University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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With the donation of typesetting equipment to the Department of Journalism and Broadcasting from several newspapers around the state, the Nor- thern Sun was established. This provided the camp- us with two newspapers, and gave competitive spir- it to the long-established Polar Star. After a student referendum vote that year, a new ASUA Constitution was drawn up, replacing several parts of the old outdated one. Also in stu- dent government, the ASUA Legislative Council became very instrumental in getting the state leg- islature to fund a portion of the remaining debt on Wood Center. As a result, the student activity fee was lowered by $30 a year. ..■■■■ Geology 101 at the Permafrost Tunnels.

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The first Associated Students of the University of Alaska presidential impeachment came in the Spring of 1980. Roy Geirsbach was ousted, necess- itating ASUA Senate President, Bill Zybach to fin- ish out the term of ASUA president. During this same period, the University ' s facul- ty retention policy was challenged. Students showed their displeasure with student rallys and several lett- ers to the administration against the non-retention of Journalism Professor Jake Highton. Despite stud- ent protest Highton was let go. The new University Museum on West Ridge ope- ned for the 1980 Commencement along with the long awaited opening of Patty Gym Ice Arena. As recent as this past Fall, UAF enrollment has exceeded the housing capacity of present dormit- ory facilities, forcing many students to live in dorm lounges temporarily. As a result, guest facilities once located in Bartlett Hall became permanent student housing. ( ttmC-S V