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MacEwan Journalism’s downtown community news site
Volume IV

No. 4  March 21, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About us
Managing editor: Bailey Stefan
Assistant managing editor: Aubrianna Snow
Photo editor: Gina Bennett
Copy chief: Dustin Scott
Copy editor: Tim Johnson

Contributors:
Jack Farrell, Brett Holden, Emilie Lavoie, Gerard Murray, Savannah Parker, Natasja Pitcher 
Publisher:  Brian Gorman PhD, associate professor of journalism
gormanb3@macewan.ca

No. 3  March 7, 2022

Do we care only for the privileged?

Editor’s notebook: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a worldwide outpouring of love and outrage, which is as it should be. But what about the persecuted people we don’t demonstrate for?

 

A year to remember

After finishing in eighth place, and narrowly missing the playoffs, the MacEwan’s women’s hockey team is just finishing up its first season in the U SPORTS level of play. And, over all, the season can be called a success.

 

Janz vows not to back off

The city councillor has been cleared of wrongdoing in a complaint brought against him by the head of the Edmonton Police Association, yet the questions lingers of who are and who are not allowed to express themselves freely on social media.

 

Big city, little downtown 

Edmonton is the fifth largest city in Canada so why doesn’t its downtown reflect that? Despite consistent population growth over the last five years, the ‘urban fringe’ remains uninhabited. 

 

Unmasked and unheard

The province lifted its mask mandate for elementary and secondary schools Feb. 14 and, although the decision was lauded by the UCP as a return to normality, some students say they feel as though their feelings on the matter are being ignored.

 

Stories told by other voices

Mosquers film festival is back for its 13th edition, featuring a selection of short films celebrating the rich diversity of Muslim culture and community in Alberta and from around the world.

 

A walk through the city’s queer history 

A look at the mission of Edmonton Queer History Project to make a previously unrecognized past visible, through a website and online map of important LGBTQ+ landmarks.

 

Between the spaces

Street art has long been a way for citizens to voice their concerns, demonstrate artistic skills, and make social commentary. The streets of Edmonton are no exception, as this selection of graffiti shows.

 

Uniting for Ukraine

Edmonton is home to one of the largest Ukrainian communities in the country. Recently, the city’s citizens hit the streets to stand up for the old country, after Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.

 

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About us
Managing editor: Savannah Parker
Assistant managing editor: Bailey Stefan
Photo editor: Gina Bennett
Copy chief: Gerard Murray
Copy editor: Jack Farrell

Contributors:
Brett Holden, Tim Johnson, Emilie Lavoie, Natasja Pitcher, Dustin Scott, Aubrianna Snow
Publisher:  Brian Gorman PhD, associate professor of journalism
gormanb3@macewan.ca

No. 2  February 14, 2022

Edmonton’s other sports team

Editor’s notebook: The Canadian men’s national soccer team seems to be destined for the next World Cup, and the whole country is cheering them on. So why can’t Edmonton footballers get any love?

 

The long road to decriminalization

By the end of next month, Edmonton city council expects to have access to a report on how Toronto applied for an exemption to the Controlled Drug and Substance Act, which could lead the way to decriminalization.

 

Boutique bookseller supports YEG writers

Audreys Books is already a rarity as an independent bookstore that is surviving in the age of the Internet. And Audreys has established itself as perhaps our most important supporter of local writers.

 

What’s in a name? A lot

The community of Oliver, in the west end of downtown, is working on shedding its connection to an illustrious racist. Perhaps this is  an indication of things to come for other places with problem names.

 

A tweetstorm in a teacup?

The head of the police association has been tweeting that the LRT is unsafe. A councillor is saying the staff sergeant in question is disgruntled because the city reallocated funds from EPS to social services.

 

Making the streets a bit less mean

The Bear Clan Patrol Group’s objective is to bring hope and comfort to the people who live on the streets of Edmonton. Our correspondent spends some time with the patrol as they bring “the necessities of life to our brothers and sisters.”

 

Making the streets meaner

It isn’t always easy to figure out what the so-called protesters are protesting. Even when you spend a day reading and photographing their signage, as our correspondent did, the messages become far less than clear.

 

Back to City’s Centre

About us
Managing editor: Brett Holden
Assistant managing editor: Savannah Parker
Photo editor: Gina Bennett
Copy chief: Natasja Pitcher
Copy editor: Emilie Lavoie

Contributors: Jack Farrell, Tim Johnson, Gerard Murray, Dustin Scott, Aubrianna Snow, Bailey Stefan

Publisher:  Brian Gorman PhD, associate professor of journalism
gormanb3@macewan.ca

No. 1  January 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back to City’s Centre

About us
Managing editor: Aubrianna Snow
Assistant managing editor: Brett Holden
Photo editor: Gina Bennett
Copy chief: Tim Johnson
Copy editor: Dustin Scott

Contributors: Jack Farrell, Emilie Lavoie, Gerard Murray, Savannah Parker,
Natasja Pitcher, Bailey Stefan
Publisher:  Brian Gorman PhD, associate professor of journalism
gormanb3@macewan.ca

 

 

 

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