Music is an Uplifting Force
Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohen, and Sarah Jarosz join the Fairbanks Concert Association for a performance which honors the memory of legend David Crosby.
Medium Build Show at the Pub
On Friday night, those at the Pub were graced with a fortuitous rendition of Medium Build’s music by a talented group of artists on guitar, bass, drums, and accompanying vocals.
Fifteen Miles of Arctic Grass and Rocks
June, in Alaska, is the best and the worst time to go hiking all year. Emma Corby takes us through a the ups and downs of a June hike at Granite Tors.
Art as Interdisciplinary Communication
Hidden pollutants and climate change effects are brought to light in Tehya McLeod’s art exhibit “Exploring Shifting Landscapes”.
Her beautiful collection of acrylic landscapes with layered colors aims to evoke respect for the land around us. McLeod’s adventurous Alaskan childhood instilled a love for the environment that inspires her paintings.
And Now for Something Completely Confurreal: A New Poetry Movement?
Sometimes, a poetry book arrives that defies coherence even for the most ardent fans of experimental literature.
Cottonwood Buds as Plant Medicine
Kimberly Nicholas describes how she came to know Cottonwood buds, and their many uses as a herbal medicine and remedy.
A Fairbanks Fairytale
A Czech, a German, and an American are driving out to mile 25 of Chena Hot Springs road, the typical start to a classic fairytale, right? In this Disney special, these three come together to get a new magic carpet. In this scene, we’ll refer to that magic carpet as a glowing yellow, 1979 Dodge D200 truck that would be named, “The Brick”.
Nope - Film Review
Continuing his review series, Conor watches the 2022 film Nope and decides whether it lives up to writer/director Jordan Peele’s Academy Award winning reputation.
Bison Gulch… Not a Rookie Hike
Emma ranks her hardest hike yet while reaping beautiful rewards. Beware, though, climbing Bison Gulch is not for the inexperienced or faint of heart.
The Things We Leave Behind
Disclaimer: The contents of this article explore sensitive topics. Reader discretion is advised.
This is an opinion piece exploring the two hoax shootings from my perspective as a mom. Real shootings are something I know quite a bit about, hailing from Texas. I just thought I’d left that part of Texas behind. But this may be an issue that isn’t ‘leavable’ and it just follows us. What are my options as a mom? Just voting, teaching my son to respect others, and teaching him to be quiet, I guess.
A Tribute to Fox Spring
An ode to a dear spring and the charms of dry cabin life, Sarah Olson shares her favorite water source as a unique part of the Fairbanks experience.
The Rings of Power - Season One Review
Conor Esslemont comes back to spill all the juicy details of Amazon’s new controversial show The Rings of Power based on Tolkien’s classic series. Will it bring viewers the magic they came for, or will the purists have a point?
House of the Dragon - Season One Review
In a hesitant prequel, House of the Dragon shares all of the brutal and glorious aspects of Game of Thrones that made it so beloved and controversial, but this time with a lot more dragons. Seventeen dragons, to be exact.
Whitewater - A Kayaking Adventure
Working for a tour company, Vengre recounts her first experience kayaking whitewater rapids in summer of ‘21.
Mount Baldy Has a Full Head of Hair - The Tribulations of Early Winter Hiking
Continuing her hiking reviews, Emma hikes Baldy Mountain with some unexpected Alaskan interruptions.
Bullet Train - Film Review
Bullets fly, heads explode, and there’s a poison that makes people bleed from their eyeballs (because, why not?). An honest review of the 2022 action comedy Bullet Train and all it has to offer.
Hiking Wickersham Dome
I recently moved from Fairbanks to Eagle River to be closer to places where I can hike, trail run, and ski. If you are outdoorsy and live in Fairbanks, you may be a bit familiar with the amount of effort it takes just to get started with a hike – like a long(ish) drive.
My favorite hike around Fairbanks, though, is also one of the easiest to start - Wickersham Dome.
Reset by Panda Bear and Sonic Boom - Album Review
It is the perfect soundtrack for riding the Dalton Highway…the revelatory feeling of the silence that comes after Reset is only made possible by the sonic journey the album provides.
Jam in the Java - Local Bands Bring Electric Beats to UAF Campus
Jam in the Java, hosted at UAF’s Arctic Java, featured three of Alaska’s finest emerging bands gathered to showcase indie music and foster community.
Sikumi (On the Ice) - Short Film Review
Sikumi (On The Ice) is a story about Inuit hunters. It starts with Inuqiaq hunter Apuna dog sledding and hunting seals on the icy northern tundra. However, instead of finding seals, he witnesses a murder through his binoculars.