Opinion
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Christien Ford SPOTs are good in theory, but flawed in practice
The U of A has been using Student Perspectives of Teaching (SPOT) surveys, previously known as Universal Student Ratings of…
Read More » - Emily Williams
The U of A’s name change policy needs to keep evolving
For most students, convocation is a time they look forward to — finally getting to celebrate all their hard work…
Read More » - Christien Ford
U of A religious accommodation process burdens students during exams and holidays
Could you imagine taking an exam on Christmas? Thanksgiving? Probably not. After all, the Canadian government recognizes these as statutory…
Read More » - Evan Chen
Permanent housing initiatives need to be emphasized as affordability declines
For university students, a sudden cold snap means staying in bed and sleeping through morning classes. For Edmonton’s homeless population,…
Read More » - Abbeygael Kuchmak
Active transportation initiatives combat the impacts of COVID-19
After being isolated inside with little opportunity for social gatherings and outdoor activities, there’s no doubt that Edmontonians’ spirits are…
Read More » - Helen Zhang
Interactive learning is necessary to increase interest in higher education
This guest column is written through a partnership with Campus UNICEF and The Gateway. Education is integral to our modern-day…
Read More » - Rosty Soroka
Why doesn’t anyone care about the SU elections?
When you think about the Students’ Union (SU), what do you picture? A team of passionate student politicians? A crowd…
Read More » - Cynthia Muzaber
Wake up: Aleppo is calling
The biggest disaster in the last century, in the form of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, struck Syria and Turkey on…
Read More » - Emily Williams
Intersectionality is an important, but not often offered topic
This guest column is written through a partnership with the Feminists at the University of Alberta and The Gateway. Some…
Read More » - Rosty Soroka
Burlap Sack: College Deans
The Burlap Sack is a recurring Gateway opinion column for students to express grievances on anything from campus life, to provincial…
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