Back in Action

Well, we're back in the Bay area after a few much needed days spent in Anchorage and Bethel. As Spring Break wraps up, we're busy preparing for the coming school week, and our last big push until summer! We'll catch you up on our travels soon enough, but while you're waiting, here's a few southwest Alaska-related stories for you to check out:

http://www.adn.com/article/20150302/74-year-old-platinum-man-missing-friday-southwest-alaska

Tragically, a resident of Platinum across the bay went missing last week. He was last seen driving across the semi-frozen bay...

http://www.adn.com/article/20130817/excavation-reveals-largest-trove-yupik-artifacts

A fascinating article about an archaeological dig that is happening 60 miles to the north of us on the coast. This is the oldest Yup'ik village to ever be found, estimated to be 700 years old. Archaeologists race to preserve the artifacts melting in the once-frozen tundra. This article contains some great images from the dig, and we've been following the story closely in our Alaska Studies class.

http://www.pointpark.edu/news-arts-sciences/english-education-alumnus-describes-teaching-in-alaska-as-greatest-experience-of-his-life

I recently did an alumni profile with my alma mater Point Park University about my experiences here in Alaska.