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UAF announces plans for new Kameel Toi Henderson Building in honor of 59 percent female demographic

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It seems that abortion, sexuality and the war on women have painted a grim picture of the rights of women in America lately

Student extravagence worse than previously thought

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College students live a very privileged lifestyle

UAF changes marketing slogan from “Naturally Inspiring” to “Sort of Below Average”

Sort of Below Average

A lot of things are changing at the UAF campus. By the 2013 fall semester, the campus will look completely different due to reconstruction, degree requirements will change for some majors and UAF will have a new marketing slogan

Gay rights and Alaska Republican Caucus spark discussion

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Gun laws, women’s rights and welfare have been at the forefront of American political discussion for the past year

A shot of my life: Growing up and going to college in a culture of alcohol

A bar graph from a 2009 study focusing on the common consequences of high risk college drinking, such as death, sexual assaults, injuries and assaults. This graph was a part of a presentation by UAF Psychology Assistant Professor Monica Skewes for an URSA presentation on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Lakeidra Chavis/Sun Star

The idea that college is a place where people drink a lot, fuels the pro-alcohol illusion that is associated with the college experience

Students advocate for issues affecting UA system

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Sometimes I think the state of American education is too often shaped by politics, money and conflicting ideals

UAF gets its Harlem Shake on

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Muscular guys wearing horse masks, intense body shaking and an addicting beat have taken the web by storm

ASUAF Recap- January 27, 2012

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The following notes were compiled during the January 27, 2012 Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (ASUAF) senate meeting.

ASUAF Recap- October 23, 2012

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The following notes were compiled during the October 21, 2012 Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (ASUAF) senate meeting.

ASUAF Recap- October 14, 2012

ASUAF briefs

The following notes were compiled during the October 14, 2012 Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (ASUAF) senate meeting.

ASUAF Recap- October 9, 2012

ASUAF briefs

The following notes were compiled during the October 9, 2012 Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (ASUAF) senate meeting.

Politicians gather in auditorium to discuss Alaskan issues

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Politicians, pizza and tears were all present during last Thursday night’s forum featuring four Alaska House and Senate candidates.

ASUAF Recap- September 30, 2012

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ASUAF Recap for September 30,2012

ASUAF Recap- September 25,2012

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ASUAF recap September 25, 2012

ASUAF Recap- September 16, 2012

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ASUAF recap for September 16, 2012.

ASUAF Recap – September 9, 2012

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ASUAF recap for Sep 9, 2012

UAF Police Blotter: Through August 27

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This report is based on the information published by the University Police Department. Individuals arrested and/or charged with crimes in this report are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Rising from Tragedy: A Lesson from The Dark Knight Rises

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A recap of The Dark Knight Rises one month after the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colo.

ASUAF Recap – July 29, 2012

ASUAF briefs

The following notes were compiled during the July 29, 2012 Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (ASUAF) senate meeting.

News Briefs – July 31, 2012

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News briefs from the last week of July, 2012.

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