Emily Williams

Emily was the 2022-23 Editor-in-Chief, and previously served as the 2021-22 Opinion Editor at The Gateway. She is in her fifth year, studying political science and history. She is a lover of nature walks, politics, and times new roman font. She can often be found in value village, curating her signature look.

OpinionLochlann Kerr

Emily WilliamsSeptember 19, 2021

Federal party platform breakdown: Post-secondary issues

Election day is Monday and it’s time to narrow down who you want to cast your ballot for! While this…
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OpinionMitchell Pawluk

Emily WilliamsSeptember 13, 2021

Despite some criticisms, McPherson defends her seat well in candidates’ forum

In the atrium of the Students’ Union building on Wednesday afternoon, students watched the federal candidates running in Old Strathcona…
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OpinionLochlann Kerr

Emily WilliamsMary FrankSara SierkoSophia YangDeena GoodrunningAthena McCuskerSeptember 10, 2021

Group Commentary: Federal leaders’ debate

Last night at a socially distanced gathering, a handful of volunteers at the Gateway watched the leaders’ debate unfold and…
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Arts & CultureMitchell Griest

Jin HeEmily WilliamsJanelle HendersonSeptember 9, 2021

Back-to-School: What’s in my school bag?

With many classes on campus returning to in-person delivery, students will be returning to classes with school bags tucked under…
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OpinionSupplied

Emily WilliamsAugust 24, 2021

Differences between departments for in-person learning reflects difficulty of planning in a pandemic

There appears to be a discrepancy between how we will all be returning to university this fall. It turns out…
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OpinionEmily Williams

Emily WilliamsAugust 16, 2021

Burlap sack: Conservative truck culture

What does your vehicle say about you? Is Jason Kenney the new spokesman for Ford? Are trucks actually rising in…
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OpinionAb Sch

Emily WilliamsAugust 11, 2021

The University of Alberta must do more to allow us to return safely this fall

The University of Alberta is ignoring the strikingly low vaccination rates for young people in this province, the outcries from…
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OpinionChristien Ford

Emily WilliamsJuly 15, 2021

U of A’s falling rankings demonstrate cause for concern

So it turns out that you cannot cut $170 million over two and half years from an institution without consequence.…
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OpinionLochlann Kerr

Emily WilliamsJune 30, 2021

Whyte Avenue’s sidewalk expansion should become permanent

To help accommodate social distancing this summer, Whyte Avenue is expanding its sidewalks once again. Instead of last year’s orange…
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OpinionChristina Varvis

Emily WilliamsJune 17, 2021

U of A should consider mandating vaccines for residence

What’s more important: the right to make your own choices or the right to feel safe where you live? This…
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