2008 Woodie Awards
When UAA student Andy Liebner decided to try making the Guinness Book of World Records, he didn't go for something a little more standard, like the most freethrows in a minute, or Alaska-oriented, like scaling Mt. McKinley without oxygen. To get him in the listings, they'll have to make a brand-new category: Liebner designed and built what should soon be known as the world's largest human hamster wheel, which measures 15 feet standing upright.
Nilsson signs pro contract in Spain Former UAA basketball standout Maria Nilsson has recently signed a contract to play professionally in Europe, joining the EFMO team in Spain's second division. The club, located in Aviles on the northern coast of Spain, finished sixth in last season's LF2 league standings and finished third the previous year.