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.

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Emily WilliamsJune 3, 2021

U of A students book and receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine

Many University of Alberta students have booked or already received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The province expanded…
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OpinionSupplied: Meghan Rodgers

Emily WilliamsJune 1, 2021

Top 5: Eco-friendly straws for summer drinks

The single use plastics ban is set to come into effect by the end of 2021. As a result, many…
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OpinionKhadra Ahmed

Emily WilliamsMay 25, 2021

Pandemic “victory” gardening brings hope for the future

This summer, many are planning to get back to their roots and grow a “pandemic garden.” Last year, we all…
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Elections 2021Pia Co

Emily WilliamsMarch 3, 2021

Bite the Ballot: Vice-President (Operations and Finance)

The Vice-President Operations & Finance (also known as the “VP Ops Fi”) oversees the SU’s $11 million annual budget, and…
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Emily WilliamsMarch 2, 2021

The pandemic highlights the need for women in city council

Women have been disproportionately affected by COVID; during this time they have faced higher rates of unemployment than men, taken…
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Elections 2021Joshua Storie

Emily WilliamsMarch 1, 2021

VP Ops-Fi candidates overstate commitment to Augustana and CSJ

Throughout the Campus Saint-Jean (CSJ) forum and the Augustana forum, relationship building between campuses and the Students’ Union has been…
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Emily WilliamsFebruary 26, 2021

Sustainability becomes point of difference in VP Ops-Fi race

This article expresses opinions based on The Gateway Forum of the Students’ Union 2021 Election on February 23, 2021. One of the…
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Emily WilliamsFebruary 23, 2021

Candidates show both strengths and weaknesses in VP Ops-Fi race

The Candidates Forum kicked off the start of the Students’ Union (SU) election on Monday, bringing a fresh slate of…
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OpinionJavier Allegue Barros

Emily WilliamsJanuary 27, 2021

The Great Reset: A new world order or real call for reform?

Here’s a new term that’s been floating around all corners of the internet: the “great reset.” It has been used…
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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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