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From Fashion to Health Care to Sex Toys, this year’s woman’s affair, “Gives us more options so everyone isn’t wearing the same thing.’ Continue reading Inside the Woman’s Affair
“No disrespect to the athletic department. They do talk about this situation, but they don’t realize how relevant the problem is.’
–Derritt Scarver, Nanook Men’s Basketball player. Continue reading Player Speaks-up About Depression
As of Sunday, November 25th, the deadliest US fire in the past century, otherwise known as the Northern California Camp Fire, was finally one-hundred-percent contained. While this may seem like a huge victory, it is only the first step in what will be years of reconstruction and rehabilitation for the families and communities most affected .The fire allegedly first sparked on November 8th, furiously burning through more than 153,000 acres, and leaving more than 85 Continue reading The State From the Gates of Hell
Fairbanks Drama Association brings C.S. Lewis’ wintry tale of bravery and magic to Fairbanks. Continue reading Father Christmas talks ‘The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe’
Though snow remained in short supply, Birch Hill Ski Lodge gave military members and their families a taste of winter fun earlier this month. “We don’t mind waiting in line,’ said Alberto Acevedo an active duty soldier. It was dry 20 degrees and the sky was already dark. Most years, the military recreational facilities on Birch Hill would already be in full use by December. The day of this event there was not enough snow Continue reading Birch Hill Ski Lodge opens for one FREE day for DoD Cardholders at Fort Wainwright
This year rifle teams had to overcome more than just their competitors to make the championships. They had to survive proposed budget cuts which would have eliminated some high school rifle programs across the state. Continue reading Interior Alaska rifle conference thrives despite potential budget cuts and coaching shortages.
In a study sponsored by the NCAA, football and basketball players reported having less money available after expenses than non-athlete students Continue reading Division 2 athletes scrape by, while NCAA powers cash in
As a collegiate athlete and UAF athletic department employee, I find the current state of our department to be one of stress, yet carrying the promise of new ideas, goals, and purpose.
Continue reading UAF Athletics community asks: “Who’s The Hire?”
The stray dog problem affects villages all over the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. This is due to lack of vet care as well as no animal shelters. Groups are working to fix this problem, but it’s no easy task as it’s almost impossible to spay and neuter every dog and there isn’t a place for every stray dog to go. Village Public Safety officers have turned to having dogs shot and killed for a bounty in places where the problem has gone too far. Continue reading Stray dogs pose problem in remote Alaska communities
Parking meters haven’t completely ‘expired’ around campus, but collection troubles are mounting. Parking employees and many users cheer the progress eliminating coin-fed meters, but the switch to payment through kiosks and a smartphone app leaves some users confused. Continue reading Plenty wrong with good ‘ol fashioned parking meters
LeBron James pushed to his limits as the Cavaliers hold off the upstart Pacers. Continue reading Indiana gives a scare to the conference champs as Cleveland wins in 7.
LeBron James lost the opening game of the postseason for the first time in his career. ”I’m down 0-1 in the first round,’ LeBron James said to the TNT post game reporter. “I was down 3-1 in the Finals. So, I’m the last guy to ask about how you’re going to feel the next couple days.” Handing the Cavaliers that 98-80 loss, Indiana held Cleveland to a stingy 38 percent shooting clip, and Continue reading Hail to the King