Andrew McWhinney

Andrew McWhinney is a fifth-year English and political science combined honors student, as well as The Gateway's 2019-20 Editor-in-Chief. He was previously The Gateway's 2018-19 Opinion Editor. An aspiring journalist with too many opinions, he's a big fan of political theory, hip-hop, and being alive.

Elections 2020Helen Zhang

Khadra AhmedAndrew McWhinneyChristine McManusMarch 3, 2020

SU Elections 2020 International Students’ Association Forum Recap

Here are some highlights of the forum: President: Supporting and improving communication with international studentsVice-president (student life): differing views on…
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Elections 2020Joshua Storie

Pia CoDamian LachaczAndrew McWhinneyBree MeiklejohnFebruary 28, 2020

CSJ Forum Live Blog 2020

Follow along for our opinion takes and commentary from the Campus Saint-Jean forum, happening at 12 p.m. and featuring all…
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Elections 2020Peter Elima

Payton FergusonAndrew McWhinneyHelen ZhangAshlynn ChandPeter ElimaFebruary 25, 2020

Poster Slam 2020

Every year, members of the Gateway staff assemble to critique, celebrate, and comment on the campaign posters of the candidates…
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Elections 2020Helen Zhang, Nana Andoh

Andrew McWhinneyFebruary 24, 2020

SU Elections 2020 Q&A: Sustainability and Capital Fund Referendum

Alongside candidates who will be vying for your vote come election days on March 4 and 5, this year a…
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Arts & CultureSupplied

Andrew McWhinneyJanuary 28, 2020

Album Review: Dorian Electra’s “Flamboyant”

Dorian ElectraFlamboyantSelf-released If you’re looking to listen to some forward-thinking pop music, Dorian Electra’s Flamboyant should be your go-to. This…
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OpinionChristina Varvis

Andrew McWhinneyDecember 31, 2019

Editorial: A five-year review of The Gateway

Since my first day at The Gateway, I’ve seen a lot of changes. When I started as a volunteer writer…
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OpinionHelen Zhang with Supplied

David SpakAndrew McWhinneyDecember 6, 2019

Point/Counterpoint: Turkey versus ham for your holiday meal

Around the holidays, there are usually several large meals to attend. But therein lies the age-old question: which holiday meal…
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OpinionHelen Zhang

Andrew McWhinneyDecember 1, 2019

Editorial: Striking down of Student Choice Initiative a spark of hope for Albertan students

I breathed a sigh of relief when I heard that Ontario’s Student Choice Initiative (SCI) was struck down in provisional…
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MagazinePeter Elima

Andrew McWhinneyDecember 1, 2019

Student life through the screen

Most of us on the University of Alberta campus have grown up intertwined with the internet. We are digital natives;…
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Nation & WorldSupplied

Andrew McWhinneyOctober 30, 2019

Album Review: Kanye West’s “Jesus is King”

Kanye WestJesus is KingGOOD Music/Def Jam Recordings When he’s focused, Kanye West has the potential to make incredible music, as…
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