Opinion
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Obi Onyeador Time for politicians to ditch Facebook and download TikTok
Did you know that in the 2019 Canadian federal election more millennials were able to vote than baby boomers? Given…
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U of A shamefully leaves concerns of international students unaddressed
Online classes have affected everyone, but for international students, there are inherent and unique challenges that unfairly prevent them from…
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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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Our waste management system, once a treasure, is now trash
Edmonton is not known for many things, but we are known for our trash. Edmonton’s waste management system was once…
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Research lab closures further alienate students in the pandemic
Alberta’s government rolled out a number of COVID-19 restrictions on December 7, and in compliance with these orders, the University…
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On COVID-19, our leaders need to set a better example
On November 29, Canada announced its plan to extend the travel restrictions in response to the perturbing increase in COVID-19…
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Point/Counterpoint: The Office versus Friends
In the world of comedic television, there are few shows as highly praised as The Office and Friends. While both…
Read More » - Helen Zhang
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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Burlap Sack: All-or-nothing grading schemes
With COVID-19 necessitating online courses, some professors have decided to switch up how to calculate grades. Previously, two midterms, a…
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No President Flanagan — low tuition is still an option
In a September interview, University of Alberta president Bill Flanagan expressed concerns that higher tuition is the only way forward…
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