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Faith, Family, and Four Decades: Holy Rosary Academy Opens Its New Campus
I recently had the distinct honor of attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Holy Rosary Academy’s new campus on East 64th Avenue, and I left thoroughly enthralled by the beautiful, modern building this once-modest community has become. Standing amid families, students, faculty, advisory board members, community leaders, and longtime supporters,...
goseawolves.com
Hall of Fame, reunion set for July 20-22, 2027
The University of Alaska Anchorage Athletic Department has set July 20-22, 2027 as the dates for its Seawolf Hall of Fame induction and first-ever student-athlete reunion, UAA athletic director Michael Bazemore announced Tuesday. "We couldn't be more excited to welcome our former Seawolves back to Anchorage and the UAA campus...
The Northern Light
Medical school is becoming a luxury good and universities must step in to support students
While many students interested in medicine aspire to attend medical school, it is becoming increasingly inaccessible due to rising costs and selectivity. The cost of medical school itself is upwards of $300,000, not including food and housing, according to Inspira Advantage, a national medical school admissions consulting firm. We acknowledge that some schools currently offer free tuition; however, these institutions have become highly selective.
alaskasportsreport.com
Trick play in double OT lifts Colony over T-birds
When it comes to trick plays, the timing of the call and its execution have to be flawless. Colony football coach Nathan Dahl on Saturday reached into his bag of tricks and pulled out the hook-and-ladder, which the Knights executed to perfection in double overtime to highlight a 36-29 victory at East Anchorage High School.
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Wasilla Highschool lights up the field with $250K donation
Friday night football at Wasilla Highschool is looking a little brighter. A $250,000 donation from the Crowson Law Group is helping the school upgrade the Veterans Memorial Stadium with new LED stadium lights and a new scoreboard. The lighting project has been in the works for about three years. Stacey...
Mat-Su Sentinel
Colony senior pulls away to victory, Knights sweep team titles during George Plumley Invite at Palmer High
What you need to know: * Colony swept the team titles at the George Plumley Invitational at Palmer High, with the boys scoring 28 points and the girls 47 despite splitting its squad between Palmer and the Kodiak Invitational. * Colony senior Josiah Herrick won the boys 5K in 16:58, leading
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Yup’ik Immersion School Program in Alaska Opens Doors to Cultural Connection
Growing up in Bethel, Alaska, Amber Arnaqulluk Shields spoke Yup’ik from a very young age. Whenever she wasn’t in school, her parents sent her to their ancestral home in Toksook Bay to spend time with grandparents who spoke no English. Speaking Yu’pik at home had always been a...
alaskasportsreport.com
West takes over top spot from Soldotna; South No. 1 in flag
There’s a new No. 1-ranked high school football team in Alaska. West Anchorage has taken over the top spot from perennial frontrunner Soldotna in this week’s Massey Ratings, despite both teams losing to Lower 48 competition in Week 3. West dropped a 38-16 decision to Heritage of Littleton,...
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Page 2 Fri. Sept 4: Big Lake Elementary Librarian is MSBSD Employee Of The Month
Picture a school library. About a dozen wide-eyed kids are gathered in a circle. They are listening to their librarian read aloud. That is how school librarian Chris Stegall spent her morning last Friday at Big Lake Elementary School. Then came a big surprise. Superintendent Randy Trani and Principal Chrissy...
radiokenai.com
Peninsula Sportscast Sept. 3, 2026: SOHI Drops to #2 in AK Football Rankings; XC Runners Compete in Anchorage
There’s a new number-one team in Alaska high school football. West Anchorage moved ahead of perennial frontrunner Soldotna in this week’s Massey Ratings, even though both teams are coming off losses to Lower 48 opponents. West fell 38-16 to Heritage of Littleton, Colorado. Soldotna pushed top-ranked Star Valley...
youralaskalink.com
Lawsuit challenging Campbell STEM closure dismissed in Anchorage
A legal fight over the closure of Campbell STEM in Anchorage is coming to an end. Parents sued the Anchorage School District in an effort to stop the school from closing. That lawsuit has now been dismissed. One parent involved in the case says that with the new school year...
alaskasnewssource.com
907 Sports: Inside the Battle of Bogard, the cross-road rivalry between Palmer and Colony
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - In this edition of 907 Sports, we recap a chaotic Week 3 of Alaska high school football, with a special spotlight on the proud marching band backing up Colony whenever they take their home field. Plus, an inter-state battle of champions, one of the most shocking upsets in tennis history, and much more!
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907 Sports: A new bell rings in gameday at Colony
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - On this episode of 907 Sports, Colony and Palmer collide in a cross-town matchup surrounded by gameday traditions old and new. Plus, other news from around the Alaska high school sports world, and a look at second chances in the NFL.
alaskasportsreport.com
Bartlett breaks away late to beat Wolfpack 28-10 in Fairbanks
Sithri Fainuulelei and Colt Jardine fueled a second-half comeback under the lights Friday in Fairbanks that led the Bartlett football team to its first win in Week 3 on the gridiron. The dynamic duo combined for 313 all-purpose yards and had a hand in all four touchdowns to power the...
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akbizmag.com
New Academic and Administrative Leaders at UAA Campuses
UAA begins the fall semester with five leaders named to new positions across several campuses. Each holds a doctoral degree and a commitment to academic excellence. Pete Sherman was named Dean of the College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP). He comes to Alaska from Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he was dean of business, analytics, and communications. He previously served as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business and the University of Evansville’s Schroeder Business School.
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‘It’s a big transition’: ASD welcomes preschool and kindergarten students to classrooms
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Preschool and kindergarten students in the Anchorage School District entered classrooms for the 2026–27 school year Wednesday. Principal Molly Hickox of Huffman Elementary said the transition is a big one for families and students. “We spend a lot of time helping them get comfortable,” Hickox...