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UAF students threw 30 pumpkins off of the roof of Gruening on Friday, November 7. The idea first came about by Sarah Reed, who works at the UAF Pub. She wanted to smash pumpkins to the band The Smashing Pumpkins.

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Confronting the Sick, Kevin M. Carroll transforms addiction into art
Confronting the Sick, Kevin M. Carroll transforms addiction into art

In “the Sick,” artist Kevin M. Carroll turns the private weight of addiction into something seen, heard and shared. His 45 luminous pastel and oil paintings fill UAF’s Art Gallery with images that shimmer between beauty and grief, each work a reflection of Alaska’s 45% rise in drug-related overdoses, and of the artist’s own reckoning with what he calls “the Sick.”

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North Pole gym celebrates fresh look with open house
North Pole gym celebrates fresh look with open house

Music, laughter and the beat of Zumba filled North Pole’s local gym, The Fitness Studio, as the local community gathered to celebrate the gym and its fresh new look.

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Pop Culture Comes Alive for a Spectacular Weekend
Pop Culture Comes Alive for a Spectacular Weekend

The University of Alaska Fairbank’s Wood Center had a busy weekend, overrun by friends and families attending all the fun events at Pop-Con. Pop-Con is a celebration of all things pop culture hosted here at UAF and features a wide variety of vendors, tournaments, workshops, and more.

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ASUAF 11/5 Recap
ASUAF 11/5 Recap

The Associate Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks senate met for their first November weekly meeting to discuss a variety of topics on their docket, including some guest speakers and several travel fund requests.

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Board of Regents raises tuition, discusses growth, and more

The University of Alaska Board of Regents, or BoR, approved a 4% tuition increase across the system beginning Fall 2026 at their recent board meeting. Regents met to discuss budget requests for the fiscal year of 2027.

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The Fight for Women’s Rights in Alaska
The Fight for Women’s Rights in Alaska

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is home to many important researchers, from forensic anthropologists to criminologists and victimologists. Ingrid Johnson, a criminologist and victimologist on campus, teaches classes and conducts research involving domestic violence in the state of Alaska.

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PFAS Contamination in Fairbanks’ Water

Most people who have visited Fairbanks have been warned not to drink the tap water. While the tap water is mostly safe to drink, it has been proven to contain forever chemicals known as PFAS.

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University of Alaska Board of Regents hear public opinion about Trump administration regulations

The University of Alaska’s Board of Regents, or BOR, held the public testimony section of their quarterly meeting on November 3.

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Coach Gromova reflects after women's swimming slips behind Simon Fraiser
Coach Gromova reflects after women's swimming slips behind Simon Fraiser

On Halloween, the University of Alaska Fairbanks women’s swim team had their third meet of the season, this time against Simon Fraser University. They competed against Simon Fraser again on Saturday, but lost both days, despite a great effort. The score on Halloween was 108 to 59, and the next day was 100 to 48.

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Nanooks men’s basketball take on alumni
Nanooks men’s basketball take on alumni

On October 25 the Nanooks kicked off the basketball season by playing a scrimmage against alumni. The bleachers were packed with fans eager to get a first glimpse of the upcoming season and to watch former players return to the spotlight.

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Nanook Rifle Team Faces Off with Ohio State
Nanook Rifle Team Faces Off with Ohio State

The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ rifle team started the season off with a bang on October 17 for their first match of the season. They competed against Ohio State at the E.F. Hortion rifle range in the Patty Center on the first day of the matchup, and at the Tanana Valley Sports Association for the second day.

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November Horoscopes
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Defending editorial independence in Alaska

A letter from the Alaska Press Club Board: We should not accept these actions by Carpenter Media as normal. They threaten the ability of journalists to serve as watchdogs for our communities. 

We will always defend editorial independence, transparency and the right of Alaska’s journalists to do their work free from intimidation.

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A Letter to UA Leadership

Over the past few years, Russian and Chinese incursions into U.S. territory have become more frequent and more brazen. On September 24, 2025, multiple Russian aircraft, including Tu-95 “Bear” long-range bombers and Su-35 fourth-generation fighters, breached the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

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Lil Jit Obituary
Lil Jit Obituary

Lil Jit: December 12, 2024 to September 18, 2025

On a cold winter night, with a sliver of moon high above, peeking through wisps of cloud, a small bundle of joy came into our lives. White as the snow beneath our feet, with eyes red like glowing embers, we gave him a name worthy of his spirit: Lil Jit.

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Community Letter: Fireweed Collective’s Voter Guide

Fireweed Collective Fairbanks released their voter guide for the 2025 Fairbanks North Star Borough Municipal Election.

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October Horoscopes

October horoscopes are in!

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Alpine conservation policy, international hiking research, and political action
Alpine conservation policy, international hiking research, and political action

I stepped onto the bridge beside the tall patch of fireweed blossoms, careful not to step in the reindeer scat lying in the brush, as the swirling river shimmered ahead beneath the hot July sun.

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September Horoscopes

The September horoscopes are in!

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