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What's the 311? September 9
11+ hour, 11+ min ago (371+ words) In our biweekly column, What’s the 311?, we share our picks for notable things happening on campus and in Edmonton. Check out all these amazing local events! Head over to Strathearn for a free art walk and music festival! Enjoy the…...
YouthWrite celebrates 30 years of fostering creativity
1+ week, 2+ day ago (252+ words) YouthWrite started in 1996 under the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. Gail Sidonie Šobat was given a budget of $1,200 and 12 weeks to bring the camp to life. A multi-hyphenate writer, actor, and artist herself, she “sought out [her] people” and turned to…...
Is all screen time harmful? Some more than others
2+ week, 1+ day ago (444+ words) Valerie Carson, a professor in kinesiology, sport, and recreation, led a study showing that not all types of screen time are equally harmful for children’s cognitive development. After seeing extensive research on the link between screen time duration and cognitive…...
Granting the use of previously banned pesticides should cause concern
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (297+ words) thegatewayonline.ca Before the House of Commons closed for the summer, one of the last bills it passed was Bill C-30 This bill grants cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides previously banned for environmental concerns for economic or…...
Weight comments may discourage healthy habits during and after pregnancy
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (365+ words) A study conducted by Taniya Nagpal, an assistant professor in the faculty of kinesiology, sport, and recreation, showed that comments on weight can hinder women from meeting nutrition and physical activity recommendations. Comments on weight often foster weight stigma. Nagpal’s…...
The thing nobody tells you about getting a research position
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (501+ words) This guest column is written through a partnership with the Black Students’ Association and The Gateway. The professors who will change your life are not always advertising themselves or their research projects. Finding the right fit is a lesson I…...
Student group spotlight: The Undergraduate Physiology Students' Association
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (521+ words) The University of Alberta’s Undergraduate Physiology Students’ Association (UPSA) provides academic and social support for physiology students and aims to build community within the department. UPSA was established in 1995 with a small number of people in the department. Since then,…...
PLAYshop helps parents foster physical literacy with their children
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (471+ words) Physical literacy not only includes participation in physical activity but also encompasses motivation, physical competence, and the value of movement for life. Recently, global trends of obesity raised attention to the lack of physical literacy among children in Canada. Valerie…...
Banning kids from social media isn't a simple issue
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (501+ words) Banning kids from social media isn’t a simple issue thegatewayonline.ca Canada is entering a pivotal moment in its approach to online safety. Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled that the federal government is considering whether to restrict childrenâs…...
SU Elections 2026 Q&A: Education Students' Association Plebiscite
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (161+ words) The University of Alberta Students’ Union (SU) 2026 election is giving students the opportunity to vote on a faculty association membership fee (FAMF) renewal for the faculty of education by the Education Students’ Association (ESA). According to a presentation given to…...