The Alaskan Powerball
Alaskans weigh in on the Nenana Ice Classic while awaiting the four-legged “tripods” fall. Continue reading The Alaskan Powerball
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Cigarettes & Celluloid: What does a film editor really Do?
They’re not household names, but film editors play a major role in making your favorite movies. Local editors and actors shed some light on what they do. Continue reading Cigarettes & Celluloid: What does a film editor really Do?
“Dear Satan” wins at UAF’s annual indie showcase Thawout Film Festival
UAF’s local Thawout Film Festival showcases local and independent films, but struggles to diversify its audience. Continue reading “Dear Satan” wins at UAF’s annual indie showcase Thawout Film Festival
They came, they watched, they ‘Greeced’ the Sheets
Fairbanks annual curling competition, otherwise known as Bonspiel, was celebrated for the 83rd consecutive year. Hundred of people flocked to the Fairbanks Curling Club to take part in the spring time celebration and, eventually, people were turned away at the door. Continue reading They came, they watched, they ‘Greeced’ the Sheets
Montana State University lures ‘living legend’ Durham home
“It is what it is,” Sophomore Jalon McCullough said of Coach Durham’s resignation to take a job back in Montana. “He’s going back home to finish his coaching career there, so I wish the best of luck to him.’ Continue reading Montana State University lures ‘living legend’ Durham home
‘When it’s on you, it’s on you.’
Social justice activist Tarana Burke, founder of the “Me Too” movement, speaks about the campaign’s start and where she wants the public conversation to go. Continue reading ‘When it’s on you, it’s on you.’
Cubs beat the odds, Braves, with magical comeback
The Cubs overcame the weather and the Braves to make a bonkers nine-run comeback after huge deficit on Sunday in the rain at Wrigley Field. Continue reading Cubs beat the odds, Braves, with magical comeback
NBA teams aim for right lane traveling Final’s Road
All eyes are on LeBron and the Cavaliers this year as they battle their way through the first round of the NBA series. Do they have what it takes to get to the Finals or will they be sent home in the first round? This year’s series is sure to be a rollercoaster as East and West teams hit the floor in Round 1. Continue reading NBA teams aim for right lane traveling Final’s Road
Unexpected news jolts open gym session
This particular open gym session comes crashing down with bad news. After the open gym session is ceased, Assistant Coach Bobby Howard comes into the gym and tells the team that Mick Durham has resigned as head coach and will be taking another head coaching job at Montana State Billings. After a month the team also finds out that Coach Howard will also be joining Durham at MSUB. There is still no word yet on who the new head coach will be.
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“People don’t just see you as a student, they see you as a contributor.”
by Jimin Kim on December 7, 2017 To those unfamiliar, scientific research can be seen as something specially reserved for professors with doctorates and the graduate students trying their best to earn one. But what should be known is that multiple times every year, thousands of undergraduates flock from around the world at scientific conferences where they present their research findings to professors, graduate students, and other undergraduates. This hidden world is unknown to Continue reading “People don’t just see you as a student, they see you as a contributor.”
Fairbanks Competes at Gamepod
By: Hunter Wurster Fairbanks “Killing Angels: Northern Tribe’ traveled down to San Francisco, California. Their mission: combat within Gamepod, the world’s largest private-indoor simulated war zone. “The first game of the night I must have racked up a total of fifty plus kills,’ said Ray Wonders, a 24-year-old truck driver when he isn’t engaged in battle. Gamepod weekend events commence Friday night, with a total of four games. Two teams compete to complete an Continue reading Fairbanks Competes at Gamepod
Local business multiplies to Anchorage
By Mackenzie Sylvester From starting out as a small shop run out of a family garage, Trax Outdoor Center strides closer to its goal becoming a multi-city ski café. The locally owned and family-run outdoor shop will expand and open a new store in Anchorage. An official opening date has not been set for the new shop, but owner, Mike Hajdukovich said they are trying to open before Christmas. The Hajdukovich family started out selling Continue reading Local business multiplies to Anchorage