Malaika Arif

Malaika Arif is in her third-year of a commerce degree in human resources and previously served as a Deputy Opinion Editor for The Gateway in Summer 2021. In her spare time she likes to read and collect an endless amount of novels, go on long walks, binge Netflix shows, and attempt to focus on writing.

OpinionEmily Williams

Malaika ArifAugust 24, 2021

Marble Pedestal: Turning fire hydrants into water stations

The City of Edmonton launched a new pilot program in July where they convert fire hydrants into water stations. The…
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Arts & CultureEric Lillow

Malaika ArifJuly 8, 2021

Top 5: Summer Reading List

This summer, let’s turn off Netflix for a change and pick up a good book. Here are some of my…
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OpinionSupplied

Malaika ArifJune 29, 2021

Hate-motivated attacks against Muslim women in Edmonton need to stop

There has been a rise in hate-motivated attacks against Muslim women in Alberta and they need to stop. It’s not…
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OpinionMitchell Pawluk

Malaika ArifJune 18, 2021

Marble Pedestal: Garage Sales

Summer is upon us and with that comes the endless amount of garage sales. It seems that every summer Edmontonians…
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NewsSupplied

Malaika ArifJune 2, 2021

U of A students weigh in on the new BearTracks update

Students at the University of Alberta have said that navigating the new BearTracks has been stressful, to say the least.…
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OpinionAlexander Cheung

Malaika ArifMay 29, 2021

Drive-in events offer a bright light in a pandemic world

With Alberta’s vaccine rollout steadily increasing, this summer seems hopeful. The Alberta government has even announced that drive-in events are…
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OpinionWaldemar Brandt via Unsplash

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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OpinionChristien Ford

Malaika ArifJanuary 21, 2021

Celebrities are free to comment on politics, but at a price

The internet is a complicated and nuanced place where people like to share their opinions. Much like what I’m doing…
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OpinionRichard Bagan

Malaika ArifDecember 8, 2020

We need a lockdown, not partial restrictions

Apparently, having the most active COVID-19 cases in Canada does not warrant a full lockdown for Alberta. Premier Jason Kenny…
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OpinionChristien Ford

Malaika ArifDecember 3, 2020

Online midterms bring new stresses to academic life

Midterm time is always the worst time. This year, however, everything was a little different with online midterms. Personally, I…
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