Week 1: What’s ahead
A glimpse of what we aspire to accomplish this semester.
Division 2 athletes scrape by, while NCAA powers cash in
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
UAF Athletics community asks: “Who’s The Hire?”
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?”
Stray dogs pose problem in remote Alaska communities
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
Plenty wrong with good ‘ol fashioned parking meters
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
Indiana gives a scare to the conference champs as Cleveland wins in 7.
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.
Hail to the King
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
The Alaskan Powerball
Alaskans weigh in on the Nenana Ice Classic while awaiting the four-legged “tripods” fall. Continue reading The Alaskan Powerball
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