A View Without a Climb : Eagle River Nature Center
Emma Corby gives her rating of the hike through Eagle River Nature Center.
Natural Habitat
Sarah Olson reflects on balance on conflict between humans and nature. Does nature stand a chance against the endless sprawl of urban environments made of steel and concrete?
Working and Learning Remotely: Does it Work?
Jennifer Robinette has been working remotely for the Ekuk Tribal Council, based in Dillingham, AK for years (before the pandemic). As remote working has become the new norm, Jennifer shares her experiences and advice on a productive and healthy (remote) work-life balance.
Kitchen Fan— Whatever’s in the Fridge Pasta
A friend shared his family’s highly secret recipe for pasta, called ‘Whatever’s in the Fridge Pasta’. Now, I take it upon myself to share this recipe, which frankly changed my life, cured my ailments, and transformed my thinking. Try it for yourself!
Berries Out Our Backdoor
Fall is here! While that might mean the temps are starting to dip and days are getting shorter, there is still some foraging to be done. Interior Alaska is home several edible (and delicious) berries. Here is a quick guide to late summer foraging and ideas of what to do with your fresh found goods!
ASUAF Recap - September 8th, 2023
ASUAF President Cole Osowski gives a weekly update on ASUAF activities. ASUAF met for the official start of the ‘23/’24 year on September 8th.
Summer Shakespeare: Two Households, Both Alike in Dignity, in Fairbanks
Sword Fighting! Dancing! Young love! Humor! Tragedy! Romeo and Juliet is a classic—and this summer, the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theater reminded us exactly why.
The Golden Days Walrus Is Bigger Than the Chamber of Commerce
The Golden Days Parade was lovely this year… mostly. The Best Political Float prize, awarded by the Chamber of Commerce, put a nasty taste in my mouth, and I’m not alone. To some, school board candidate Michael Humphrey’s blow-up walrus may have just seemed like a fun Alaskan animal, or even a joke about Humphrey’s own mustache, but the sign indicating its name was “Johnny” made the float take on an entirely different meaning.
Fairbanks in Bloom: A Guide to Midnight Sun Fun
Summer has come to a close here in Fairbanks: so long to the days of eternal sun, so long to the wildflowers in bloom, and so long to the unrelenting mosquitoes! But, if you are wondering about the summer activities and events that went on in Fairbanks, read on!
Using Indigenous Names is Okay
Did you know that there are a lot of Native students that attend the Universities and have an Indigenous name? The names they used to identify with are given to them by their families or their communities. I know at the University of Alaska schools; most Native students are known by their preferred name in the community they grew up in. These communities are remote villages in rural Alaska. Many of us also have an English name. For me, like any other person, I have a preference on what I would like to be called by.
Meet DancingFaraZ!
We have the privilege of hosting the fantastic Seattle based DJ, Faraz Zarghami, otherwise known as DancingFaraZ. He’ll be performing at this year’s Starvation Gulch, which will be held on September 23rd, starting at 10pm in the Nenana parking lot on campus. Read on to learn a bit more about Faraz, his larger than life personality, and his work as a DJ.
Looking Back: “We Are… MICHELLE!”
This past spring semester, UAF students and community members lined up outside the Student Recreation Center in anticipation of the SpringFest Concert featuring MICHELLE with opener Jake Chavez.
Barbara Kruger's Iconic Artwork Highlights Consumer Culture
In 1987, renowned artist Barbara Kruger unveiled a thought-provoking artwork that would leave an indelible mark on the art world. With a powerful message aimed at the consumer-driven society of the time, Kruger's creation, titled "I shop therefore I am," challenged the notions of identity and materialism that had permeated modern culture.
Scream VI - Film Review
Scream VI has no business being as entertaining as it is.
The second sequel from Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known to their fans and the world as the filmmaking collective Radio Silence, came to mainstream success and acclaim with 2019’s Ready or Not, a quietly subversive and fun black comedy horror film that established many of Scream VI’s strengths, which, unfortunately, also highlight the growing weaknesses of the popular slasher film franchise after Wes Craven’s death in 2015.
Short Critique #2: Certified Copy, Certainly
When I return to the Museo del Prado this summer and gaze once more at Francisco Goya’s The Third of May 1808, I will think of Walter Benjamin. His seminal essay, “The Work of Art in the Age of Its Technological Reproducibility,” is as frustrating as it is a necessary document in the study of all text: art, film, or literature. Benjamin’s thesis pivots on three questions: how artistic production is affected by machinery and industry, what this technology does to the authenticity of a work of art, and from where art in an industrial, machine-led world derives its value
Your Head Won’t Get Cold
This opinion piece is about striving for balance with overwhelming responsibilities as humans and how we can prioritize during stressful times.
Natural Habitat
What would happen to both the built and natural environment if humans suddenly disappeared from the face of the earth? Sarah Olson goes in depth about the balance between Homo Sapiens impact on the natural environment.
The Largest Glacier Accessible by Car in the United States
Last week, Ben and I went to visit Matanuska Glacier. I’m not typically a “tour person,” but this was an incredible experience…. Read more about Emma’s winter expedition on the ice.
A Baby for One, A Baby For All
Some teams have a mascot, look at ourselves, the Alaska Nanooks, travel south a bit and you’ll find the Seawolves of Anchorage, a bit further south the overbearing green and blue of the Seattle Seahawks will be scorched into your eyes. I am a proud member of the UAF Nordic ski team, while I am honored to call myself a mighty Nanook, I have a little different perspective of what a team mascot is, and I think my teammates will fall in line with this view as well.