Lily Polenchuk

Lily Polenchuk was 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.

NewsLily Polenchuk

Lily PolenchukMay 21, 2024

Professor and student address claims about Palestine solidarity encampment

Calls for University of Alberta President and Vice-chancellor Bill Flanagan’s resignation followed his decision to have the Edmonton Police Service…
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NewsCody Shimizu

Lily PolenchukDylana TwitteyMay 16, 2024

Public questions Edmonton Police Commission on encampment removal

On May 16, University of Alberta students and community members joined the Edmonton Police Commission’s (EPC) monthly meeting. Registered speakers…
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NewsLily Polenchuk

Lily PolenchukMay 15, 2024

Protestors attend city council to protest Edmonton Police Service

On May 14, University of Alberta students and community members made their way to Edmonton City Hall to protest Edmonton…
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Lily PolenchukDylana TwitteyMay 14, 2024

Protestors at U of A rally call for Flanagan’s resignation

At noon on May 14, a rally of over 300 people gathered in support of the Peoples’ University for Palestine…
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NewsLily Polenchuk

Lily PolenchukMay 13, 2024

Organizers address Flanagan’s defence of clearing Palestine solidarity encampment

On May 11, a Palestine solidarity encampment on the University of Alberta Main Quad that began on May 9 was…
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Lily PolenchukMay 11, 2024

Edmonton Police Service takes down Palestine solidarity encampment

As of 7:30 a.m. on May 11, the Palestine solidarity encampment was completely dispersed from the University of Alberta Main…
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Lily PolenchukDylana TwitteyMay 11, 2024

Occupants of U of A Palestine solidarity encampment told to leave

At around 9:00 p.m. on May 10, University of Alberta Protective Services (UAPS) approached the Palestine solidarity encampment on the…
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NewsLily Polenchuk

Lily PolenchukMay 10, 2024

Palestine solidarity encampment given trespassing notices

At 10:00 p.m. on May 9, approximately 80 protestors were in attendance at the Palestine solidarity encampment set up on…
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NewsDylana Twittey

Lily PolenchukDylana TwitteyMay 9, 2024

Palestine solidarity encampment begins on U of A Main Quad

On May 9, a student-led group named the People’s University For Palestine YEG set up an encampment on the Main…
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Lily PolenchukMay 9, 2024

OddBird Art & Craft Fair prepares for first-ever market

From 2007 to 2023, the Royal Bison Art and Craft Fair served as an outlet for local artists to showcase…
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