Olivia DeBourcier

Olivia deBourcier is in her third year of environmental and conservation sciences, and has spent the last year writing and illustrating for The Gateway. An avid lover of science communications, she would happily talk your ear off about animals, bugs, environmentalism, or which Star Wars movie is better, but she's usually find her running to a meeting she’s already late for.

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Olivia DeBourcierMarch 30, 2018

U of A scientist links fracking and earthquakes in new study

In January 2016, the small town of Fox Creek, Alberta was shaken by a 4.3 magnitude earthquake caused by nearby…
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Sofia OsborneCalvin ChanKhadra AhmedAndrew McWhinneyAdam LachaczOlivia DeBourcierMarch 8, 2018

Students’ Union Election Results 2018

President Current vice-president (external) Reed Larsen will become the next president of the Students’ Union, taking 56 per cent of…
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Sofia OsborneAdam LachaczKhadra AhmedCalvin ChanOlivia DeBourcierMarch 5, 2018

Candidates take centre stage at Myer Horowitz forum

To be or not to be partisan Vice-president (external) candidates reveal their political pasts Vice-president (external) candidates shared their platform…
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Sofia OsborneNathan FungOlivia DeBourcierCalvin ChanKhadra AhmedMarch 2, 2018

International students question candidates at ISA forum

The presidential race was asked lots of questions at this forum, so we gave them their own article. Check it…
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Nathan FungCalvin ChanOlivia DeBourcierAndrew McWhinneyMarch 1, 2018

Second SUBstage forum sparks debate

Reconciliation and experience Vice-president (academic) candidates talk Indigenous relations In the second SUBStage forum, the three candidates for Students’ Union…
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Olivia DeBourcierCalvin ChanAnnie WildemannFebruary 26, 2018

SU Elections Q&A: Vice-President (Academic)

The vice-president (academic) is responsible for student advocacy around academics in the university, including governance, program changes, and academic requirements.…
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Olivia DeBourcierFebruary 26, 2018

SU Elections Q&A: Campus Recreation Enhancement Fund Plebiscite

This plebiscite is asking if students continue to support paying $4.10 per semester (fall, winter, spring, and summer) to a…
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Olivia DeBourcierAdam LachaczNathan FungFebruary 26, 2018

SU Elections Q&A: Vice-President (External)

The vice-president (external) is responsible for lobbying government on behalf of University of Alberta students. This means teaming up with provincial…
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Olivia DeBourcierJanuary 18, 2018

The Gateway Presents: Interview with Bob McDonald, the host of Quirks and Quarks

https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/gateway-presents/The+Gateway+Presents+News+December+1st.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSOriginally aired on the December 1st edition of “The Gateway…
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Olivia DeBourcierDecember 10, 2017

U of A genetics student included in Her Campus’s 22 under 22 most inspiring women

Hayley Todesco’s earrings, shoes, and socks glitter with a mermaid scale pattern while fuzzy pink keychains dangle from her equally…
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