The Lumberjack -- October 25, 2018 by The Lumberjack

T H E L U M BE R JACK

OCT. 25, 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OCT. 31 2018

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From the Editor

t wasn’t until my junior year that I did anything other than the bare minimum. Before that, I showed up to class, took tests and got OK grades. I hung out with friends occasionally and worked full-time at a pizza place, but that was it. My days were spent going to class, going to work, doing homework and then going to bed. All of my free time was spent in my apartment. I never joined a sorority, joined any clubs or went to any events. My mentality was that I was in college to get a degree and nothing more. I joined The Lumberjack my first semester of junior year as a writer, and it was then that it really hit me that I wanted to get involved and enjoy college. I started going to the school concerts, the Prochnow movie nights and other NAU events. I made an ugly sweater at the annual Winter Fest, I went to the campus forums and I wrote stories I’m really proud of for The Lumberjack. There’s a plethora of free events around campus (some even with free food — every college students’ favorite thing), including several this week for Homecoming, and there’s hundreds of clubs encompassing hundreds of interests. There’s Greek life, ASHLEY intramural sports and cheap concerts. BESING College doesn’t just have to be your school schedule. COPY CHIEF Working for The Lumberjack reignited my love for my major and taught me how to be a journalist. Going to events made me feel involved and gave me time to have fun instead of the monotonous, depressing schedule of going to school, going to work and going home. In this issue of The Lumberjack, see there is an article titled “Finding your clique at NAU” on page 11 that talks about things you can do to get involved. You would think that doing extracurricular things would clog up your time for schoolwork, but my grades actually improved. I used to be a mostly B student with a few As sprinkled in, but the past few semesters my GPA has skyrocketed. I started to care about school. Not only that, I’m happier. You’re only in college for four short years. After this, your life will most likely be consumed with work and bills and other responsibilities. Have fun while you’re here. Get involved. Go to free events and enjoy them. Join a club about something you’re interested in or passionate about. Take advantage of being in college and the free resources to help you decompress, have fun and learn. It’s never too late — After all, it took me halfway through my college career to do anything but the bare minimum.

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“Today being our senior day, it was really emotional for all seven of us ... but that has to be put aside come game time.” - senior defender Alexis Moest, 2018 NAU sophomore forward Paige Maling (12) fights for the ball in a Big Sky Conference soccer match against the University of Idaho at Max Spilsbury Field at Lumberjack Stadium Oct. 21. John Chaides | The Lumberjack

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Corrections & Clarifications The Lumberjack is committed to factual correctness and accuracy. If you find an error in our publication, please email Matthew Strissel at mbs263@nau.edu.

PoliceBeat Oct. 15 (GMT) and NAUPD officers At 7:07 a.m., an HLC staff responded, and the student member reported discovering was transported to FMC. drug paraphernalia. An NAUPD officer responded and Oct. 17 took a report. At 11:48 a.m., NAUPD received a fire alarm from At 9:13 a.m., a Science Campbell Hall. An NAUPD Annex staff member reported officer responded and that seven iPads had been discovered the alarm had been stolen. An NAUPD officer triggered by burned food. responded and took a report. At 4:08 p.m., a subject At 9:17 a.m., a student reported receiving a neck living at the Honors College injury from a car accident reported they had been filmed at East Franklin Avenue and in their shower without South San Francisco Street. consent. An NAUPD officer FFD, GMT and NAUPD responded, the suspect is officers responded, but the known and the case is still subject with the injured neck under investigation. refused medical transport. Another subject was cited for At 7:44 p.m., NAUPD failing to control their speed. received a fire alarm from Cowden Hall. NAUPD officers At 10:59 p.m., a Reilly responded and discovered that Hall staff member reported the alarm had been set off by a finding a bullet. An NAUPD fog machine. officer responded and the bullet was taken to NAUPD At 11:00 p.m., an for safe storage. anonymous subject reported smelling marijuana at Wilson Oct. 18 Hall. NAUPD officers At 9:46 a.m., a University responded and could smell the Union staff member reported odor but were unable to locate discovering a lost wallet. An the source. NAUPD officer responded and took the wallet to NAUPD’s Oct. 16 lost and found. At 1:38 p.m., NAUPD received a fire alarm from At 4:28 p.m., an Allen Sechrist Hall. FFD and an Hall staff member requested NAUPD officer responded and NAUPD assistance while found out the alarm had been speaking with a disorderly set off by a student burning student. NAUPD officers food. responded and one student was arrested and booked into At 7:50 p.m., an RA at Coconino County Detention the South Village Apartments Facility (CCDF) for domestic reported a missing fire violence and underage extinguisher. An NAUPD drinking. officer responded, but no report was filed as the fire At 10:30 p.m., a Cowden extinguisher was later located. Hall staff member reported underage students drinking. At 10:40 p.m., a student An NAUPD officer responded, at McConnell Hall reported and six students were deferred having a panic attack along with for underage possession and chest pains. FFD, a Guardian consumption of alcohol. Medical Transport ambulance Oct. 19

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NEWS

INFOGRAPHIC By Pruthvi Khilosia

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening for Homecoming? Jake Grosvenor

omecoming festivities begin Thursday and students can attend the bonfire and chili cook-off in the Central Quad starting at 7 p.m. Students, alumni and the community are also invited to the NAU vs. Sacramento State volleyball match at 7 p.m. in Rolle Activity Center. Tickets can be purchased for kids 12 and younger and senior citizens for $3 and regular adults for

$5 per person. On Friday, all are welcome to the Lumberjack March at City Hall starting at 5 p.m. and the downtown pep rally at Heritage Square at 5:30 p.m. Students will also able to attend the carnival starting at 4 p.m. in the University Union pedway until midnight. Rides and games will be offered to students for free. Saturday will wrap up Homecoming Week and all are invited to the parade starting at 11

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a.m. around the campusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perimeter. The path and float registration can be found at the NAU Homecoming website. Also for students, beginning at 9 a.m. is Flapjacks and Flannels, a tradition where wearing flannel will score students free pancakes while they last at the Central Quad. A MakerLab open session and a special collection archive will then be held starting at noon in the Cline Library. Starting at noon as well, a

volleyball match against Portland State will be held at Rolle Activity Center. Tickets can be purchased for kids 12 and younger as well as senior citizens for $3 and regular adults for $5. At 1 p.m., tailgating will begin for the Homecoming football game against California Polytechnic State University. The game will begin at 4 p.m. Lastly, students can conclude the night with the Homecoming Dance

starting at 9 p.m. at the Health and Learning Center. Alumni are also invited to Cafe au Louie, an alumni brunch starting at 9 a.m. in the 1899 Bar & Grill. Seats can be bought for $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Homecoming shirts, tickets for events, and more information can be found at the NAU Homecoming website.

NEWS

Clear bag policy accelerating security Eleana Assimacopoulos

fficials seem to be pleased so far with how the clear bag policy has changed security at the Walkup Skydome. The clear bag policy has been put in place at the Walkup Skydome since last spring as a way to help improve security. Officials have noticed benefits, such as decreasing entry time to certain events, including football games on Friday for Flagstaff High School. As for the policy itself, anyone trying to go into the Skydome is allowed one approved clear bag as well as one small clutch purse for privacy. NAUPD sergeant Joe Tritschler elaborated on the policy’s efficiency. “When you look at the customer service side of attending an event, it really does speed things up once the word gets out,” said Tritschler. “You’re not checking every single bag every single time because either the bag is clear or people have opted to not bring a bag.” He further explained the policy was originally put in place to help enhance the security for events at the Skydome, easing the minds of both those attending events and those working security. NAU spokesperson Kim Ott agreed with Tritschler that safety was the goal of the policy. “This proactive measure has enhanced security inside and outside of the Dome where larger events take place while making the security screening process more efficient,” said Ott in an email. How this policy is enforced has been a question for some people. Tritschler stated a big part of enforcement has to do with educating the general public and the workers within the Skydome walls on what is required of them by the policy. “When it comes to enforcement, basically, we have either Dome staff or private security that work the special events,” Tritschler said. “We create a training for them where tools are provided including flashlights, wooden dowels and bins for people that empty their pockets or remove items.” He further explained the clear bags do help improve the state of security for those attending any game within the Skydome. It helps prevent people from sneaking in not only weapons, but alcoholic beverages, drugs and other items prohibited within the Skydome. It enhances the safety of not only the public, but also the athletes who are participating in

Attendees at select Walkup Skydome events are required to use a clear bag to hold their belongings. Rylee Flowers | The Lumberjack

the game and, as Tritschler stated earlier, it is making it easier to get into events. “From both standpoints, it’s kind of a winwin for the public,” Tritschler said. To help with education, there are signs posted outside the Skydome on the windows that show people attending an event which bags are acceptable. It shows which clear bags and what sizes are acceptable in red ink. There is also a stand that people are able to set down their bag to see if their clear bag is small enough to be taken into the dome. This policy is not new to other big events, such as ASU sporting events and even

professional sports organizations, such as the NFL. According to Ott, this policy is being widely adopted due to federal government security campaigns. “Clear bag policies have been implemented at most other large venues around the state. This policy also supports the Department of Homeland Security’s ‘If You See Something, Say Something’ campaign,” Ott said in an email. NAU-provided training helps keep the employees who work at the Skydome well aware of any unacceptable item and it helps to keep a safer and easier work environment for them. NAU Assistant Athletic Director Randy

Press explained his support for the clear bags. “The clear bag policy that was put in place for large university events, including select athletic competitions, is a best practice for providing a safe environment for fans and spectators at events nationwide,” said Press. “Enhanced security is always a priority at all NAU athletic events, and this policy will increase the safety of the overall experience for our fans and students who enjoy cheering on the Lumberjacks.” More information on NAU’s clear bag policy can be found on the university’s website.

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NEWS

Bars brace for Tequila Sunrise Manny Castrellon

equila Sunrise has been a staple of unofficial Homecoming activities for years now. However, with it comes a rise in underage drinking as well. Underage drinking is something law enforcement and local bars are always trying to prevent, and they have to step up their efforts during Tequila Sunrise. According to the NAU Social Research Laboratory, 90 percent of Flagstaff adults believe underage drinking is a serious or moderate problem in the community, and 76 percent believe young adults can easily get their hands on alcohol. Many go downtown to drink, listen to music and hang out with friends. Tequila Sunrise attracts tourists, NAU alumni and students alike. The event’s origins can be traced back to the Flagstaff Elks’ Lodge hosting an early morning event in the 1960s and has gained popularity since. A Sept. 1988 issue of The Lumberjack ran an ad that read, “Tequila Sunrise Services! When: October 22nd Where: Elks’ Lodge (across from Fresco Market) Time: 6 a.m.-11 a.m.” Typically, underage drinkers try to take advantage of overwhelmed staff on Tequila Sunrise and try to sneak into bars with fake IDs with the increased volume of patrons trying to get into bars. Bouncers are responsible for attempting to prevent minors from entering bars and breweries, and allow for a steady flow of people coming in and out of the building. They are also authorized to confiscate fake IDs from minors, throw them out of bars and even call police if necessary. Kelly Hanseth, Marketing Manager at the Lumberyard Brewing Company, explained that even though Lumberyard is closed for Tequila Sunrise, catching fake IDs is still a common occurrence. “We usually find one once a night and usually goes up during Tequila Sunrise. We try to prevent them from coming in with security at the doors,” said Hanseth. “We don’t open for Tequila Sunrise for that reason.” To catch fakes, bouncers are equipped with ultraviolet and standard flashlights, and are trained to identify the variety of different security features different state IDs have. In Flagstaff, the laws are very clear when it comes to underage drinking. According to the

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Zickerman Law Office, anyone who is underage with a blood-alcohol content of at least 0.01 can be charged with a misdemeanor. Usually, when it is the first offense, officials will go light on penalties. Those include alcohol education or addiction programs, probation, community service, fines, and in extreme cases jail time. The Arizona Daily Sun reported that 41 arrests were made in 2015 due to underage drinking on Tequila Sunrise. Clara Machado, general manager at Historic Brewing Barrel, stated that at Historic,

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the issue of underage drinking isn’t as prevalent compared to other bars. “Our beer is more expensive so we don’t get a lot of underage drinkers in general,” Machado said. Other than going out to bars and breweries on Tequila Sunrise, students also throw parties at their homes and these parties are havens for underage drinkers. The police try to stay on top of this issue as well, as parties like these are prone to being shut down as noise complaints are often made about them. When the police show up, it is easy for

them to catch anyone underage as they are all grouped together. Not all arrests made on Tequila Sunrise are underage drinking related. The Arizona Daily Sun reported that a quarter of the arrests made in previous years were due too violent behavior, including misdemeanor assaults and fights classified as disorderly conduct. For those intending to participate in the early morning festivities downtown, please drink responsibly and don’t assist anyone underage trying to drink.

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VISUAL SPOTLIGHT

THE LUMBERJACK MARCHING BAND

Top Left: The Lumberjack Marching Band performs at halftime during the football game against Weber State Oct. 6. Top Center: The Lumberjack Marching Band cheers on the NAU football team during the game against Southern Utah Sept. 22. Top Right: Lumberjack Marching Band director Dr. William Kinne stands in the lift overlooking the band during practice Oct. 5. Bottom Left: Members of the tuba section stand in formation while playing their instruments during practice Sept. 21. Center Right: Members of the drumline perform during the football game against Southern Utah Sept. 22. Bottom Right: Louie the Lumberjack entertains the crowd while standing in the "tunnel" created by the Lumberjack Marching Band before the football game Sept. 22. NAU football players run through the tunnel and out on the field before every game. See the story on The Lumberjack Marching Band on page 19. Matthew Strissel | The Lumberjack

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OPINION-EDITORIAL

Coming out of the cupboard

he tired, stale joke of "So, do you, like, make out with pans?" wasn't even funny the first time I heard it. Many of you are already familiar with the LGBTQ+ community and what those letters stand for. What some of you may not already know is that encased in that little “+” is a myriad of other identities, among which is — you guessed it — pansexuality! What is pansexuality? With the Greek word “pan” meaning “all” or “every,” the word can be defined literally to mean “sexually attracted to all." This term was coined by Sigmund Freud as a term used to describe how sexual energy was the basis for KATIE all human interaction and life. The term’s DOBRYDNEY current usage was taken and repurposed DIRECTOR OF by the LGBTQ+ community in the 1990s ILLUSTRATION following the growing activism around nonbinary and genderqueer identities. Someone who identifies as pansexual is someone for whom gender is a non-discriminatory factor when looking for a relationship or sexual partner. In simpler terms, they can be attracted to anyone, regardless of gender. So ... they’re just attracted to everyone? Let me stop you right there — of course they’re not attracted to every single human on the planet. Do you know how exhausting that would be? To be pansexual is simply to be someone who is looking for a person irrespective of gender. Keeping in mind that gender is or can be a fluid and dynamic spectrum, the term was derived from the desire to have a more inclusive or all-encompassing identifier. You may be thinking, "But, this sounds a heck of a lot like bisexuality?" You’re not wrong! There is a lot of overlap between the two identities, those being the attraction to multiple genders and that they’re both relatively misunderstood. Being bisexual doesn’t mean that one can’t be attracted to nonbinary individuals, and some people even use “bisexual” and “pansexual” interchangeably. The main difference between the two terms is how wide you cast the net, so to speak. Non-monosexualism — or "no single gender attraction” — can pertain to two different genders, multiple genders or all genders. The difference may seem minute to some, but it is an important distinction for others and there is no "right” way to identify. So there you have it guys, gals, and nonbinary pals: Pansexuality in a brief nutshell. Keep an eye out for that bright magenta, yellow and cyan flag this month. While there is no "P" in the shortened LGBTQ+ acronym, we have always been here, and we’re ready for the pandemonium to begin.

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Not a high school homecoming william kerrigan

e all remember the typical high school homecoming moments: asking someone to the dance, the plans made for going to the football game and the dance itself. Homecoming in high school was such a big deal for most students. It was a time where we all wanted to be "cool" and "popular." We wanted to be accepted by our classmates and probably ended up having either a night to remember or forget. None of this is the case for homecoming on a college level. When you think of homecoming while you are attending a university you think "football game." If you think more in depth, then you think "alumni." All homecoming is for a university is a chance to gather alumni from all around the world to come back to campus and enjoy the great game of football being played in a stadium where these alumni have memories from their time in school. Not saying that the idea of having a homecoming celebration for college is

bad, it is just not focused on the students such as it was in high school. I spent two years at Michigan State University and thought then that this idea of homecoming must have been taken from the college level and placed in high schools for no particular reason. When in high school, you never thought of those who went to school before you when homecoming came around. You would just think about who you were taking to the dance and what you were going to wear. The definition of the word "homecoming" is literally the act of coming home. This is why I believe that for college students homecoming doesn't really mean anything to us. Because we are still here. We still have the time to make the memories that alumni come back to relive during this one particular week in the fall. Also, looking back on the whole homecoming in high school nonsense, we had no business making that week about us. We were just too caught up in the basic high school drama to think about the meaning behind the title of homecoming.

I'm all for just making homecoming a college thing just to make things easier on the future generations of high school and college students. It's not just about us. There were people here before us who made this place what we know today. Being a college student, there is not all the hype about homecoming like there was in high school. You basically just go to the football game that day. That is it. There really isn't much else to do other than that during a college homecoming week. You do get a chance to see some former students and find out how their lives turned out after their time on campus. You can chat with them and hear about all their great times they had and maybe try to replicate them. It is important to remember that we are here now. We were not the first and we will not be the last. One day we could have a chance to come back to campus when we are those old folks and tell our great stories to the future students of NAU. But for now, during this Homecoming Week, let us enjoy the past and celebrate with those who were students before us.

OPINION-EDITORIAL

Finding your clique at NAU scout ehrler

raternities and sororities at universities can often provide community and philanthropy to college campuses. Being a member of one of these social groups means upholding responsibility and image, as well as coming with a built-in, closeknit group of friends. However, at NAU it often feels like Greek affiliation is your only ticket to social success. In my experience, acclimating to the atmosphere of NAU was difficult. I stayed quiet about this for quite a while out of fear that I was the only one and I was just an anti-social loser, despite having many friends throughout high school and functioning pretty well, socially, in my classes. Once I opened up to my peers and classmates about this feeling of social failure, they reassured me that they felt the same way. All of these peers of mine had one thing in common: no Greek affiliation. Both my freshmen roommates were in sororities. Beginning the day I moved in, they were out and about, participating in rush, attending games, going to parties and helping with philanthropy events. These are all positive things, but the dichotomy between all their activity and my stagnant nature began to make me feel isolated and alone. If my roommates were like me, I would have never questioned my actions and would have remained stagnant. But when they were out partying and I was in the dorm reading a book on Friday night, I began to ask myself if what I was doing

was wrong. My first mistake was complacency and now that I’m over that hump I’m able to acknowledge that in retrospect. However, I do think there is an institutional issue at play. NAU lacks core communities for those not affiliated with Greek life. There are clubs and activities in the residence halls and some people work to make these accessible, but these communities can be difficult to uncover. The website that holds all of the club information is notoriously inaccurate year-round. Many majors, specifically those in the School of Communication, are poorly advertised. Flyers are not always well displayed and if they are, people don’t pay attention. As a journalism major, I had no idea I could work on The Lumberjack, KJACK, NAZ Today or anything else. These appeared to be exclusive clubs. I did not know any of this information, even after communicating with my adviser about these communities

and only learned about them by scouring the Communication building for information. These are really important resources to advertise and can make the difference in someone’s resume and career. I think there are reasonable solutions to these problems — and not all of these problems are the fault of the university. There could be emails about the most basic of resources sent out to get the semester started off on the right foot. The information that is Illustration By BROOKE BERRY widely spread seems as if it presumes everyone reading it knows about the basics already when the basics are wellhidden. Advisers could even be the slightest bit more helpful. I think some of these issues lie in the complacency of students, but I also believe that being socially successful at NAU is difficult because there is an overarching lack of community. I have an image of an NAU where everyone has a place, Greek affiliated or not.

homecoming: a missed opportunity to network d'anna davis

ith Homecoming Weekend swiftly approaching, alumni pack their suitcases so full of Lumberjack apparel, it oozes navy and gold. Current students prepare to bundle up for the carnival, tailgate and the legendary football game. But throughout the weekend, there are few events where the alumni and current students cross paths. These events primarily being sporting events or an activity anyone in the community can attend. The company of alumni should not be wasted, but celebrated by bringing them together with current students. While the scheduled events are full of fun and Lumberjack spirit, they lack a purpose. There will always be football games and different events to bring the Flagstaff community together. However, only once a year does NAU

honor the previous students who have come out for the weekend. Homecoming Weekend can keep alumni connected with the university, but what is it doing for the current students? For some, it’s just another excuse to crack open a cold one at a tailgate and chase it down with watching a game they could not care less about. For the students who find Homecoming to be a pointless time that could be copied and pasted on just about every other weekend, I’m with you. This is why there needs to be an event that ties alumni and current students together. There should be a scheduled networking event hosted for alumni and current students. A future employer, intern or business partner could be hiding among the crowds of NAU sweatshirts, waiting to be approached. The event could be similar to those already planned. There is an alumni breakfast included

in the weekend’s itinerary, but it is exclusively for alumni. If there was a breakfast or gathering that involved current students and alumni, that could be perfect for a networking event. To ensure maximum networking, the event itself could have everyone split off by academic college. For example, all of the Social and Behavioral Sciences alumni and students would be together. This would make it so those with similar majors or degrees will conveniently be in the same space. Students currently enrolled at NAU could gain so much being able to speak with those who have graduated with similar degrees and learning what they may have done with it. It can give students insight into their career field of choice. Connecting with alumni can also grow a contacts list once out of college. Having people to contact about jobs or internships when that time comes would be extremely beneficial.

Networking could potentially provide someone with a mentor in their field as well. Having a go-to with resume questions, job opportunities, etcetera, could better prepare a student for their desired workforce. This type of event is also something that could be held multiple times throughout the year, rather than just as part of annual Homecoming festivities. Networking doesn’t stop being important until late October every year. It is always important to grow a student’s network and contacts list. Homecoming should be more than just fun and games. It should be beneficial to the current students working toward their degrees, as well as those alumni who have already put in that hard work. With an event such as this one, Homecoming can be more than just a drunken tailgate and rowdy football game.

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OPINION-EDITORIAL

Questioning royalty on campus maricella cantu

niversities should take into consideration the amount of positivity that can occur by replacing homecoming royalty. Homecoming royalty tends to exclude many students by basing the winners on popularity and social hierarchy rather than what they have contributed to the community. This can cause insecurity for a student who doesn't believe they will be good enough to participate. Rebranding homecoming royalty can open new doors for diversity as well as more involvement and participation. According to the Oxford living dictionary, the definition of a king states “A person or thing regarded as the finest or most important in their sphere or group.” This shows that although homecoming doesn’t take the definition of a king in a literal sense, it does allude to the fact that the person who is nominated for Homecoming King has to be someone of importance. It gives off the impression that homecoming royalty are monarchs, that they are above the students rather representing them. Although many homecoming nominees are involved in school activities, it seems only for shallow reasons, mostly to get their name out there. The more people they know, the better chance of getting nominated and winning.

Montana State University, in particular, is changing decade-old traditions by replacing their homecoming king and queen with an ambassador. They are choosing a student who truly has been involved in community work and recognizing students who are giving back in selfless ways. This can gauge higher involvement by students because the committee is not just choosing four female and four male. It's all inclusive to whoever the committee deems fit for the nomination. With no names, it leaves no room for bias toward an individual based on popularity. Homecoming royalty can also be used as a weapon, there is this phenomenon of other students nominating Homecoming Queens simply as a prank, causing a student to feel that they aren’t popular or good enough to actually receive the homecoming king or queen crown but instead be mocked. When changing homecoming royalty, diversity and equality can arise. However, not everyone can see eye-to-eye on this issue of gender neutrality. BethesdaChevy Chase High School two years ago adopted a gender-neutral homecoming

court, but, by doing so, got tons of flack. Having a gender-neutral homecoming court can further diversify students opportunities to be part of the tradition, and it also becomes a way for schools to accommodate and acknowledge the LGBTQ+ community. Homecoming royalty is heavily based on popularity and putting a student or peer on a pedestal. With that, it brings insecurities and bullying of others. By changing Homecoming royalty into a different award, it can bring diversity and cause inclusion. This is a great opportunity for the school to create their own traditions, giving student pride that their school vouched for and included them.

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A sober sunrise for underage students lance dyer

omecoming: A time for alumni all around the United States to enjoy the campus they once attended. From on-campus activities, neighborhood barbecues, to the football game that always goes with it, homecoming is a tradition. Being a typical U.S. citizen means we have to add drinking alcohol into the mix, creating a tradition commonly known at NAU as Tequila Sunrise. Tequila Sunrise involves waking up at dawn to start drinking and not stopping for almost the entire day. Flagstaff being a college town and having accessible bars and breweries within walking distance of campus means trouble — especially when those who are underage

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get involved in the tradition and may get off with a warning, if they're lucky. There needs to be regulations for those who shouldn’t be involved in the first place. For those not 21 or older, the tradition of Tequila Sunrise does not go unnoticed. For many, a simple text message can mean having bottles of liquor delivered right to their doorstep. This is where the real issue lies. Tequila Sunrise may be a fun time and a tradition for many, but for others, it’s a blood sport. We are young. For many college students, it's their first time getting away from their parents. This means meeting new people and trying new things. For some, trying something once runs the risk of

turning bad very quickly. According to the NAU 2018 Clery Report, there were 563 cases of on-campus liquor-law violations in 2016. The issue starts in many forms. First and foremost are the older students who see no problem with buying alcohol for younger students. There are also many students who will throw parties or invite friends over to drink and get drunk, not caring about the age of some of their friends or how familiar they are with alcohol. Because some of the younger students may want to show off or simply be part of the group, they will keep drinking far past what their body can handle. This leads to severe alcohol poisoning and possibly a trip to the emergency room. Why can’t Tequila Sunrise be the one tradition left to only those who are legally allowed to drink? This could possibly be the only time when students who have overcome their first few years of college and are old enough to drink. Tequila Sunrise is a rite of passage and is completely fine under the right regulations. However, when the event involves many minors on campus getting drunk beyond their control, this is when we have gone too far. We as the older generations must step back and take responsibility for our actions. The trip to the emergency room is on our hands because we sent our friends there. We provided the alcohol. It is our responsibility for what happens to them.

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While many changes were made to Louie the Lumberjack’s appearance over the last eight years, his signature features have remained. His beanie, beard and biceps are constant throughout his hitory. Left: Louie appears at a football game Oct. 16, 2010. Jennifer Hilderbrand | The Lumberjack Right: Louie embraces the crowd during pregame Sept. 9, 2013. Zach Youngberg| The Lumberjack

Beanies, beards and biceps: The history of Louie Tyler Day

AU students see Louie the Lumberjack everywhere. In the bookstore, his face is plastered all over merchandise, such as coffee mugs, hats, shirts and flags. When students wait for the bus, they see his bobblehead plastered on the side of the Jacks Line and Louie Line. More importantly, they see him pumping up the crowd at any sporting events with a foam ax in hand — foam due to safety reasons of course — to help lead the blue and gold to fame. Sporting his traditional and iconic yellow flannel, he is a hard-to-miss feature that is unique for the mountain town. However, he is more than just a happy Jack

in the crowd. The history of the lovable treechopper runs deep, just like the university he represents. To find out who Louie really is, one must take a step into the past. According to records from the Cline Library Archives, in fall 1915, NAU, or at that time the Northern Arizona Normal School, officially adopted the title of Lumberjacks during a game against Winslow High school. The main reason behind the birth of a labeled name was because of the popularity of the lumber industry that was taking over Flagstaff at the time. Fast forward to 1947. Now named the Arizona State College, the school finally had a chance to debut the first physical symbol of

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northern Arizona pride. The twist is that it has nothing to do with the name of the university. Mike, a Saint Bernard dog, was the first physical mascot that the school had to offer. On loan from a man named Bob Witty, Mike would make appearances at sporting events wearing a wine keg from his neck while wearing a felt Lumberjack mascot blanket. After the short-lived representation of our “lumberdog,” the school had adopted an object to take the place of a physical representation, which in 1932 was a center of drama. According to school archives, the student body and university adopted a copper ax which was manufactured in Douglas, Arizona and donated by English department head Mary

Hill. As a symbol for Lumberjack sports, the ax was taken from its safe in the business building by two rival school students from The Normal School in Tempe, now called Arizona State University. With road blocks made by Flagstaff Police Department, the thieves were caught and punished for their crimes. Adam Ojeda, trademark and licensing manager for NAU, looked through his records, and it appeared he uncovered what changed the course of the NAU history. In his archive, he found a letter that was submitted by past NAU Dean Joseph Rolle for a nomination of Robert P. Nokes for the Alumni Achievement and/or Distinguished Citizen Award for the help of creating the first logo of

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Louie the Lumberjack flexes his muscles in front of Old Main Oct 20. Caleb Autry | The Lumberjack

Arizona State College. “We didn’t have a mascot at the time, so Dean Rolle sponsored a contest that he offered $25 of his own money for the winner,” said Ojeda. “In 1949, Robert Nokes submitted what is believed to be the first makings of a Lumberjack mascot that the university adopted.” Nokes logo would be used from 1949 until 1966 when Arizona State College became what is known today as NAU. What was a $25 wager for a logo contest turned out to be what has become an iconic feature that is seen by anyone who steps foot onto campus. Students could see Louie in various places on campus such as graduation programs, football programs and homecoming flyers to set the tone of what the university was all about. From there, the symbol of northern Arizona pride was taking shape. As time went on for the university, so did the look of Louie. It wasn’t until September 1985 that people got

to see the beginnings of the bearded gentleman. The first rendition of the Louie costume seemed to be a do-it-yourself project. The person who would be Louie would sport a large beanie and wear a fake, gigantic beard while balancing on 3-foot 6-inch stilts to have the image of being larger than life. With the person wearing a long sleeve under a flannel, the mascot looked more human than a muscular lumberjack. NAU held a contest afterward to name the new lumberjack and the name “Bad Axe” won. Then, in 1988, the introduction of Louie was introduced to the people of NAU. Being named from the 1963 hit “Louie, Louie” by The Kingsmen, the first real mascot formation on Louie was official. With a costume price tag of around $1,800, Louie was an instant hit among NAU fans. With Homecoming Week about to engulf the university with games, activities and spirit rallies along with alumni, there is a sure bet that the lovable, scruffy ax-wielding lumberjack

would be there mingling with the people having a good time. Emma Wolff, sophomore strategic communication major and True Blue ambassador, is a handler for Louie at events. She has seen firsthand the positive impact that Louie has had for the community. “I think Louie has a very special job. He is the face of NAU,” Wolff said. “Especially with the younger kids or during our orientation, the people who want to see Louie go up to him a give him a high-five or take a picture with him. Families definitely love seeing him there.” Besides having the typical mascot duties, Louie plays a role in recruitment for potential Lumberjacks to enter into the university. “Being an undergrad at admissions, I think he plays a major part in [the] recruitment process just because during Discover NAU or other school functions, having him there is just like an idea of ‘This is what my college life is going to be’ sort of thing,” Wolff said.

Wolff said with Louie being a symbol for the university, it can help incoming students identify what they want to be. With Louie being gentler and calmer compared to most mascots at other institutions, he directly shows the laidback vibe that NAU has to offer. “When I am in the Louie costume, some of them might say ‘Oh that’s just some college person having fun’ but a lot of people see Louie as a source of energy and excitement,” said an anonymous source. Due to the rules of being the mascot, the source cannot be mentioned. “I would wave at people, I would highfive the [kids] that come by and I just really like it because I get people excited,” said the anonymous source. “It makes me feel like a celebrity even though it really isn’t me.” From being an idea that won a cartoonist student $25 to being named after a popular pop song, Louie has had a rich journey at NAU.

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The unseen shadow of NAU Homecoming David Smith

omecoming Weekend is a time of gathering with friends and family with parties and celebrations. A time to share a drink, watch a parade and go to a home football game that brings the school and community together. However, it is no longer fun and games when someone’s dignity is stolen during a time that is supposed to be fun. A silent minority of people, young and old, have been victimized by sexual assault around this time period and throughout the year. Although neither Flagstaff Police Department (FPD) nor NAU Police Department (NAUPD) were able to comment on the number of victims seen around Homecoming Week, it is still a crime that is committed, and often leaves negative effects. The scale is broad, from physical harm to sexuallytransmitted diseases (STD), a person will need care and treatment from the trauma. But that is only half the troubles a victim will face. Along with physical harm there is also emotional trauma. A person can feel anxiety, fear, sadness and depression, which can cause a person’s health to spiral. Sometimes there are no reactions, but that doesn’t mean the person isn’t still hurting on the inside. North Country Healthcare has a program that helps people who have been harmed by such crimes: the Northern Arizona Care and Services After Assault (NACASA). Its primary focus is helping survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. They help with preventing STDs, pregnancies and refer people to any services they need. It’s a facility bonded strongly with the community and the other local agencies such as Victim Witness Services, Northland Family Help Center, counseling, Assistance League of Flagstaff and law enforcement. Services with NACASA are all free to victims of sexual assault. It is the program’s intention to make sure the individual feels safe, secure and get whatever help they need. “It’s important to note that there is no right or wrong reaction to being assaulted,” said NACASA Felony Victim Advocate Brooke Fulton. “Everybody processes trauma differently, and we just meet people where they are at.” NACASA doesn’t offer medical aid, as anyone who has been harmed by sexual assault should receive aid at the hospital before coming to them. They assist victims with forensic exams, a process explained by NASCASA’s clinical coordinator Beth Otterstein. “The [forensic] exam is offered to people to forensically provide information,” Otterstein said. “So, we interview people, gather health information about them, ask for any information they have, ask them to explain what has happened and do a headto-toe evaluation of the person to document any injury that has occurred.” These exams will help NACASA decide what kind of support the individual will need and which agency can further assist them. If the person so wishes, the exam can be used by law enforcement to help prosecute the victim’s assaulter. To get the forensic exam completed, though, the victim must contact NACASA within five days, but all other services will still be open to the victim after that time. This could prove to be a problem as most of these crimes go unreported for months or

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even years. NAUPD Resource Officer, Sergeant Joe Alan Tritschler said sexual assault crimes are under-reported and are only reported a third of the time. He does admit, though, that there has been a spike in these reports. “With our numbers increasing, I would hope our numbers are going up because more people are reporting the same number of incidents,” Tritschler said. “We’re hoping that more people will come forward and report. That’s so they can get services that we can help them [with], whether they want to press charges or if they want resource information. We want to help them out.” In addition to having contact with NACASA, NAU also has campus counseling and a medical center located in the Health and Learning Center, should student victims feel more comfortable there. Both NAUPD and FPD follow the Arizona Revised Statues when it comes to defining a sexual assault. It tells what situations are considered assault, which are considered minor and major and the consequences for each one. Although unable to curb all crime, FPD is taking special precautions when Homecoming Weekend arrives, particularly during Tequila Sunrise, according to Sergeant Cory Runge. “We have a specialevent detail assigned where there are extra officers patrolling around on campus and in the downtown area,” said Runge. An increased number of officers will also be active throughout all the events, patrolling around the parade, the football game and areas where potential parties are usually held. They respond to all calls, from disorderly conduct to noise complaints. They advise if anyone needs anything, then aperson can either call or approach them and to not be afraid to report a crime. “I would just ask people to be aware of their surroundings,” Runge said. “To moderate their consumption of alcohol, to where they won’t have health consequences. To have fun and be safe.”

Another health facility, besides the hospital that provides assistance to victims, is Planned Parenthood, a nonprofit nationwide organization. Planned Parenthood helps people, both sexual assault victims and others, like people with unplanned pregnancies, STDs and provide sex education. They advocate to further educate youths about safe sex, what is considered consent and the consequences if they are not careful. Planned Parenthood Media Relations Specialist Tayler Tucker spoke about the organization’s policy on sexual assault. “No means no and yes means yes,” Tucker said. “Actively agreeing is consent. It’s freely given with no pressure, manipulation or [if the person is] under the influence. At any point ‘no’ can be said, [if it continues] it’ll be considered an assault.” Tucker further emphasized the point that the boundaries must be set up, that a person must fully understand what they are capable of and willing to participate in. It is Planned Parenthood’s belief that no one should lose their power to another, and they will assist survivors in whatever way possible. Like NACASA, they do not provide medical services and advise victims to visit the hospital for their injuries before coming to Planned Parenthood for their services. Although none of the sources were able to comment on the number of sexual assaults that occur during Homecoming Weekend, the threat still lingers. “Consent is 100 percent agreement between two people to move forward with a specific activity,” Tritschler said. Tritschler explained further with the familiar analogy of baseball. If a person gives consent to go to “first base,” then that is it. This consent doesn’t mean the agreement extends to “third base.” Both parties need to respect the other’s boundaries and not push the other to do something they’re uncomfortable with. The added influences of alcohol and drugs also makes it difficult to make clear decisions. A drunken consent isn’t seen as valid. NAUPD advises people to always have friends or partners with them, to be aware of their surroundings and know what’s in their drinks. Having fun doesn’t mean one should completely forget civil behavior, especially with the extra number of patrolling officers. Meanwhile, facilities across Flagstaff are open to those who needs help, to victims who wants to tell their stories and to heal. “If anyone who is reading this has been assaulted or know someone who has,” Fulton said. “[Know] that they’re not alone and that there are services for them whether if they wish to report or not.”

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Looking at Big Sky school Homecomings Trinity Archie & Chancellor Barton

his year’s Homecoming theme, Jacks Looking Back, focuses on NAU’s Homecoming history through the decades. Events this year include an alumni breakfast hosted at 1899 Bar & Grill, a pep rally downtown, a decadethemed parade and the annual Homecoming football game. The university’s rich history and traditions inspired this year’s theme. NAU’s Blue Key Honor Society has been hosting the Homecoming Parade for over 50 years. Blue Key’s President Nicole Bratsch said the parade took place off campus in previous years but was moved on campus in 2015 due to the effect it had on downtown Flagstaff. Blue Key has received more float applications this year than in previous years, and the organization has seen an increase in participation. “I think we put a lot of work into the marketing aspect of it. We’re expecting a pretty big turnout,” Bratsch said. “We’ve been doing a lot of advertising, especially within the Flagstaff community as well as the NAU community in general. Hopefully, we can get more of an off-campus turnout and bring both communities together.” Blue Key expects a large turnout for the Homecoming events and is working hard to prepare for that possibility. The organization has been busy planning and perfecting the event. “The Residence Hall Association is coming in. I know a lot of halls are doing their own individual floats,” Bratsch said. “We also have groups like the Future Teachers Club and the Kayettes, so there will be a lot of on-campus clubs involved.” NAU alumni from past decades are also an important part of this year’s Homecoming events. Alumnus Charles Pilon, who has a doctorate in social sciences, graduated from NAU in 1959 and has served as president of the university’s National Alumni Association. Pilon is also a member of the Blue Key Honor Society, the organization that currently hosts NAU’s Homecoming Parade. Pilon said some of his favorite memories are from past parades. “I was a proud member of Blue Key,” Pilon said. “We carried light blue canes and wore light blue hats in the parade. Those were wonderful times.” In recent years, the university has made efforts to connect with its graduates. Many alumni return to NAU for events during Homecoming. “I think the university has made [a] tremendous improvement,” Pilon said. “The campus offers so many events for people to get involved in. They also reach out to alumni who are interested in maintaining a relationship with NAU.” Pilon said he received recognition for past efforts during his years as an NAU student. Pilon received the NAU Alumni Award in 1966. “I was a part of the parade that year, and it is one of my best memories at NAU,” Pilon said. “They work hard to make sure alumni feel valued.” Throughout the years, Homecoming has remained one of the biggest events held on campus. Pilon said homecoming had a special effect on students when he attended NAU. “It was the biggest event of the year,” Pilon said. “The whole campus came together to celebrate. It was a way for people to

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Nicole Bratsch (right) and the rest of Blue Key Honor Society hand out flyers downtown Oct. 20 to students for Homecoming this week. MacKenzie Brower | The Lumberjack

connect and provide a sense of community.” Student engagement has been an important part of NAU Homecoming traditions. While many look forward to Homecoming events each year, some believe that interest in Homecoming is not as widespread for underclassmen at NAU. Junior engineering major Micaela Salinas said some students seem less interested in Homecoming events. Salinas said it could be attributed to a lack of willingness from students. “I know some that don’t want to be involved with Homecoming because they think it’s immature and brings them back to high school, but I also know the opposite,” said Salinas. “I know some seniors that regret not getting involved with events that the school has, so they spend their senior year trying to get as involved as possible.” Salinas said she was not very involved with homecoming events as an underclassman and plans to spend her junior and senior years getting more involved. Similar to NAU, each Big Sky school has their own homecoming traditions as well. Portland State (PSU) have a festival called Portland State of Mind. It spans 15 days and begins Oct. 11 to 25 with events that take place all over campus and the city. Portland State of Mind is relatively new, as it has only been going on since 2013. It includes seminars, athletic events and a

tailgate that features llamas. “We are not a traditional university, so our Homecoming traditions are relatively new,” said Jacqueline Fitzner, assistant director of alumni relations staff at PSU. “We have a Homecoming Tailgate with face painters and llamas.” Their football stadium is located off campus, and while they still had a football game during Homecoming, it wasn’t the last event that everything builds up toward. In fact, the last event was a campus art tour that showcased art from their permanent collection. Students and members of the community were welcome to come. The University of Idaho is currently on its 110th year of Homecoming and is one of the longest traditions at the university. Their Homecoming is much like NAU’s, as everything leads up to the big football game on Saturday. However, they have some unique and unusual events such as “Vandalize Moscow” where student teams paint on business windows to reflect the Homecoming theme. These paintings get displayed throughout the entire week of Homecoming. This year’s Jacks Looking Back Homecoming theme acknowledges the importance of NAU’s history. The variety of events being held this year can help students make lasting memories and contribute to the university’s annual tradition.

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Band members of the NAU drumline practice their routines near the fields across from the Walkup Skydome on South San Francisco Street Oct. 17. Chanel Smith | The Lumberjack

Marching band to bring the beat at Homecoming Collin W. Clayton

ate October is a busy time of year for the NAU Lumberjack Marching Band. This homecoming season, members of the band tirelessly prepare for participation in an electrifying lineup of events. In addition to a fiercely anticipated football game against California Polytechnic State University, this year’s Homecoming festivities will include many exciting performances from the marching band. The Homecoming celebration will commence when the band takes Heritage Square for a downtown pep rally Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Flagstaff residents of all ages are welcome to attend this community display of school spirit. The next morning, Oct. 27 at Café au Louie, an alumni breakfast will be accompanied by a musical performance from the band. A display of NAU pride will be shown later during the Homecoming Parade. Beginning 11 a.m., the band will lead an armada of decorative floats around the school’s perimeter and play selections from their repertoire. After the tailgate, the weekend will culminate with the Homecoming football game Saturday at 4 p.m. The band will march at halftime and play cherished fight songs in support of NAU’s football team. Gabriel Gamboa, freshman band member and elementary education major is excited about this year’s Homecoming. Gamboa described the

significance of the event and its impact on the student body. “It’s the biggest game of the year,” said Gamboa. “All of the band alumni come back and perform with us. The people who graduated become your family again.” Gamboa is a first-year member of the marching band’s color guard. Gamboa said participation in the band helped alleviate some of the stress inherent to early college life. Joining such a tight-knit community came with a wealth of crucial advice from peer mentors. “Its made things easier. You have people from every grade here,” Gamboa said. “You can ask them questions [or] ask for advice. You have a big family that can help you.” Junior history education major Jordan Spann assumes a high position of leadership within the band. As drum major, Spann is one of the few students responsible for conducting the group during performances. Spann shared his reasons for joining the band and some of the ways being in a position of leadership has led to personal growth. “People do this to be part of something greater than themselves,” Spann said. “I’ve definitely become significantly more responsible in the way that I handle myself.” For some members, performing in the band means more than putting on a show. Spann said it’s about community, friendship and dedication to a common goal. Spann spoke about his level of responsibility to the group and how his

actions have the potential to greatly affect his peers. “If I don’t uphold to the schedule and to the path that I’ve set myself upon, then everything we’re doing here falls apart,” Spann said. “This is very important to me, and I know it’s important to a lot of people [marching].” Being in a band is no small feat. Sophomore mechanical engineering major Bruce Ferguson said active members of the band take on a sizeable time commitment. As the flute section leader, he devotes nearly 20 hours per week to rehearsals and games. “We practice two hours a day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday,” Ferguson said. “Color guard and percussion practice three hours on those days. Most of the time we’re outside in any weather.” Ferguson said he believes the band’s efforts are often unseen by students. Ferguson feels that many of his classmates don’t recognize the hard work and planning involved in performing the halftime show each week. “The band sometimes gets overlooked. It’s not something that people think of,” Ferguson said. “It’s often seen to be less taxing than other sports, but it involves a major time commitment. There are a lot of sacrifices the students have to make. We just don’t get nearly as much recognition from students as other athletes do.” Associate Director of Bands William Kinne said despite the challenges faced by members of the ensemble, he is appreciative of endorsements

given by university officials. Kinne said he feels the program is constantly improving. “Our students don’t do it for the course credit. They do it for the love of performing and of being in the band,” said Kinne. “We’ve had a really great season so far. There’s a lot of excitement around the band because we’re continuing to grow. We’ve received tremendous support from administration.” This year’s halftime show is titled “The Music of Queen” and features some of the rock band Queen’s most acclaimed hits. Kinne said this year’s show has been a hit and spoke about some of its influences and the timelessness of the music. “With the new “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie coming out, we figured it’d be a popular topic to feature,” Kinne said. “We’ve had a great response from members in the band, alumni and the fans. There’s just something about the marching band that can blend nostalgia, tradition, school spirit and innovation all at once. I think that’s really special.” Band members work together to cultivate a sense of pride throughout the homecoming season. With 140 students enrolled this year, the group continues to grow and to promote fine arts education on campus. They are constantly seeking highly-motivated students to step up and join the ranks as new members of the Lumberjack Marching Band.

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NAU Homecoming Parade set to dazzle Jay Buttcane

t is a time of celebration and school pride at NAU. Homecoming Week is upon the campus and this year’s theme is Jacks Looking Back. Throughout the week, there have been opportunities for students and alumni to participate, such as the Ultimate Lumberjack Challenge, the bonfire and chili cook-off. Homecoming Week will conclude with a football game against California Polytechnic State University Oct. 27 and the Homecoming Dance later that evening. While there are plenty

of events lined up for students to show their spirit, one of the more traditional sources of NAU appreciation that has taken place since 1924 is the Homecoming Parade, featuring floats built by students. Hosted by the NAU Blue Key Honor Society, the parade is expected to have over 400 attendees. Students put in energy and effort to create the moving set pieces in the weeks leading up to the parade. The parade is scheduled to take place Saturday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. Jonathan Gil Salazar, former vice president for the Blue Key Honor Society, said since he

graduated from NAU he likes to think back on the success of the Homecoming Parade. “It took a lot of planning to get the parade together with all of the floats, but it ended up being fun and rewarding. Everyone seemed to have a good time,” said Salazar. “Hopefully this year there will be even more floats to look at.” Floats can help make the parade special, but the march is often filled with other groups as well. The marching bands of both NAU, as well as the surrounding high schools, cheerleaders and even the Flagstaff Fire Department participate alongside the floats.

Rachel Green, member of NAU’s Future Teachers Club, decorates boxes designed to look like books that will be stacked on the club’s Homecoming float, Oct. 23. MacKenzie Brower | The Lumberjack

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“[Floats] are a way to capture the attention of people watching the parade. It’s much better than just holding up a sign with stuff written on it because people get an idea of the kind of passion a group might have for their organization,” Salazar said. “Not only do people want to look at the float, but they become aware of the group behind it.” As the semester progresses, students can become overwhelmed as the focus to maintain grades increases. Homecoming Week and the parade can serve as a break from the stress demanded by school work. Senior computer engineering major Mark Vizcarra has previously enjoyed watching the floats because of the creativity and enthusiasm for the school. Although he has not participated in any of the Homecoming events this week, he does plan on attending the parade again. “Other than the beginning of the school year, students seem to lose their sense of school pride as they get bogged down by school work and midterms,” said Vizcarra. “The floats are always well decorated, and it really informs students of some organizations that they may not have known even existed.” The parades have typically brought in large crowds in the past and is open to anyone, not just NAU students. Junior journalism major Kelsie Coval said she has not had a chance to watch the Homecoming Parade throughout her academic career here, but plans on being there Saturday. “The floats are something I will have to keep an eye out for when I go. I’m interested to see what the university has to offer in terms of motivating the students for the football game and Homecoming Dance,” Coval said. “It’s been part of the school tradition for so long it should be a bigger part of any student’s time here.” A planned route for the parade offers plenty of room for anyone wanting to catch a good view of all the floats and other parade participants. It will start on the corner of Knoles Drive and DuPont Avenue before making its way past the bookstore on Beaver Street. Finally, the parade will cut through campus and end in front of Cline Library. Free parking for the Homecoming events will be available in the San Francisco Parking Garage. After the parade, shuttle services will be able to take attendees to the Walkup Skydome parking lot for the Homecoming Tailgate and football game.

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The NBA’s media mistake

ccording to Twitter, the NFL is racist, LeBron James is the most influential political figure of our time, it’s only romantic if she tweets it and it goes viral and the NBA is America’s most popular sport. Now, most of us can reasonably decide that none of those ideas are true, but many in the media are struggling to decipher the latter. No, the NBA isn’t America’s most popular sport and it’s never going to be. But I’ll tell you why many in the media think it’s about to be. While several national media members have hinted at their belief of impending NBA dominance, a more tangible way to gauge that outlook is to simply observe ESPN, the selfproclaimed “Worldwide Leader in Sports.” MATTHEW JARECKI ESPN recently added a year-round show called HOST OF “THE “The Jump,” dedicated to NBA coverage. JERK” ON KJACK Moreover, we are only two weeks into the NBA season, and shows like “First Take” and “Get Up” are already using up to half their airtime to cover NBA topics. Producers and hosts alike are making a big mistake. Through every week this NFL season, Sunday Night Football has received more total viewers (20 to 23 million) than the total viewership of each NBA Finals game last year, which averaged around 17 million viewers per game, according to Sports Media Watch. That’s right, regular season NFL games beat NBA Finals games. So what’s with the media’s NBA crush? These days, people congregate at online discussion boards to discuss their favorite topics. On Reddit, League of Legends fans meet up online. On Comic Book Resources, a popular comic discussion board, DC Comics nerds meet to banter. NBA fans have chosen Twitter as their congregation point. Coincidentally, Twitter is also the media’s favorite meeting spot. Twitter allows NBA fans to share GIFs, short videos and opinions about the NBA. It’s also an incubator for the “pettiness” that the NBA’s stars have become known for. Twitter allows the media members to break news instantly without the risk of losing the story to one of their competitors. Both parties have become obsessed with the app. NFL, MLB and NHL fans, not so much. By the simple coincidence of shared congregation points, sports media has become disproportionately exposed to NBA fandom. If you’re always on Twitter, and you’re constantly fed NBA fandom but not NFL or MLB fandom, it’s natural to think the NBA is the next wave. It isn’t. Let me break it down for you. NFL is king — we’re addicted to it. NBA is our favorite cousin — nice to see once a year in June. MLB is our grandpa — we like it, but it’s too slow to be truly engaging. Twitter is a funhouse mirror — leagues may appear more popular than they really are.

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During swim and dive practice Oct. 19, freshman Katy Smith from Edinburgh, Scotland gets ready for swimming drills before their first meet against University of New Mexico on Oct. 26. Maria Saldivar | The Lumberjack

Athletes swim across seas for new home Ariel Cianfarano

ost arenas athletes compete in have grassy fields and an intense cheering section that can be heard from the stands in every direction. This is not the case for the NAU swim and dive team. Their “arena” is a pool filled with the muffled encouragement from the bleachers. Their bodies slice through the chlorinated surface, their focus on the lap ahead. Although most of the 30-roster team consists of All-American athletes, there are seven that are international and come from several different countries. Head coach Andy Johns said it is fairly

common for universities in the United States to recruit internationally. Compared to other Arizona schools, NAU has the highest amount of international athletes for the 2018-19 school year. ASU has five international athletes on their women’s swim and dive roster and UA only has two. “They value the education that they’re getting from an American university,” said Johns. “They can’t do their sport and go to university, most of them, in their home countries. So America is really the place to be able to do that and compete in the NCAA and continue their sport and get an education, either paid for or partially paid for.” Katy Smith, a freshman freestyle and breaststroker, and Clara Foster,

a freshman breaststroker, are two international athletes on the swim and dive team this season. Smith is from Edinburgh, Scotland and Foster is from Nelson, New Zealand. According to the NAU Athletics website, Foster earned 18 medals at the New Zealand National Age Groups from 2014-17 and was a finalist in the 50-meter and 100-meter breaststroke at the 2017 New Zealand Opens and World Championships Trials. Smith lists winning the gold medal in the 200 Individual Medley at the Scottish Age groups as her most memorable moment. Smith also has earned 30 medals at Scottish National Age Groups over the course of four years. Since coming to Flagstaff, one of

SPORTS the things that they both had to work on was getting acclimated with the altitude. “At the beginning, I found it really hard. It’s like I was completely panting for breath, and I would find the practices so hard [but] when at sea level I would find them really easy,” said Smith. “I adjusted now to it so it’s nice, but I’ve definitely changed my breathing patterns a lot more. I’m breathing a lot more than I used to at sea level, but I assume when I go back down to sea level, I’ll go back and be so much better prepared for it.” Nutrition and constant hydration is another aspect that Johns tries to instill in the team because it helps get the athletes more acclimated to the northern Arizona environment. After

being the head coach of the team for over 20 years, Johns has the experience and knowledge to get the team racing optimally despite the altitude. The team’s consistency and talent show as they have won the Western Athletic Conference championships three times in a row. Smith and Foster both acknowledged that in the U.S., the sport focuses more on the team than the individual, which is a different trend abroad. “For university setups, there’s a lot more [support] in America than at home. It’s very much based around the team more than the individual. At home it’s all how you can improve, it’s not so much about getting points for the team and competing as a team,”

Smith said. “I like that element. It’s more supportive and you are part of a bigger group than just yourself.” Although there are benefits for international athletes to get an education and practice their sport in the U.S., homesickness is a feeling most people experience, especially in their freshman year. “I miss my family and I miss my dog … Its been tough because I can’t go home at Christmas because it’s too far and too expensive, so that’s probably going to be the toughest part of it,” said Foster. Foster uses Skype often to see and catch up with her family in New Zealand. Although Foster and Smith miss their families, the swim and dive team have quickly become their

support group. Foster said the team’s atmosphere is amazing and motivates her to improve as a unit, unlike her club back home, which focused more on how to improve the individual, leaving the team mentality as a second priority. “They’re very welcoming. There is quite a few internationalists on the team, so they are used to having people away from home,” Smith said. “Obviously I miss home, but it feels like a home away from home, and they always say that but I didn’t think it actually would be, but it is.” Swim and dive have their first away meet against University of New Mexico Oct. 26 in Albuquerque. Smith is working on her stroke rate and practicing a lot of speed drills,

while Foster wants to improve her breaststroke and lower her times for New Mexico. Johns, in preparation for the away meet, said they are ramping things up and working hard in the pool. The team is also training in the weight room in order to be race ready. “Right now it’s having a little more confidence and believing that they can do some things that maybe they think they can’t. It starts with that belief,” Johns said. Despite the challenges that come from being an international athlete, the swim and dive team has created a welcoming, supportive and challenging environment for international athletes to prosper and grow in their sport.

Newcomers aspire to turn around men’s basketball Matthew Jarecki

f you stopped paying attention to NAU men’s basketball’s after last season, here’s what you missed. NAU’s top scorers, JoJo Anderson and Torry Johnson, transferred to different schools. Leading assist man Gino Littles was lost to graduation. All of this after a season that saw NAU win just two games in conference play. Yet, during media day in early October, there was a sense of cautious optimism. Entering his seventh season as head coach, Jack Murphy knows he has his hands full. He was forced to recruit his butt off this offseason following the Anderson and Johnson departures, and he did just that. Now, Murphy is tasked with coaching up four new transfers and two freshmen. Nevertheless, Murphy seems excited about what he’s seen from his new players thus far. Senior forward Isaiah Thomas, who was notably the only player chosen to be at the podium with Murphy, will try to use his veteran status to integrate the new guys on and off the court. Thomas has the opportunity to be one of the players asked to fill the leadership role that former guard Gino Littles held last season. For both men, the end game is

improving on a 2017-18 campaign that saw the Lumberjacks go 5-27 overall while picking up just two wins in Big Sky play. How do they do that? It starts with team building. Meshing It’s not easy for a coach to integrate new players into their system, especially when those players are expected to contribute to wins immediately. That’s what Murphy is up against. Luckily, the team was afforded extra reps this summer because of their participation in a foreign tour to the Bahamas where they went 3-0 in exhibition play. “Ten practices in August really gave us a leg up for integrating those new players,” said Murphy. “It’s funny, we’re only seven practices in now in October and it feels like we’re already a month-and-a-half in.” “We were together the whole summer, then the Bahamas really set it off,” said Thomas. “Our chemistry kind of went out the roof,” Thomas added he hasn’t had to force anything because he’s never been around a group that likes each other this much. The Newbies Keith Haymon: A 6-foot-6-inch freshman forward out of Cypress Ranch High School in Texas, Haymon

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averaged 14 points and 6 rebounds as a senior last year. He was a decent three-point shooter in high school, averaging 34 percent in his three years with the varsity squad. Heading into what Murphy knows is a must-win season, we shouldn’t expect to see much playing time for Haymon early in the year, as sophomore transfer Jonathan Andre comes in at the same position, with a more refined overall game. Cameron Shelton: The 6-foot-2-inch freshman guard out of La Verne High School near Los Angeles is a sleeper to take over the distributor role Littles left behind. Murphy named Shelton as one of two candidates to take that role over. “He really took the bull by the horns this summer,” Murphy said. “[He] played really well for us in the Bahamas, has played well in practices. He likes to run this team.” Interesting note: Shelton played with the Ball family at Chino Hills High School. Yes, that Ball family. Jonathan Andre: Nicknamed “Bernie,” Andre is a 6-foot7-inch sophomore forward who transferred from Wallace State in Alabama where he averaged just under 13 points and six rebounds per game while averaging 25 minutes. Murphy mentioned him as a hybrid-four, a guy who can post up down low, but also shoot three-pointers at a high clip. Murphy mentioned Andre as the type of skilled perimeter player his team needs to adapt to the modern style of basketball. He also alluded that he wouldn’t be shocked if Andre led NAU in assists by the end of the year based on his passing and ball handling skills. Andre can be a hidden gem in the cascade of newcomers. Ted McCree: The 6-foot-4-inch transfer from Gillette College in Wyoming is technically listed as a guard, but is another hybrid wing for Murphy to utilize. With a full range of tools including ball handling, creating space for his own shot, driving and three-point range, McCree barely missed amassing 1000 points at Gillette. Isaiah Thomas mentioned him as a player to watch out for early in the season: “Ted’s gonna do really well. He scores the ball at a high pace. We need that this year.” Davon Bolton: After averaging 18 points and a 42 percent three-point rate, this 6-foot-2-inch guard transferred out of Eastern Arizona College following last season. Bolton will look to keep pace with McCree as one of NAU’s go-to scorers from the backcourt. Like McCree, Bolton is a multidimensional player who’s earned praise from Murphy. Cameron Satterwhite: Remember when America fell in love with the Loyola Chicago basketball team after they reached the Final Four in last year’s NCAA Tournament? Satterwhite was actually a part of that team. The 6-foot-4-inch guard didn’t receive much playing time, so he decided to transfer to NAU. Once upon a time, Satterwhite was one of the most coveted high school guards in Arizona, but he’ll have to sit out this year due to the NCAA transfer rule. Murphy’s goal in recruiting this offseason was not to add depth to an already strong roster. It was to add talent that could contribute to wins immediately during what could be a makeor-break stretch of games for the coach. So, which one of these guys will crack the starting lineup? Projected Starters With NAU’s season just under one month away, the starting five is not yet determined, but there was this clarifying

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statement from Murphy at media day: “Everybody has equal opportunity. I said that back in August. The slate was clean. You had to earn the five starting positions, you had to earn being one of your top eight guys that’s gonna play. I think that the newcomers, Davon Bolton, Cameron Shelton, Ted McCree, this summer they earned those spots along with Carlos.” Here’s an educated guess at NAU’s starting five come Nov. 10 when they face Jacksonville University. Traditional PG – Carlos Hines SG – Ted McCree SF – Jonathan Andre PF – Brooks Debisschop C – Isaiah Thomas Small ball PG – Carlos Hines SG – Davon Bolton / Karl Harris SF – Ted McCree PF – Jonathan Andre C – Brooks Debisschop Keep in mind, Hines is already being pushed by Cameron Shelton, and NAU is deep at shooting guard with Karl Harris and Chris Bowling returning, as well as Davon Bolton’s scoring acumen. Do not be surprised to see NAU play with smaller lineups for the majority of the season given the flexibility that some of the hybrid-style transfers give Murphy. It should also come as no surprise if Chris Bowling sees a down-tick in minutes after an inconsistent season last year. Murphy will start the season at home for the first time in his seven years as head coach at NAU. An away heavy 10-game schedule could prove disastrous for even the most stable college teams given the travel. So, suddenly Thomas’ comments about the closeness of this group seem consequential. NAU opens Big Sky play at home with Montana and Montana State before going on the road to face Weber State and Idaho State. NAU lost soundly to Montana twice last year, but played Montana State close both games, losing once in overtime and winning their next matchup in Bozeman. The first two months of NAU’s schedule, particularly NAU’s turnover rates, and shooting percentages will tell us a lot of what we need to know before NAU reaches conference play. Changing Tides Despite a combined record of 14-50 over the last two seasons, Murphy and his coaching staff feel like there can be a change of fortunes with this basketball team. “I think that you see a mix of juniors and seniors now, guys that have won in their past … They’ve had success at other places. I think they’re bringing that here,” Murphy said in response to a question about a culture change for this team. There does seem to be real hope for Murphy’s team. The transfers Murphy brought in have skillsets that address one of NAU’s main problems last year, shooting the basketball. A welltimed trip to the Bahamas seems to have drawn this team closer together than ever, on the precipice of a daunting road schedule to start the season. For the returning players, reinforcements are here. For the transfers, an opportunity arises. For Murphy, it’s time to win.

Blue and gold in action Volleyball — Coming off a two-game win streak the No. 3 seed women’s volleyball take on the No. 2 seed in the conference Sacramento State Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Rolle Activity Center. Sacramento State is currently on a five-game win streak and is tied in conference record with No. 1 seed Idaho. Swim and Dive — Swim and Dive have it’s first meet of the season this Friday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. against the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. The team is coming off a first-place victory in the WAC Championships last season. Volleyball — Women’s volleyball face Portland State for the second time this season Oct. 27 at noon in the Rolle Activity Center. When the two teams competed earlier this season NAU blew out Portland 3-0.

Cross Country — The two-time NCAA National Champions take on the Big Sky Conference Sat. Oct. 27 starting at 8 a.m. This season the Lumberjacks have come home from every single invitation in first place. Football — For Homecoming Weekend NAU football play the California Polytechnic State University Mustangs. Cal Poly is 1-3 on the conference while NAU is 2-2.

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