Our staff this year is composed of Corey Coolidge, Cassia Geiger, Oksana Kennedy, Ronan Klancher, Austin Michie, Alexia Novelli, John Novotny, Taylor Olson, Nick Parker, and Andrea Zettler.
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An Open Palette: A portrait of artist Jim Gleason
Story by Logan Harrison Photos by Dikeos Foudeas Jim Gleason didn’t come to the door the second time I visited his Talkeetna home. His wife, Beverly, let me in and pointed toward the stairs that lead to his studio. I went up and there was Jim, working away on a new piece in his little…
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49th in Fashion
Once voted the worst dressed state in the nation by Travel + Leisure, Alaska does a great job of living up to that title as comfortable clothing and outdoorsy accessories dominate everyone’s closets. The pops of color, bright labels, stylish boots and excited attitudes of Jordan Keosodsay, Daija Sypakanphay and Jovelle Emperador looked out of…
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A Portrait of Alaska Coffee
Dawn is breaking over Anchorage. Joined by my family’s yellow lab, Lilly, we drive down Jewel Lake Road toward Dimond Boulevard at 7 a.m. The sun isn’t quite over the mountains yet, but the line outside Java the Hut is already four cars deep at both windows. The unmistakable lime green hut is one of…
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Wool Socks and the People Who Wear Them
Anchorage is a city populated with different people, and each of them has a different story to tell. Mikey Huff, a 23-year-old photographer based in Anchorage, has his own story. But he seeks to tell the stories of others — people whose stories don’t often get told. Meeting and talking with Anchorage’s homeless population, taking their…
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A Welcoming Anchorage
Fostering community with tradition Every month at the Z.J. Loussac Library, the community gathers to celebrate and learn about one of the many cultures in Anchorage. Started by the Mayor’s Office, Tradition Tuesday is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the history and customs of the different cultural groups who call Anchorage…
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Spring Into Hut Season
As the sun starts to come up for longer hours and melt away the snow from the mountains, many outdoor enthusiasts, becoming antsy after a long winter, are finding their way into the highlands. Hatcher Pass is about 50 miles away from Anchorage and provides an easy getaway from the hustle and bustle of the…
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The ‘zine Scene
With a lack of publications, journalists take reporting into their own hands During a time when media is changing to cover the underreported or not reported at all, a new form of journalism is emerging. From the dozens of staff laid off at the state’s largest newspaper to Anchorage’s alt-weekly written solely by contributors, Alaska…
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Alaska: A Cool State for Cold Treats
Finding one of the many ice cream shops or creameries is of no difficulty throughout many Alaska communities as anyone on a Sunday drive could easily go for an ice cream sundae. For some, a cold treat and cold weather doesn’t sound ideal. But for many, the unique ice cream flavors and authentic gelato from…
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