Lily Polenchuk

Lily Polenchuk is the 2024-25 Editor-in-Chief of The Gateway. She previously served as the 2023-24 Managing Editor, 2023-24 and 2022-23 News Editor, and 2022-23 Staff Reporter. She is in her third year of a double-major (honours) in English and political science.

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Lily PolenchukNovember 4, 2022

Ask a Prof: What does Danielle Smith’s premiership mean for post-secondary students?

On October 6, Danielle Smith won the United Conservative Party leadership race, replacing her predecessor Jason Kenney. On October 11,…
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Lily PolenchukOctober 24, 2022

International students in Canada will be temporarily allowed to work unlimited hours off-campus

Starting November 15, the federal government will be temporarily lifting the limit on how many hours international students can work…
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Lily PolenchukOctober 21, 2022

Notes from Council: By-election report presented, possible council remuneration discussed

“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. At the October…
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Martin BendicoLily PolenchukOctober 20, 2022

U of A exercise study helps patients recover from cancer

A research study at the University of Alberta is helping patients better recover from cancer treatment. The Alberta Cancer Exercise…
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Lily PolenchukOctober 18, 2022

Notes from Council: CASA presents priorities for the year, Climate Emergency Unit presented

“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. During the October…
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Lily PolenchukOctober 12, 2022

Six University of Alberta students have received the Schulich Leader Scholarship

The Schulich Leader Scholarship is a coveted award amongst students graduating high school in Canada. The scholarships are given to…
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Lily PolenchukOctober 7, 2022

Centre for Constitutional Studies hosts panel to discuss the viability of Alberta Sovereignty Act

Danielle Smith, the newly elected premier of Alberta, appealed to certain conservative voters after releasing her overview for the Alberta…
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Lily PolenchukOctober 5, 2022

Undergraduate journal Crossings is hoping to increase presence online

All undergraduate students at the University of Alberta have the opportunity of getting published in Crossings, an undergraduate academic arts…
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Lily PolenchukOctober 4, 2022

Notes from Council: CAUS presented goals to support U of A students, university strategic plan discussed

“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. At the September…
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Lily PolenchukSeptember 21, 2022

Research shows that sedentary behaviour is linked to negative health impacts

Valerie Carson, a University of Alberta professor in the faculty of kinesiology, sport, and recreation, led a study on the…
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