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.

Opinion

Damian Lachacz5 days ago

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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Opinion

Adam LachaczDamian LachaczNovember 17, 2020

Point/Counterpoint: Is Tenet Disappointing or Good?

Since its release in August, Christopher Nolan’s latest film has proven to be a divisive topic. Fans are split on…
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Opinion

Damian LachaczNovember 4, 2020

Top 5: Things I hate about online shopping

It’s been eight months since COVID-19 restrictions have started. Since then, most of us have become familiar with dread of…
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Opinion

Damian LachaczNovember 2, 2020

Optional diplomas are the right decision for students

Alberta Education has brought forward a number of adjustments to schools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the…
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Opinion

Damian LachaczSeptember 22, 2020

Politics should stay out of non-partisan appointments

The federal government has made a number of high profile appointments to government positions, most recently Bob Rae and Salma…
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Opinion

Damian LachaczSeptember 15, 2020

Top 5: Things to do with your old Edmonton CFL merch

Edmonton’s CFL football team has finally parted ways with their old name. For the time being, it will be called…
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Opinion

Damian LachaczAugust 15, 2020

Long-running film and video game franchises need to die

The Last of Us Part II released in June and depending on who you ask, it’s either a masterpiece or…
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Elections 2020

Damian LachaczMarch 4, 2020

Bite the Ballot: Vice-President (Academic)

The vice-president (academic) is responsible for student advocacy around academics in the university, including governance, program changes, and academic requirements.…
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Elections 2020

Payton FergusonBree MeiklejohnDamian LachaczMitchell PawlukMarch 2, 2020

Myer-Horowitz Forum Live Blog 2020

Follow along for our opinion takes and commentary from the Myer-Horowitz forum, happening at 12 p.m. in the SUB Atrium,…
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Elections 2020

Damian LachaczFebruary 27, 2020

Is there a best of both worlds in the vice-president (academic) race?

This week’s second SUBstage forum featured the vice-president (academic) candidates divulging more about how they would approach their role if…
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