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Sound and Sociology: How the Young Thug trial highlights issues within our criminal justice ...
Just last week, on Halloween, Grammy Award-winning rapper Young Thug — whose government name is Jeffery Williams — pleaded guilty to six of eight crimes that he had been charged with. It was a ...
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You’ve graduated but still have athletic eligibility, what can you do?
According to NCAA eligibility rules, student-athletes are allowed five years to compete athletically in four seasons. Because the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly all sporting activities, the NCAA ...
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Flexible deadlines and its effect on the student
With the semester coming to an end, many students are facing different kinds of deadlines from their professors. Some have specific dates when material needs to be turned in, and others, such as UAA ...
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New air traffic control tower coming to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Anchorage’s bustling international airport is set to receive a major upgrade in the form of a new air traffic control tower that will stand several hundred feet tall. Construction on the tower and an ...
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KRUA Metal Reviews: Mythic Djent – Meshuggah and Animals As Leaders release mesmerizing ...
Scene progenitors from Sweden, MESHUGGAH, have released their ninth studio album with Immutable on Atomic Fire Records. Meshuggah is often known for their complex song structure and technical prowess.
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Seawolf Debate: ‘China dreams in terms that the U.S. does not understand’
Anchorage students were treated to a forum and debate – coordinated by the Alaska World Affairs Council – discussing the possibility of democratic governance emerging in China and the impact of ...
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UAA’s Atwood Chair John Sharify talks journalism, filmmaking to UAA students and community
As I chose my seat, a woman sitting in front of me called out to a man in a gray suit standing in front of the stage. The man walked over and she introduced herself. She was Alice, sister of his ...
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‘Hunting in Wartime’ tells of Hoonah soldiers before, during and after Vietnam
Content warning: the following article refers to an exhibit movie that some may find upsetting as it involves topics of war, racism, and scenes that depict violence. “Hunting in Wartime” is a movie ...
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What does fraternity and sorority life look like at UAA?
Greek life at UAA is, in many ways, different from colleges in the Lower 48. UAA’s fraternities and sororities are much smaller than their Lower 48 counterparts, which bring unique opportunities and ...
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Cutting up dead beached whales, UAA students can help with marine mammal necropsies
UAA is a part of the Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Network which researches and takes samples of stranded marine mammals. Natalie Rouse is a research professional and stranding coordinator for the ...
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UAA's education program five years later
UAA’s School of Education has seen many obstacles in recent years, but it still exists. Due to the demand for new teachers in the state of Alaska, UAA has seen a large uptick of education degree ...