Alaska

An illustration of the Butcher Baker and a rifle

‘The Butcher Baker,’ Elliot Rodger and the Dangers of Misogyny

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

These infamous serial killers illustrate that sexism can be life-threatening.…

November 20, 2022

A mugshot over an outline of the state of Alaska

Why Is the Crime Rate so High in Alaska?

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

Factors such as long distances from law enforcement, injustice in sentencing and a marginalized Native community may be some of the reasons why violence is so common in this cold terrain. …

December 11, 2021

Is the Iditarod the Last Great Race or Prolonged Animal Abuse?

Study Breaks Writer

Dogsledding isn't quite as romantic as 'Balto' would lead you to believe.…

April 7, 2018

In Alaska, Legal Weed Doesn’t Mean Available Weed

Study Breaks Writer

Nearly two years after the state legalized pot, marijuana was nearly impossible to buy. Today, things still aren't much better.…

March 9, 2018

Sand Versus Salt and the Battle to De-ice Winter Roads

Study Breaks Writer

Salt is among the hottest commodities once the winter comes, but people are considering replacing salt with sand for the de-icing purpose.…

February 10, 2018

The Pros and Cons of Living in Alaska

Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Alaska’s only real city is the chillest summer spot, but come winter, you may find yourself frozen in more ways than one.…

August 9, 2017

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Alaska

‘The Butcher Baker,’ Elliot Rodger and the Dangers of Misogyny

Why Is the Crime Rate so High in Alaska?

Is the Iditarod the Last Great Race or Prolonged Animal Abuse?

In Alaska, Legal Weed Doesn’t Mean Available Weed

Sand Versus Salt and the Battle to De-ice Winter Roads

The Pros and Cons of Living in Alaska