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!

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Mitchell PawlukAlexander CheungJune 22, 2020

Point/Counterpoint: ThinkPad versus MacBook

When choosing a laptop for school, there’s no shortage of options. Should you choose a beautiful Mac or go with…
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Mitchell PawlukMay 28, 2020

Burlap Sack: Edmonton’s drunk food

After an extensive night of clubbing, there is nothing more I want in the world than drunk food. The greasy,…
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OpinionChristien Ford with Supplied

Mitchell PawlukMay 15, 2020

Branded face masks: Turning pandemic into profit

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the popularity of non-medical face masks has soared, creating a new opportunity for corporations to turn…
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CampusHelen Zhang

Mitchell PawlukMarch 26, 2020

I miss campus: A reflection on community at the U of A

Last week, the University of Alberta took serious measures to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic by suspending all in-person classes,…
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Elections 2020Helen Zhang

Mitchell PawlukMarch 4, 2020

Bite the Ballot: Vice-President (Operations and Finance)

The Vice-President (Operations and Finance) oversees the SU’s $11 million annual budget, and is responsible for the strategy and operations…
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Elections 2020Helen Zhang

Mitchell PawlukMarch 4, 2020

Bite the Ballot: Vice-President (Student Life)

The wide-ranging portfolio of the Vice-President (Student Life) includes non-academic advocacy on issues that impact students, which can include everything…
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Elections 2020Helen Zhang

Mitchell PawlukMarch 3, 2020

Live polls have potential, but are too uncertain to use in elections

At the last forum of the 2020 Students’ Union elections, hosted by the International Students’ Association (ISA), moderators presented the…
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Elections 2020Carla Soriano

Payton FergusonMitchell PawlukPia CoMarch 3, 2020

International Students’ Association Forum Live Blog 2020

Follow along for our opinion takes and commentary from the International Students’ Association forum, happening at 12 p.m. in the…
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Elections 2020Supplied

Payton FergusonBree MeiklejohnDamian LachaczMitchell PawlukMarch 2, 2020

Myer-Horowitz Forum Live Blog 2020

Follow along for our opinion takes and commentary from the Myer-Horowitz forum, happening at 12 p.m. in the SUB Atrium,…
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Elections 2020Helen Zhang

Mitchell PawlukFebruary 27, 2020

Vice-president (operations and finance) candidates focus on mental health resources

The vice-president (operations and finance) race was defined by issues around mental health and wellness during the second SUBStage forum,…
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