The Sun Star is the student newspaper of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, formed in a merger of the Northern Sun and the Polar Star.[1] The newspaper has been the recipient of journalism awards from the Alaska Press Club, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and other groups in past years.[2]

The Sun Star
TypeStudent newspaper
FormatDigital only
Owner(s)University of Alaska Fairbanks
PublisherAssociated Students of University of Alaska Fairbanks
LanguageEnglish
HeadquartersWood Center
University of Alaska
Fairbanks, AK 99775
United States
Websiteuafsunstar.com

In addition to news, advertisements for local companies and event listings, the Sun Star website gives the public the ability to access financial information regarding University of Alaska (including UAA, UAS and UAF) employees. In April 2018, The Sun Star transitioned from print to digital-only editions.[3]

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  1. ^ "Sun Star". ASUAF. 2018-10-06. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "Sun Star receives three SPJ awards". UAF news and information. April 5, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  3. ^ Walker, Rhiannon (April 18, 2018). "UAF newspaper 'Sun Star' going digital". KVTF (Webcenter Fairbanks). Retrieved November 19, 2022.
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