Damian Lachacz

Damian Lachacz is a second-year English major and the Deputy Opinion Editor at The Gateway. He spends his free time wondering if plants can use the Force, watching niche movies/tv, reading the grittiest mystery novels and crushing his foes at board games.

OpinionPolina Tankilevitch

Damian LachaczMarch 29, 2021

We need rapid testing for a safe return to campus

After a year of remote learning, students are desperate for the return to in-person instruction. Yet, given the difficulties around…
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Elections 2021Pia Co

Damian LachaczMarch 3, 2021

Bite the Ballot: Vice-President (Student Life)

The wide-ranging portfolio of the vice-president (student life) includes non-academic advocacy on issues that impact students, which can include everything…
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Elections 2021Pia Co

Damian LachaczMarch 3, 2021

SU Candidates bring up promising ideas to decolonize education

Students’ Union (SU) executive candidates delivered interesting viewpoints at the first ever Indigenous Student Forum, hosted by the Aboriginal Student…
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Elections 2021Pia Co

Damian LachaczMarch 2, 2021

VPSL candidates’ Campus Saint-Jean shortfalls are an issue

Vice-president (student life) (VPSL) candidates Talia Dixon and Daniela Carbajal were both under fire at the Campus Saint-Jean (CSJ) forum…
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Elections 2021Pia Co

Damian LachaczMarch 1, 2021

VPSL candidates’ calls for more student engagement need to be heard

Vice president (student life) (VPSL) candidates Daniela Carbajal and Talia Dixon covered the issue of engagement in student governance at…
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Elections 2021Pia Co

Damian LachaczFebruary 23, 2021

VPSL Candidates offer differing perspectives on inclusivity

Vice president (student life) candidates Daniela Carbajal and Talia Dixon both presented strong performances at yesterday afternoon’s Candidates Debate. An…
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OpinionPhilippe Bout

Damian LachaczFebruary 3, 2021

Curriculum proposals underline need for massive revisions

Alberta’s UCP government is under fire after proposals from advisors reforming the curriculum were leaked. What is most concerning is…
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Emily WilliamsDamian LachaczChristian SanchezMadeline MayesMalaika ArifMitchell PawlukJanuary 26, 2021

Group Commentary: Predictions for 2021

Goodbye 2020 — you will not be missed. The infamous year had no shortage of unforeseen circumstances, whether it was…
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Damian LachaczJanuary 21, 2021

U of A shamefully leaves concerns of international students unaddressed

Online classes have affected everyone, but for international students, there are inherent and unique challenges that unfairly prevent them from…
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Damian LachaczJanuary 13, 2021

No President Flanagan — low tuition is still an option

In a September interview, University of Alberta president Bill Flanagan expressed concerns that higher tuition is the only way forward…
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