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Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney gave a talk on May 1 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. The talk, called “A ...
The Northern Light interviewed a UAA employee who worked closely with Native Student Services — or NSS. The source asked to remain anonymous due to fear of backlash from students and administrators.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska and the Nations Law Group filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on April 23. The lawsuit was filed to protect the due process ...
Turning Point USA’s UAA chapter hosted “Campus Crashers” at the UAA Student Union on April 17. The event was interrupted by two protesters and prompted a police presence. TPUSA’s “Campus Crashers” is ...
Native Student Services, or NSS, is located in Rasmuson Hall Room 108. According to its website, NSS is a place where “students can receive academic, advising, and cultural support.” This article will ...
The Northern Light toured UAA's anatomy lab under the guidance of Dr. Sarah Beam, an assistant professor of medical education for WWAMI — a collaborative medical education program involving six ...
The Party for Socialism and Liberation Anchorage — or PSL Anchorage — submitted a proposal for a complaint review board against the Anchorage Police Department to the Office of the Municipal Clerk on ...
Stand Up Alaska organized a protest on April 19 coinciding with nationwide protests. Stand Up Alaska is a nonprofit organization promoting social welfare by raising awareness about systemic injustice ...
Students created a pro-Palestine club at UAA called Anchorage Students for Peace and Justice in Palestine. Organizers said the club’s main purpose is community education and advocacy for Palestine.
The Board of Regents passed a motion on Feb. 21 requiring all University of Alaska campuses to remove public-facing DEI-related language. The Northern Light interviewed UAA writing professor Toby ...
On April 2, the Senate Education Committee held a hearing to address bills and consider appointees for the University of Alaska Board of Regents. The Northern Light interviewed the two nominees, Karen ...