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[Insert Earthquake Joke]: Words of Wisdom from Aftershock Festival 2016

BY DYLYN PETERSON Staff Writer, UAS Whalesong Aftershock Festival is an annual weekend metal concert in Sacramento, California. Previous years haven’t been as impressive as this one, with such bands as Tool, Korn, Disturbed, and Avenged Sevenfold. I flew out on the night of the 21st, and begrudgingly missed several days of my Spanish class.…

November 18, 2016 in Music Review.

Listening to Shiver Twins

I feel like Shiver Twins grew on me as I listened to their music and learned more about the band, like how they came up with their name!

February 23, 2015 in Music Review.

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Hundreds of Alaskans chanted “override, override” at the state capitol in Juneau on Monday, protesting Gov. Michael Dunleavy’s recent action to strip $444 million from the state operating budget, including $130 million from the University of Alaska system. Inside the capitol, more than half the State Senate and House of Representatives convened in special session. Some members met at a middle school in Wasilla, where Dunleavy had hoped the session would meet, but the majority of both houses voted last month to meet in Juneau. In a joint statement Monday afternoon, House Speaker Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham) and Senate President Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage) said the legislature will hold a veto override session on Wednesday. According to the state constitution, it takes 45 votes of the 60-member legislature to override a governor’s vetoes. 📸 by Rosemarie Alexander #uastrong #fundourfuture

Governor Dunleavy vetoed the state-funded portion of the operating budget for the University of Alaska by $130 million on June 28. UA President Jim Johnsen has said that this cut will devastate the UA system. In an email sent to UAS students on July 1, UAS Chancellor Rick Caulfield said that he fears “this veto will have dramatic impact on the programs and services that we provide to you at our three UAS campuses.” But the story is not over. The legislature still has the ability to override when they reconvene on July 8. Caulfield’s email called students to action: “We need your help now in advocating for a legislative override of his action.” UAS students will be an integral part of this decision. Send a letter, write an email, attend a demonstration, and above all, be visible in your support for the UA system. Take a moment this week and be an advocate for yourself, your education, and your future. For advocacy tips, visit http://uas.alaska.edu/chancellor/advocacy-tool-kit.html, and for a full list of legislator emails, visit http://uas.alaska.edu/chancellor/urgent-call-to-action.html. Show your support on social media! Tag us with @uas_whalesong, @uasoutheast, and @spikethewhale. Follow @UAstrong for the latest advocacy updates.

Congratulations to all UAS #graduates! Nearly 400 Associate, Bachelor, and Master’s degrees were awarded at the 2019 commencement ceremony on May 5th. Whalesong Staff Writer Melissa Scriven graduated this year with her B.A. in English. Her dedication and attention to detail contributed accurate and timely content to the Whalesong and we look forward to seeing what she does in the future. Congratulations, @mel.nicole! . . 📸 provided by Melissa Scriven #uasoutheast #uas_whalesong #spikethewhale

Steve Parker, a Northwest Coast Arts student, worked on his bentwood box in Master Tlingit Carver Wayne Price’s class. . Read the full story in the current issue, out NOW! Find it at Lakeside Grill, the Egan Library, Spike’s Cafe, and in newsstands across Juneau. #spikethewhale #uas_whalesong #uasoutheast . 📸 by Alyssa Madrid

THE BULLKELP PRESENTS: ENTERTAINMENT TODAY WITH SIERRA LISSICK Early January, the mid-to-late 2000’s boy band, The Jonas Brothers, reopened their social media accounts. As many know, Kevin, Joe, and Nick are all real-life brothers. Their fourth brother, Frankie, has been known as the “Bonus Jonas” however, since the break-up of the band, Frankie has not been heard from. No one is quite sure where Frankie has gone. Wanting to keep the “Bonus Jonas” tradition alive, one particular Animalia has volunteered as tribute. University of Alaska’s very own Spike the Whale is the newest member of the Jonas family. From the staff here at The Bullkelp, we wish you nothing but the best! . . (Note: Happy April Fool's day from the UAS Whalesong. "The Bullkelp" is our satirical publication. Today, take extra care to understand what's misinformation, disinformation, and fake news.) #aprilfools

THE BULLKELP PRESENTS: WORLD NEWS The earth is a big place. It’s tough work keeping track of all of it. Alyssa Madrid gives a rundown of society today. . . . (Note: Happy April Fool's day from the UAS Whalesong. "The Bullkelp" is our satirical publication. Today, take extra care to understand what's misinformation, disinformation, and fake news.)

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