Nursing student dies in Fairbanks cabin fire
By NATE RAYMOND
A cabin fire caused most likely by smoking materials killed a UAF student two weeks ago, according to the University Fire Department.
[READ MORE]

As squirrels, bears hibernate, researchers study
By MOLLY DISCHNER
Dark winters make everyone want to sleep a little longer, but some animals spend the whole winter fast asleep, a strategy West Ridge researchers are studying.
[READ MORE]

Changes coming soon to UAF Rasmuson Library
By MOLLY DISCHNER
The Rasmuson Library is introducing a number of new and updated programs as early as this week after receiving input from the student government.
[READ MORE]

Gamers wax nostalgic for classic Nintendo games
By KORTNIE WESTFALL
Whether you're a long-time gamer or not, one thing is clear: Nintendo hasn't made a comeback, it never went away.
[READ MORE]

Newspaper Review
By NATE RAYMOND

Letters to the editor

COVER STORY
Hamilton's pay, contract under review
By NATE RAYMOND
The University of Alaska is not paying President Mark Hamilton about $19,500 owed under his current contract as the Board of Regents reconsiders his compensation package, according to a spokeswoman.
[READ MORE]

Back in the Day

UAFPD Blotter

Film festival earns laughter, whimpers
By NINA SCHWINGHAMMER
With plenty of whit, absurdity, melodrama, and the uniqueness of left field humor, this year's UAF Film Club Film Festival earned my laughter, as well as a few small whimpers of horror.
[READ MORE]

Play hard, study hard
By NATE RAYMOND
On the court or on the ice, Nanook athletes compete for the gold. In class, it's a race to make the grade.
[READ MORE]

Art piece of the week
By KAY KOERNER

'Nooks domination of Bears sets new record
By CHRIS CRUTHERS
The Nanook men's basketball team gave the Golden State Baptist College Bear a beating, defeating them 80-45 on Thursday and 86-36 on Saturday.
[READ MORE]

Women's basketball has win, loss
By KAY KOERNER
The Nanooks scored a 57-46 win Friday night against Brigham Young University-Hawaii but lost 64-52 Saturday against Fort Lewis despite a good second half.
[READ MORE]