non-Academic Staff Association condemns U of A’s outsourcing of custodial operations to private contractor

The University of Alberta has recently begun its final phase of a custodial services outsourcing strategy in response to the…
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NewsHelen Zhang

Areeha MahalJuly 13, 2021

Notes from Council: Council criticizes consultation process on proposed exceptional tuition increases

“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. U of A’s…
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NewsHeather McPherson

Areeha MahalJuly 8, 2021

Edmonton New Democrat MP tables bill to strengthen support of post-secondary education

Heather McPherson, NDP Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona, tabled Bill C-312 — the Canada Post-Secondary Education Act — as…
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NewsSupplied

Areeha MahalJuly 8, 2021

Deputy Prime Minister Freeland discusses COVID-19’s impact with Edmonton youth

Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister, virtually connected with young Edmontonians to discuss the influence of COVID-19 on adolescents. The…
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Arts & CultureSupplied

Areeha MahalJune 30, 2021

Titilope Sonuga, U of A alumni, named Edmonton’s new Poet Laureate

Titilope Sonuga was named to serve in the two-year Poet Laureate position in a virtual announcement by Mayor of Edmonton…
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Arts & CultureSupplied

Areeha MahalJune 29, 2021

Film Review: Behind the Bhangra Boys

The documentary Behind The Bhangra Boys, streaming for free on CBC Gem, brings attention to the viral Maritime Bhangra Group.…
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NewsHelen Zhang

Areeha MahalJune 18, 2021

Black Canadians disproportionately affected by COVID-19, U of A researcher says

A University of Alberta researcher says Black Canadians are more likely to get infected with COVID-19 and less likely to…
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Arts & CultureVery Nice Records

Areeha MahalJune 17, 2021

Album Review: Dayglow’s Harmony House

Tracks from the hit 2019 album Fuzzybrain are a common staple in every indie pop fan’s playlist. With viral hits…
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