The Lumberjack -- April 18, 2018

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From the Editor

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hy is it that people discuss the weather to fill awkward periods of silence? There is not a more tiresome, trivial subject in existence—at least, that is what I believed for many years of my life. Sure, weather can be inconvenient at times and I definitely planned trips to the beach to coincide with blue skies, but I admittedly had no interest in day-to-day conversations about the presence of wind or rain.

I am proud to say that I checked the weather app on my phone every day this week. It may seem like a menial accomplishment, but it represents a significant change in my lifestyle. This semester, I feel as though I am experiencing a personal renaissance of my love for the outdoors. The importance of experiencing nature was instilled in me from a very young age.

As a child, if I was not hiking, fishing or biking on the weekends I was at home wishing I was. Years later, I had unknowingly allowed this passion to fall by the wayside.

Whether it’s the surge of adrenaline from hooking a trout on a fly or the tranquilizing atmosphere of the banks of Lake Mary, Flagstaff has reminded BRADY me of a lost love. I now covet the sunny days on the weather report. My time WHEELER outdoors are pivotal moments for my mental health. I find it absurd that I PRINT CHIEF once saw the ponderosa pines of Flagstaff as an inconsequential backdrop to my everyday life.

My advice: find a day with clear skies and take advantage of it. Lake Mary is a 15-minute drive from campus.

Thank you for reading.

“Have you ever heard of hail causing billions of dollars of damage? It happened twice in Texas” – Eric Souders, independent adviser of Ascendent Financial Solutions Eric Souders, a presenter at the NAU Climate Change panel, speaking April 11. Souders mainly the discussed economic impact climate change has and gave some solutions.

Jay Soliz | The Lumberjack Phone: (928) 523-4921 Fax: (928) 523-9313 Lumberjack@nau.edu P.O. Box 6000 Flagstaff, AZ 86011

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Editor-in-Chief Matthew Strissel

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On the cover NAU Sophomore Dominic Redman poses for a portrait between two cliffs in Sedona, Arizona.

The city of Sedona is located 28 miles south of Flagstaff and is a popular place for NAU’s hiking club to visit due to the numerous of hiking trails. Chase Warren | The Lumberjack

Corrections & Clarifications In the online article titled “What’s next for McGaughs Flagstaff?” there were several errors.

McGaughs was misspelled in the caption of the photo.

Anne Doyle has not worked in the Comparative Cultural Studies Department since Dec. 2017.

Anne Doyle is a Hopi Foundation Board member and not on the Navajo Nation Council.

Anne Doyle has never held volunteer events around campus.

The reporter never spoke with Ms. Doyle and so she should not have been directly quoted in the story. The Lumberjack sincerely regrets the errors.

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

PoliceBeat April 8 At 12:15 p.m., an officer reported serving an active warrant in Holbrook. One non-student was booked into Coconino County Detention Facility (CCDF).

At 4:37 p.m., an officer reported assisting FPD with another officer involved in a shooting on Route 66.

At 9:34 p.m., officers reported assisting FPD with a fight off campus.

April 9 At 11:49 a.m., a McConnell Hall RA called to report an odor of marijuana.

Two students were criminally deferred for use of marijuana.

At 4:30 p.m., an officer reported following up on a complaint. One non-student was booked into CCDF because of an active warrant.

The non-student was booked on one count of resisting arrest and two counts of aggravated assault on an officer.

April 10 At 8:42 a.m., NAUPD received an alarm from the 1899 Bar and Grill. The area was searched, but the alarm was set off due to construction.

At 9:09 p.m., at Reilly Hall, an RA called to report the odor of marijuana. One student was referred for use of marijuana on campus and another student was criminally deferred for use of marijuana.

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issued a citation on North Humphrey Street and West At 9:40 a.m., a student Butler Avenue for failure to called to report the theft of a stop at a stop sign, as well bike. An officer responded and as failure to yield during a took a report. pedestrian crossing.

At 11:39 a.m., a University Union worker April 11 called to report finding a At 1:49 a.m., at the Health wallet. An officer responded and Learning Center, officers and the wallet was taken by the initiated a foot patrol. A non- officer for safekeeping. student was arrested and booked into CCDF for second At 3:48 p.m., staff at degree criminal trespassing, the Eastburn Education possession of narcotics, drug Center reported a passed out paraphernalia and use of individual on the ground. marijuana. The case remains After regaining consciousness, open. the subject advised that it was a pre-existing condition and At 1:58 p.m., FPD called was given an escort to South to request assistance with an Village Apartments. arrest, which was provided.

One subject was arrested at At 11:09 p.m., a resident Wilson Hall by FPD and of South Village Apartments booked into the Coconino reported subjects talking County Sheriff’s office jail. loudly in the wooded area nearby. The area was checked At 2:08 p.m., a Liberal and two students were deferred Arts faculty member reported for minor in consumption of a student undergoing seizures. alcohol and disturbing the The student was transported to peace.

FMC. April 13 At 10:15 p.m., at Wilson At 1:09 a.m., an officer Hall, a staff member reported initiated a traffic stop at Hilltop the odor of marijuana. Seven Townhomes. FPD provided a students were deferred for backup unit. The student was minor in consumption, cited and released for a DUI possession of marijuana and above 0.15, reckless driving drug paraphernalia. and a stop sign violation.

April 12 At 12:27 a.m., a passerby reported two subjects yelling at each other by the Geology building. A non-student was arrested and booked into CCDF for an outstanding At 9:45 p.m., an officer warrant.

At 11:09 a.m., at the High Country Conference Center garage a student called to report someone who hit their car and fled. An officer responded and took a report.

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NEWS

2020 national and state campaigns in full swing Ciaran Gallagher & Montgomery Glaser

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ocal and state elections are sure to mark new territory for some and lose ground for others. Arizona has remained a red state for some time, but a new batch of candidates for various positions in the United States House, Senate or otherwise have announced themselves.

Congressman Tom O’Halleran is preparing for reelection of his House seat for the first district according to ballotpedia.

O’Halleran was a previous member of the Arizona Senate from 2007 to 2009.

To compete with O’Halleran, Eva Putzova, a registered democrat and former councilwoman, is also running for the first district.

According to Putzova, her portfolio includes a 14-year tenure of past work experiences at NAU and her effort in passing and upholding the most recent minimum wage increase to $15.50 in Flagstaff by 2020.

Putzova said that there are a variety of issues she would like to focus on, including climate action, Medicare for all, tuitionfree college, immigration overhaul, along with women’s and workers rights.

She also said that there are many urgent problems that need to be addressed, and that progress must be made on all of them.

“Climate change is urgent and we are in a climate crisis,” Putzova said. “Our policies and laws regarding immigration have been neglected by both parties, and we need to make progress with Indigenous people’s rights.”

In recognition of her commitment to the community, Putzova was awarded the Arizona Woman of Vision Award in 2015 and the Eleanor Roosevelt Award by the Coconino County Democratic Party in 2017.

First District Coconino County Supervisor Chairman Art Babbott has also announced his race for sixth district seat in the State house.

Babbott cited his experience of 15 years within local and county government.

“During my 15 years with local and county government I have enjoyed bringing diverse interests together to find solutions to problems and create new opportunities,” Babbott said.

Additionally, Babbott plans to run as an independent.

“As an independent, I will be uniquely positioned in the Arizona House of Representatives to build bridges across the current dysfunctional divide to address our state’s most pressing issues,” Babbott said. “Especially in education, transportation, mental health, substance abuse and fiscal policy.”

Another person running for legislative sixth district is Felicia French, according to her website. French previously lost in the 2018 election for the same district to Bob Thorpe and Walter Blackman, with one point of the vote lost (French (D) 25.6, Thorpe (R) 25.9, Blackman (R) 26.5 and Tyler (D) 22).

French is a retired army colonel, promoting issues regarding advanced education such as full-day kindergarten funding, affordable healthcare, support for veterans and responsible gun ownership.

Another candidate that some may believe to be the most

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Congressman Tom O’Halleran speaks to the crowd at the Orpheum Theater at a Coconino County Democratic Party Election Viewing Party Oct. 6, 2018. John Chaides | The Lumberjack

surprising of all, according to his website, is retired astronaut Mark Kelly. He is running for McSally’s seat in the Senate.

The husband of former representative Gabrielle Giffords, Kelly is running to focus on issues ranging from climate change to gun control to health care. Kelly wrote in an email that he believes healthcare is a right.

“As a cancer survivor and the husband of Gabby Giffords, who was nearly killed in a shooting and owes her life to quality medical care, I have a deep appreciation for the importance of health care and coverage that you can rely on,” Kelly said.

According to Kelly, 2.8 million Arizonans have a pre-existing condition, and he believes that none of them should lose their health insurance or be unable to attain insurance in the first place because of their pre-existing condition.

“I will work to fix what is broken with our healthcare

system,” Kelly said. “By providing more options and competition to reduce costs, including introducing a public health care option, and taking on the pharmaceutical industry to lower the cost of prescription drugs.”

His most personal issue on guns comes from the attempted assassination of his wife in Tucson in 2011. As a result, they both have created the nonprofit gun control advocacy group Americans for Responsible Solutions.

On a much larger scale, there also seems to be a plethora of candidates running for the 2020 presidential election.

One of the candidates is current President Donald Trump.

Coming off a controversial presidential term, Trump hopes to continue with his efforts of building the wall and “make America great again.”

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Flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris, Monday, April 15.

Thibault Camus | The Associated Press

Notre Dame cathedral devastated by fire Former City Councilwoman, Eva Putzova, speaks to protesters at the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport during the Refugee Solidarity Protest Jan. 29, 2017. Andrew Holt Frazier| The Lumberjack Continued from Page 4

While he is presumably one of the most popular candidates, there are a few other Republican candidates also running.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich have expressed their interest in challenging President Trump for the Republican primary.

Coming from the Democratic side, according to a Vox article, one of President Trump’s biggest challengers is Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont. Sanders proved to be a big contender within the 2016 Presidential election. Many anticipate this will most likely be the same for the upcoming 2020 presidential election.

Another big name who has not officially announced, but is likely running is former Vice President Joe Biden. He, as political experts also anticipate, will most likely prove to be one of the toughest competitors in the upcoming election.

Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke has made a name for himself with his 2018 campaign for Senator of Texas. According to the Vox article, O’Rourke is seen as the wildcard for the 2020 presidential campaign due to his ability to make a persuasive speech.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee may also prove to be a big contender with his campaign, as stated in an article from The Atlantic. Inslee’s campaign will be revolving around climate change and working on environmental issues that are affecting the world today. He hopes to

bring the importance of the changing climate to the limelight andwill try to solve the issue at hand.

Additionally, the way in which votes are counted during elections have also become a contention point for states.

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, as stated on the National Popular Vote website, was originally drafted in 2006.

As of March, 12 states have banned together in hopes of bypassing the electoral college. The agreement specifically states the parties involved, ideally all 50 states and the district of Columbia, would award all electoral votes to the presidential candidate winning the popular vote.

Whether this initiative is accepted by the 270 electoral votes needed to pass is hard to say.

Currently 180 votes are cast in favor, which is about 67% of the needed majority.

Many say it will definitely be a hard-fought presidential campaign. Putzova highlighted the importance of political involvement in this election.

“I hope people will be voting and will be engaged this election year,” Putzova said. “We have grand challenges and grand opportunities ahead of us.”

The Democratic and Republican primaries will be held from January to July 2020.

The City of Flagstaff will hold its next General Election Nov. 3, 2020, in conjunction with the statewide election.

LORI HINNANT, SAMUEL PETREQUIN and ELAINE GANLEY PARIS (AP) — A fire swept across the top of the Notre Dame Cathedral while the soaring Paris landmark was under renovations Monday, collapsing its spire and threatening one of the world’s greatest architectural treasures as locals and tourists watched aghast from the streets.

The French president pledged to rebuild a cathedral that he called “a part of us” and appealed for help to do so. The 12th-century church is home to relics, stained glass and other incalculable works of art and is a leading tourist attraction, immortalized by Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”

The Paris prosecutor’s office said it was treating the fire as an accident, ruling out arson and possible terror-related motives, at least for now. French media quoted the Paris fire brigade as saying the fire was “potentially linked” to a 6 million euro ($6.8 million) renovation project on the spire and its 500 tons of wood and 250 tons of lead.

Despite the dramatic image of the flaming cathedral, no one was killed. One firefighter was injured, among some 400 who battled the flames for hours before finally extinguishing them. Firefighters continued working through the night to cool the building and secure the monument, as residual sparks sprinkled down from the gaping hole where the spire used to be.

The blaze started at 6:50 p.m. after the

cathedral had closed to the public, and spread to one of its landmark rectangular towers.

Nearby buildings were evacuated as fears mounted that the structure could collapse.

As the spire fell, the sky lit orange, acrid smoke rose in plumes and flames shot out the roof behind the nave. Hundreds of people lined bridges around the island that houses the church, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world.

Paris fire chief Jean-Claude Gallet said the structure had been saved after firefighters managed to stop the fire spreading to the northern belfry. Gallet said “two-thirds of the roofing has been ravaged.”

The fire came less than a week before Easter amid Holy Week commemorations.

As the cathedral burned, Parisians gathered spontaneously to pray and sing hymns outside the church of Saint-Julien-Les-Pauvres across the river from Notre Dame while the flames lit the sky behind them. Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit invited priests across France to ring church bells in a call for prayers.

Nearing midnight, signs pointed to the fire nearing an end as lights could be seen through the windows moving around the front of the cathedral, apparently investigators inspecting the scene.

The city’s mayor, Anne Hidalgo, said a significant collection of art and holy objects inside the church had been recovered. In a tweet later, she thanked firefighters and others who formed a human chain to save artifacts.

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“The crown of thorns, the tunic of St. Louis and many other major artifacts are now in a safe place,” she wrote.

Experts say firefighters were left with devastatingly few options to save a structure that’s more than 850 years old, built with heavy timber construction and soaring open spaces, and lacking sophisticated fire-protection systems.

French President Emmanuel Macron treated the fire as a national emergency, rushing to the scene and canceling a previously scheduled televised address meant to address France’s yellow vest crisis.

“The worse has been avoided, although the battle is not yet totally won,” the president said, adding that he would launch a national funding campaign on Tuesday and call on the world’s “greatest talents” to help rebuild the monument.

“Notre Dame of Paris is our history, our literature, our imagination. The place where we survived epidemics, wars, liberation. It has been the epicenter of our lives,” Macron said from the scene.

Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, Notre Dame is the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages. Situated on the Ile de la Cite, an island in the Seine river, its architecture is famous for, among other things, its many gargoyles and its iconic flying buttresses. Some 13 million people visit it every year.

Among the most celebrated artworks inside are its three stained-glass rose windows, placed high up on the west, north and south faces of the cathedral. Its priceless treasures also include a Catholic relic, the crown of thorns, which is only occasionally displayed, including on Fridays during Lent.

In this combination of photos, flames and smoke rise as the spire on the Notre Dame Cathedral collapses during a fire in Paris, Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Diana Ayanna) “It’s not one relic, not one piece of glass — it’s the totality,” said Barbara Drake Boehm, senior curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s medieval Cloisters branch in New York, her voice shaking as she tried to put into words what the cathedral meant. “It’s the very soul of Paris, but it’s not just for French people. For all humanity, it’s one of the great monuments to the best of civilization.”

Global reactions came swiftly including from the Vatican, which released a statement expressing shock and sadness for the “terrible fire that has devastated the Cathedral of Notre Dame, symbol of Christianity in France and in the world.”

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NAU’s tuition increases 2.9% Owen Sexton

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uition for new incoming freshman at NAU will be 2.9% higher as the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) has approved tuition hikes for NAU, UA and ASU according to an ABOR press release. This tuition increase is paired with fee increases as well.

According to ABOR Executive Director John Arnold, ABOR is aiming to lessen future tuition increases.

“Our universities are among the most cost efficient and affordable in the nation,” Arnold said in the press release.

As for NAU’s fees, the Health and Learning Center Fee will go up from $500 to $550 and the Green Fee will bump up to $30 per semester.

The 2.9% increase is the lowest tuition increase in the history of the university’s pledge guarantee tuition program according to NAU News.

Prochnow Renovations Alyssa Sandoval

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he Prochnow Auditorium is known on campus for holding many student events such as movies every week, concerts and more. Recently, the venue has been undergoing partial renovations carried out by Woodruff Construction. Renovations started in early March and are expected to be done before the end of May 2019.

“Some of the major improvements include renovation of the lobby, carpet replacement, lighting enhancements, and the rebuilding and resurfacing of the stage,” said Kimberly Ott, the assistant to President Rita Cheng. “Work is expected to be completed before the end of May 2019. The total project cost is $745,000.”

Ariana Pena, senior creative media and flim major, had a few things to say regarding the partial renovations.

“I think the renovations are really cool, I’ve been here for about five years so it’s nice

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seeing something that gets used a lot by students get improved. I go to the auditorium every now and then but I might be going more now that the renovations are being done.”

Climate change consequences Montgomery Glaser

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limate change is causing issues within society. Two speakers, Alex Alvarez and Eric Souders, held a climate change panel on April 11 at the Social and Behavioral Sciences building highlighting these issues. The two experts charted certain problems, direct and indirect consequences of climate change, explaining how one might combat the issue and the role society has within it.

Alvarez, a criminologist professor, talked about how human nature might escalate events in tandem with growing variables that contribute to changes in the environment.

As a teacher of human behaviors, Alvarez talked about the rising tensions of current political climates involving immigration, coupling that with the concept of internally displaced populations (IDP). Alvarez said as climates change for the worse, rendering some places unlivable due to the depletion of valuable resources, refugees will skyrocket.

According to Alvarez, variables that seem to worsen climate change include failing government action to correct course, competition over land and water and the prejudices that fall on IDPs. While Alvarez took on a more subjective approach to possible effects of climate change on humans, the second speaker, Eric Souders, put a price tag on human suffering.

Souders, an independent adviser of Ascendent Financial Solutions, brought numbers to support his side of the story. According to Souders, Hurricane Florence cost the United States $24 billion alone.

“Have you ever heard of hail causing billions of dollars of damage?” Souders said. “It happened twice in Texas.”

According to Souders, there are costs that are applied to humans as well like carbon footprints. Man-made climate change can impact air quality, cause illnesses, death and economic loss. Souders said that a free market is key to a sustainable future.

“Our job as a market, is to make sure where we are spending our money, that we’re making choices about how and what we buy, and where

that comes from,” Souders said. “That sends a signal to the market, the market then responds.”

State Treasurer advocates for financial literacy Montgomery Glaser

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s part of a movement to promote Financial Literacy Month, Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee signed a proclamation April 8 affirming the month-long remembrance to advance what she calls “the big picture.”

Yee said as children become adults, some don’t know how to manage their own personal finances. She is an advocate for teaching financial responsibility at a young age.

“You have people who don’t pay off their credit cards, they go into debt, they go into a crisis situation, they have to borrow money and pay it back and if they can’t pay it back, they’re finding themselves in a real crisis,” Yee said. “That affects our housing market because individuals can’t pay off their mortgages and then you have homes that are foreclosed upon.

If you look at the 7 million Americans who can’t pay their car payments on time, that’s going to affect the economy.”

Yee is referring to her most recent bill, Senate Bill 1184. The bill addresses youth finance concerns by ensuring high school students receive financial education. More specifically, SB 1184 requires students in high school economics classes to have an understanding of personal financial management.

Yee said the current curriculum only services these financial needs by offering electives, which by not being required automatically leaves out a large portion of students who might benefit from the knowledge. The bill has been passed by the House, the Senate and has received bipartisan support, only needing a signature from the governor to pass into law.

In her proclamation, the statistics discuss millennials, ages 18 to 34, as one in eight who have debt. She noted that outstanding student loan debts are at $1.46 trillion as of 2018, linking to the difference in 2017, where the number was $1.38 trillion.

“I feel like we can capture kids who are in our K-12 system, particularly in our high schools before they graduate into the real world, to help them understand that the money in your pocket, you can manage that responsibly,” Yee said. “But we have to have the coursework in our schools to help them understand that before they get out into the real world. I feel like that’s a basic life skill.”

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Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Presents

MASTERWORKS III January 25, 2019 | 7:30PM

Pre-concert Conversation 6:30PM Ardrey Memorial Auditorum | Charles Latshaw, Conductor Broadway Pops International presents

Sean MacLaughlin and Sarah Pfisterer From New York Broadway Selections were chosen by the audience last season.

Concert features hits from West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, King and I, and many more.

Visit flagstaffsymphony.org for tickets or call 928.523.5661

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OPINION-EDITORIAL

Flower children’s rebellious child Q Redmond

Learning how to love

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here are 7.7 billion people on this planet. To think that every one of those people needs and desires the same thing from a romantic relationship is absolutely absurd.

Possibly one of the biggest mistakes people make in a relationship is loving their partner in their own way they want to be loved.

It seems simple, but loving another person is so far from that.

Everyone has a slightly different love language. We all like to be loved in a certain way that benefits our mind, body and soul. But the way I like to be loved is probably not the way you like to be loved, and probably not the way your partner likes to be loved.

Love languages determine what PEGGY forms of love impact you the most, and PACKER essentially make you feel the best. The OP-ED EDITOR most common love languages include words of affirmation, physical touch, acts of service and gifts. Each person unknowingly places a few of these at the top of their list, the things that make them feel the most loved.

If you try to — or even subconsciously — love someone else the way you want to be loved, it’s likely that you won’t get the response you’re looking for.

Words of affirmation are not high up on my list of love languages. Usually, if I am feeling in need of reassurance, I will ask for it. If not, words of affirmation just don’t demonstrate love to me. I have always been a believer in “actions speak louder than words,” so words of affirmation sometimes come off as all talk.

However, I am very aware that words of affirmation are a love language for other people. Some people need these words of reassurance to feel loved, and just because that’s not my love language doesn’t mean I should neglect theirs.

It’s up to you to find out what love languages really speak to your partner and how you can utilize them. If your partner’s love language is physical touch, make the effort to cater to that.

If their love language is acts of service, do small acts for them every once in a while.

Love languages should control the way you show love to your partner. It doesn’t matter how much you love someone if they can’t see it — or if you can’t communicate it.

People feel loved in different ways at different stages of their life with different people. Love is far too complex to think of it as one simple feeling.

Love takes effort, and part of that effort is learning your partner’s love language and putting it to use.

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ith Earth Day approaching, I have spent a lot of time thinking about the history of environmentalism. The movement has grown up a lot since the ’60s and ’70s, when it first came into major public view.

But when people think of environmentalists, they still recall the image that emerged from that time. They think of communes, peace signs and not taking showers. One word comes to mind to describe the community: hippies.

I have been faced with this preconceived notion throughout my college career as an environmental science major. I know that when I tell people my major, it does not matter what my personality or specific environmental views are. People will still consider me a hippie. This past year alone, I have been gifted with tie-dyed clothes on two separate occasions by two different people.

Equating environmentalists with hippies has changed the way both environmentalists and non-environmentalists alike view sustainability. It has limited what we believe sustainability can be.

One of the effects this view of environmentalism has caused is that wide-spread environmental efforts are based on emotion, not practicality.

Whether it is because they saw “Blackfish,” “Wall-E” or the video of the sea turtle with the plastic straw up its nose, people tend to join environmentalism from an emotional place. While this is good for getting people on board with the general idea of environmentalism, it leads to a lot of problems.

One of those problems is follow through. Most of us have at some point in our lives made a commitment to be more environmentally considerate.

But it usually falls to the wayside, along with commitments to go to the gym or eat healthily.

This does not happen because people are lazy.

People just overestimate their dedication to doing good when they get emotional about it. I try to make my environmentalism come from a logical place, as it is easier to be honest with the price and struggle that comes from it.

Hippie culture has also led to people valuing nature based on its spiritual aspects. If anyone has a spiritual connection to nature, I do not want to take that away from them, but it is important to recognize that not everyone has that connection.

Maybe nature has intrinsic value or emotional value,

but that is not a good basis for trying to promote sustainability.

From the view of society, those values do not compare to the value of human lives and economic security. I particularly dislike utilizing the emotional and rejuvenating value of nature because that value can only be obtained if you have the money and time to go into nature.

It is unnecessary to base the argument for sustainability this way. I do not have to get people to believe in the inherent value of nature because there are quantifiable, economic benefits to nature. It is difficult to quantify the value of ecosystem services, such as water purification and pollination, but most estimates of the global dollar amount put it in the trillions.

Apparently, I have to be a flower child to want those trillions of dollars to be accounted for in economic analyses.

I am tired of environmentalism being considered counterculture and extreme. A belief that persists today is that environmentalism requires radical changes socially and individually. Believing that has more often than not led people to just give up. A much healthier attitude is that sustainability requires incremental changes to account for costs that have previously been ignored.

Being an environmentalist does not mean I want to join a commune. This is mostly because it is probably not helpful. The hippies failed — it is time to move on.

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Gun laws or constitutional flaws? william kerrigan

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he ability to purchase and keep firearms has been around since this country won its independence from England after the American Revolution.

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution says, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”

Infringed? What does that mean?

The definition of infringing is “to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the right of another.”

Every state in the country has its own set of laws when it comes to the possession of firearms. Some are more strict than others — California for example.

California is considered to be one of the most strict, if not the strictest, states when it comes to guns.

When purchasing, you must wait 10 days after you pay the gun store to get what you purchased. This is only if you buy a long gun, which are either rifles or shotguns.

When it comes to handguns, you are required to wait 30 days after purchase and take a firearms safety course. Once you complete that, you are subject to other rules such as magazine capacity and pistol grips — things some probably have never heard of before.

All of these rules that states like California make assume that just because another person says someone can’t do something will mean that they won’t do it.

Confusing, but true. If there was a mad man wanting to get hold of full-automatic, military grade weapons, he would do it no matter what. A law doesn’t stop bad people from doing bad things.

Good people stop bad people.

But, if you take the ability for good people to counter the bad away, there is nothing that these good people can do.

Those who disagree with the Constitution and the Second Amendment believe that there is no need for legal gun owners to have the ability to shoot 30 rounds in a matter of seconds.

I believe they would disagree if they were faced with someone who didn’t follow the law and had 30 bullets compared to their 10 or none at all.

It really isn’t that hard to understand that

the constitution gives Americans the right to own firearms, and that there will always be bad people wanting to do evil things to others.

There are no laws in place to stop people from being born evil.

Let the good, law-abiding citizens of America protect their families and property the way that the Founding Fathers intended — with a firearm and however much lead they desire.

Guns are a part of what makes this country great. They give us the ability to protect those we love. There is no way to take them out of the hands of good people, unless you want to see another civil war.

If you, as an individual, want to see the government attempt to take guns away from the good people of America, I have one thing to say to you all.

Molon Labe — come and take them.

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un laws in this country have remained behind the times for too long, and given the recent overturning of the highcapacity magazine law in California, it seems to be that gun laws in the United States are going backward.

In early April, a ban on high-capacity gun magazines in California was overturned for being unconstitutional.

In the court case that determined the ruling, Duncan v. Becerra, this statement was made in support of overturning the ban: “In one year in California (2017), a population of 39 million people endured 56,609 robberies, 105,391 aggravated assaults, and 95,942 residential burglaries. There were also 423 homicides in victims’ residences. There were no mass shootings in 2017.”

This is the same type of rhetoric that made it possible for Stephen Paddock to legally purchase the weapons used to kill 58 people at the Las Vegas massacre in 2017.

Paddock was a law-abiding citizen who had purchased 12 semiautomatic rifles and bump stocks without any interference from the law.

After all, it would be unconstitutional to infringe on his right to bear arms.

According to the judge on this case, Roger T. Benitez, “Mass shootings are tragic. But they are rare events.”

The FBI defines a mass shooting as an incident

in which at least four or more people, not including the suspect, are killed. According to gunviolencearchive.org, there were 340 mass shootings in the U.S. in 2018. For Judge Benitez to say that mass shootings are rare events is insensitive to the 14,731 people who were killed in 2018 due to gun violence in this country.

Allowing the civilian use of high-capacity magazines will only raise this number. The ability to purchase ammunition of this caliber will not be for the use of self-defense in the event of a home invasion, it will rather be more likely to play a role in allowing school shootings to easily occur.

Considering the ruling was made on the constitutionality of the ban, the defendant Becerra quoted as evidence, “Fortunately, the Second Amendment protects a person’s right to keep and bear firearms. The Second Amendment provides: ‘A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

“As interpreted in recent years by the Supreme Court, the Second Amendment protects ‘the right of law-abiding, responsible citizens to use arms in defense of hearth and home.’”

Becerra argued that in the cases of two home invasions that were halted because of the amount of ammunition present, those homeowner’s right to use arms in defense of the home was being infringed upon with the ban of high-capacity magazines in California. And the judge agreed.

Retailer Palmetta State Armory this week posted on Facebook to celebrate the ban being removed by saying, “We are getting prepared to send a whole lot of freedom to our friends in California.” Maybe I’m in the minority here, but the meaning of freedom and owning an arsenal of ammunition are not the same thing in my book.

The fact of the matter is that the U.S. has seen an increase in mass shootings arguably since Columbine in 1999. Within those 20 years, gun-related technology has evolved and gun regulations have not.

A good guy with a gun will not stop a bad guy with an arsenal of 30 semi automatics equipped with pistol grips, bump stocks and high-capacity magazines.

Creating an arms race is not the answer, and it never will be.

The U.S. needs stricter gun regulations, and if that means changing the Second Amendment of the Constitution to actually reflect modern times, then that’s what is necessary.

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he month of April is sexual assault awareness month, and sources encourage locals to join together in empowering victims of assault. In Flagstaff, 72 cases of sexual assault have been reported in the last year.

Advocates against sexual violence say establishing greater consciousness about the issue and its severity is imperative in decreasing rates of crime against northern Arizona residents.

According to the United States Office on Violence Against Women, sexual assault is

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law enforcement officials hope for a complete reduction in the rate of its occurrence.

“Seventy-two incidents within a year,” Hernandez said. “I would say it’s not a rampant amount of reported abuse, but one occurrence of sexual assault is too many.”

Hope Cottage is a local women and children’s emergency shelter. Director Sharon Wilcox said people often ignore and deny the existence of sexual assault as a problem in Flagstaff, despite its continuing presence and need for recognition.

“I think people are uncomfortable with it,” Wilcox said. “We want to say, ‘Violence and sexual assault don’t happen here,’ because we want to be distanced from it.”

With heightened awareness of the situation comes a need to debunk popular misconceptions about sexual assault. Sarah Pawlicki is the owner of Flagstaff Krav Maga, a local self-defense training facility. Pawlicki said there are many misconceptions people have about sexual assault that could perpetuate its occurrence.

“People have been saying that we shouldn’t teach women to defend themselves and should, instead, teach guys not to attack,” Pawlicki said.

“That would be great but it’s not really going to happen, so we need to break that misconception.”

Pawlicki said that believing women shouldn’t learn to defend themselves is a dangerous ideology, because women are forced to do so far too often. She said a lack of proper training can cost someone their life, and that Krav Maga is a highly effective form of self-defense for women in dangerous situations. Pawlicki emphasized that it is important for everyone to understand the basics of Illustration By Tonesha Yazzie self-defense.

Another misconception Pawlicki any sexual act where a victim did not pointed out is that attackers are often personally give consent. Sergeant Charles Hernandez II, a known by their victims. According to the Flagstaff Police Department (FPD) officer, said National Sexual Violence Resource Center, eight that because sexual assault is a violent crime, out of 10 rape cases involve an assailant taking

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action against someone they know. Pawlicki said victims might be hesitant to fight back because they care about the person who is harming them.

She said training can be life saving in situations like these.

Senior Kylie Malilay said people often misunderstand sexual assault situations to the point that they place blame upon the victims themselves. She said this can be emotionally traumatic to victims and can perpetuate instances of violence.

“I hate when people say things like, ‘Well, they asked for it. They brought it upon themselves,’” Pawlicki said.

“Women should be able to feel safe wherever they choose to go.”

Hernandez said one of the most harmful misconceptions surrounding sexual violence is the belief that there is only one specific demographic of victims and respective predators.

According to the NSVRC, one out of every five women and one of every 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives. Although these statistics demonstrate that it is much more common for women to be victims of sexual assault, Hernandez urges people to understand that sexual crime isn’t exclusive to one demographic. He said sexual assault is not about the victim but, rather, the assailant asserting power and control over someone else. In the end, anyone can become a victim.

“It’s a matter of a predator finding the right time and an opportunity,” Hernandez said. “So it could happen in a hospital, at a church, a party — anywhere.”

Because sexual assault can occur almost anywhere, Hernandez said it is crucial for people to know how to get themselves out of a crisis.

For Hernandez, this means knowing which

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environments are safest and how to get away from someone who makes them feel unsafe.

Pawlicki said that selfdefense training gives women confidence in dangerous situations.

She explained how having confidence can, in itself, prevent an attack from taking place.

“Some women come to class and tell stories about having been in a bad situation,” Pawlicki said. “Because of the training they’ve done here, they were able to assert themselves and avoid looking like an easy target. They were able to verbalize, ‘Hey, you need

to stay back,’ and create a safer space for themselves.”

Hernandez said people can also assert themselves in an attempt to help someone else. He said if someone notices a person being made uncomfortable by someone else, they can easily help that victim by stepping into the situation and attempting to dissuade the predator.

“Stepping in is not necessarily being confrontational toward a predator,” Hernandez said. “The idea is to get the person away from them.”

By simply helping to remove a victim from a bad situation, Hernandez said people can be spared the trauma that comes with acts of sexual violence.

“Victims often undergo self-worth issues after an attack,” Hernandez said. “Their social skills can become impaired. It’s something a victim has to live with for the rest of their life. So, there’s not only the effect of the incident itself.

There’s often lifelong trauma that a person has to endure and hopefully overcome.”

Wilcox said rehabilitation after sexual assault can be extremely difficult, but institutions such as the Hope Cottage emergency shelter and Northland Family Help Center are there to help victims in need.

Malilay said that students also have a variety of on-campus resources available to them that can help keep them safe and alleviate trauma. NAU Safe Ride and NAU Safe Walk are programs designed to help students move safely throughout campus, and urgent counseling is available to student victims of sexual violence.

Malilay said community members and students can help victims of sexual assault by being kind and understanding to everyone they come across.

“It’s important to treat humans like humans,” Malilay said. “Be kind

to whoever you can. Everyone has a story, and you might not know what that story is. Being cautious about what you say to other people and being a friend — someone who listens and validates victims’ feelings — could mean the world to them.”

Malilay emphasized how having someone to talk to is crucial for victims of sexual assault because it i s necessary for many victims to feel validated and heard. She also said perpetrators of sexual abuse might not be receiving the help they need, and are thus driven to commit acts of violence.

Love is Respect is one organization that offers helpful services to victims of sexual assault.

They use text messaging, conduct phone calls and engage in online conversations to educate and encourage victims. Flagstaff’s Peaks Counseling Services also offers anger management counseling for past and potential perpetrators of sexual assault.

Hernandez said FPD works with Victim Witness Services (VWS) to aid victims after an incident is reported.

He also described the department’s methods in dealing with cases of sexual violence.

“VWS advocates and helps represent victims,” Hernandez said. “I think they’re a huge asset to have after

an incident. At that point, officers also aid victims by telling their story and collecting the necessary case information. Investigators continue that process hopefully through to the successful prosecution of an offender.”

Hernandez said knowing that the police and other organizations are there to protect and empower sufferers of sexual violence can be helpful in recovery and prevention.

“When you become a victim, you’re a victim for the rest of your life,” Hernandez said. “The only thing that can change is how you choose to live the rest of your life.”

Hernandez said the recovery process looks different for everyone and pointed out that there are different resources and support systems available. He said it is especially empowering to see people engage in advocacy after becoming victims.

Wilcox encouraged everyone to join the fight against sexual assault in their community. She said spreading awareness of this ongoing issue is the simplest, yet most effective way to get involved. Victims are encouraged to report incidents of sexual violence, as painful as sharing their experiences may be. Flagstaff experts agree that doing so could prevent future incidents from occurring.

The sun sets over Hope Cottage, a local women and children’s emergency shelter in Flagstaff, April 15. Caleb Autry | The Lumberjack

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tate dollars only go so far when it comes to funding important research, rigorous programs and scholarships for students at NAU. This is where private philanthropy steps in to help fund these projects that make the NAU experience one to remember. For the first time ever NAU will host Giving Day, May 1.

Giving Day Project Manager Megan Gray explained what exactly the event represents. She said it is a multi-channel campaign with the main focus on an online fundraiser.

“It is a web-based 24-hour fundraiser to raise money for the programs, priorities and mainly the students,” Gray said. “But the whole big picture is that it’s a great day to celebrate NAU.” On Giving Day tables are scheduled to be set up in front of Cline Library, the du Bois Center, the Health and Learning Center and the Student Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise awareness for the cause. The tables are planned to have cookies and an opportunity to donate if one chooses to do so. However, the main focus is the online fundraiser, which allows people to donate to various organizations and research projects on the NAU Giving Day site. The website also features interactive components like matches and challenges such as the one set up by the education department.

“The College of Education is a great example,” Gray said.

“They have a $5,000 match that as a leadership team is coming together to donate back to the School of Education by matching dollar for dollar anyone else’s donation.”

Students may also notice Louie the Lumberjack floating around campus May 1 and sharing what Giving Day represents.

In the evening students will hold “thank you” signs up at the corner of Butler Avenue and Milton Road to give thanks to the community for supporting NAU and Giving Day. Another big way to engage with this event is by taking part in Giving Day through social media. Plenty of social media challenges on various NAU affiliated social media accounts are scheduled. Those who participate have the opportunity to win money that they can give to the organization of their choosing.

These social media challenges are also a great way for alumni to get involved no matter where they live or what they do.

Michelle Gardner, communication coordinator for the Office of Alumni Engagement, shared how Giving Day is centered around the entire Lumberjack community — past, present and future.

“I think a day like this is a celebration for all Lumberjacks everywhere,” Gardner said. “This is a day where we can all be a Jack who gives back, even if it’s only $5.”

Gardner explained that through social media, past students, online students and students who attend campuses outside of Flagstaff can be part of this special day. Alongside the social media challenges, emails and social media content samples are sent out to those affiliated with NAU. By doing this, all Lumberjacks can share their NAU pride and help get people to donate to the current and future students.

When trying to find the perfect date for the event, Gray spoke with other schools who have hosted Giving Days in the past and learned that picking an important date can help to build

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school spirit.

“We picked May 1, and we didn’t pick that out of nowhere,” Gray said. “We thought having a day that was significant to the university would be great. On May 1, 1966, we changed our name to Northern Arizona University.”

Many people worked toward bringing Giving Day to NAU and it took about a year of planning. Director of Annual Giving Beth Hickey said the main goal in planning the event was to make sure that everyone is engaged and inspired. This meant reaching out to faculty, students, programs and especially alumni. Private donors can donate to the programs or research opportunities of their choosing.

“For alumni, it’s about remembering the great experience they had as students and helping them better understand how

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they can create that same experience for students today,” Hickey said.

Hickey stressed the importance of involving the community in Giving Day. This means student, faculty and alumni involvement, but also includes the Flagstaff community as a whole. Hickey said so many Flagstaff residents attend events on the NAU campus such as the symphony and other creative arts.

With so many people connected to NAU in some way, Giving Day is also a day to make people feel appreciated and included.

“Skipping your morning coffee for a day and giving that money back to your alma mater can make a lasting impact on generations of Lumberjacks,” Gardner said. “So I think Giving Day honors our past while helping build a future for our future.”

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iking, backpacking, rock climbing and camping are all excuses to go outside and get some fresh air. The locations in northern Arizona are arguably like that of a mood ring — ­­there’s a place for everyone depending on how they are feeling.

“I do like to camp around Bizmark Lake, it’s not really a lake, it’s just on the north side of the peaks,” said Ted Martinez, faculty adviser for the NAU Hiking Club. “It’s a nice camping spot, it’s 8,000 feet. Flagstaff does not get very hot, but when you do feel like it’s getting hot, just go up 1,000 feet. It actually cools you off quite a bit.”

Martinez said the NAU Hiking Club is the oldest club at NAU and it is complete with an executive board of officers, safety practices and training prior to members going on any excursions. The training is mandatory because Martinez doesn’t participate in the student hikes.

“I feel like it’s a student organization, I don’t think it needs a crabby old man following them around,” Martinez said. “It’s a place for them to be who they are, it’s a place for them to be nutty. I trust the leaders and I want them to be themselves in nature.”

Martinez said this social climate is the era of liability and that he wants his club members to be well versed in how to conduct themselves in nature. He also wants them to make mistakes and learn from them.

Although he doesn’t participate in the NAU Hiking Club activities, he does his own exploring. Some classic sites he likes to visit in northern Arizona include Lockett Meadow and the Inner Basin, West Fork Trail of Oak Creek in Sedona and, of course, the Grand Canyon.

George Jozens, deputy public affairs officer for the Coconino National Forest, said he is informed on many, if not all, trails due to his job, but also from firsthand experience.

“We’ve got a lot of different trails,” Jozens said. “The one basic thing I can tell anyone is don’t overcommit yourself. Don’t try to take on a trail that you may think is a little long before you even go because it’s probably going to be a lot longer once you’re on it.”

Each trail ranges in distance and experience level. Jozens said some trails may not be lengthy but can have an extremely difficult incline, such as the Mount Elden Lookout that has almost a 45-degree climb to the top. Jozens said he doesn’t even attempt this trail, especially because he has a convenient way to drive to the top.

“I find myself going back to Fossil Creek, it’s also one of the prettiest places in the world,” Jozens said. “It is a little bit of a drive and you’ll need a permit to park there after May 1.”

Fossil Springs is an advanced trail that requires at least a gallon of water per person, 6 miles of their energy, effort and a tolerance for a range of temperatures. Jozens said as the altitudes decrease the temperatures become warmer. He describes them as desert-like and

the hiker must head upwards on the way out.

Jozens does have recommendations for those who are at a beginner level or want a more relaxed journey.

“Fatman’s Loop is at the base of Mount Elden,” Jozens said. “It’s a 2-mile trail and it’s fairly easy. If you and your dog on a leash decide that you want to go on a walk, it’s really one of the nicer ones to go on. It’s well groomed.”

If hikers begin their exploration at Buffalo Park, which Jozens said is also a beginner-friendly trail, they can decide from there what trail to break off into. There are signs placed around the park so hikers can navigate where they want to go, whether that is decided by location or level of difficulty.

Jozens said everyone should always bring good footwear, insect repellent, plenty of water and if the trip goes into the nighttime, a headlamp and extra clothes.

Outside of hiking and backpacking, there is another means of outdoor exploration: rock climbing. This activity can be done either indoors or outdoors. Junior Sarah Higgins has been rock climbing for a year and a half after discovering a rock climbing fitness class on campus. She is currently the secretary of the NAU Climbing

Club and will be the vice president next semester.

Although it can be scary at times, Higgins said she practices her technique to ensure her safety.

“It’s definitely a lot more mental for me,” Higgins said. “I would say it’s 90% mental. Just breathing, trusting my abilities and committing.”

NAU offers a rock climbing wall that students can use in the Health and Learning Center. Flagstaff Climbing is an indoor rock climbing facility that is open to the public. The Pit is also a local climbing area in the Coconino National Forest that serves as an outdoor gym. Higgins said all of these locations are a way to practice and improve one’s climbing skills, but she also said if the location is indoors, that can take away from the authenticity of the sport.

“The gym is fun if it’s raining,” Higgins said.

“I recommend reaching out to the Climbing Club. Our main focus is to get people outside because that’s what it’s all about. It’s not about climbing in a gym.”

Martinez said before exploring the outdoors, hikers, backpackers, campers and any other outdoorsy folks should do research on different areas before going to them, be aware of safety practices, but most importantly, get outside and have fun.

“Our main focus is to get people outside”

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Getting the grind on by the Union is understandable. It’s not our spot technically so we just appreciate the right to be here and everything.”

Sophomore Starbucks employees Geneal Whetten and Katelyn Conati have had their fair share of close calls from skateboarders.

Having a large group of people constantly posted out in front of a busy business such as Starbucks can occasionally present itself as a dicey situation. With skaters doing tricks that may call for a blind landing, it could be in the same direction as an oncoming student.

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uring a normal day on campus, students may notice the people who sit on the colorful chairs outside of the Starbucks by the University Union and watch kickflips and ollies over other people’s boards or book bags.

The skateboarding scene is alive here in Flagstaff and some of these Lumberjack students are trying to get in a little skate time before they go to their respective classes.

Freshman Trevor Loucks has always known about the boarding culture even before he enrolled at NAU. During his high school days down in the valley, he would occasionally come up to visit the mountain campus.

“When I was a senior, I would come up and visit so I met with some of the skaters here,” Loucks said. “I kind of knew there was a scene here, but I did not know everybody.”

Other student skaters had no clue what the skateboarding culture at NAU. Sophomore Rubin Curley was relieved to find out that there was a community that was getting together and skating around campus. Curley said he had no clue about skating culture was like at NAU, but when he came to campus he immediately felt the support of the community.

The reasons vary as to how skaters developed the love of skateboarding. Loucks said his interest in skateboarding came from an old school cartoon that sparked his curiosity in the action sport.

“I watched the Ninja Turtles movies from the ‘80s and they were skating in the sewers and I thought it was the coolest thing,” Loucks said. “I told my dad about it and the rest is history.”

While Loucks was inspired by cartoons, Curley had a different revelation when it came to the action sport.

“I was around four or five when I got a little Spider-Man skateboard at Walmart,” Curley said. “I then met

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a pro longboarder from Sector 9 and he got me a little more into street skating.”

Curley said he became a pro skater for some local spots around his home town until an injury took him out of the skating scene for about a year.

At NAU there could be many places where skateboarders choose to flaunt their skills. Some buildings have available rails for these daredevils to test their limits. Junior Aaron Giroux explained what draws in the big group skaters to the Starbucks and The Wedge location on a day to day basis and why that location is a big

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factor.

“I think it has to do with everyone having classes and this is just a centralized spot so you can just come here in between classes,” Giroux said.

Loucks has the same mindset as to what makes this area a hot spot for skaters on campus. He said the centralized location is perfect for students coming from north or south campus.

“It has great seats here and no one really bothers us,” Loucks said. “I don’t get it, we have done some weird stuff, like bring rails and such, and nobody says anything.”

With students coming to and from class, the central part of campus is typically filled with people trying to catch a Louie Line bus, grabbing a quick coffee from Starbucks or walking into the Hot Spot to get some lunch before their next class. With the foot traffic that is coming through, it could make the skating space for boarding a little cramped. The skaters do know their limitations on their location choice.

“There have been a couple of times where, if anything, we can get annoyed at a couple of people for being oblivious as to what is going on,” Curley said. “But, that

“I never actually have been hit, but a lot of them either don’t look where they are going or don’t seem to care,” Whetten said. “They just go right in front of the door or even if you try to go in front of them or around them, they just go straight at you.”

Conati has had a different experience with the skateboarders.

She said they are a good group of people and doesn’t mind them hanging around by the store.

“I think they are pretty cool, honestly,” Conati said. “It makes campus life a little more fun, especially if people are just doing what they love out there.”

Just as long as the colorful chairs and picnic tables are all clear, there is a safe bet that a skater may be riding their way to the sunset.

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Knocked in the kisser

etting punched in the face doesn’t sound like a fun time, even if it is with a padded glove. Boxing is just as much of a mental sport as it is physical. But it can be boring because kicks and submissions are nonexistent. There are no piledrivers or over the top rope maneuvers.

Despite the absence of a theatric element, boxing is a mind game of endurance and strategy.

The best boxers analyze their opponent’s facial expressions and stance to exploit their weaknesses and capitalize on them.

Boxing is an aggressive dance. It flows like music with a buildup to the chorus.

According to Expert Boxing, focusing on counters rather than defense helps boxers find openings to take control of AMBER the fight. Reacting quickly without losing NEATE concentration will allow a boxer to endure all 10 rounds of fist throwing.

ASSISTANT The natural human instinct is to SPORTS EDITOR flinch at a punch but fighters have to learn to overcome it, keep their eyes open, anticipate strikes and develop an automatic defense.

In most matches, each boxer has a physician in his corner.

The physician’s job is to watch for warning signs that indicate the fighter has exhausted his mental and physical limit. A ringside physician’s judgement calls are subjective and not always accurate, which puts boxers at a high risk of brain injury.

According to Vincent Miele, West Virginia University neurosurgeon and ringside physician, the two most common boxing related deaths are from a rupturing of the veins between the brain and the skull or a buildup of water in the brain called cerebral edema.

BBC Health reported that a chemical called neurofilament light is released in the brain when nerve cells are damaged. It is four times higher in boxers after a fight and it can be up to eight times higher if a fighter is hit in the head 15 times or more. Boxers can heal from some injuries but brain tissue that is damaged can’t be repaired. According to the Washington Examiner, history was made in 2018 when the first sanctioned, professional bareknuckle boxing matches were held in Wyoming. This is the first time in 130 years that bare-knuckle boxing has been recognized as a legitimate sport.

Surprisingly, bare-knuckle boxing may be safer and have less long-term detrimental health effects than traditional boxing. According to ESPN’s Nigel Collins, boxing gloves allow athletes to execute more powerful punches and throw head shots more often. Bare-knuckle boxers are more cautious about their punches to avoid breaking their hands. This results in less forceful blows and fewer shots to the head.

Although bloody and seemingly more barbaric, bareknuckle boxing may be making a return in sports entertainment.

Weather you choose to fight naked fist, padded glove or spectate on the sofa, there is more to boxing than bouncing around in a squared circle.

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n the competitive field of college athletics, only a select few make the cut. High school athletes find themselves having to go above and beyond to catch the eye of college recruiters.

The pressure to snag one of the highly sought after spots may be overwhelming.

With the right combination of talent, dedication and hard work, an athlete may receive one of the highly coveted Division I or Division II scholarships offered.

For Payten Schmidt, Northland Preparatory Academy (NPA) girls soccer player, pursuing a future in college athletics is something she has always wanted to do. Schmidt has played soccer for 12 years and is the goalkeeper for her team at NPA. However, her love for this position hasn’t always been exuberant.

“When I was younger, I wasn’t a huge fan of keeper because I wanted to go run around with my friends on the field,” Schmidt said.

Despite her previous opinions, she explained that today her passion for keeper and the game of soccer could not be stronger. Schmidt and her teammates have been successful thus far as they won two back-to-back state championships in the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

While Schmidt has been training hard she is always keeping her future in mind.

“My desire to play in college fuels me to work hard each and every day,” Schmidt said.

Camps, showcases and private lessons are just a few examples of the ways Schmidt goes above and beyond to increase her chances of being recruited for college soccer.

Besides playing on her high school team, Schmidt also plays for a club team, Challenge F.C. North, a team composed of high school girls from Flagstaff, Coconino and Cottonwood. She is able to get her name out there so coaches and recruiters will recognize her by playing on a club team and attending ID camps. ID camps provide a challenging environment for aspiring college athletes to compete against one another.

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Kiarra Hovis kicks the ball during an indoor practice March 27.

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and relax. In order to get a scholarship to play in the future, I have to do more than the competition,” Schmidt said.

During her school season, Schmidt practices two hours a day, five days a week and has games. She also has private keeper lessons for two hours every other week and tournaments and camps along the way. Schmidt has made it a point to email coaches and familiarize herself with the different college opportunities that are available. However, she is not alone in her journey. Her parents and coaches are there supporting her and encouraging her along the way.

“I do feel some pressure from my parents but overall, I know it’s for the best because it keeps pushing me to work hard,” Schmidt said.

Hard work is essential in any recipe for success, especially one that involves such few handouts. There are limited scholarships offered to athletes, which makes the playing field more intense.

Only about 2% of high school athletes are awarded athletic scholarships to compete in college, according to NCAA’s website.

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SWIM AND DIVE Women’s swim and dive team awarded 10 athletes on the 2019 Winter Academic AllWestern Athletic Conference. Among the 10 was senior Tatiana Kurach and sophomore Jenny Cheetham. Both Lumberjacks finished the NCAA Zone E Championship March 12 in the 1-meter event. Cheetham placed 17th and Kurach placed 11th.

Jenny Cheetham (left) and Tatiana Kurach (top and bottom right) dive at the NCAA Zone E Diving Championships at the Aquatic and Tennis Complex March 12.

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it but it’s something I need to push for because I want it so bad,” Schmidt said.

“With enough drive, the pressure fades away and I know I can overcome my competition.”

Kylie Luow, the new head coach for NAU women’s soccer, said that coaches are looking for players who will go above and beyond to help the success of their team.

“The process of getting a scholarship to play in college is ongoing and the work doesn’t stop when you walk off the field,” Luow said. “The work done outside of those structured times will speed up the development piece and show dedication and commitment to improving and performing.”

Athletes across the country are competing for these few spots, but it all comes down to who is willing to put in that extra effort on and off the field.

Kiarra Hovis, Schmidt’s sophomore teammate of, has experienced similar pressures along her journey. She also plays for NPA and was a midfielder this year.

“Getting a scholarship to play in college would be a dream,” Hovis said.

“Soccer is more than just a sport. It’s a stress reliever and a source of joy in life.”

Hovis competes in many different tournaments for her club team, Challenge F.C. North and NPA. She has even traveled as far as Dallas to play.

Travel tournaments such as this could cost anywhere from $1,200 to $1,500 per

team, not including travel expenses.

Financial sacrifices are a part of the college recruiting process and getting your name out there. But for Hovis, the time, money and work is worth it for the hope of continuing her soccer career in college, she said.

“It isn’t enough just to want it, you have to work for it,” Hovis said.

Good players can be found anywhere, but to play in college, recruiters look for something special. It’s not just an enthusiasm for the game that drives these athletes, it’s a devotion to the sport. The time commitment and pressure may be a weight on their shoulders but the right athlete knows it’s worth it.

Women’s Tennis — The Lumberjacks beat Montana State in a shut-out matchup April 13 7-0. They also won against the Montana Grizzlies April 14 6-1. The Lumberjacks will face the Idaho Vandals at home April 20 then host Eastern Washington April 21.

Women’s Golf — NAU placed No. 7 out of 20 teams at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic April 8 through 9. They will hit the course again for the Big Sky Championship in Boulder City, Nevada April 19 through 21.

Track and Field — Sophmore Matilde Roe was named Big Sky Athlete of the Week after her javelin throw performance at the Annual Sun Angel Classic in Tempe April 8.

Track will travel to Azusa, California April 17 for a meet against Azusa Paciffic University. Then they will participate in the Paciffic Coast Invitational April 18 through 20 in Long Beach, California.

Women’s Soccer— NAU defeated New Mexico State University in a low-scoring away game April 13 2-1. They will face Embry Riddle Aeronautical University at home April 20.

NPA soccer players Peyton Schmidt (left) and Kiarra Hovis (right) work for collegiate scholarships in their high school careers.

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