FEATURES Art in Public Places story & photos by Terry Glendinning A mosaic and a wall relief at Hunter Elementary School were funded with the 1% for Art in Public Places Program, which manifests the belief that the arts are an integral part of a healthy culture.
Borough Land Developments in Ester by Devta Khalsa Emma Creek East, slated for development this spring, and Emma Creek West, soon to follow, are only the first of numerous potential land dispersals in the Ester area. Development is inevitable, but we can be involved in the future of our community, and keep Ester a place we enjoy.
Culture Day in Fairbanks by D. Helfferich Reviews of paintings by Nancy Burnham and Tina Shih at Well Street Art Company, food at the Pomegranate Café, photographs by Monique Musick there, and a concert by Ani DiFranco, all in the same day.
The Desperate Plight of Iraqi Women under US Occupation story & photos by Dahr Jamail Our Baghdad correspondent interviews two translators who risk their lives trying to help people communicate. These and other women in Iraq find that, for them, life since the occupation has grown far more dangerous.
Easter Slush Bowl '04 by "Bonecrusher" Billington, photos by Jean Davies The last game of the Ester Football League's season was perfect for snowburns. There were even cheerleaders!
No Respite from the Violence weblog entry by Dahr Jamail, reprinted from the NewStandard Getting out of Fallujah with his skin intact, Jamail finds that Baghdad isn't much better. And the situation is getting worse.
A Tale of Two Countries: A Spanish Lesson for America by Liam Wescott A fable that isn't: Spain's response to lies from its government could provide the citizens of the US with an example to follow.
The Unsuspecting Campus by Ross Coen, Fairbanks MediaWatch The lack of adequate warning to the public in the wake of a kidnapping could have led to dire consequences. Both the campus and the local media failed in their responsibility to keep students and the public at large informed of danger.
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