The Northern Light (college newspaper)
Student newspaper at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Northern Light is the student newspaper at the University of Alaska Anchorage. The Northern Light began in September 1988, after the University of Alaska Anchorage and Anchorage Community College merged. The paper is completely produced by students.
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Type | Student newspaper |
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School | University of Alaska Anchorage |
Founded | September 1988 |
Website | thenorthernlight |
The Northern Light has a circulation of 5,000 copies a week during school semesters, making it the third largest weekly in Anchorage.[1] It is financed by student fees and advertising. Every Tuesday, The Northern Light is delivered to stands around campus and Anchorage. It is also mailed to businesses and politicians in Alaska, as well as any public member who requests a copy. The paper consists of five sections: News, Features, Opinion, Arts & Entertainment, and Sports.
The Northern Light is an affiliate of UWIRE,[2] which distributes and promotes its content to their network. It has also been a member of the Associated Press since 1988.
The current executive editor is Levi Brown. The current managing editor is Cheyenne Mathews.