Students find treasure at transfer station
By MOLLY DISCHNER
Dumpster diving is most often associated with bums and hippies, but for nearly a decade it's been the cheapest and most convenient source of everything from food to furniture for UAF students.
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Dean of liberal arts prepares to retire
By JOSIAH MARINEAU
Phyllis Morrow has enjoyed her service at the university but will be retiring after the spring semester.
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Palin sworn in as governor on home ice
By KORTNIE WESTFALL
"Welcome aboard Sarah!" cried out an obvious supporter as Gov. Sarah Palin took the stage just before her inauguration last week.
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Hamilton gets $300,000 in 'final' contract
By NATE RAYMOND
Regents approved what could be the last contract for President Mark Hamilton on Wednesday, increasing his salary to $300,000 for three years and giving him a $210,000 bonus if he stays through 2009.
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UAFPD Blotter

Indecent exposure
By NATE RAYMOND

Finals bring coping strategies
By BEN KELLIE

Letters to the editor

COVER STORY
Going, going, gone!
By KORTNIE WESTFALL
"It's gonna be sexy in the house!" Simon Mangold yelled into the microphone of the Hess Recreation Center as he kicked off Wednesday's Date Auction.
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Food provider seeks, and doesn't get, feedback
By MOLLY DISCHNER
Students are used to griping about the food on campus, but few students jumped at the chance Thursday to get paid for their complaints.
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Chorale director to retire
By KAY KOERNER
After 15 years of weddings, baby showers and award winning performances, Marvilla Davis, the director of the Alaska Chamber Chorale, is retiring.
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Art piece of the week
By KAY KOERNER

Comics

Back in the Day

Lack of calls leads to hockey loss
By CHRIS CRUTHERS
Before a stunned and angry crowd the Falcons won 6-4 on Saturday, completely overshadowing the ‘Nooks slim 4-3 win a day earlier.
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Hockey a lifestyle for 'Greener'
By CHRIS CRUTHERS
Before a stunned and angry crowd the Falcons won 6-4 on Saturday, completely overshadowing the ‘Nooks slim 4-3 win a day earlier.
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Men's basketball loses, wins
Staff Report
The Nanook men's basketball team suffered its first loss at the Patty Center this weekend against the Augustana Vikings, but bounced back to win against Florida Tech.
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