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The Iditarod is in Fairbanks!

This past Monday, UAF students swapped their desks for dog sleds 🏔️🐕‍🦺 as the Iditarod kicked off in Fairbanks for only the fourth time in its 53-year history. 🎉❄️ Students and locals turned out in full force to witness the excitement!

This video was made with the collaboration of Nanook Engage.
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Congratulations Jessie Holmes!

The winner of the 53rd Iditarod!! He completed the 1128 mile course, the longest in the race’s history, in 10 days 14 hours 55 min and 14 seconds at 2:55 am on March 14.
@jessieholmes_teamcantstop
#iditarod #alaska

Festival of Native Arts

Will be hosted till this Saturday at the Davis Concert Hall at the University of Alaska Fairbanks beginning performances at 6 pm.

Posted by Autumn McPherson 02/28/2025

UAF Students Take a Stand on DEI Vote Decision

Students created a dance protest to show their dislike towards the Boards of Regents at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Posted by Autumn McPherson

Photos by Colin Warren 02/27/2025

Moose on Campus!

Agitated moose sighting near the Wood Center on UAF campus today! Be cautious! Put plenty of space between yourself and the moose to avoid a possible attack. Avoid approaching the moose and back away quickly.

Posted and taken by Autumn McPherson 02/19/2025

Iditarod Comes to Fairbanks!

The trail is calling! 🏔️🐶

Join The Sun Star and UAF student media as we follow the 2025 Iditarod—Alaska’s greatest race!

Posted by Nanook Engage with collaboration from reporter Colin Warren 02/19/2025

Yukon Quest

The official start of the Yukon Quest occurred earlier today, with Lauro Eklund leading the way!
#mountainman

Posted and taken by Colin Warren 02/01/2025