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Students protest budget cuts

BY SCOTT BUFFON & AMY OWINGS

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rizona students are protesting legislators over cuts to higher education that take away $99 million from state universities.

The cut will affect community colleges as well, leaving Pima and Maricopa County Community Colleges with zero state funding. These decreases are even higher than the amounts that Governor Ducey had originally proposed, which included a $75 million cut to universities and a $9 million cut to community colleges in the same counties.

As a result of the legislature’s lack of support for education, NAU students held two on-campus protests to voice their concerns about the consequences of the budget cuts. Cesar Aguilar, a sophomore history and political science major and ASNAU member,

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organized protests March 5 and March 9.

Aguilar said he felt it was not fair to allocate more money to private prisons than universities.

“They promised to give private prisons in fiscal year 2017 more money,” Aguilar said. “But at the same time how are you gonna give prisons more money when you’re cutting education?”

The protest March 5 took place in the NAU Union amphitheater. Students stood on the cement bleachers and waved signs proclaiming statements such as “You got your education, now we want ours” and “Education not Incarceration.”

Many students are worried about an eventual rise in tuition and how that will affect lower-income families.

Students rally against the proposed budget cuts to education March see PROTEST page 7 9 at First Amendment Plaza. (Photo by Nick Humphries)

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hen I was a senior in high school, I had many questions about my future before starting the next chapter of my life at NAU. I am a huge worrywart and tend to expect the worst from every situation. This being said, much of my senior year in high school consisted of slight panic and many arising questions regarding college life that simply could not be answered without firsthand experience.

When I finally began my freshmen year at NAU, I was pleasantly surprised to see how natural it was for me to assimilate into a collegiate lifestyle. Most of my previous questions were answered through daily experience, without me even realizing it. However, there is one question that has still stuck with me until this day: savory or sweet? Throughout the countless hours of studying for tests or debating whether I should shower or eat dinner first, nothing has been more perplexing than having to choose between a savory or sweet late-night snack.

There are pros and cons to both. Sometimes, I find myself in GABI WEISS ASSISTANT LIFE the mood for a savory goodness, such as chips and salsa. But then EDITOR I picture myself delving into a succulent, sweet chocolate bar and my decision becomes much harder than it was previously. The problem is that a snack too savory leaves me incredibly parched; but something too sweet keeps me up on a sugar high all night. The solution to this issue I have yet to discover.

I have, however, found solace in savory and sweet crossover foods such as yogurt-covered pretzels and chocolate-covered potato chips, but I have yet to be fully satisfied in any one choice. My hope is to one day find a food that not only brightens my taste pallet, but also redefines my idea of the perfect snack food.

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pring break is finally upon us!

Like most other semesters, the first half of this one seemed to just drag on. And while the mid-semester break is reason for excitement, it’s also means that my career here at NAU will be over in a little over eight weeks. Of course I am looking forward to finally being done, but it’s also a little bittersweet — but enough about me, there are bigger fish to fry than reflect on my dwindling time here in Flagstaff.

Our newly elected governor, Doug Ducey, recently presented a new state budget that includes substantial cuts to our education system in Arizona.

Gov. Ducey apparently thinks we need more money to fund our prisons than educating the young minds in our state, which perennially ranks in the bottom four or five states in education across the country.

While some students may not be aware of the total VINCENT PEÑA effect it will have on them in the short and long term, I EDITOR-IN-CHIEF think it’s important people educate themselves on what exactly these budget cuts mean.

Our staff here at The Lumberjack has tried to make sense of it for those who aren’t quite sure what it all means, and on Page 4 you can see our graphic explaining all of that in layman’s terms.

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Police Beat March 2 At 12:55 a.m., staff at Taylor Hall reported a student threatening to harm themself. NAUPD officers, Flagstaff Fire Department (FFD) and Guardian Medical Transport (GMT) were dispatched. The student was taken to the Guidance Center for evaluation.

At 4:54 p.m., a subject reported that a student had possibly broken their leg while sledding near Bilby Research Center. NAUPD officer, FFD and GMT were dispatched. The student was transported to Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) for further evaluation.

March 3 At 4:33 a.m., a subject reported an unconscious male at the bus stop near Campus Heights. NAUPD officers, FFD and GMT were dispatched. Upon arrival officers determined there was no medical emergency.

FFD and GMT cancelled their response. NAUPD officer provided a public assistance ride to Flagstaff Shelter Services.

The subject was also warned of trespassing on campus.

March 4 At 6:31 a.m., staff at the Health and Learning Center called to report a loose dog in their custody. An officer was dispatched. The dog was taken to the Coconino Humane Shelter.

At 4:52 p.m., a NAUPD officer reported contacting several subjects snowboarding in the area of the Historic North Quad.

The subjects were asked to leave and they complied.

At 4:58 p.m., a subject

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came into the NAUPD office to report that his vehicle had been broken into while parked in lot 34. A NAUPD officer was dispatched. The case is open for investigation.

March 5 At 11:02 a.m., an employee called in to request medical assistance for a student who fell on a NAU bus at around 10:40 a.m.

NAUPD officers, FFD and GMT were dispatched. The subject refused transport.

At 12:05 p.m., the NAUPD office received a panic alarm notification from the Centennial Building. Officers were dispatched. An employee accidentally set off the alarm.

March 6 At 7:15 a.m., an employee from Shuttle Services called to report damage to two NAU buses that ran into snowbanks on March 5. A NAUPD officer was dispatched and information was provided on the incident.

At 11:23 a.m., an employee called to report a non-student who was having a seizure in the Biological Sciences building. NAUPD officers, FFD and GMT were dispatched. The subject was transported to FMC. At 7:08 p.m., a subject called to report the card reader was stolen from Prochnow Auditorium between 6:45 and 6:47 on March 6.

March 7 At 4:18 a.m., a student at The Suites reported that another student was possibly planning on driving under

the influence. NAUPD officers were dispatched.

The subject was not in control of his vehicle upon officer arrival. The subject was advised not to attempt to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence.

At 10:21 a.m., a person called to report an incoherent subject lying on the ground and shaking outside of University Union Starbucks. NAUPD officers, FFD and GMT were dispatched. The subject was transported to FMC via GMT. At 10:40 a.m., a subject called to report her husband taking multiple bottles of prescription pills, attempting suicide at South Village Apartments.

NAUPD Officer, FFD and GMT were dispatched. The subject was transported to FMC via GMT. He was transported to the Guidance Center and an NAU on-call counselor was advised.

At 2:04 p.m., a subject at Hilltop Townhomes called to report hearing three gunshots in the north west direction. NAUPD officers were dispatched.

It was determined that the gunshots came from a military funeral at Citizen’s Cemetery.

March 8 At 2:44 p.m., a staff member reported a vehicle had collided with the cable fence at S. San Francisco Street and E. McConnell Drive. NAUPD officers were dispatched and a citation was issued for unreasonable speed.

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$99 million

Cuts to university budgets – shared by NAU, U of A, and ASU

The State budget: University Education Cuts (passed 6 March, 2015)

State Funding for NAU

27,000 NAU students lose:

$667

per person in state funding

AZ Universities have lost

$500 million

in state funding since 2008.

This is an average rate of per year.

-$71 million

Since 2008, NAU has lost: Average rate of

$10 million per year Original proposal was

$104 million

NAU would have lost

$18 million in

funding. This number is probably still close to accurate.

88,600 NAU Alumni Pay: $767 per person in income tax

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$200

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$160 Funding $120 for NAU in Millions $80

$110 $92

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Years About 27,000 students take classes with NAU statewide. A loss of $18 million in funding means a loss of $667 per student.

88,600 NAU alumni pay Arizona state income tax, about $68 million dollars (about $767 per person) 61% of NAU alumni stay in Arizona and circulate about $1.65 billion in the AZ economy (about $18,623 per person).

For each $1 invested by the state, NAU returns $16.72 NAU contributes $1.85 billion in economic activity

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Teacher conference inspires education majors

Sean McComb, winner of the National Teacher of the Year award, speaks at the “There’s A Reason I’m A Teacher” (TARIAT) conference. The conference encourages future teachers to continue a career path in education. The TARIAT conference was held in Prochnow Auditorium March 5. (Photos by Christina Flores)

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he 2014 National Teacher of the Year came to NAU March 5 for the College of Education’s There’s A Reason I’m A Teacher (TARIAT) conference.

Guests of the conference could sign up to attend keynote speeches, breakout sessions or panels led by people recognized as outstanding educators. The conference spanned all day and brought teachers in from all types of specialties and backgrounds. All primary education classes were canceled to host the conference in the Eastburn Education building.

“There are talents and abilities packed within students and we teach until we set that free,” said 2014 National Teacher of the Year Sean McComb.

McComb spent his time in Flagstaff attending the different breakout sessions, answering questions and meeting with the educators of Arizona.

“The workshops were phenomenal,” McComb said.

“I got to bounce into a bunch of those throughout the course of the day. They were interactive, and the kids were involved, and it seemed like they were learning a great deal.”

McComb was not the only award-winning teacher at the conference. The 2015 Arizona Teacher of the Year and 2015 Arizona Rural Teacher of the Year also attended

the conference and led breakout sessions where they gave strategies to guide creative ways for student learning.

John-David Bowman, 2015 Arizona Teacher of the Year, is a social studies teacher in Mesa. He believes in the importance of debates, but before that can happen, he believes in setting a respectful tone in his classroom.

Bowman decided to show this technique in his breakout session. To do so, he told everyone to draw a map of the world. As a class they would then examine several maps and point out characteristics.

“If we go around this room today and I took every single map and we put them all up on the board to see them: would any of them be the same?” Bowman said. “Our maps are shaped by . . . our perspectives, our experiences.

So on the first day of school, I want them to understand that we all have unique perspectives.”

Margie Looney, 2014 Arizona Rural Teacher of the Year, is a music and orchestra teacher in Willcox. In her breakout session, she gave examples of how to incorporate cultural learning into music classes, or using fine arts to aid learning in other classes. She defined fine arts as subjects dealing with theatre, speaking, drawing or music.

“If your students are studying with a particular topic, put it to a song,” Looney said. “Or have students do it! Put them in groups and say, ‘Hey, we’re struggling with this particular content, put that to a rap and perform it to us.’”

Looney and Bowman both engaged their guests in hands-on learning. In Bowman’s session, people paired into groups of three: one person to judge and the other two people to debate. In Looney’s session, three groups were created based on genres of fine arts. Looney picked a theory for each group to teach while incorporating music, art or theatre.

After some pizza to sustain the guests, the conference heard another keynote speech from Bowman, and then the attendees split up again to attend different panels where they could ask questions to the chosen teachers who attended the conference.

Senior Justin Baker is an education major and President of the Future Teachers Club. He was one of the main students who helped organize the conference.

He believes that his main role was organizing, but he also believes in the legacy of the conference that has been running for 14 years.

“I’m not satisfied leaving this program saying I did a good job. I also want to see other people taking over leadership roles and being able to do these things,” Baker said. “Something like the TARIAT conference is bigger than me. It was the whole College of Education coming together.”

There’s no information on whether the conference will be held next year.

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Green Fund initiates solar thermal heating system

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BY AMY OWINGS

AU is harnessing the warmth of the sun to heat its Property Surplus warehouse using a new solar thermal air panel system.

The $10,352 panel system, which was installed in January, was financed by the Green Fund. This facet of the university aims to increase on-campus sustainability and receives its funds through the Green Fee, a $5 fee that students pay every semester.

Shelby Compton, a senior hotel and restaurant management major and the public relations specialist for the Green Fund, said that the Green Fund voted unanimously in favor of funding the solar thermal project.

“This one was a really good idea, I think we all heard it and were all really excited about it . . . it brought solar to the students, which is something that over a thousand of them had petitioned for in the last month . . . and it also had a contribution towards our net neutrality for carbon,” Compton said.

According to Rachelle Berry, the sustainability communications and outreach coordinator for the Office of Sustainability and one of the coordinators of the solar thermal project, solar thermal air panels are different from traditional solar panels because they turn the sun’s energy into heat rather than electricity.

“So most solar panels that people are thinking about are . . . photovoltaic panels, and so they take the rays from the sun and turn that into electricity,” Berry said. “That’s not a really smart way to heat a building, because whenever you’re trying to heat up something with electricity, it’s going to use a lot of energy.”

Rather than creating electricity, the solar panels pull air from the inside of the building, heat the air to about 60 to 80 degrees using the sun’s energy and then push the air back into the building through a set of fans.

The six panels that constitute the heating system each have the ability to heat about 1,000 square feet. With the Property Surplus warehouse totaling about 10,000 square feet, the panels can cumulatively heat about 60 percent of the building.

“It just supplements the heating system already there,” Berry said.

One piece of ingenuity with the system is that it was constructed from common

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The Property Surplus warehouse, located on central campus, has six solar thermal air panels which produce about 60 percent of the building’s heat. The panel system pulls air from within the building and uses solar energy to heat the air. (Photo by Zac Velarde)

materials that can be cheaply replaced should anything break.

“All the pieces are easily replaceable and you can find [the pieces] at your local Home Depot,” Berry said.

Berry also explained that the lifetime of the panels is about six to eight years, after which point the panels will drop to about 80 percent of their original efficiency.

The Property Surplus warehouse was chosen for the installation of these panels because it housed a similar past project and consequently already has a south-facing wall with holes and fans over which the panels could be placed.

The warehouse was also conducive to the project because of its large garage doors that constantly open to let in materials. This allows a flow of fresh air into the building, which is needed because the panels recirculate the air inside the building rather

than pulling in fresh air from outside.

The solar thermal project was facilitated by a local company called SolarThermiX, which helps organizations and individuals install solar thermal systems and similar projects. The Office of Sustainability helped SolarThermiX join forces with various campus entities such as the Energy Action Team and the Green Fund to install the panels on the Campus Supply warehouse.

Anastasia Cheifetz, a junior environmental science and German major and secretary of the Green Fund, said the process of passing the proposal through the Green Fund was relatively simple.

“I think that probably took about two weeks or three weeks,” Cheifetz said.

“Once they send in the proposal they have everything outlined already, so all we have to do is decide if it’s going to work out.”

The biggest deciding factor for the

Green Fund passing proposals is whether they meet a series of criteria, such as being economically feasible, creating community and student involvement, and facilitating the university’s Climate Action Plan.

“The main two things that I consider [when voting for a proposal] are is it going to meet student priorities, because this is a student-funded fund . . . and how will it impact the future of campus?” Cheifetz said.

A major benefit of the project that both Cheifetz and Compton mentioned is that it is visible from the side of the building, and with several signs in place it can help raise awareness of both solar energy on campus and the work of the Green Fund.

The panels are predicted to reduce the university’s carbon emissions by about three tons a year.

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Sophomore exercise science major Benjamin Valencia is worried about the consequences of higher tuition on his family.

“As a first-generation college student, it has always been my dream to come and better myself.

Not only me but for my family,” Valencia said.

“Now, with what the state legislators are doing, cutting the budget, raising the tuition, my family won’t be able to have that dream anymore. And that hurts. That hurts a lot.”

The second protest was held March 9 at the First Amendment Plaza and was led by Aguilar and facilitated in part by the Arizona Students’ Association. In the light of the early morning the students once more held signs and voiced their opinions on the budget cuts.

Sophomore anthropology major Athena Gillian expressed her opinion that education leads to better life chances and altruism.

“Education is really important, and I think we should stop putting it on the back end of things and start making it more of a priority,” Gillian said. “We need scientists and politicians and

people that are going to make a difference instead of trying to live check to check.”

Gillian is also worried about the impacts the cuts would have on her sister, who will soon be entering a community college.

“I also have a little sister who’s . . . going into community college. And if they’re not funding community colleges anymore, how is she supposed to do what she wants to do?” Gillian said.

The Arizona Board of Regents, which governs the state’s public universities, came to NAU March 11 to discuss state funding cuts and financial resolutions. In an interview with AZCentral.com, Regent Chairman Mark Killian said he plans on asking whether the board can sue the state over the cuts.

Killian’s desire to sue is based on the fact that the Arizona Constitution states that education must be “nearly as free as possible.”

“I’m to the point now where I believe we are in clear violation of the Arizona Constitution and that needs to be addressed,” Killian said. “You can’t change the Arizona Constitution and its clear meaning by continuing to just cut universities through the appropriations process.”

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A group of students hold signs protesting cuts proposed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to the state’s education budget outside the University Union March 6. Cuts include $13 million to NAU. (Photo by Kevin Morrow)

Supreme Court to hear case against AZʼs redistricting committee

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BY JAMES GINGERICH

here is a growing movement among voters to remove partisanship from processes seen as susceptible to bias of legislators. At the forefront of these issues is the practice of gerrymandering, in which the party holding power utilizes its right to draw voting districts in a fashion that decreases competition and perpetually benefits its interests.

Arizona voting districts are currently drawn by an independent redistricting commission comprised of officials separate from the legislature. The commission is now being challenged by Republican lawmakers who feel it not only benefits their opponents but stands in opposition to the Constitution.

In 2000, Arizona voters decided to curb the threat they felt gerrymandering presented to the democratic process by taking away the power of the Arizona legislature to draw voting district boundaries. The job was instead placed into the hands of an independent redistricting commission.

The commission would be comprised of two Republicans, two Democrats and one Independent and would draw the boundaries separate from the alleged influence of elected politicians.

Yet, the boundaries drawn by the commission evoked the ire of Republicans as once right-leaning districts became more competitive.

On March 2, the constitutionality of the commission went before the Supreme Court facing challenges from Arizona Republicans claiming it contradicts the Elections Clause of the Constitution. This clause states that the “times,

places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.”

Republicans assert that this clause plainly gives the power of districting to the elected representatives in the state legislature. However, proponents of the commission argue that it instead implies such decisions concerning elections be decided by the legislative process, which grants the voters of the state the ultimate decision on how elections will be carried out.

“General consensus among lawyers post-argument was that the Supreme Court again seemed uninterested in partisan gerrymandering as a problem that the Court should be concerned with, focusing instead on the tension between wanting the states to have broad authority to experiment in our federalist union and how literally to interpret the United States Constitution when it says ‘the Legislature’ controls ‘the manner’ of elections,” said assistant professor of criminology Colleen Maring. “If [the Court] endorses the commission as a viable option, Arizona could become a model for other states interested in combating partisan gerrymandering.”

The crux of the debate has not centered around whether districts drawn by legislators are inherently biased, but rather if the Constitution allows the voting public to remove the right of the state legislators to draw the boundaries in the first place.

Those who support the commission cite the fact that citizens are allowed to define the borders of voting districts through referendum, which in turn places the responsibilities the commission currently has in the hands of the voters. If this is the case, they argue, the public should be permitted to

give that responsibility to a commission.

The opposing argument is if the first part of the Elections Clause does indeed grant legislators the right to draw district boundaries, does the wording later on in the clause permit the people to remove this right from said elected officials?

The argument is still waiting to be addressed by the Supreme Court.

As in any Supreme Court case, the results will reach far beyond Arizona and has the potential to affect election law throughout the country.

“Something like 13 states today utilize a bipartisan or nonpartisan redistricting commission for drawing up legislative boundaries and if the Supreme Court finds in favor of the challenger, many of these states will have to develop a new redistricting process,” said political science professor Fred Solop. “As for Arizona, if the plaintiffs [the state of Arizona] win, the legislature will be responsible for redrawing congressional boundaries based on 2010 census date, and we move back in time to a period when these boundaries were developed by partisan actors to benefit partisan interests.”

The case is expected to be resolved sometime in June, in time for any potential decisions to have a serious play in next year’s elections. So far the case has divided the court fairly evenly along liberal and conservative lines with the perennial swing vote, Justice Anthony Kennedy, noting issues with both sides’ opening arguments. “[This debate] began with a very tangible question: Can we take politics out of the redistricting process?” Maring said.

“As state legislatures around the country draw and redraw legislative districts to help the dominant party stay in power, all eyes will be on Arizona and the resolution of this case.”

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Wage war on inequality

he topic of pay inequality has created much controversy in the public forum, especially since it was brought to attention on national television by Patricia Arquette. Wage inequality was debated even before Arquette’s speech at the Oscars. Some believe that pay inequality doesn’t exist because the Equal Pay Act of 1963 made it illegal to discriminate against women in the payment of wages.

But just because that law was passed does not mean it is adhered to.

When the Equal Pay Act was passed, women made 59 cents for every dollar a man made. Today, according to the Census Bureau, for every dollar RACHEL a man makes, a woman earns 78 cents DEXTER to a man’s dollar. So in the last 52 years, The Schemer the gap has decreased by only 19 cents.

That’s not even looking at the intersectionality of the issue, where African-American women earn just 64 cents and Latin-American women make 53 cents to a white man’s dollar, according to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), which compiled data from the Census Bureau, the Department of Education and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The significant gap between the pay of women compared to that of men, no matter the ethnicity, or race seems entrenched in society. If it took 52 years to make a difference of 19 cents, how much longer will it take to make up the remaining 22 cents? A new report by the United Nations shows that it will be another 70 years of wage inequality if the pay gap

continues to reduce at its current slow rate. This rate is unacceptable and the gap should not even exist to begin with.

Some may argue that this gap is due to different choices in college majors or different career choices.

When AAUW compared men and women who chose the same major, just one year out of college, women working full time were already earning less, on average, than their male counterparts. For example, women in biological sciences were earning 75 percent as much as men just one year after graduation. It is astonishing that even having the same amount of education and the same college degree is not a guarantee of equal pay.

Some women may not experience the wage gap, but it makes little sense to pay men more than women for the exact same work and education levels. Women need substantial wages to be able to provide for their families just as much as men do. Women, especially those who are the breadwinners of the family, need to be paid at the level they deserve.

It has been 52 years since the Equal Pay Act, a law aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex, was passed, but still every day women are paid less than their male counterparts. Women have every right to be paid the same amount as men for doing the exact same work. Men are not superior to women and they should not be paid as if they are. Women work just as hard as men do and the fact that it is not shown in the simplest form of a paycheck is an insult to women. It is about time that women are recognized as equal to men in the workforce and are paid the same amount for the same work.

ccording to the American Pet Products Association, the number of pet ownerships in the United States has increased by 42 percent since 1988. As of 2014, pets live in approximately 82.5 million homes. With the rising trend in ownership of furry companions, more citizens have become more willing to pay the expenses that come along with the responsibility needed to take care of a four-legged friend.

With over 150 breeds of canines, ranging in size to fit the lifestyles of potential pet owners, it is no surprise that adoption rates continue to rise. However, many of these animals are bred specifically for ownership, while millions of dogs suffer without homes annually. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals, 28 percent of households with canines today bought the dog from a breeder. To put this into perspective, out of ANNETTE the 3.9 million dogs put into shelters annually, only 1.4 UTZ million are adopted. That’s 2.5 million rescued dogs not The Idealist adopted each year simply because people tend to prefer pure breeds.

The favoritism of purebred dogs over other types of dogs is based entirely on appearances. However, mixed breeds, or mutts, actually have less of a chance of being born with congenital diseases and are potentially much healthier animals. Purebreds, on the other hand, carry the potential health problems of their early ancestors, meaning overall shorter life spans and hefty veterinary clinic bills down the road.

Veterinary care has made huge advancements as of late. New discoveries including stem cell therapy, laser surgery and MRI are just some of the breakthroughs that have uxpgraded animal services.

However, compelling the anti-vaccine movement may have been in the past, modern advances have led many pet owners to better understand the vaccines available for protecting animals from the dangers of various diseases. Recently, a vaccine has been developed to target melanoma, or the deadliest form of skin cancer that can affect horses and dogs.

This vaccine may soon be modified into a cancer treatment for humans, according to The Huffington Post.

With pets come responsibilities. Animal ownership requires owners to shell out both money and time. Owners have to pay for vet appointments and food. Animal ownership is also a huge time commitment. For those owners who actually check the backgrounds of brand-name foods their pet is eating, the cost of better ingredients should be added to this list as well. Some may see an animal as an annoyance or more trouble than it is worth, but I believe the lofty benefits of adding a new member to your home far outweigh any expenses that may be on a potential owner’s mind.

Animal companionship has been proven to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and chances of heart attack. Animals can even assist in predicting seizures before they happen. The list of improvements for a human’s emotional support, longevity and medical health do not stop there. Specially trained pets can become certified service animals for the disabled as well as therapy animals for just about anyone who would like one by their side.

Regular check-ups with a vet and close monitoring of what and how much your furry companion is consuming are both key factors in taking proper care of an animal. I am glad to see both of these areas improving in statistics. Hopefully, with the years to come, more households will become aware of the benefits available when purchasing a companion animal. Furthermore, I hope they will look into the differences between adopting from rescue shelters and breeders.

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Nuclear necessity

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ranium mining in the general vicinity of the Grand Canyon is slated to resume operations spurred by the rebound in uranium prices. Uranium mining and the nuclear energy it generates creates unease in some and fear in others. Fear has pushed Germany so far that it is decommissioning its entire nuclear energy sector and trying to move to more renewable energy sources.

Unfortunately for Germans, the immediate consequence to closing nuclear power plants is the construction of a number of coal-fired plants. Rather then replacing dirty energy with clean energy, Germany seems to have their renewable energy plan a little backward.

Flagstaff receives its electricity from the Arizona Public Service Company (APS), whose website details the company’s electrical holdings and estimates that electrical generation is roughly divided between coal, natural gas and nuclear power. The coal energy is apparent to anyone who has spent time in Page, KEVIN Ariz., or on Lake Powell. The Navajo Generating Station spills tons MORROW Opposition of steam and pollution into the sky and is a distinctive blemish in the otherwise beautiful surroundings. Natural gas is marginally Editor cleaner; that leaves only one viable, economic and sustainable clean source of energy.

The United States operates 61 nuclear power plants that generate 20 percent of our nation’s electricity; all were built over roughly two decades. If we doubled that number and built 61 new power plants over the next two decades, not only does the construction industry get a big boost, but the U.S. would be getting more then half of its electricity from clean energy sources. Another two decades, another 61 new power plants and the U.S. could eliminate our need for coal power.

The stagnation in nuclear development is the product of propaganda-induced fear. Fear of the word radioactive. Fear of anything with the catch-term nuclear. Fear that plants are guarded by louts like Homer Simpson. To dispel that last fear: nuclear power plant operators require annual licensing, drug testing and an undergraduate degree; sources were unclear on doughnut consumption.

The myth that must be dispelled in order for the U.S. to progress and expand its nuclear industry is that it is unsafe. Yes, accidents like the one in Japan do occur, but no deaths were recorded. Since then, 61 American coal miners have died on the job.

Meanwhile, 13,000 deaths annually are linked to exposure of toxic coal byproducts according to a 2010 report by the Clean Air Task Force. NASA released in 2013 a report claiming that “nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million net deaths worldwide between 1971-2009” — deaths that could have been caused by exposure to toxic waste produced by non-nuclear energy plants.

Last month, The New York Times reported that Duke Energy, the largest energy company in the U.S., is facing criminal charges after the company dumped millions of gallons of toxic waste into the Dan River in North Carolina. “It took six days to plug the leak. In that time, 35 million gallons of slurry had leaked, coating the riverbank as far as 70 miles down the river toward Danville, Va.” The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) lists a total of 62,000 tons of nuclear waste produced since the U.S. opened its first nuclear power plant in 1958, compared to the 110 million tons of waste produced by coal companies in a single year. Nuclear waste is kept in 40-foot cooling pools for several years until it is cool enough for deep underground storage. Coal slurry is kept in surface retaining ponds that periodically break, like the one in Martin County, Ky., which released 300 million gallons of toxic slurry into the nearby rivers and communities.

Solar and wind energy make nice commercials and are great lines in political speeches, but the reality is more plain. Arizona’s single nuclear power plant produces more electricity than every solar panel in the country. A nation demanding sustainable energy is ignoring what is providing a third of the power that supplies the computer I used to write this article — nuclear power. Americans need to acknowledge energy reality, and the NRC needs to begin reissuing permits for nuclear power plants. Humanity has the technology to harness clean and available energy, it just needs the will to do so.

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Intelligence over knowledge

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rom birth we are taught the basics of survival: how to eat, walk and speak. Until death, we continue to learn and develop. However, somewhere along the evolutionary track, we have become stagnant and have not truly unlocked the complete ability of the human brain. School is an overrated organization for the majority of Americans who go through the educational system.

Between the ages of three and 22, children and young adults are taught by teachers who have learned from similar, if not the exact same, curricula.

What more are we supposed to learn if the people teaching us received a CHEYANNE similar educational progression? The MUMPHREY United States has built this system Multitalented of core subjects and yet it seems as though everything I learned from middle school until my third year of high school was a waste. When looking at how much of that education is used and expanded upon at a college or university, and how much will be used in a career profession, I feel disheartened.

Somewhere in between the time you learned the history of the world and the basics of everyday math, and the time where a career path was chosen and pursued, a disconnect developed and the purpose of education was lost. It has become all about who knows the most; do you know the names of the planets, the Pythagorean Theorem or the names of our first five presidents?

It’s like a giant game of Trivia Crack and people walk around with their scores boldly imprinted on their chests trying to beat their less-educated neighbor.

Education shouldn’t be about comparing your intelligence or self-worth to someone else; it should be about enhancing your knowledge to become a valuable member of society and contribute something new to the world. Most importantly, education is about learning

how to learn, not to acquire the most knowledge, but to be able to adapt to an ever-changing society and survive in any given situation.

According to Forbes, “only about 15 percent of the basis of individual’s success is related to his or her formal education, experience and intelligence.” Education is not as important as it appears to be. Granted, it increases your knowledge and in some aspects makes you wiser, but in reality we can live without the 12-plus years spent in the educational systems. If anything else, the basics of elementary school and the career-specific subjects in college are all you need to have a successful profession.

The reason education is overrated is because aside from career-specific knowledge we as adaptive creatures take in through our many years in school, we are really learning an excessive amount of unnecessary facts and a lot of these subjects don’t add to or retract from the level of success one will have throughout life.

Forbes explains how “intelligence, in the generally-used sense of the word, is not the only requisite to success in life and business. It asserts that there are other factors equally important — some even more so.”

Along with that, many successful people are not more intelligent than those with less success. They have almost no academic achievements and that’s not to say that intelligence is completely useless, just that it is not necessarily needed. Intelligence is not just confined to the inside of classrooms or the limits of those who teach for a living, but rather confined to the capacity of the brain. It has been a while since anyone has pushed the limits in this non-changing educational system of ours.

Nothing against teachers — I love to learn — but the system as a whole has lost its meaning and has become stagnant in the progress. We must redefine the purpose of education and change the system so that the individual is able to control the amount of unnecessary information one is willing to learn.

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The fight against Big Tobacco

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hether you are aware of it or not, the visual effect of certain marketing strategies and product packaging can have a huge impact on your perceptions. We commonly see brands accentuating cultural gender biases with bright colors and wavy, contoured lines for women, while providing packaging with darker colors and sharper lines for men. These images elicit in us a connection to certain ideas that influence how we shop. As silly as it is, I know that most men are disinclined to walk up to the register with a pink bottle of lavender-scented shampoo, even if they like the smell of it and it does exactly what any men’s shampoo would do.

Essentially, the packaging itself is a AUSTIN persuasive tactic to get you to purchase SHANNON the product. So what happens when the The Scientist government restricts how a company is allowed to package its product? What if said government forces the company to sell its product in plain packages with giant warnings and disgusting images? That has already happened to the tobacco companies in Australia and is currently happening in Ireland. As the tobacco companies search for legal loopholes and prepare their lawyers, public health professionals are undoubtedly celebrating.

These plain packaging laws require cigarettes sold within the country to be removed from all industry marketing and sold in dark-colored boxes with large health warnings, images of diseases caused by smoking and information on how to quit. This is part of a long campaign of public health advocates and concerned citizens against tobacco companies and their sinister hold on their consumers. It began with restrictions on advertising that led to all-out bans on smoking commercials before moving on to restricting where people can smoke in public.

People may think this provision is an example of the government overstepping its bounds by meddling in the realm of business.

I completely disagree.

The government’s role should be to preserve and further

their constituents’ lives, and public health factors greatly into that. As someone who grew up around people who smoke, and as a semi-frequent attendee of rock and metal concerts, I can say with conviction that the smoking habits of one individual do not only affect that individual, they affect everyone around them as well. This kind of legislation is not as much about restricting business as it is about securing the health of the population.

We all know now that smoking causes multiple types of cancer, lung disease and various other health complications that can develop in those exposed to secondhand smoke.

Children are the primary concern for advocates of the plain packaging legislation. Encouraging people who currently smoke to quit will help reduce the risk of secondhand smoke for the children it affects, and the packaging with graphic images of disease is bound to have more of an impact on a young adult’s decision to start smoking than a simple surgeon general’s warning.

In spite of the fact that over 480,000 people die from smoking-related deaths in the United States each year, I highly doubt that legislation such as this will hit the U.S. anytime soon due to open market ideals. A recent study by BMC Medicine shows that approximately 67 percent of those who take up the habit of smoking will die prematurely from the habit. So where does the right of a company to sell its product cross the line of what is within our responsibility as an informed public to take a stand against it?

There are many things people consume that have adverse health effects later in life and it would be ridiculous to treat them as these countries are treating tobacco companies. The difference here is that tobacco demonstrates high addictiveness, extremely detrimental health effects and even affects those who come in contact with the smoke of others. The warnings and images placed on these packages demonstrate the reality of a smoking habit. It is information the public deserves to be exposed to. These countries are doing their people a service by pulling the reins on these sinister companies that thrive on the addictions of their customers.

Conflict in Korea

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n March 5, the United States ambassador to South Korea, Mark Lippert, was attacked with a razor blade by a 55-year-old man with a long-standing distaste toward American presence in Korea. The apparent assassination attempt occurred right after an annual breakfast celebrating the yearly U.S./South Korea military drills. Though the U.S. and South Korea maintain that these drills are purely preparatory and defensive, those in North Korea do not feel reassured.

So, are the silly communists just overreacting again? Probably, but that does not necessarily mean the U.S. is taking the right approach to the issue. While the failed assassin publicly shouted during his slashing of the ambassador that “North and South Korea should be reunified,” the U.S. should not feel pressured to allow such an insane compromise.

The Korean War, fought in the 1950s, may have concluded but technically the war never officially ended. The Korean Armistice Agreement of 1953 is a ceasefire, not a peace treaty; it DALTON was an agreement to stop fighting until a real peace agreement was DAVIDSON reached. There has yet to be one. The North Korean government The Pokémaster has stated several times that it is unbound by the armistice due to the actions of the U.S. and South Korea. In particular, the Key Resolve and Foal Eagle military drills that the U.S. perform annually in South Korea supposedly prompted the North Koreans to anticipate invasion by the combined U.S.-South Korean forces.

North and South Korea have different cultures, different political ideologies and different beliefs on how society should operate. Most South Koreans seem to see the U.S. presence as a positive, but there are some leftists who want the U.S. to leave and allow Korea to be reunified. The inability to see the difference in culture, the incompatibility between the two nations, shows how blind to reality these communists can be.

Fortunately, there appears to be no reason for the U.S. or South Korea to fear continuing their military exercises while North Korea threatens and prepares for war, waiting for the democrats to make the first strike. Unfortunately, there appears to be some inconsistency in the general U.S. plan for continuing peace in the Koreas. If annual military drills are practiced in defense of a North Korean invasion, why would the two countries leave an ambassador so undefended during a controversial event?

There is no official obligation for South Korea to assign any security to U.S. ambassadors unless requested. However, Seoul did assign 29 guards to Mark Lippert without request, though only four were stationed on active duty within the building. Due to security reasons, the U.S. Embassy did not notify the South Korean officials until the day that the ambassador would be present, and the U.S. also supplied its own security detail.

However, the real problem is that the would-be assassin, Kim Ki-Jong, was allowed in the building. Ki-Jong was apparently known by police officers to be a member of a group of activists and protesters who were predisposed to use violent means to make their points. Ki-Jong was allowed in because he was affiliated with a group that had been invited to the meeting. So a man with a history of violent protests did not have to sneak in to attempt assassination on a U.S. ambassador, but rather was invited and welcomed inside without any security officer assigned to keep track of him despite 25 officers on stand-by outside the building. The embassy clearly failed to do any sort of planning for this annual riot-causing event.

For Washington and Seoul to continue to take their relationship seriously and actually defend the liberty of the South Korean people, they must defend from foreign and domestic threats in a serious manner. Allowing a known terrorist to walk about unchecked next to a U.S. ambassador is absolutely ludicrous. Allowing these terrorists to have a platform for their pleas will only lead to their martyrdom and multiplication. In the future, the U.S. needs to give the same attention to detail at embassy events that it does in the Middle East where security is kept very tight.

Tragedy was avoided this time, but ambassadors need better protection. A dying ambassador rarely signifies a good future in hostile environments.

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Downsizing lives: tiny houses in Flagstaff

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or the upcoming school year, most students plan to live in dorms, apartments or houses. What many do not consider is the possibility of living in a tiny house.

The name is self-explanatory; tiny houses are small, portable homes that are placed on private land owner’s property in exchange for money or various services.

Tiny house owners can offer to tend to gardens, cook meals or buy food to ultimately cover the cost of rent.

Undeclared sophomore and photography enthusiast Will Carter has been interested in tiny houses and plans to build one himself in the near future.

“I travel a fair amount now,” Carter said. “I like being in different places so it’s perfect for my lifestyle.”

Built using the shell of trailer homes, tiny houses can easily be relocated. Most people choose to renovate or build their own tiny house, which is what Carter plans to do next summer.

“It’s a great way to live cheaply and sustainably [without] having any worries about rent,” Carter said.

As for parking the tiny houses, there are several ways to go about finding a lot, including websites, Facebook pages, Craigslist posts and bulletin boards.

“I imagine people are pretty accepting if they have a decent amount of land, so it ends up being an easy thing to do from what I’ve read,” Carter said.

Flagstaff resident Armand Ignelzi and his fiancé Sarah Axelrod recently downsized to a portable house this past September. They bought an old, rotting trailer and took time to renovate both the inside and outside.

“It’s nice in that sense that you can move it wherever,” Ignelzi said. “We were quite surprised about how much we love living in a small space.”

Originally from Florida, the couple decided to move to Flagstaff in the renewed portable home.

“We ended up in a spot that we probably wouldn’t have ended up in if we had to buy or pay large rent,” Axelrod said.

This converted travel trailer owned by Armand Ignelzi and his fiancé, Sarah Axelrod, is one of a few instances (and categories) of tiny homes around Flagstaff. (Photo by Nick Humphries)

“We like the mountains and coming from Florida, we were interested in change.”

They contacted landowners around Flagstaff and settled down on a lot while paying minimal rent to the main house.

“We get to live downtown with very reasonable rent and we have great neighbors, so we’re really happy,” Ignelzi said. “Flagstaff is a great location with a lot of great places to travel to, so that’s mainly why we decided to settle here.”

While saving money on reasonable rent is one of the most attractive elements to living in a tiny house, it can be rather costly to build from scratch. The average cost to build a tiny house can be anywhere from $15,000 to $80,000, depending on the builder’s previous experience and available resources.

In terms of rent, the cost of building one tiny house is equivalent to two and a

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half years of rent for the average cost of a small apartment in Flagstaff.

“Due to the fact that I will build a tiny house, it starts to not make sense to pay for rent,” Carter said. “And I’m really indecisive so I can move my house to any city I want to.”

Not only are tiny houses portable and cost-efficient, but they are compact, leaving room for only the necessities.

“With the tiny house, you can’t fit that many things, so at some point if you want to get something, you have to get rid of something else,” Carter said. “Your priorities get pretty clear.”

While the small space may be seen as a negative quality, it can also be another benefit to portable houses.

“I wanted to live in a space that was cheap as possible so we could live a life that we wanted to live,” Axelrod said. “We love

it!”

In terms of space, tiny houses will range anywhere from 120 to 500 square feet.

“Everything serves double duty so there’s no wasted space or wasted objects,” Ignelzi said. “If we bring something in we take something out. Everything has a purpose and intention so it feels good.”

While the tiny house movement began in 1987, it has blossomed to a more popular lifestyle in the last few years and has continued to grow.

“We even begin to question normal bedrooms again,” Ignelzi said. “Why would you have a room with a bed in it?

It makes no sense anymore and seems like such a waste of space to us now. It’s a great thing and I think a lot of people would be surprised about how comfortable portable houses are.”

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nnually, members of Greek Life raise thousands of dollars for various beneficiaries through philanthropic events. Each chapter has its own specific philanthropy it caters to, donating funds from their events to various local and national charities. In addition to each chapter having its own philanthropic event, chapters participate in other fraternity and sorority events and for Greek Life as a whole.

Greek Week is one of those philanthropic events for all who belong to Greek Life. It is an annual week-long competition consisting of different events that the sororities and fraternities of Panhellenic, Interfraternity Council (IFC) and United Greek Council (UGC) participate in. Each sorority is paired with one or two fraternities. A point system determines the winner of Greek Week.

Greek Week took place March 3-6. The event was Disneythemed and consisted of Percentage Night, the Mr. Greek Pageant, a dodgeball tournament and “Canstruction.”

The Percentage Night took place at Chili’s and Some Burros. Fifteen to 20 percent of the event day sales went toward Greek Week based on people presenting their fliers.

The Mr. Greek Pageant is a pageant for the members of the IFC and UGC fraternities. The resident assistants of Mountain View Hall hosted the show. Junior exercise science

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lagstaff’s very own Market of Dreams is a multicultural market that allows individuals to come together to create cooperative entrepreneurship opportunities. The Market of Dreams provides the opportunity for people of all ages to excel in their entrepreneurial creativity.

The Market of Dreams had its soft opening two weeks ago, but it is still making some adjustments. The market is currently in a building located on the corner of Fourth Street and Seventh Avenue. The market is a home for goods created by residents of Flagstaff. Items inside include jewelry, crocheted/knitted hats and scarves and a variety of produce, as well as a number of other items.

“The Market is a good concept, it has a combination of entrepreneurial spirit and business development and its attached to the community,” said volunteer Ward Davis. “It gives people a chance to take their crafts to the next level.”

Although the market is only open three days a week, it has given many people a chance to kickstart their hobbies into a small business. Once a member of The Market of Dreams, people can

and secondary education major Taylor Hudzinski is a member of Sigma Chi and was named Mr. Congeniality. Also, junior electronic media and film major and Phi Sigma Kappa member Trevor Anthony was crowned Mr. Greek 2015.

“At the beginning of the pageant I was really scared and my heart was racing but then I remembered my favorite Arnold quote, ‘I wasn’t there to compete, I was there to win.’

That became my mindset,” Anthony said. “It was just awesome to be a part of such a well put together event. I was so stoked when my name was announced. The title of Mr. Greek is the Heisman Trophy of Greek life.”

The next event, the dodgeball tournament, was held in south gym of the HLC. The Alpha Omicron Pi sorority won first place in the tournament, Delta Delta Delta placed second and Chi Omega rounded out third.

Another highlight of the week was “Canstruction,” half canned food drive and half creative construction event.

Teams had to build a structure out of cans that related to their team’s specific Disney theme. They received a point for each can and 50 points for the best creative structure.

“The active participation of every chapter was my favorite part of Greek Week,” said Michael Robbins, freshman marketing management major and Sigma Chi member. “It was inspiring to see the Greek community come together for one good [cause] and made me so grateful to be a part of

sell their products in the area. It also provides the opportunity to advertise local businesses through the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association.

The neighborhood association is an active participant in the Flagstaff communities.

One of its goals is to lower the crime rate in its neighborhood, and the association completed this goal through the action of various programs aimed for helping the community and youths.

“We noticed that we were able to cut back crime, but our neighborhood was still impoverished and still considered to be a poor neighborhood,” said executive director of the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Coral Evans. “So, we started looking at different ideas that we could do to increase the concept of wealth for the individuals living in our neighborhood.”

Their next project was the Market of Dreams, an idea that was sparked nearly four years ago. The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association participates in the craft fair at Killip Elementary School for a six-week time period close to the winter holidays.

Their success at Killip is what inspired the Market of Dreams.

Greek life at NAU.” A relay race was supposed to be held March 2 in the DuBois Ballroom, but was cancelled due to the snowstorm.

Greek Week is planned by the Panhellenic, IFC and UGC special events executive chairs.

Junior strategic communications major Jackie Castillo is the special events executive chair for Panhellenic. She helped plan and supervise all of the events for Greek Week and also worked on the team points.

“When planning Greek Week, the special events executive chairs just do the events that have been passed down for years.

We change them a bit to incorporate new ideas, but it’s usually the same concept,” Castillo said.

In addition to all of the events that went on during Greek Week, there was also a canned food and a terracycling drive called Penny Wars.

The proceeds collected from Greek Week will go to different organizations or families who have suffered from a family tragedy. The Mr. Greek pageant raised over $3,500 in ticket sales alone and $3,000 of those proceeds were donated to the Zaadii Foundation.

The cans donated in the canned food drive will go to Louie’s Cupboard and the items collected from terracycling are planned to be turned into park benches by the Mountain View Eco-Representatives.

The neighborhood association then partnered up with Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and surveyed a number of individuals in the neighborhood and established that many people were interested in entrepreneurship opportunities.

The survey also revealed many of the individuals interested in this opportunity were working from home. The Market of Dreams strives to help educate people in the neighborhood on how to get a business license and begin to develop their own.

“I’ve been wanting to sell my baked goods for a long time but the problem is that I needed money to start doing so,” said vendor and volunteer Gloria Valencia. “Market of Dreams is going to help me get the certificates and the permits that I need.”

The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association paired up with a number of different individuals in order to create the Market of Dreams. The market has allowed community members with a creative outlet to show off their work.

“I joined the market because it was an outlet besides the craft fairs every year. I wanted another place to put my stuff and then this opportunity

came up,” said volunteer and vendor Deborah Harris. “It is a community service. The Sunnyside Neighborhood does a lot of good things and so some of this goes back to the neighborhood so they can do their work.”

The Market of Dreams’ goal is to help the people in the area create businesses and thrive.

With the support of the community, the hope is that once these businesses are started, residents will decide to stay in Flagstaff. This way, with a number of successful businesses in the area, the neighborhood will no longer be perceived as a poor community.

The market is a cooperative market, meaning that the individuals who sell their goods there are also responsible for running it. There were a number of volunteers who helped restore the building. The NAU sustainability club helped organize and launch the project, and Chase Bank gave a $30,000 grant to help kick start the project.

A number of volunteers helped get the Market of Dreams to where it is now. However, the success of the market relies heavily on the community.

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What I’ve learned about studying while studying abroad

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ost days, I feel like I’m “playing” abroad or “exploring” abroad. Those words seem a lot more appropriate than “studying” abroad. Don’t get me wrong, I go to school four days a week, but what I learn in the classroom is a very, very small percentage of what I learn in my day-to-day life in Denmark.

But there’s one thing that continues to perplex me: the “study” aspect of Aalborg University. The differences between Aalborg and NAU are numerous. They’re almost as different as English and Danish.

TAYLOR For one, there isn’t any HAYNES participation credit in my classes. You show up to class, great. You don’t?

Probably no one will notice. Students aren’t rewarded for doing the readings before class, but they aren’t punished for not doing them.

There also aren’t any exams, which continues to baffle me. How can they measure students’ progress without a test to see if they have the right answers? I have one paper to write this semester. That’s it.

Basically, all that counts during the semester is The Project. The Project is still rather mysterious to me and, as most things have turned out to be, I assume I will figure it out as I go.

From what little I understand, The Project counts for nearly all of your grade in the classes that aren’t pass/fail. It is based on group work and is supposed to incorporate all the theories, methods and topics that you’ve studied throughout the semester. You write a report and present it in front of a panel.

At first, I found the Danish education system to be extremely frustrating. I personally like to be rewarded with a grade for my hard work and immediate feedback. I like writing papers because it helps me understand the topics in class better.

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I continued to wonder, “Why isn’t the Danish school system adhering to my American needs?”

I expressed my frustration and bewilderment to one of my professors. She calmly noted how I could interpret the system as being too lax or too easy, but she also explained to me how Aalborg University doesn’t value the grade as much as the experience.

The Project is a way of showing what we, as students, have experienced. It is done in a much more revealing way than giving us a multiple choice quiz to fill out. It is not as easy to pass by memorizing facts as it is to defend a topic in front of experts. And The Project is a topic of your choice, so it’s very student driven. Students are given the freedom to explore something they’re genuinely interested in and want to learn more about.

I’m beginning to think that Danes are on to something.

University life in Denmark is very much a choice. Students are given three routes after completing required schooling: traditional university, technical school and upper-secondary school (very specialized instruction for a particular profession, commonly health care).

So, those who decide to go to traditional university know what they’re getting in to. It seems that Danish students go to university for primarily attaining knowledge, and secondly anything career-wise that comes with it.

It also doesn’t hurt that school is completely free for Danish students, housing is paid for and they get a stipend for pocket money. In contrast, the average American college graduate will be $26,600 in debt upon graduation, according to Forbes magazine.

Danish students seem to recognize their luck. Even though attendance isn’t required, nearly all my classes are packed, simply because people want to be there.

I’m just saying: maybe American universities could take a hint from their Danish competition?

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One year later

ife in the United States is not that bad actually; that is what I keep thinking every new day I live here. In fact, I’m even starting to like it.

I remember my first month here back in 2012. Everything was unfamiliar and uncomfortable to me. I was always on the negative side, underestimating this culture and its wonderful people.

I do not know what you as U.S. citizens think of your identity, but just as you have thoughts about other cultures and remarkable thoughts about Mexicans, we also have ANDREA thoughts about you, and I LUQUE am so glad that I am here to KARAM negate them.

Not only has my language improved, but certainly something within me has changed. Although you may feel that you have not changed too much from your first college classes to the present, when you look at it from a foreign perspective, the changes can get a little more intense.

As a foreigner, you don’t know how to approach people and you may not get every single word that teachers say, and sometimes you kind of understand what teachers say but you don’t know how to express it in written form. Even more common is when you need to ask something in class or you have some great opinion about the subject the teacher is explaining, but you are not confident enough to raise your hand and participate because you are afraid of your pronunciation and the inevitable “excuse me, what did you say?”

All of these are international students’ realities, and I must say I was not strong enough that first year at NAU and then I quit. Fortunately, I got back here last fall, and what a good decision that was.

Now, I appreciate every single day here, no matter how busy the day was or if

something bad happened. I now know that from every little situation, I am learning and growing in tremendous ways. One of the things that used to happen daily is not knowing how to respond when someone sees you in a hallway and politely waves and greets you. I wouldn’t know if I should stop and talk to this person or just give a quick answer and keep on my way. It sounds silly, but even though we are neighbors geographically, we act and communicate so differently.

First, I had this idea of individuality, where people are always very focused on their own stuff and where people don’t really care about the others. They only care about their goals, times to achieve them and all of that serious stuff. Then, I understood I was completely wrong. I found out I was seeing things in the wrong perspective, and what I really had in front was disciplined and organized people, and with a good sense of fairness.

With this in mind, I live every day very thankful for being able to study in a country that is so contrasting from my own. It helps me appreciate when I can graduate and go back to my beautiful Mexico and spread my new views of life with everyone around me.

Though not everything is good here, and not everything is bad there, I can also go back and appreciate the many differences that make each location unique.

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Some call it a game; others call it war. Humans vs. Zombies has been a thrilling pastime for many NAU students. The game is simple: humans must survive without being tagged by zombies, while zombies try and tag as many humans as possible to increase their population. Students have trained for this moment — the start of a new zombie apocalypse battle. (Photos by J. Daniel Hud)

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International student-athletes are not only adapting, but thriving at NAU

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Alexandre Locci, Felix Schumann, Adi Zilberstein, Thomas Hons and Eden Peleg from the NAU men’s tennis team poses for a photo at the NAU Fieldhouse March 6. (Photo by Zac Velarde)

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BY RICHIE TRUNZO

t is common for students to broaden their horizons in a literal sense by attending college in different countries. Many American students rave about studying abroad in new and foreign countries, often coming back with a new outlook on life after being exposed to a different way of living.

The opposite is also true. Many students hailing from countries all around the world attend college in the United States, with many of them being athletes.

The NAU men’s tennis team is packed with student-athletes hailing from various countries around the world, including Germany, Scotland, the Czech Republic, France and Israel.

Seven of the 11 players on the men’s team are from different countries. This includes freshmen Felix Schumann and Harun Ajanovic from Germany, sophomore Alex Locci from France, freshman Tomas Hons from the Czech Republic, senior Kester Black from Scotland and freshmen Eden Peleg and Adi Zilberstein from Israel.

Not only do these players make up more than half of the team, but they are also key contributors and a large part of the

Lumberjacks’ past and current success.

Besides their athletic contribution, these players bring a different perspective on culture and living, which can have major beneficial factors and add a different dimension to the men’s tennis team.

For these players, though, issues come with attending college in a new country. The obvious language barrier for many of these players, along with cultural differences, can prove difficult to adapt to, but many international players are also thriving in their new environment.

“I was very surprised,” Hons said. “The people here are very nice and willing to help you. Everyone is super friendly. I had to make adjustments, but overall I like it here.”

The differences within the cultures of the U.S. and those of other countries come with both positive and negative effects. One of the more lighthearted stereotypes that ring true with many international players is the sheer size of American commodities.

“I have found that everything [in the U.S.] is bigger,” Schumann said. “I went to the supermarket and bought a gallon of milk. I have never seen that before.”

Along with the cultural differences of the U.S., there are

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also negative aspects that can be better viewed by people with a different cultural perspective.

“I have found that many people live in the American bubble,” Peleg said. “They know a lot about America, but not too much about other countries. I don’t think it’s a bad thing, but it’s just different to see it this way.”

This is in no way a knock on American culture, but it is another example of how different the U.S. can be.

Language is another sizeable barrier that many of these student-athletes have to deal with on a daily basis, but coincidentally, it might be the easiest part to adapt to.

“I have been learning English since I was 10 years old,” Hons said. “My parents always told me that I have to learn other languages, because Czech is useless internationally.”

Even with all of the differences that American lifestyle brings in comparison to different countries around the world, most of the international players on the men’s tennis team seem to enjoy it here.

“I knew it was going to be a lot different than in Europe, but I adapted very quickly,” Locci said. “The fact that we can play tennis and study at the same time is really great. We can’t really do that in Europe.”

A large positive factor that influenced many of these athletes to attend NAU was the simple fact the U.S. has collegiate sports.

For Kester Black being from Scotland this was a huge factor.

“College sports are so much better here [than] in Europe and the UK,” Black said. “It’s the main reason why I came to NAU.” For many of these players, it is their first time playing tennis on a team, and also their first experience in representing an organization such as NAU through the sport they love.

Many countries outside of the U.S. do not have collegiate sports, and athletes are must will their way to play without the backing of a school or university.

“Here there is a much greater sense of college, because you have an actual athletic department,” Peleg said. “People come and cheer on our team and everyone is wearing NAU gear around campus. In Israel that would never happen.”

For these athletes, having the opportunity to play the sport they love overshadows the daunting task of adjusting to a new life, and it has been mutually beneficial for the athletes as well as the men’s tennis program.

This past season the Lumberjacks finished third in the Big Sky Conference with a conference record of 7-3, and although the Jacks have gotten off to a rocky start with a 2-6 record this year, NAU will look to turn things around heading into conference play, which will start March 18 against Idaho.

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The field is set, it’s time for playoffs

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t only seems fitting that the NAU men’s basketball team gets a rematch in the first round of the Big Sky Conference (BSC) Championships March 12 against Northern Colorado.

This past season, the Lumberjacks lost a heartbreaker to the Bears in the quarterfinals of the conference playoffs 62–60, and now NAU will have a second chance to push past Northern Colorado to get a step closer to a conference championship.

The Lumberjacks are entering the conference tournament as the No. COMMENTARY 4 seed after finishing the regular season with an 18–13 record, and 13–5 in the BSC. As fate would have it, NAU will matchup against a formidable No. 5 Northern Colorado in the quarterfinals, again.

In the regular season, NAU split the series with Northern Colorado with each team winning at home. Both games were decided by five points or less, which shows how evenly matched both teams are. It may seem obvious, but in order for the Lumberjacks to win, they will need to keep the Bears from scoring.

Northern Colorado is averaging 75 points per game this season. In JASMYN WIMBISH the game NAU won against the Bears, the Lumberjacks were able to hold them to only 60 points, but when NAU traveled to Greeley, Colo., Northern Colorado put up 76 points and won.

With NAU having the second-best defense in the BSC, along with the recently selected Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year Jordyn Martin, the Jacks’ defense will need to be tighter than ever in a win-or-go-home setup.

Martin is a very valuable piece for the Lumberjacks, because not only is he the leading rebounder on the team, but he is able to create second-chance opportunities on the offensive glass for the Jacks. Second-chance points have been big for NAU throughout the season, and if the Lumberjacks are able to capitalize on those then it will heighten their chances of winning the game.

Although the old saying is “defense wins championships,” the offense cannot be forgotten to actually win the game. The Lumberjacks are at their best when the three-headed monster of guards Aaseem Dixon, Quinton Upshur and Kris Yanku are all able to contribute on the offensive end. All three are recently selected Big Sky honorees, and they are all averaging in double figures for scoring.

The x-factor for NAU is without a doubt sophomore center Ako Kaluna. At the beginning of the season Kaluna was in the starting lineup, but has proved to be a valuable asset coming off the bench for the Jacks. Kaluna creates a matchup problem because he is able to go to work in the paint, as well as step out and pull up for three, where he is shooting 48 percent this season. If NAU can get him involved in the post it will free up shooters like Upshur and Dixon on the wings.

For Northern Colorado, senior guard Tevin Svihovec and sophomore guard Cameron Michael are averaging 13 and 12 points respectively, and they both took turns putting up 20 points in both games played against NAU. It will be a large task, but if the Lumberjacks can keep at least one of them from going off for a 20-point game then it will make NAU’s job on defense that much easier.

Northern Colorado has seemed to be NAU’s kryptonite, as the Jacks have not beaten the Bears away from home since Dec. 3, 2005, when NAU beat Northern Colorado 88–78 on the road.

Although the game will be held at a neutral site — where the Lumberjacks are 1-1 this season — it’s still considered a road game because NAU will not have the luxury of playing in the Walkup Skydome where the Lumberjacks boast an 11-2 home record. On the road, the Jacks are 6-10 this season, but good news for NAU, Northern Colorado has even a worse road record of 3-11.

Records aside, it will come down to one thing ­— who comes to play — because if last season was any indication, seeding doesn’t really matter. Northern Colorado was the No. 6 seed in the conference tournament last season and upset NAU, the No. 3 seed, so the Lumberjacks will be trying to avoid a repeat of last year.

If the Lumberjacks slip past the Bears, NAU will face the winner of the No. 1 seed Montana and No. 8 Weber State March 13 in the semifinals, but the Jacks must take care of some lingering business first before they can look ahead. Tipoff for the quarterfinals against Northern Colorado will be at 5:30 p.m. in Missoula, Mont., March 12.

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LEFT: Senior center Raven Anderson drives to the basket against a Northern Colorado defender Feb. 28 in the Walkup Skydome. Anderson received Honorable Mention for the All-Big Sky Conference Team by the coaches. RIGHT: Senior forward Erikka Banks looks for an open teammate during the game against Northern Colorado Feb. 28. Banks was selected to the All-Conference Second Team for her performance this season. (Photos by Nick Canaday)

NAU makes first postseason appearance since 2009

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he NAU women’s basketball team has made the playoffs for the first time since 2009. While a celebration is definitely in order — and well deserved — the Lumberjacks have a tough matchup in the first round of the Big Sky Conference (BSC) COMMENTARY tournament before they can fully celebrate.

The Jacks enter the tournament as the No. 5 seed in the conference, meaning that they will play No. 4 Eastern Washington.

The Lumberjacks have already played the Eagles HAYDEN KNUDSEN once this year, and it is fair to say the Jacks did not play their best.

In their only matchup this year, the Jacks shot a meager 27 percent from the floor and ended up scoring a season-low 42 points. The Eagles scored 73 in this matchup, shooting 49 percent from the field and 58 percent from behind the arc, a place from which the

Jacks have struggled with stopping opponents recently.

NAU will have to do a better job of defending the 3-point shot against Eastern Washington if the Lumberjacks want to win.

For most of the year, NAU was one of the best 3-point defending teams in the conference, but that’s changed the past couple of weeks.

The Jacks defend against the 3-pointer best when they are playing good individual defense, and it all starts with senior forward Raven Anderson. When Anderson is defending the paint and holding her own, the rest of the players don’t worry about teams driving on them, which in turn lets the Jacks play great defense on the perimeter.

NAU has played great offensive basketball of late as well. While the Lumberjacks usually average 62.4 points a game, over their last four games of the season they have averaged an outstanding 80 points. This, paired with improved defense could prove to be a very successful formula for NAU and could push

the Lumberjacks deep into the postseason.

The Lumberjacks have a little bit extra to play for this year as well. This season marks the end of the road for Anderson and senior forward Erikka Banks, two seniors who have been a staple of this program the last few years.

While Banks and Anderson have always been important to the team there are two other players who are going to be essential in the Jacks playoff push, juniors Madi Austin and Mariah Willadsen.

These two juniors came from Mesa Community College, where they led their team to a NJCAA Division II championship.

Austin can create a pretty big mismatch when she’s on the floor. Standing at 6’0”, Austin has shown that she can be deadly from beyond the arc. The Lumberjacks will need Austin’s scoring ability if they’re going to put any sort of pressure on the Eagles.

It may sound obvious, but NAU is going to need to stop Eastern Washington’s offense as well — particularly Hayley Hodgins and

Melissa Williams. These two were lethal against the Jacks in their last matchup. Hodgins put up 19 points in the game, nine of them coming from downtown. Williams did a little bit of everything, scoring 17 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. She had the only doubledouble in that game.

There is one last thing the Jacks have in their favor. NAU lost its first matchups this year against Southern Utah, North Dakota, Idaho State and Weber State. The result in the next matchup? A Lumberjack win. You can chalk it up to whatever you’d like — a change in game plan, a change in venue or just plain luck — but there’s no denying that the Lumberjacks have done a tremendous job capitalizing on second chances this season.

The Lumberjacks will travel to Missoula, Mont., to get that second chance against the Eagles March 11. The Jacks are slated to play the third game of the day and tipoff will be at 5:30 p.m.

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Arts&Entertainment Album Review: Piece by Piece

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BY TIM NUTTING

t has been a while since I last heard Kelly Clarkson. I will admit I did listen to her back in the day, right after she became the winner of the first season of American Idol. She had style and some good songs.

Her musical career has been a success.

Some of her most memorable past hits were “Breakaway” and “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).”

Her latest album, Piece by Piece, is her seventh album and she is continuing to release more music. Although this album has some good tunes, it is a little lacking.

It seems to be missing that extra edge that all of her previous albums contain.

However, there are some good tracks on this album.

One good track on this album is “Run Run Run,” featuring John Legend. I love duets and songs that feature two popular artists on a single track. The synergy between Clarkson and John Legend is smooth and sincere.

My favorite track on this album would have to be “Second Wind.” It has an almost dubstep/heavy electronic feel when the melody plays, which I really enjoy.

“Invincible” reminds me a bit of “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) pt. 2.”

It also has a Katy Perry vibe to it, similar to “Roar.” There is a grand and impressive beat, almost sounding as if Clarkson is rising from the ashes like a phoenix.

Another key track on the album, “Someone,” features Clarkson belting out her heart and soul, sounding forlorn and desperate in order to find what she is looking for. This song tugs on the heartstrings.

Overall, this album is different from her previous musical works; it sounds more genuine. When she first began, most of her pop songs were fun and great to jam to.

Now that she’s older, her music has taken a more serious approach and is continuing to do what she does best.

Sure, her days of “Since You Been Gone” and other break-up songs are over, but her music is still genuine and pleasing.

Album Review: Monsoons

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want it to be known I am extremely biased when it comes to Charlie Brand. As well as releasing his solo album, Monsoons, he is the lead singer of a little-known, Phoenixbased indie band called Miniature Tigers, which happens to be my absolute favorite band.

That being said, I usually don’t like solo projects. I completely understand the concept of an artist branching out and attempting to venture out of his/her comfort zone, but in reality, I tend to prefer the original band better.

Monsoons is a rare case of a solo venture turning out amazingly; I was not at all disappointed. It is distinct from Miniature Tigers, while still incorporating the sound I love. In this album, Brand successfully uses his especially high-pitched voice to mix well with the deep, gentle strums of the guitar.

Like Miniature Tigers, he uses deep baselines, but he clearly ventures away from the band’s usual sound. This album leans more towards a folk genre instead of the half keyboard-electric, half guitar-heavy indie band vibe that Miniature Tigers usually gives off.

I highly recommend the track “Malibu Yurt,” which sounds like a remix of a Vampire Weekend song. The song starts out like a rambling old country tune and then Brand’s familiar voice adds the indie vibe I was looking for.

Monsoons left me feeling an intense pride for my state. Brand is from Phoenix, which is evident in the titles of his tracks such as “Anasazi Inn” and “Night Cactus,” as well as his clever lyrics. The album made me homesick for the dry Phoenix air and a landscape filled with cacti.

“Baby Blue Motorcycle” is my favorite song on the album. This is a light, upbeat song you would want to listen to during a road trip adventure or while daydreaming. It contrasts heavily with the next song on the album, “Anasazi Inn,” which combines sad, heartbroken crooning lyrics, creative chords and the gentle sounds of rain.

The album is truly a late night record, meaning it is extremely calming and dreamy. I dearly hope that Brand keeps making beautiful music whether it is with Miniature Tigers or on his own.

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BY CHARLOTTE EVANS

ell-spoken, accomplished and humorous are three words that paint only a thin depiction of the best-selling, award-winning author Luis Alberto Urrea. Close to 700 people showed up to Prochnow Auditorium March 4 to hear Urrea speak about both his personal life and his book, The Devil’s Highway, as part of the Immigration Series put on by the College of Arts and Letters.

The Immigration Awareness Series was originally suggested a few years ago by students of Robert Neustadt, professor of Spanish and director of Latin American Studies, as a result of a field trip to the border of Mexico. Neustadt began taking students on these trips in 2010 to show them the realities of the immigration process.

“After my first trip, the students formed a club called ‘No More Deaths,’” Neustadt said. “They suggested that we present a week of speakers and films to help raise awareness on campus and in the Flagstaff community.”

What began as an awareness week soon grew to an awareness month, and eventually became a series, taking place throughout the whole school year. The purpose of the Immigration Awareness Series and No More Deaths is to shed light and bring change to many of the issues going on between the border of Mexico and Arizona. Many people do not quite realize how brutal the desert is or exactly what immigrants face when attempting to cross the border.

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“Our aim is to expose students to as many different aspects and perspectives about the border and immigration as possible,” Neustadt said. “Then, students can turn these ideas over in their minds, conduct further research and come to their own informed opinions.”

Urrea was chosen to speak as part of the series because of his prominence as a writer — he was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize and won the American Book Award. He only spoke briefly about the problems on the border during his talk and instead opted for a more personal touch on the topic.

“I think he made people think a lot and I think he struck a cord of compassion with a lot of people,” Neustadt said. “I received a number of notes from people thanking me and telling me that they really enjoyed and were moved by his presentation.”

As a citizen of both Mexico and America, Urrea has a unique understanding for what goes on at the checkpoint between the countries. He was born in Tijuana, Mexico, and has spent a significant amount of his life living in both the United States and Mexico. As a result of his dual citizenship, he has a profound way of discussing life on both sides of the border with accuracy and competence.

The Devil’s Highway is a non-fiction story about a group of men who attempt to travel across the barren desert from Mexico into the U. S. Urrea spent years researching and gathering information so that he could retell exactly what happened to the men as they withered away in the heat of the treacherous environment.

Urrea’s talk took the audience on quite the spin. At some points it felt like a comedy show because the humor was relatable and appropriate, but then moved through darker themes that made everyone wonder and contemplate the hardships being suffered so close to home.

“His storytelling is amazing and I loved how easily he was able to switch between humor and tragedy,” said freshman English major Jamie Diedrich. “It was one of those events where you could honestly listen to the speaker go on for hours, he was just that compelling.”

Urrea discussed immigration in a way that was open and allowed for people to form and maintain their own perspectives and opinions on the matter. At the end of the event, an open mic was set up to allow people to come and express their thoughts and gratitudes on Urrea’s works. Many people came up to speak with varying perspectives and thoughts.

“I learned a lot, way more than I ever expected,” Diedrich said.

“Coming from Seattle, I have never been very well informed about issues on the border.”

Urrea’s storytelling allowed for the topic of immigration to be discussed neutrally, making the talk both informative and enjoyable.

Overall, Urrea allowed the audience to feel okay with talking about the subject in a way that was not too taboo or uncomfortable.

In terms of the Immigration Awareness Series, he certainly brought attention to the matter in a way that was both engaging and agreeable.

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Arts&Entertainment Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra and Jeans ’n Classics collaborate to bring NAU

“British Invasion: The Music of The Beatles”

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BY MARISSA WHITE

he Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra (FSO) along with Jeans ‘n Classics, a rock band specializing in arranging rock music with symphonies, performed their show “British Invasion: The Music of The Beatles” at Ardrey Auditorium March 6.

The eight-piece ensemble performed the entire Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album as well as other popular Beatles’ tunes.

The additional arrangements created

by Jeans ‘n Classics included not only an orchestral arrangement for each member of the nearly 50-person orchestra, but additional vocal parts for members of NAU’s jazz choir as well.

Jeans ’n Classics is a group of eight musicians with an appreciation and high level of awareness for both popular and classic music. Founded 20 years ago by Peter Brennan, this band has been committed to developing diverse, loyal audiences of symphony orchestras across America.

While this may have been the first time for a Beatles rendition of classical and rock music, it certainly was not the

first time FSO and Jeans ’n Classics had collaborated. In 2014, they performed with the music of Earth, Wind & Fire, Blood, Sweat & Tears and Chicago.

“Put it all together and it’s pure magic,” Brennan said.

On the stage, the worlds of classical and rock music collided in a creative and beautiful way that only accompanied one another and brought out the best of each style. While some songs featured members of the orchestra, others included electric guitar solos and a few gave the spotlight to the voices of the choir.

“I remember watching The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show as a little girl,” said Elizabeth Schulze artistic director and conductor of FSO. “I was absolutely mesmerized. Regardless of the style or type of the music, good music is good music, there is no doubt about it.”

Several members of the diverse ensemble expressed their excitement about performing such a well-known and musically advanced sound.

In addition to being the founder of Jeans ’n Classics, Brennan is also a guitar player in the band.

“Performing The Beatles is an amazing rush on so many levels,”

Brennan said. “In addition to the brilliance of the song writing and the obvious heartfelt nostalgia, there is the unparalleled experience of realizing this material with a symphony orchestra.”

Throughout the night the rock band-orchestra duo had the audience reminiscing about the past, dancing in their seats and clapping along to some of their favorite classic Beatles songs.

The night concluded with one of The Beatles’ better known charttopping singles, “Penny Lane.” Nearly each member of the audience was on their feet singing along with this nostalgic tune.

After a night of fond memories from the days of The Beatles and their timeless music, the audience members left with a smile on their faces, all by bringing together two unexpected musical genres. The evening’s arrangements helped listeners experience the timeless tunes they know and love and the audience walked away with a new twist on an old favorite.

“To borrow from a lyric: We hope you have enjoyed the show,” said FSO executive director Christopher Barton.

TOP: Jean Meilleur, lead vocalist of Jeans ’n Classics, performs at the “British Invasion: The Music of The Beatles concert” March 6 in Ardrey Memorial Auditorium.

The concert consisted of Jeans ’n Classics, Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra and NAU Jazz Vocal Ensembles to celebrate the beloved songs of The Beatles. BOTTOM: Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, Jeans ’n Classics and NAU Jazz Vocal Ensembles perform at the “British Invasion: The Music of The Beatles” concert.

(Photo by Sunday Miller)

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A drumroll for the 7th Annual Viola Awards

Flagstaff’s community of artists comes together for a night of celebration

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BY ANDREA GARCIA

ith a record-setting crowd of over 600 people, the 7th Annual Viola Awards was one for the books. There was laughter — a lot of it — as well as smiles, applause and wine.

The High Country Conference Center was filled with artists of all sorts March 7, for a night of fun and a celebration of the past years works of art.

“Alright, let’s make some noise,” was the cue that started the event. There was stomping, clapping, yelling and “woos,” which set the mood for the rest of the fun-filled night of artist appreciation. Genuine support, appreciation and love were spread throughout the entire venue.

“This Viola Awards really hit the ground running,” said Malena Grosz, who works with marketing for the Flagstaff Arts Council and was also a nominee. “It is a great center for the arts community here in Flagstaff.”

Community: a very important term used by so many throughout the entire night. Thank you speeches were for

the most part directed to the arts community and Flagstaff community. Everyone showed sincere appreciation of all the different types of art presented.

The awards were presented in eight different categories and within those categories there were 42 nominees. The categories included every aspect of the arts: Excellence in the Visual Arts, Excellence in the Performing Arts, Excellence in Storytelling, Excellence in Arts Education, Excellence in Science Education, Business for the Arts, Excellence in Leadership and Emerging Artist Award.

With over 600 attendees at the event, a large number of volunteers were necessary to keep the event flowing smoothly.

The volunteers were separated into groups, each dealing with a specific task. Some groups worked on tallying for the raffle at the end of the night and others worked on keeping bids in order for the artwork auction.

“We love this community,” said NAU alumna Nancy Brehmn. “I thought volunteering would be fun and I am very impressed with how everything is working out.”

Highlighting and performing at this gala event were Flagstaff Aerial Arts as well as Flagstaff ’s very own, Tow’rs, providing an example as to why the Viola Awards are held in the first place.

The awards creatively integrated 42 interview videos shown following each nominee in order to allow everyone in the venue to not only know who the artist was, but to also be aware of the type of work they were being recognized for.

This year, for the first time ever, two artists actually tied in the category Excellence in the Visual Arts Award.

Artists Tina Mion and Ulrike Arnold both took home the Viola for this category. Although ties are usually rare at the Viola Awards, it was clear that both of the art exhibitions by these artists were worthy for recognition under this category.

“The Violas are fabulous,” said Rauol Ventura, member of the Big ‘Zona Burlesque project. “I am ‘absodutely’ proud to be part of such a great event.”

LEFT: Ulrike Arnold expresses her gratitude for winning during the Viola Awards. RIGHT: Nominees accept their awards during the Viola Awards March 7. (Photo by Christina Flores)

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