UAF unleashes new weapon in the war on spam

Students at UAF found a new email message in their aurora inbox this week as part of the university's attempt to eliminate spam...

Internships: To boldly go where no student has gone before

In between my Beef-a-roni and "Star Trek: the Next Generation" I got a call from Eric Engman, one of the photographers at the News-Miner...

Scholarship process simplified, applications double

Applying for any of the 262 privately funded scholarships that UAF has to offer was easier than ever this year...

Police Blotter

Staff Editorial: How America is Killing Film

I don't think the public understands how the movie industry really works. I know, I know, the word "industry"; it conjures up images of smokestacks and iron skeletons dotting the landscape. But, you know, in all honesty, that isn't too far from the truth. For all of its shiny cell phones and empty pretenses, Hollywood is an industry, constantly racing towards the profit curve, making decisions to the ring of sound business practices rather than artistic experimentation. And, for better or for worse, it's killing film in America...

Alex's Oscar Picks

Robinson's Oscar Picks

Top Ten Movies of 2004

I love movies. And with Oscar time approaching, I feel it would be only prudent to siphon out ten of the best movies from the 150 some-odd theatrical releases of 2004. It's important to note that these selections don't necessarily abide by any stringent empirical standards. Rather, they are the movies that I loved and would recommend to any willing audience. Watch them. Love them. Join me...

"Vagina Monologues" raising money, awareness

UAF's Women's Art Group performed its annual rendition of "The Vagina Monologues" this weekend, the fourth time the show has come to Fairbanks. The money from the show will go to programs designed to help protect women and children from domestic violence...

Seniors go out with a bang

For four UAF men’s basketball players, Saturday was the last night to wear the blue, white and gold at the Patty Center...

Nanooks fall to Redhawks, home-ice advantage slipping away

The Nanooks dropped a two-game series to the Redhawks of Miami Ohio University this weekend. The Nanooks were stopped 5-1 on Friday, and 5-4 on Saturday. The Nanooks sank to seventh place in the CCHA, lessening their chances of securing home ice for the playoffs.

Curtis Fraser: confidence and a bit of aura

After only two years with the UAF Nanooks, sophomore Curtis Fraser has become a household name...