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”.

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.

Emma ranks her hardest hike yet while reaping beautiful rewards. Beware, though, climbing Bison Gulch is not for the inexperienced or faint of heart.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Nothing but positive vibes and pillowy lines. The start of ski season (for those willing to earn it) arrived last month, and we couldn’t help but get in on the fun.

Working for a tour company, Vengre recounts her first experience kayaking whitewater rapids in summer of ‘21.

Continuing her hiking reviews, Emma hikes Baldy Mountain with some unexpected Alaskan interruptions.

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.

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.

Cover photo by Shane Bennett

Dear Senator Murkowski,

As you are a member of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, you are privileged with the access to, and an understanding of, the science behind climate change. Despite this, you chose politics over the needs of your constituents and voted against the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, an act to provide $369 billion for climate and clean energy provisions that could have benefitted Alaskan residents directly.

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, 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) 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.

Kristopher Voronin is a photographer based out of Fairbanks, Alaska. He’s always looking to capture a good composition on his various packrafting, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing expeditions.

Queen Elizabeth II died September 8, 2022. Eleven days later, after a procession viewed by more than two million along the parade route and an estimated four billion internationally, she was laid to rest at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.