New semester, new professors and a new stack of overpriced textbooks. Let’s be honest, $144+ to rent an eBook for six months? Seriously? It’s not even a physical book. No physical pages to flip through, no highlighting with a real pen, just the privilege of scrolling through a time-limited digital version on your device of choice. Whether that be a laptop, smartphone, or a tablet, each comes with its own set of limitations: eye strain, screen glare, battery limitations, and a general lack of authentic engagement.

On Wednesday, April 9, University of Alaska Fairbanks and wider Fairbanks community members came together for a teach-in and rally in support of Palestinian liberation and the constitutional right to free speech and assembly. The chant “Money for jobs and education, not for bombs and occupation” was one of many chants that could be heard across UAF’s lower Troth Yeddha’ campus.

On March 14, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “EO 14238: Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy.” This is just one of many executive orders that he’s signed in the past months, but it’s one that needs to be brought to attention. This executive order destroys multiple government agencies, including but not limited to: The U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees government-funded news outlets, The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the Smithsonian Institution, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services , which funds grants to libraries and museums across the country. This targeted attack on news outlets, libraries and museums is strategic and has the potential to have devastating effects on our communities. 

The Alaska Historical Society’s letter to the Board of Regents in response to their diversity action.

The University of Alaska Board of Regents passed a motion on February 21, 2025, to gut the University of Alaska’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Regent Albiona Selimi was the only member of the Board of Regents to show humanity, compassion, and a moral compass by voting no.

TikTok isn’t the real world. Social media isn’t real. If you find yourself scrolling and thinking everyone else has it together, remember most of what you see is staged. Perfectly edited photos. Fake trips. "Curated" lifestyles.

Have you considered studying abroad? The thought may have crossed your mind, but the task seems impossible or too big to accomplish. The UAF Study Away Office is the perfect place to get your foot in the door with any questions you may have. As I tell you about my experiences abroad, don’t be afraid to explore your options and reach out to the UAF Office Study Away with any questions you may have.

In late February, the university walked away from the table and canceled several days of bargaining after UAF students went to Juneau to gain funding for the university’s pursuit of R1 status. Achieving R1 status benefits the university because it attracts more funding. To achieve R1 status, the university must graduate a certain number of PhD students each year. The university is not meeting that number because it struggles to recruit, retain, and support students.

As an instructor in the Hub, I, along with my fellow instructors, seek to create an atmosphere where all students are comfortable. One instructor reiterated this message in Discord following the insensitive comments made by several students.

The ability to learn virtually is proving to be the future of education. UAF’s eCampus provides an excellent platform and selection of online learning for students across the board, ensuring we stay on top of the growing need for virtual learning opportunities.

Zeke discusses gratitude and gives a list of fifty things he is thankful for on his walk from Hess Village to Gruening.

Zeke shares his thoughts on cottage cheese and some suggestions on how to eat it.

The moment has come. National Geographic has reached out to interview you on an upcoming documentary focusing on a topic in your field. At first, you’re excited and flushed with the exhilaration of being interviewed by a group you’ve dreamed about since childhood. Then, the enthusiasm is replaced by anxiety. You’re being interviewed by a group you’ve dreamed about since childhood. What on Earth are you going to say?

The more humans investigate the links between time in nature and mental health, the more benefits we find. The concept seems pretty recognizable to the many adventurous-spirited people who live throughout Alaska. It’s a knowledge that hums in the core of our souls: being outside is good. Although much of the world seems to be forgetting that, research will guide humans back.