Mitchell Pawluk

Mitchell was the 2021-2022 Editor-in-Chief, and served as the 2020-2021 Opinion Editor at The Gateway. He’s a fifth-year student majoring in political science and minoring in philosophy. When not writing, he enjoys reading political theory, obsessing over pop culture, and trying something new!

OpinionHelen Zhang

Mitchell PawlukJanuary 15, 2021

Editorial: Collegial governance is dead, executed by our Board of Governors

Normally, we start the new year off with a celebration. However, thanks to the misguided actions of administration over the…
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OpinionAndy Feliciotti via Unsplash

Mitchell PawlukJanuary 7, 2021

Trump’s attack on democracy is sad but not a surprise

In a profound attack on democracy, Donald Trump supporters broke into the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., disrupting a vote…
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OpinionSupplied

Mitchell PawlukDecember 1, 2020

Myer Horowitz renovation cost: $17.5M. Its actual value? Questionable

On December 1st, Students’ Council will vote on whether to use the Sustainability and Capital Fund to renovate the Myer…
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OpinionChristien Ford

Mitchell PawlukNovember 23, 2020

U of A Tomorrow’s empty consultation process leaves out vital voices

In academia, one rarely responds to criticism with dismissive laughter. Yet, this is exactly how President Bill Flanagan chose to…
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OpinionHelen Zhang

Mitchell PawlukOctober 21, 2020

Editorial: U of A Tomorrow undermines advanced education

No faculty or department is likely to go untouched by the U of A Tomorrow initiative. Billed as a “transformation,”…
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OpinionConnor Lengkeek

Mitchell PawlukOctober 3, 2020

Edmonton’s solution to homelessness leaves room for doubt

The COVID-19 pandemic has opened Edmonton’s eyes to solutions for the homelessness crisis. Well, sort of. Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson…
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OpinionChristien Ford with Alexander Cheung and Supplied

Mitchell PawlukAlexander CheungAugust 14, 2020

Point/Counterpoint: Books versus E-readers

When it comes to reading, many swear by e-readers, while others are only content with flipping the pages of an…
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Arts & CultureInterscope Records

Mitchell PawlukJuly 14, 2020

Album Review: Lady Gaga’s “Chromatica”

After a long period of musical stagnation, Chromatica is Lady Gaga’s triumphant return to the dance floor. The album combines…
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OpinionHelen Zhang

Mitchell PawlukJune 25, 2020

U of A students face more than one crisis

On June 17, many were undoubtedly disappointed. The University of Alberta cancelled a number of varsity team sports for the…
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NewsChristina Varvis

Mitchell PawlukJune 24, 2020

COVID-19 highs and trespassing an empty campus: Campus Crime Beat — May 2020

Trespassing? During COVID-19? More likely than you think Even a global pandemic can’t stop non-affiliates from trespassing on the University…
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