Beets, Beets, Beets!
Kitchen Fan— a recurring food writing series that features easy and inexpensive recipes for beginner chefs. This article features three recipes centered around beets!
Opinion: Schools = Business
On Friday, October 13, graduate students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) began voting on whether or not they want to unionize. Unionization is a word most commonly heard in the world of business and is related to the organization of workers. Unions negotiate contracts with employers in order to improve working conditions, increase pay, and better employees’ lives.
Should You Support the Unionization Effort?
There is a unionization effort going on at UAF. Aaron takes a dive into unionization, and gives his opinion on whether or not you should support the effort.
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.
Alaska’s Finest Auto Museum
The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum is truly a hidden gem of Fairbanks.
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.