Contributors
Emma Corby
Emma attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks and graduated with her Master of Arts in English in 2023. She published her thesis, Slack in Education: A Voice Platform for Quiet Students, in May 2023. Emma lives in Eagle River, Alaska, working full-time in Marketing & Communications for Matanuska Telecom Association. She runs, fishes, skis, paints, reads, and spends time outside hiking with her partner, Ben, and their husky mix, Nali, in her spare time. Alaska quickly stole Emma’s heart and has been her home for almost four years!
Mike Degen
Mike Degen is pursuing his MFA in Creative Writing at UAF and hails from the East Coast. He loves well-plotted stories and is interested in film production.
Rachel Heimke
Rachel Heimke is a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries and Marine Sciences. After graduation, she plans to attend grad school for Science Communication. Born and raised in Alaska, she loves the ocean and everything in it. When not doing homework or writing, she can be found curled up on the couch reading, snacking, and watching Parks and Recreation.
Dr. Kathy Kitts
Dr. Kathy Kitts is a retired planetary geologist who has served as a science team member on the NASA Discovery Mission Genesis among others. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing at UAF. Born and raised in the desert Southwest, she moved to Fairbanks to see whether she can survive the other temperature extreme.
Sarah Olson
Sarah earned her degree from UAF in aviation, art, and ceramics. Originally from Minnesota, she came to Fairbanks and quickly found a welcoming community. She is a passionate skier, writer, chainsaw expert, and life-long learner. She is currently exploring and working in Antarctica.