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Many students complain about having to pay their parking tickets. One UAF student is taking his case to the Alaska Superior Court. This week the editor's space will be filled with shameless praise for my staff for their superb performance in the annual Alaska Press Club awards. The Sun Star received five awards this year. Democratic
quagmire ensnares ASUAF presidential elections ASUAF
is currently without a presidential winner for next year. This complex
situation is the result of electoral complaints from both incumbent Thom
Walker and challenger Brandon Maitlen. After considering the complaints,
the board decided to hold a new presidential election, scheduled for
Wednesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 29. But, with the dissolution
of the ASUAF elections board Sunday night, the second election may or
may not be held. And through it all, there still is not a determined
winner for the president of ASUAF. Guest Opinion: The state of the ASUAF elections This past week I have been witness to the worst ASUAF election travesty in recent history. I do not make this opinion lightly, and something needs to be done. I read the Anchorage Sunday paper on April 18 and what did I find? They, like everyone else in this state, are getting their news from the Sun Star. PFD restrictions proposed for residents out of state A new bill in the Alaska state legislature would
withhold Permanent Fund dividend checks from out-of-state college
students, University of Alaska students on exchange, and active military
until they return. Report:
UAF Police spend too much time off campus
UAF police need to spend less time responding to
off-campus calls, according to a report dated Feb. 27, 2004. A public
safety subcommittee of the larger UA Ad Hoc Committee on Accountability
and Sustainability reporting to UA President Mark Hamilton suggested
that police reduce off-campus activities that are paid for solely by the
university.
Solie
lawsuit heads into summer: Public
records battle could last until November
Nearly
eight months into its public records lawsuit against Rick and Cherie
Solie and the University of Alaska, the Sun Star is prepping for a shift
in management.
Interactive
DVD movie stealing the spotlight
"I'm pushing DVD technology to its limits."
That's as close as Kade Mendelowitz will get to saying his latest
project is revolutionary. |