Student fees, here we go again. Starting in the fall 2008 semester, a new $10 transportation fee will be added for all students enrolled in three or more credits. The fee, which was proposed by Bob McDonnell, director of UAA Parking Services, has been instated to cover most of the operation cost of the Seawolf Shuttle as well as the total cost of the contract with People Mover, which allows students to ride the city bus system for free by showing their Wolfcards.
Ed Peace, an instructor in UAA's automotive diesel program, died May 25 after an extended battle with lung cancer. Peace was 68. But for students and faculty, Peace's passing leaves behind a legacy far reaching and long lasting. Other faculty have said that Peace's passion for teaching and compassion for his students went far beyond the call of duty.
Melanie Leydon, a UAA student majoring in engineering, turned in her application for mayor of Anchorage on June 4. She will be running with former UAA student and mayoral candidate Nick Moe as her campaign manager. Though Leydon's campaign hopes to win the election, being elected is not the only goal.
David Registe named GNAC Athlete of the Year David Registe, a star member of UAA's track and field team, was named the male "Athlete of the Year" for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. This is the first time a UAA athlete has won this special honor. Originally from Palmer, Registe has racked up other honors during his time at UAA.
UAF plans new institute FAIRBANKS - UAF announced the creation of the Susan Butcher Institute, dedicated to cultivating public service and leadership skills for Alaska's residents. The institute will provide Alaskans with opportunities to learn and grow, both personally and professionally, through a wide variety of workshops and seminars.
SAN FRANCISCO - County clerk offices across California opened for their first full day of same-sex marriages on June 17, with hundreds of gay and lesbian couples ready to take the plunge in what in some cities was a party atmosphere. A gay men's chorus was singing on the front steps of San Francisco City Hall, brightened up by rainbow flags and supporters handing out cupcakes to happy couples.
For four centuries, they were the ultimate pack rats. Now a Maryland family's massive collection of letters, maps and printed bills has surfaced in the attic of a former plantation, providing a firsthand account of life from the 1660s through World War II.
Monday, May 19 Dust cloud triggers alarm 1:06 p.m. - A smoke alarm activated at the Auto/Diesel Building. At the same time, a construction contractor called to say that the alarm was probably due to a large amount of dust they had created. The Anchorage Fire Department was notified, and the alarm was canceled.
Chase turns sour for lemonade-stand robber TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Call it a lemonade standoff. A young girl whose lemonade stand was robbed of $17.50 chased the suspect into a nearby home and called police, who spent nearly an hour trying to coax the man into surrendering.