Published Feb 1, 2024 by Staff report

A trio of noted musicians associated with the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Music is taking the stage for a one-night only performance.

Dubbed the “Alaska Trio,” violinist Yue Sun, cellist Daniel Strawser and pianist Eduard Zilberkant are performing at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in Davis Concert Hall in the university’s Fine Arts Complex. Tickets are available online at fairbankssymphony.org or at the box office before the performance.

The performance marks the trio’s premiere. The program includes works by Beethoven, Brams, Chopin and Tchaikovsky.

Published Feb 1, 2024

The Alaska Nanooks rifle team will conclude their regular season with a PRC tri-match against Air Force and Ohio State before heading to the 2024 PRC Championships this weekend.

By the Numbers

• The Nanooks are 7-2, 3-2 PRC on the season.
• Alaska maintains their fourth-place ranking in the latest CRCA Top-20 poll.
• West Virginia, TCU, and Kentucky are the top three teams in the CRCA Top-20 poll.

State of Play

• The Nanooks' regular season will conclude with a PRC tri-match with Air Force and Ohio State at Ohio State, followed by the 2024 PRC Championships this weekend.
• Alaska is riding a 10-match winning streak over Ohio State. They have won both matches against the Buckeyes this season.
• Rachael Charles and Sára Karasová are leading the Nanooks in aggregate average this season, with Akihito Shimizu, Elli Spencer, and Marina Gonzalez Mazo also delivering strong performances.

What's Next

The Nanooks will compete in the 2024 PRC Championships this weekend, aiming to secure their fourth PRC Championship title.