The Northern Light
The Northern Light’s former staff reflect on their time at the paper. A&E. /. April 27, 2021. October 15, 2024.
The story of The Northern Light so far…
5 days ago · At the time, the story of The Northern Light was a common one: The pandemic had severely disrupted operations; student engagement was at an all-time low; and the skeleton crew working the paper was just trying to keep it afloat. Jake Dye, the previous executive editor, witnessed a ray of hope as he successfully returned to printing that spring.
Hot takes: In-person vs. online classes - thenorthernlight.org
Sep 23, 2024 · According to Dickerson, in-person classes can be disorienting if they become overly crowded, but students can communicate more effectively with professors. Lily Walton, an art major in her junior year, also shared her thoughts when asked if she prefers in-person or online classes. “Definitely in person,” said Walton.
The Northern Light 36th Anniversary Celebration
The Northern Light is celebrating its 36th Anniversary in October, and all the events are free for UAA students to attend. In addition to the events, there is a photo contest. Click here to enter your submission to win a pair of Apple AirPods and get your photo published in The Northern Light. Winners will be announced at the movie screening of ...
The Northern Light’s former staff reflect on their time at the paper
5 days ago · The Northern Light reached out for quotes from former employees about their experience and takeaways from their tenure at the paper. Here’s what they had to say. . October 15, 2024. . Kaitlyn Gaub. Graphic by Kaitlyn Gaub. “Some of my most memorable career experiences occurred at the UAA Voice. As a freshman, I leapt at the chance to become ...
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About - The Northern Light
When the merger between UAA and ACC took place, the two newspapers combined to form one: The Northern Light. The first issue came out September 19, 1988. Its mission was “to provide truthful and non-biased reports of newsworthy items and incidents.”. Today, The Northern Light has a circulation of 1,200 each week during the school year.
UAA needs more Alaska Native representation
5 days ago · According to the UAA Office of Institutional Research, there has been a positive increase in Alaska Native students re-enrolling in part-time and full-time programs in recent years. However, the percentage of Alaska Native students retained still lags behind most other demographic groups cited in the retention data.
Video: Abandoned Alaska - McCarthy - The Northern Light
Feb 13, 2024 · Video: Abandoned Alaska - McCarthy. McCarthy is a small town located a short distance away from the abandoned Kennecott mines. The Northern Light interviewed two citizens of the town to learn more about its history and what life is like. . February 13, 2024.
The Northern Light hosts town hall with USUAA candidates
USUAA presidential and vice presidential candidates gathered for a town hall-style forum on Monday, March 25. Candidates for president and vice president answered questions from The Northern Light and audience participants on March 25. From left to right: Iqlas Dubed, Eisa Chang, Luis Sanchez, Hannah Huber, Joe Pavia-Jones.