Opinion
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Christien Ford 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…
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Mental health stressors for international students, what are they and how to cope
This guest column is written through a partnership with the University of Alberta International Students’ Association and The Gateway. We…
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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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Top 4: Holiday break activities in pandemic
Phew, Fall 2020 is finally over! Now, with the stress of midterms, assignments, and finals off our backs, we can…
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