UAF’s Independent Student Voice
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The mission of The Sun Star is to provide a consistent and trusted brand of news, opinion, and art that represents the interests and achievements of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ student body.
The Sun Star will provide opportunities for students to hone their skills in pitching stories, writing, editing, and review as well as in adopting best practices in their writing including journalistic ethics and writing standards.
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The Sun Star was created by the merger of The Polar Star and The Northern Sun. Prior to that time, The Polar Star was published by ASUAF, and The Northern Sun was published by the UAF Journalism Department.
For over seventy years, The Sun Star (formerly The Polar Star) has engaged with the culture of UAF and Fairbanks to produce work which has won journalism awards from the Alaska Press Club, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and others.
After a two-year hiatus, we are proud to continue a tradition of publication, by students, for students.
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We are always looking for talented writers. Find out more here.
The Sun Star editors value the original writing and authentic voice of the UAF community. In line with this value, we will not accept submissions that have been generated using AI. Thank you for your continued support of genuine creativity and bona fide journalism.
The Sun Star adheres to the standards set by the Associated Press.
Production Staff
Amber McCain is a pop culture enthusiast, journalism major, and mom of three teenagers. After a decade as a lifestyle blogger, she’s now channeling her passion for storytelling into her studies. When she’s not writing or attending classes, Amber enjoys gardening, being outdoors, and soaking up Alaska’s rare sunshine.
Taight Jackson is originally from Texas and moved to Alaska to study psychology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She enjoys reading, writing, playing instruments, the occasional curveball in her everyday life and, in a rare event that she isn’t absorbed in a book, going on hikes and adventures. She has always been passionate about journalism and writing, so much so that she knows it will always be a part of her.
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Tane Timling is a journalism major and film minor at UAF. Pursuing an interest in science communication, he wants to bring forward stories that helps readers understand more about the world around them. When he's not working towards his degree, Tane spends time playing Dungeons and Dragons, doing construction projects, drawing and dabbling in video production.
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Dylan is so excited to be working for UAFs Sun Star! He recently graduated from Colony High school, right here in Alaska and was the morning speaker at Colony’s Knightly News for four years. Dylan is counting on pursuing news and is currently studying film and journalism here at UAF. In his spare time he loves theater, music and standup. Dylan's favorite food is ice cream, always ready for a laugh, a chat, and that next scoop!
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Ozzy likes cryptozoology and wants to start a career in the museum field for natural history. Being able to archive and show off the world of the past is a goal of his.
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Aaron Thomas was raised in Southern California and moved to Alaska to study English at UAF. When he is not in the mountains or running ultramarathons, he enjoys reading and playing guitar.
Britany Adorno-Alicea is an english major with a minor in creative writing. They are from the lovely island of Puerto Rico. A creative writer since elementary school, Britany has always had a passion for writing and creating. When they aren't stuck with their nose in a book, you can find them playing video games, crocheting, writing another short story, or investing time in learning a new hobby or researching a new topic that has caught their interest.
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Louis Seymour is a wildlife biology and conservation major at UAF. Originally from Upstate South Carolina, they have always enjoyed meeting new people and seeing new places. Outside of school, Louis enjoys getting outdoors and practicing photography.
Sophie Maki is a environmental journalism student at UAF. She loves D.I.Y.ing and live music, as she frequents local shows throughout the state. When she isn’t at her desk doing homework, you can find her with friends or on her computer browsing the web. She is the current editor of The Sun Stars Moonplanet zine.
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Adisen Thomas is a dual-enrolled student at North Pole High School and UAF, working on earning her bachelor's degree in chemistry. She is always excited to meet new people and learn new things, and when she isn't absorbed in a new project, she enjoys line dancing, going to the gym, and listening to music.
The Sun Star News
Student Media Offices
UAF Wood Center (Upstairs)
1731 S Chandalar, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Hours:
Monday–Friday
10am–5pm
Phone:
907-474-5746