Spotted just outside of the Student Recreation Center, the SRC.  You know Alaska is Alaska-ing when you can leave ice cream sitting outside to stay frozen!

On Saturday, February 8, the Wood Center ballroom was transformed into a vibrant cultural celebration filled with energetic performances, delicious food, and a strong sense of unity. Upon entering, the first thing overheard was, “Should we sit closer to the food or the entertainment?” It was the right question to ask! The ballroom was beautifully set up, and the turnout was impressive.

During the week of Valentine's Day, the University of Alaska Fairbanks hosted their annual Winter Carnival. On the first day of the three-day event, UAF hosted skating under the stars and s’mores making, and they had planned to host a polar plunge.

HYPE – an interactive show featuring magic, hypnotism, and mind control was held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Hess Recreation Center in MBS Residence Complex.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Student Success Center, located on the sixth floor of the Rasmuson Library, hosts a “Paws for Success” every other Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Indigenous value systems — relationships, reciprocity, and responsibility — are fundamental to Indigenous knowledge systems and cultures. A new book explores these value systems through science, poetry, and stories.

Pop-Con 2024 was a hit! The annual event saw its 12th return to the UAF Wood Center from November 14 to 16, bringing together fans of all things pop culture from comics, TV, gaming, and more. This beloved annual event is a highlight for the UAF community, offering cosplay, workshops, gaming, and plenty of vendors and booths.

I had the opportunity to attend a performance of FLOT’s unique adaptation of The Pirates of Penzance. This fun spin on a classic operetta was directed by Tekla Butcher-Monson, with musical direction by Phil Heilbron. The show ran two weekends at the UAF Salisbury Theatre from October 4th to October 13th, 2024.

The Georgeson Botanical Garden, found on UAF’s campus, is hosting a fundraiser to help support the garden. From December 19th, 2024, to January 18th, 2025, the GBG will be open for Botanical Garden light viewing, with a suggested minimum of $8 for the experience. They will be open from 5-9 pm from Thursday to Saturday.

The UAF Art Gallery, located in the Fine Arts Building, showcases a student art exhibition highlighting the diverse talents of UAF’s art majors and students enrolled in current art courses. This exhibition provides a unique opportunity for students to share their work with the campus community and beyond.

There’s nothing quite like tromping through the snow for a night of good music and good times at The Pub. Casey Smith Project’s double-header with Wash Your Hands, was absolutely worth the expedition. The night started with psychedelic feel-good vibes and dove into eclectic headbangers that had every Pub-goer up on their feet.

Stepping into the world of UAF’s Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) Club for the first time, I was invited to join a "one-shot" game of “The Witch Is Dead.” What I found was an evening filled with laughter, creativity and camaraderie. The vibe was solid - so good, so good! This club isn’t just about rolling dice; it’s about building a welcoming community for all.

Established in April 2004, the Community Yoga Club at the University of Alaska Fairbanks fosters a unique connection between students and the broader Fairbanks community.

On October 12, UAF celebrated the 101st Starvation Gulch across the Student Recreation Center’s parking lot. DJs (and fellow students) the Brothers Ramirez, DJ the Arc and DJ Lagosa, opened the night’s festivities with an hour-long set replete with high-energy hits, hyping up the audience for the arrival of the bonfires and the headliner, DJ Siren.

Gordon: Valorant is a tactical first-person shooter (think Counter-Strike) where one team tries to plant a bomb, and the other tries to stop it from being planted or diffused after it is planted. Each person on a team can choose from several agents to play.

Saturday, September 28th, the MBS Hess Recreation Center transformed into a vibrant dance haven as the Student Activities Office (SAO) and Student Media hosted a Silent Disco Extravaganza. Attendees donned headphones, each tuned to their choice of music, turning the space into a captivating scene of synchronized movement and unrestrained joy.

The celebration of Indigenous People’s Day at UAF kicked off at 9:30 a.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom. Round tables were still being filled up as Teisha Simmons, Interim Dean of the College of Indigenous Studies, officially welcomed everyone. 

“I just want to really take a moment to acknowledge this day for what it is and how much gratitude I have for today. You know, it’s not by easy means that we’re here today. I am remembering my ancestors that have been here for 10,000 years and survived in one of the harshest places in the world,” Simmons said.

Clay, wood, potential glazes, and anagama, also known as “tunnel” kiln. These are the materials the UAF ceramics department used to fire the UAF wood kiln on Friday, April 19.

UAF Fencing Club meets on Wednesdays from 7-10 pm and Saturdays from 12-4 pm at the UPark campus (1000 University Ave).

The mission: to traverse all 229 miles of the summer-only road system in and around Nome in forty-eight hours to capture the bounty of a Seward Peninsula summer while it still blossomed around us. 

Crossing all the fingers we could manage for a weekend of pleasant weather, we set off for Council on Friday, August 10, with furry companion Lolo, the yellow lab, in tow.