On April 1, the Anchorage Police Department released a statement about an increase in SMS phishing, also known as “smishing.” ...

Student loan changes announced by the UAA Office of Financial Aid include fall 2026 aid disbursements taking place no sooner ...

UAA’s Lavender Graduation was established by the pride center in 2017, and is held in the Student Union each year in May. The event celebrates graduating LGBTQ+ students. Social work student and ...

Alaska is facing a sexual and reproductive health crisis. The state currently leads the nation in gonorrhea cases, ranks third for chlamydia, and holds the 11th highest rate of syphilis per capita.

Thinking of the barren, frigid interior of Alaska can send a chill down your spine — not just from the cold temperatures there, but from the tall tales of strange happenings many brush off as good ...

For previous hidden gems, we typically feature working-class businesses that are budget and location friendly for college students to visit. This time, we decided to visit Fletcher's — located in the ...

Recent releases in The Legend of Zelda series, “Breath of the Wild” and “Tears of the Kingdom,” are praised for their open-world exploration. This is largely due to the series featuring primarily ...

On July 1, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which is currently on its way to be passed into law, according to the White House. In a clip provided by Time, J.D. Vance is ...

Winter can be a tough time in Alaska. It’s cold and dark, and there is not much to do. Finding a way to stay active — even if it’s a small amount — can help with the tedium of the winter months. One ...

Several bookshelves at the UAA Consortium Library will remain temporarily empty as staff rearrange collections. Head of Access Services Lorelei Sterling said journal collections were relocated from ...

Jodee Kuden has worked at UAA’s library for 16 years, ensuring that students and faculty have the resources they need for success. The Northern Light initially interviewed Kuden for her thoughts on ...

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 5 to discuss health care with state officials and tribal health organizations. Kennedy was joined ...