February 7 2012

By Brett FrazerContributor

By Teresa KennedyNews Editor

Features

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B3AEROPOSTALE: Old jeans for a new cause

OBAMA:Republican campaign needs focus

UNDERSTORY:An expose of talent

Sports

B1SKI TEAM:Back home for two meets

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By Taylor HallSports Editor

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Members of the Senate Education Committee debate SB137, requiring educators to receive suicide awareness and prevention training.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF SEN. MEYER.

Seawolf sophomore forward Matt Bailey protects the puck against the UMD Bulldogs on Feb. 3. Bailey scored two goals and had an assist in UAA’s 3-2 win over the No. 1 ranked Bulldogs on Feb. 4.

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“Our kids deserve a better chance at life, and this training is a critical step forward...”

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Polyunsaturated fats include hot topics such as Omega-3’s and Omega-6’s. I love name-dropping these celebrities whenever I get the chance.

‘Since its start on Jan. 16, we’ve collected several hundred pairs in our two stores. It’s really cool. I’ve even donated a few myself.’

–Tracey Smith, Aéropostale store worker

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SHANA’S POLITICAL PALOOZA

By Shana RobersonContributor

We don’t live in an age of context. We live in an age of soundbites. And he’s not helping himself or fellow Republicans with unforced errors like those.

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Monsanto spent almost $9 million on lobbying last year, working closely with advisors at the FDA to get its products approved.

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FEBRUARY 07, 2012 THE NORTHERN LIGHT’S SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT SECTION THENORTHERNLIGHT.ORG

By Heather HamiltonA&E Editor

By Ashley SmithContributor

UAA senior Ste! Hiemer comes out of the tunnel during her ninth place "nish at the 5K Classical race in the UAA Invitational at Kincaid Park.–

UAA senior point guard Steve White in action against the Murray State Racers on Nov. 23, 2011 in the Great Alaska Shootout. White has been on a tear lately for the Seawolves and helped lead the way to a current six-game winning streak for the 21st ranked Seawolves.

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DRINK REVIEW

By Heather HamiltonA&E Editor

Beer: Alaskan Smoked Porter

Brewery: Alaskan Brewing Company

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This helps students get published who have not been published before.”

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“Cake” by Christel Wagle was featured in the 2011 edition of “Understory.”

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Club members (left to right) Alexzandra Myers, Veronika Spry and Richard Haar discuss fundraising opportunities at a regular club meeting.

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Top: UAA senior defenseman Brad Gorham moves the puck up the ice while UMD junior forward Mike Seidel looks to apply pressure. Bottom: Seawolf freshman forward Eric Scheid and UMD junior forward Jake Hendrickson duel for a puck in the UAA zone.

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By Taylor HallSports Editor

What brought you here to UAA all the way back in 2008?

So who wins the one and one battles between you two?

Best part about Alaska? Worst Part?

Hard to believe you’re just over halfway done with your senior year here?

As a senior and leader on the team, talk about how the team has done so far on the season. Has it lived up to your expectations so far?

What do you think is your role on the team? Has it changed at all from your "rst 3 years?

You’re a physical education major here at UAA. What would you like to do with that after graduation?

What has been your favor-ite memory thus far at UAA on the court?

Most embarrassing mo-ment here at UAA?

Any Superstitions/Rituals/Traditions you have?

MEET THE SEAWOLF

‘When you get older, you start to grow out of your skin a bit. The leadership role becomes more and more important. As a senior and a point guard, that’s my job to help lead the team and keep the guys together. I think I do it fairly well.’

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