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.

NewsLily Polenchuk

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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NewsLeah Hennig

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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Arts & CultureSupplied

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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NewsJonas Smith

Lily PolenchukMay 8, 2024

U of A Sexual Assault Centre hiring assistant dean, adds drop-in hours

The University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre (UASAC) is hiring an assistant dean and has increased drop-in hours, according to…
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Arts & CultureButterdome Craft Sale

Lily PolenchukMay 3, 2024

Two U of A alumni chosen as vendors for Butterdome Craft Sale

From May 3-5, the Butterdome Craft Sale at the University of Alberta will host over 110 artisans from across Canada.…
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Arts & CultureDavid Gaina

Lily PolenchukMay 1, 2024

Show Review: Leaf Rapids leaves an unforgettable mark in Edmonton

When listening to Leaf Rapids, you can sometimes hear the musicality of Fleetwood Mac, with nods to Elvis Presley and…
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