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New project cooking up in the residential halls By Cheyenne Mathews
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Coming this Thanksgiving, students in residential halls North, West and East will be able to cook their own Thanksgiving dinner. Currently, all three residential halls have functional kitchens that are not yet accessible to students, but this is about to change according to Associate Director of Housing and Operations Manager, Jody Inman. “I’m hoping that by the end of September we should be wrapped up and ready to go. If it is longer than that, I would be surprised,” Inman said. Inman says that the kitchen project in the residential halls has faced several minor setbacks, but is ready to open to students this year. “They are operational about 95 percent complete,” Inman said. “We still have a few things that need to be done, some tile which had to be replaced. The fans had to be replaced. They were not the right kind.” The reason the fans needed to be replaced is because the kitchens have to meet standards set by the American Disabilities Act. The Housing Department follows ADA regulations by making the residential halls handicap accessible. Director of University Housing, Dining and Conference Services, David Weaver, has been monitoring this project for ADA compliance. “Above the stove there is what’s called a hood, and it’s required by code... Most residential hoods have a button, so a person who can stand up, could push it on and off like a light switch and a fan. Well, we specifically wrote into the bid documents that we wanted a hood that could be controlled by a light switch so that a person who is in a wheelchair could flip on a light, flip on the fan,” Weaver said. The kitchen concept began in 2014, but has faced several minor setbacks that have delayed its completion. Weaver first needed to go to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to see if they would lend the University more money to complete these projects. He then went to the Board of Regents to sign off on the project, and finally he met with a designer who knew all the ADA regulations. Despite all of these steps, the biggest setback was the incorrect installment of a hood that was not handicap accessible. “The hood the contractor installed was not capable of being turned on or off [by someone with disabilities] so they had to switch it out. That has been done,” Weaver said.
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Although currently inaccessible to students, the kitchens in North, East and West Halls are due to be fully operational and up to code before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Now, all Weaver is waiting for is some tile to finish the project. Once the tile is shipped in, the installment should take about a week. Students in the residential halls should expect to see fully functional and accessible kitchens around the end of September, according to Inman. Weaver said that University Housing got the idea for resident hall kitchens from students through the quality of life survey. Weaver said he had his reservations at first
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UAA clubs prepare for homecoming week By Madison McEnaney arts2@thenorthernlight.org
The buzz of the beginning of the semester seems to have vanished, and everyone’s feet are starting to drag a little more as they make their walk from the Social Sciences Building to Rasmuson Hall. This is the perfect timing for the start of UAA’s homecoming week. Beginning the last week of September until the beginning of October, there are a variety of events that will be sure to make students feel less weighed down by this semester’s classes. One of homecoming week’s main attractions is the dance, which is being held this year on Friday, Sept. 30. USUAA, UAA’s student government board, sponsors the dance. The theme this year is “Galaxy Gala” and it will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Downtown Anchorage. “We are keeping with tradition quite a lot this year. The dance will be held at the same place, there will still be shuttles running people to and from the dance, and we will still have the photo booth,” Ashleigh Roe, USUAA senator and the chair of activities for the program said. KRUA, UAA’s student run radio station, will be the DJ’s this year at the dance, and homecoming royalty will be announced and crowned at the dance as well. “We like to table a lot, put up posters, get students attention that way. The more visibility we have on campus, the more we can reach out to students,” Roe said. While the dance is the primary event that goes on during homecoming week at UAA, there are many other activities that will be happening in the week leading up to the dance as well as the week after. This year, UAA and UAF will face off in a homecoming hockey game at
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the Sullivan Arena on Oct. 8, with a tailgate party happening before the game. There will also be royalty nominations happening all during the week of Sept. 26, with the crowning of homecoming king and queen happening at the dance. The UAA Concert Board also hosts A Capella Festivella, which will be held on Oct. 6 this year. It will be featuring Blue Jupiter and Brigham Young University’s all-female group Noteworthy. Tickets are available now on uaatix.com. Another tradition that makes homecoming week memorable for students is the shopping cart parade. This is an event where clubs, fraternities, sororities and other UAA groups decorate shopping carts and parade them around campus. Traditions such as this one are what make homecoming week at UAA unique. “We get about 40 or 50 carts from Carrs, give the organizations and departments a week to decorate them, and then march them all the way down from the Student Union to Rasmusen Hall. Then, the top 10 carts get to go parade themselves at the hockey game on the ice,” Cody Buechner, leadership coordinator for Student Clubs and Greek Life said. “I’m excited to see what events are going on in the next couple weeks,” Morgan Rogers, a current student at UAA said. “It’ll be interesting to see how many people come out to the events, and what kind of participation there will be.” With the variety of activities that will be going on in the weeks to come, there is sure to be at least one event that will interest everyone on campus. Whether it be the hockey game, the dance or the a capella show, UAA’s clubs have worked hard to make each of them an event worth attending, and you won’t want to miss out.
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because the buildings were not designed to be compatible with kitchen equipment, but he is happy with the end result. “At the end of the day, we are going to have a good product for a good price. I wish it had gone a little smoother, yes, but at the end of the day we are going to get pretty much what we want,” Weaver said. One UAA student excited for the new kitchens is Andrew Skellen, a computer science major. He sees the possibility of kitchens this fall as something to look forward to. “[These kitchens are] definitely preferable more than the commons I would say, even though the commons is an all you can eat, the kitchen gives you whatever you want to eat,” Skellen said. “So if you want to make chicken one day you can have chicken... and you don’t have to wait for the commons to be serving that type of food.” Skellen was a culinary major before switching to computer science this year. He is also from out of state and access to a kitchen will make his holiday breaks much more worthwhile. “I think if the kitchens are open by the time we get to Thanksgiving, it’s going to give people a chance who are staying on campus to definitely hang out and have a family setting that they are not going to have otherwise,” Skellen said. Weaver and University Housing spent around $300,000 for the family-like environment. That sum includes the remodeled lobbies, kitchens, furniture, TVs and flooring.
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Lunch Break: Thai Kitchen By Young Kim
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This week’s Lunch Break takes us to Thai Kitchen, which is located in the west end of a strip mall that sits right on Tudor and Elmore. Feeling starved after a long day of classes, I thought it would be good choice for a quick dinner, as it’s only a 5-minute drive from campus and has been recommended so many times by a few friends. Upon arriving to the restaurant, we were promptly seated. While the establishment was clean and the staff was friendly, it felt very bare boned and almost seemed like the space was converted from something like a grocery store. I’ve never been one to judge a restaurant on appearances, as taste is king, but I did not feel a cozy welcoming vibe from my surroundings. It was more of an eat-quickly-and-leave feeling. My friend and I wanted to share a few dishes, and we decided on an order of fresh rolls to start, and then try the chicken and shrimp pad Thai and beef gang ped. The fresh rolls came out first. They were a bit smaller than I am used to getting at other restaurants, but they were good. It might have been the extra minty taste that I liked, or the soft chewy texture of the rice paper. However, I will order these again in the future. The chicken and shrimp pad Thai came out shortly thereafter. What I immediately noticed about this dish was what seemed like an overabundance of crushed peanuts! I advise anyone with a peanut allergy to stay away. Fortunately for me, I have no such allergy. The crunchy toasted taste of the peanuts complemented sweet and savory tastes of the pad Thai sauce. I will order this dish again as well. Third to arrive at our table was the beef gang ped. Initially I liked the curry. It was creamy and sweet, but not overbearing. As I neared the bottom of the serving dish though, The taste for me changed. It was no longer pleasant, but tasted oily and felt heavy. I felt a familiar feeling in my cheeks. It was the same feeling I get when I eat too many tortillas and need to just put everything down and stop eating. This dish I probably will not get again, unless I share it. Overall I was pleased with the experience at Thai Kitchen, and I will most definitely be going back.
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The pad Thai at Thai Kitchen has tons of peanuts. If you have an allergy, make sure to stay away. If not, eat happily.
The fresh rolls at Thai Kitchen were a little smaller than what I was used to, but they were still good.
The beef gang ped is a slightly spicy coconut based curry that’s full of bamboo shoots.
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THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Local designer highlights everyday Alaska
By Victoria Petersen
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Brett Connor always had an eye for design. Starting at Service High School, Connor and his friend Garrett started their own clothing business. Selling mostly to classmates, the two friends created clothes and self taught themselves to sew. "I just always had a desire to make things and figure things out, and design to some degree" Connor said. Connor is a born and raised Alaskan, and he currently resides in the "Spenardigan" neighborhood — the area between the Spenard and Turnagin neighborhoods. He gleans inspiration from the less-than-noteworthy parts of Anchorage. Connor used to work at Bear's Tooth and many of his designs revolve around landmarks near the theatre-pub. "For me, it's just home. Living here so long you start to pick up on these minute details that wouldn't jump out at you right away. When you put that out there, people
notice it too. I like the subtleness of it," Connor said. The store, which functions as his workshop, opened less than a year ago. Previously, Connor was working out of a shack next to his house. Many of Connor's products are one of a kind. With simple changes and mistakes created in the design process, these marks give Hulin Alaskan Designs a unique look. To accomplish this Connor makes his own screens for his screen printer by buying 1x2s at Lowe's and getting mesh fabric from Jo-Ann Fabrics. "I do that on purpose, I really like the aesthetic of having a lot of variables in place. It gives it a more handmade feel." Hulin Alaskan Designs has been contracted to do multiple collaborative projects in town. From businesses such as Black Cup, Forty-Ninth State Brewing Company, Resolution Brewing Company and many more, Connor's designs can be seen throughout the state. Connor hopes to do collaborative work with other artists in town who use other mediums of design. Hulin Alaskan Designs is located on the corner of Fireweed Lane and Spenard Road.
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Macarons with Sweet Caribou
By Victoria Petersen
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An Anchorage market favorite, Sweet Caribou's macarons are a small and flavorful dessert straight from the streets of France. One of the trickiest desserts to make, owner James Strong brings the city of Anchorage the tasty treats through his brand new store in midtown. Executive pastry chef Sam Wagner, well-versed in the tricks of the trade and a graduate of UAA's own culinary program, has been working with Sweet Caribou for a little over a year. In addition to making macarons and other sweet treats, Wagner also designed many of the salads and lunch boxes Sweet Caribou offers for delivery. "We could deliver to UAA very easily if people were hungry," Wagner said. Using a basic recipe for macarons, Wagner deviates with the wild and powerful flavors Sweet Caribou is known for. "We play around with new stuff fairly often... trying to find new stuff that our customers like," Wagner said. The recipe is a sweet and subtle vanilla and can pair well with most fill-ins. Recreate Anchorage's favorite macaron with this recipe.
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Hard peaks, as they are called, refer to the consistency of the meringue. This is how you know your meringue is ready.
Ingredients: • 4 ounces of almond flour • 8 ounces of powdered sugar • 4 ounces egg whites (approximately 4 egg whites) • 1 1/2 ounces of fine granulated sugar • 4 drops of vanilla extract
Directions: 1. Weigh all of your ingredients. 2. Place egg whites in medium size bowl. It is best to use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Add sugar and whip on a medium setting. 3. While the sugar and egg whites are being whipped, sift and incorporate the powered sugar and almond flour into a medium sized bowl. 4. Make sure to frequently check the 'peaks' of the meringue. Stop whipping when stiff peaks are achieved. Take care to not over-whip, which will cause the macarons to lose shape in the oven and prevent 'feet' from forming on the cookie. 5. Once the meringue is complete, add the vanilla. Take a third of the dry ingredients in the medium bowl and add it to the meringue mixture. Fold gently, evenly adding a third of the dry ingredients at a time until everything is combined. The batter should move like magma and ribbon when it falls off the spatula. 6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Either with stencils or by drawing them out, create small circles to guide the piping process. 7. Funnel the batter into pastry bags that have a regular tip for piping. Carefully pipe the batter out, starting with your tip close to the baking sheet and then once the space is filled, move your tip to the side, trying to avoid pulling up. 8. Slam your baking sheet roughly ten times on the surface you're working on. This can be done by holding the baking sheet above the table and dropping it, or by forcefully hitting the sheet against the table, keeping it even with the surface. This relieves air bubbles in the batter and helps the cookies take shape. 9. Let the cookies sit for about 10 - 15 minutes. They are ready for the oven when lightly touched and your finger doesn't stick 10. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown and wellrisen. Let the cookies cool completely before removing them from the tray. 11. Sandwich the cookies with your favorite buttercream, ganaches, or ice cream. Note that the cookies are sensitive to moisture and will disintegrate.
Macaron shells right out of the oven and cooling.
The completed and filled macarons, ready to enjoy.
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Red Zone: Pop culture meets rape culture
By Madison McEnaney arts2@thenorthernlight.org
Think of some of the first things you do when you wake up. Checking your cell phone is most likely on this list. Whether it’s responding to text messages, going through your Twitter feed or putting in your headphones to listen to that album you’ve been stuck on all week. We all soak in pop culture through our cell phones like a sponge, from early morning to late at night. This is not new information. Our society knows it’s reliant on technology, and even embraces it. Something that seems to go often overlooked, however, is exactly what type of images, song lyrics and Facebook posts are being absorbed, and the effect it is having on our perception of what is morally acceptable. The idea of ‘rape culture’ has absolutely become a topic people want to be more educated about, but is portrayed in our pop culture as a topic that isn’t taken as seriously as it should be. Young adults are the masters of the internet —- they are the ones who grew up as the internet grew up beside them. Without a doubt, this makes them the generation that’s mainly hit with this ambiance of pop culture, and what is trendy versus what is not. It is no surprise, then, that college students on campuses have been some of the main targets for being victims of rape. What links this warped perception of what rape is and the reality of the situation? The correlation between the two lies with the middleman: the texts we respond to, the Twitter feeds we check up on and the albums we can’t get out of our heads. Claudia Lampman, director of UAA’s department of Psychology for the last 25 years, specializes in gender, sexual harassment and women in the workplace. She has done media research on sexual harassment, and how music lyrics and television shows affect our perception of rape. “It seems to me that we are seeing a resurgence of some stuff that appeared to have gone away for a couple of decades,” Lampman said, speaking on vulgarity and how women are portrayed in some types of music. A more specific example of this idea is a popular song, released by Robin Thicke in 2013, titled “Blurred Lines.” “That song single handedly brought back a certain way of thinking, which is the idea that no doesn’t always mean no,” Lampman commented about this track. “To
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be okay with those lyrics, definitely contributes to what feminists would call a rape culture, a culture that is accepting of violence towards women, or accepting of this notion that ‘rape’ is blurry.” Young adults are not the only ones who have these concepts put in their heads either. Jamie Whiteman, a former UAA student who works in the field of education, was quick to comment on what she hears from younger kids as well. “They will at times sing some horrific lines that they heard off of the radio, concepts they shouldn’t even have learned about yet, like consent not being honored,” Whiteman said. Being on the receiving end of these concepts and ideas media throw at us is one perspective, but to be immersed and a part of that media is a whole other side. Jasmine Alleva, a current student at UAA, is also a model, currently signed to Ford Models in Chicago. She has been in the industry for multiple years now, and has gained quite an opinion on what it is like to be treated as a professional versus what it is like to be looked down on because of her career. “The modeling industry has gotten in trouble for promoting rape culture. Photo series where a woman is surrounded by six men, all doting on her sexual attributes, rather than what she is wearing. Perfume ads have noth-
ing to do with perfume,” Alleva said. It is completely transparent and easy to conclude that nearly every aspect of today’s pop culture acknowledges what rape is. Furthermore, our culture condones it through songs, music videos and social media. UAA sociology professor Nelta Edwards has done research on the toleration of rape in music and television in her years of teaching, and has therefore become quite knowledgeable about the topic. “When people are asked where they feel most likely to be raped, answers are often in alleys or dark streets. In reality, 90 percent of rape happens to victims in college who have known their attacker previous to the incident, and these incidents are likely to happen at a fraternity party than anywhere else,” Edwards said. What Edwards explains noticeably traces back to society’s pop culture. There are dozens of movies where two college kids are at a fraternity party and they end up going home together. This idea has been broadcasted via television for years. There is no way to necessarily get around the constant wave of ideals that make rape acceptable or not acceptable in the media, but there is always the ability to gain knowledge about it. From there, it becomes easier to ride the wave and make it out more intelligent and educated on the topic of rape, and how to stop it from happening.
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It’s worth discovering ‘Where the Road Runs Out’
TITLE “Where the Road Runs Out”
COUNTRY South Africa
RELEASE DATE SEP. 26, 2014
GENRE Drama
DIRECTOR Rudolf Buitendach
By Jacob Holley-Kline Contributor
With so many grim movies being released, a crowd-pleaser feels taboo. Even superhero flicks like “Captain America: Civil War” and “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice” felt dark. The latter more so than the former. Too much of that, however, is alienating. That’s why it’s nice, every once and a while, to find a movie as warm as “Where the Road Runs Out.” The South African drama is content with delivering positive vibes. It’s not particularly well-formed or original, but it’s light and fun. Motivated by the death of his old friend, Cheese, George (Isaach De Bankole, “Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer”) an academia-weary scientist and lecturer, returns to his home of Equatorial Guinea and takes over Cheese’s broken down field station. He soon meets Jimmy (Sizo Motsoko, “Vehicle 19”), a boy from the nearby orphanage. Over the weeks, Jimmy plays matchmaker for his teacher, Corina (Juliet Landau, “The Bronx Bull”), and George. The plot meanders a lot, and the characters never feel free from it. While George and Corina’s courtship is evidently the heart of the movie, there are so many other plots around it that never quite fit. For example, George’s best friend Martin (Stelio Savante, “Windsor”) shows up manufacturing conflict where it isn’t necessary. When the conflict does arise, especially in the last 15 minutes, it feels so fake that it’s actually hilarious. But that’s not the point of the mov-
ie. Even the romance isn’t the point of the movie. George is a Guinean native who’s given himself to Western culture so he could one day come back and help his father. Unfortunately, his father dies before he can do that, and he returns home to find that he’s become a stranger. Slowly, he rediscovers his love for the island of Bioko and the people there. Jimmy, a gregarious boy with a leg brace, is his gateway to the culture. Motsoko’s performance as Jimmy is unpolished, and often forced, but him and Bankole have a rapport that carries their scenes through. Even so, there are more troubling aspects to this theme. Corina, while she clearly loves the kids she works with, rarely qualifies Bioko positively. She stays, she says, because everyone else leaves, and who else will help these poor children? It’s a colonialist way of thinking, and one that reduces the movie. While her character makes sense, there’s a Bioko woman named Juanita (Elizabeth Mlangeni) who seems to do the same job. However, she isn’t afforded personhood or sexuality of any kind, save for a scene at the end. Despite the more problematic aspects, “Where the Road Runs Out” is content with delivering a pleasant story. It just feels good to watch, especially when George and Jimmy share the screen. It’s definitely muddled, never quite sure of itself. But it grounds itself in George’s rediscovery of the island of Bioko and its culture. Inevitably that makes for some tricky moments, but “Where the Road Runs Out” rides high on its kindhearted tone. A movie as generous and gentle as this is rare, and it’s a journey worth taking.
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UAA volleyball wins weekend home games By Lauren Cuddihy
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The UAA women’s volleyball continued their 10-1 season by taking on Saint Martin’s on Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. and Seattle Pacific on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. The Seawolves came into this weekend ranked 12th in the Division II volleyball standings and took charge of their home field advantage in the Alaska Airlines Center by beating Saint Martin’s and Seattle Pacific both 3-0. Friday, Sept. 16 v. Saint Martin’s The Seawolves debuted their first Great Northwest Athletic Conference home game Friday night against Saint Martin’s with an immediate lead in the first set. Senior outside hitter Leah Swiss powered through the first set yielding 5 kills. Senior setter Morgan Hooe came through for her team with an initial 14 assists in the first set. After furnishing a dominance over Saint Martin’s, senior middle blocker Erin Braun finished off the set winning point with a kill, leaving the win at 25-16. Both teams returned for set two. The Seawolves looking for a second win and Saint Martin’s looking for a new perspective to take on the UAA women. Anticipation was high, neither team had more than a couple point lead for almost the entire second set. Seniors Hooe, Braun and Swiss still maintained high percentages of hits, blocks and assists that kept the Seawolves on their feet and ready to pounce. Furnishing an additional 12 kills during the second set compared to Saint Martin’s 8, the Seawolves were able to pull ahead and acquire their second win at 25-20. Team chemistry played a large role in the Seawolves’ wins. “I think we are a lot closer this year than we were last year,” sophomore libero Kyla Millitante-Amper said at half time. Already 2-0, the Seawolves returned after half time for the third set, looking to close out the game. Hooe started the set off with strong serves, yielding UAA with the first 3 points. Slowly, Saint Martin’s caught up the Seawolves lead, following close behind for the majority of the set. Finishing off set three, the Seawolves tallied down another win at 25-20. Seawolves took home the win for the night, beating Saint Martin’s 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-20). SEE SEAWOLVES PAGE 10
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Outside hitter Leah Swiss goes for the attack against two blockers on the second set.
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SEAWOLVES: Seawolves volleyball takes on opponents Seattle Pacific and Saint Martin's
Continued from page 9 Saturday, Sept. 17 v. Seattle Pacific The Seawolves returned to the Alaska Airlines Center on Saturday evening with their eyes on a second win for the weekend. Seattle Pacific, with only a 0-1 rank in the conference so far, looked to make this their first win. The Seawolves, on the other hand, furnished their first conference win of the season on Friday night. The Seawolves immediately show dominance in the first set by scoring 3 points within minutes, with assists from senior setter Morgan Hooe and 2 kills from freshman middle blocker Diana Fa’amausili. Increasing their lead steadily, senior Erin Braun, sophomore Chrisalyn Johnson, and Hooe all contributed even more kills to win the set at 25-18, with 17 kills and 24 digs. Set two starts off well for the Seawolves again by grabbing the first 3 points. Senior Leah Swiss and Fa’amausili shot down kills each to give the Seawolves a good lead. With an additional 17 kills in a close set, the Seawolves again pulled through with a 25-20 win. Unlike the other two sets, set three started off slow with Seattle Pacific initially taking the lead. Another kill by Johnson and several digs from Militante-Amper helped keep the Seawolves on their feet. Seattle Pacific again pulled ahead, keeping a consistent 1 to 2 points on UAA for the majority of the second half of the set. Several more errors from the Seawolves lead Seattle Pacific to a dangerous lead of UAA. In order to pull themselves back together, several time outs were called on the Seawolves side in the last 10 minutes of the game. Proving to be beneficial, an assist from Hooe and a kill from Johnson sparked a brief lead from the Seawolves until a final kill by junior Keala Kaio-Perez which gave them the point they needed to finish off the set at 27-25 and win the game 3-0. The Seawolves officially won their two first conference games, putting them at 2-0 in GNAC and 12-1 in Division II. Several dominating sets and a couple close calls proved the Seawolves had what it takes to show an immediate undefeated status in the conference. UAA Women’s Volleyball will continue their feat Thursday, September 22 in Bellingham, Washington taking on Western Washington and again on Saturday, September 24 by traveling to Burnaby, British Colombia to duel down Simon Fraser.
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UAA women’s volleyball celebrates after winning three straight sets against Seattle Pacific University.
Sophomore Chrisalyn Johnson reaches high for a spike against Seattle Pacific University.
Freshman Vanessa Hayes and freshman Diana Fa’amausili go up to block a hit from Seattle Pacific University during Saturday’s game.
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Review it
Prizes!
Take a 15-minute survey
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Bring your report to your next advising meeting
Mapworks survey is live: September 25 - October 9! Students, check your UAA Email for the Survey Link!
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UAA FUsion
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connects students with the community and helps local agencies and non-profits for one week every semester.
Volunteer: Enrich your college experience at UAA with an introduction to philanthropy and feel empowered to actively volunteer and contribute your time, talents and resources in civic participation to improve the city of Anchorage.
Fall 2016 Fusion Dates: September 26 - 30 Sign Up Today: uaa.alaska.edu/orientation
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MAPWORKS
(907) 786-6496
Mapworks@alaska.edu
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UAA Fusion
(907) 786-1224
uaa_orientation@alaska.edu
↸ uaa.alaska.edu/mapworks-students
↸ uaa.alaska.edu/orientation
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