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From the Editor

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ou’ll never be successful in your work if you don’t know who you are. The only way you can achieve your dreams is if you know what you want and what you’re capable of.

Back in the day, people thought I was a daydreamer — ­ an annoying kid who stood out from the crowd with all my big talk.

I said to them that I will be a filmmaker, a successful writer, come to the United States and travel the world. They looked down at my feet and back up to my face and laughed.

How can a mediocre boy from a small town with average looks become an Anna Wintour-Spielberg mogul?

Over time, I remembered what made me the person I was. I remembered all the struggles I went through and all the support I had. I realized there was never anyone to stop me from achieving my dreams. The ones that did were the people who would soon come back to me, seeking advice.

I might come across as an energetic person who keeps busy and hardly sheds a tear, but when you delve deeper into why I am like this, you’ll find it is because PRUTHVI I am one with myself. I know what I’ve been through and how I’ve come to be KHILOSA who I am today.

My childhood is very important to me. It was full of joy, adventure and the ASSISTANT formation of some of my most significant memories. I suffered from really bad FEATURES EDITOR eczema — something I don’t really talk about. I was admitted to the hospital twice and my family had to sacrifice a lot for me.

The only things that surrounded me at that time were empty ointment tubes, prescriptions and people giving me ridiculous advice for skin treatment.

Part of my childhood was robbed because of this. The only things that preserve my childhood dreams are the people around me and my core values. I am thankful for the obstacles that came my way because they brought me closer to my ambitions and peers.

Once you know how many people are on your side, know what an amazing person you really are and take note of all the obstacles you have faced, I guarantee that all your dreams will come true.

I have never doubted myself. I ask you to look back at everything you have experienced and everything you have achieved.

Those are the things that form the foundation of who you will become.

Thank you for reading.

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– Mayor Coral Evans Yoga Instructor Laura Fallon volunteers her time to lead a free yoga workshop at the Flagstaff Earth Day event April 20. She has been teaching toga since 2001 and has led free yoga sessions for the past couple years in Bushmaster Park. KJ Kluge | The Lumberjack

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“We take time to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, things like that, so why not take time to celebrate the Earth”

On the cover Death Cab for Cutie headlined the ASNAU Spring 2019 Concert April 18 at Walkup Skydome.

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Corrections & Clarifications In the April 18 issue of The Lumberjack in the article titled NAU’s tuition increases 2.9%, the article states that the Green Fee is increasing to $30 per semester. The fee is actually increasing to $30 per year, which is $15 per semester.

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 15 At 10:43 a.m., a student called to report a sexual assault at Reilly Hall. Officers responded and took a report.

At 11:28 a.m., a student called to report a suspicious vehicle in the San Francisco Parking Garage. An officer responded, but the vehicle had left the scene and there was no criminal activity witnessed.

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At 2:04 p.m., staff at McKay Village called to report a suspicious looking package. Officers arrived on the scene and deemed the package to be safe.

April 18 At 9:05 a.m., a staff member at the Biological Sciences building called to report fraud. An officer responded and took a report.

At 11:46 a.m., an RA at Campus Heights called to report a sign placed on a rooftop. NAUPD responded and the sign was removed and returned to the store it came from.

At 1:25 p.m., an RA at Reilly Hall called to report an odor of marijuana. NAUPD officers responded, but no odor was detected.

At 12:21 p.m., a student in the University Union called to report a At 3:24 p.m., a person at At 12:05 p.m., at the Biological student having a seizure. The student McDonald Hall called to request Sciences building, a student called was then transported to FMC. a welfare check. The student was NAUPD to report a suspicious found to be in good health. person wearing a mask. Officers April 19 arrived, but no contact was made.

At 12:46 p.m., a student at the At 4:30 p.m., staff at Ardrey Honors College called to report a Auditorium received a supervisory April 16 stolen package. Officers responded, alarm. NAUPD searched the area At 3:54 p.m., an RA at Wilson tracked down the package and and found that the alarm was caused Hall called to report the odor of returned it to the student. by a fog machine. marijuana in the building. Officers responded but could not locate the At 5:34 p.m., a subject at The At 5:49 p.m., multiple subjects source of the smell.

Suites called to report a suicidal at Raymond Hall reported a broken student. The student was then pipe in the area and water leaking At 8:02 p.m., a subject called transported to FMC. into multiple dorms. Officers to report a non-student lying on responded and took a report. the sidewalk outside of the 1899 At 7:22 p.m., a passerby called Bar and Grill. The non-student was to report an unconscious student at April 21 identified and transported to the Cline Library. The student was then At 12:01 a.m., an officer Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC). transported to FMC. reported checking on a suspicious vehicle but no criminal activity was April 17 April 20 witnessed.

At 7:57 a.m., staff at Cline At 12:33 a.m., an NAUPD Library called to report two non- officer reported finding a damaged At 1:39 a.m., University Safety students trespassing. One of the vending machine at the Health and Aides reported finding a bicycle at suspects was booked into Coconino Learning Center.

Health Professions. The bicycle was County Detention Facility (CCDF) then brought to lost and found. on an active warrant. The other At 1:58 a.m., officers reported suspect was booked for trespassing serving a warrant on a non-student.

At 1:41 p.m., NAUPD on campus.

The subject was booked into CCDF responded to a supervisory alarm for an outstanding warrant and false going off at McDonald Hall. Upon At 11:42 a.m., a student called reporting to law enforcement. arrival, they found the alarm was to report two suspicious people triggered by burnt food. were by the Science Lab Facility. An At 4:50 a.m., staff at Mountain officer responded, but the subjects View Hall reported residents causing At 2:24 p.m., an NAUPD had already left the area. a verbal disturbance. officer cited and released a nonstudent for possession of marijuana.

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NEWS

Locals gather to celebrate Earth Day owen Sexton

H President of the ASNAU Executive Council Dylan Graham (Left) and Vice President of Academic Affairs Ronni Marks (Right) listen to student concerns about the HLC fee raise at the ASNAU senate meeting March 14. Jay Soliz | The Lumberjack

ASNAU strives for more student engagement Trevor Skeen Editor’s note: Caitlin Burke is a writer for the opinion section.

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ith ASNAU elections reaching a conclusion, the new representatives are beginning to settle in. Originally only half of the senate positions were filled, which led to a special election April 3.

According to an email from current ASNAU President senior Dylan Graham, junior Ronni Marks won the presidential vote for the 2019-2020 school year. Marks received 584 votes, approximately 86.9% of the tally.

Lynsey McClintock was elected as the vice president of academic affairs. McClintock totaled 407 votes, roughly 60% of the poll. She is a former ASNAU senator for the College of Education.

ASNAU also passed a constitutional amendment. According to the email from Graham, the new amendment authorizes and creates the position of senate chair. This new position is designed to alleviate the responsibilities of the vice president of academic affairs.

Based on the 2019 election results, junior Caitlin Burke, sophomores Sergio Alba and Alyssa Ambrosio are the only members who kept their incumbent positions.

Burke is an ASNAU senator who represents the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Her position involves coordinating student engagement events and representing various clubs. Burke said the significant adjustments brought about by the election could help ASNAU progress.

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“I am most excited for the newly approved position of senate chair to bring cohesion into ASNAU moving forward,” Burke said. “We are very proud and excited that it is solidified now.”

Burke spoke about the lack of votes and student awareness during the recent election.

“ASNAU definitely wants to see a larger voter turnout,” Burke said. “Each year, [the vote count] is typically very low considering the amount of undergraduate students enrolled at NAU’s mountain campus.”

Burke said she was disappointed about the lack of awareness.

“It’s disheartening to know that there are many undergrad students who are completely unaware as to what ASNAU is,” Burke said.

“We hope to see more students involved in our upcoming events next academic year.”

ASNAU holds a variety of events throughout the school year, including meet and greets, homecoming carnivals and spring concerts. Burke addressed ASNAU’s current student outreach programs.

“Currently, ASNAU reaches out to the student body through social media platforms along with sending out a weekly update email from the sitting president,” Burke said.

Burke said social media platforms are a good way for ASNAU to maintain communication with students. She said that there are other methods and resources that can be used to improve student awareness and involvement in the future.

“ASNAU plans to increase engagement through continuing to use these platforms, along with tabling events throughout the year,” Burke said.

ASNAU also utilizes feedback and

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recommendation from students. Burke emphasized the importance of student suggestions and preferences within ASNAU. “We are always open to suggestions about student preference on how they would like to see ASNAU increase our presence within the student body,” Burke said.

Although ASNAU is trying to do more to increase student engagement, many students like freshman Andrew Foss are still unaware of the organization.

Although Foss believes he is fairly involved within the NAU community, he does not know much about ASNAU and its influence.

“Honestly, I have very little knowledge about what ASNAU is,” Foss said. “I have no idea how the organization is modeled, who helps to lead it or what its purpose is.”

According to ASNAU’s webpage, the primary purpose of the organization is to serve as the representative student voice on local, state and national levels. ASNAU participates in meetings and forums around campus to become informed about the various issues NAU faces. They aim to communicate that information with the student body.

Foss said he was uninformed about the recent ASNAU elections.

“Personally, I was completely unaware of the elections,” Foss said. “In the future, I think it would be good for ASNAU to further promote and publicize these occurrences.

More student votes can only help.”

ASNAU will continue to represent the study body and provide a unified voice. With the elections finalized, ASNAU executives, coordinators and senators can focus on the upcoming school year.

undreds of Flagstaff locals gathered at Bushmaster Park on the east side to celebrate the 49th Earth Day Saturday, April 20. Local conservation groups, outdoor clubs, political activist groups and forest service representatives had tents set up with various activities while local bands played music. Mayor Coral Evans and Councilwoman Jamie Whelan also attended the festivities.

Evans said the celebration of Earth Day is not only important to help educate people about environmental issues, but also to celebrate the beautiful planet we call home.

“We take time to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays — things like that, so why not take time to celebrate the Earth,” Evans said.

Others had a variety of reasons they celebrated Earth Day. Mark Alexander of Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance said he is involved in conservation efforts for his grandkids.

“My concern is the health and welfare of my grandchildren,” Alexander said. “We know scientifically the effects of what’s happening now and we can predict, pretty closely, what will happen in the near future, but it seems things are accelerating on the negative side.”

Volunteer for the American Conservation Experience Shaun Gitlin said it is important for young people to get involved.

“I think it’s important for our youth to go out and volunteer, especially on Earth Day, because what happens now will trickle down to future generations,” Gitlin said.

Coconino National Forest ranger Kevin Lehto believes that getting young people outdoors is important.

“We want to build a connection between the outdoors and today’s youth,” Lehto said. “For us to remain relevant, we want to maintain that connection with the youth.”

Attendees take part in a free yoga workshop to celebrate Earth Day at Bushmaster Park April 20. KJ Kluge | The Lumberjack

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OPINION-EDITORIAL

Pressure to date your own race

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have always considered myself to have a type. This type is slightly different depending on whether it’s a man or woman, but there had been one aspect of my type that never really changed.

They had to be Black.

Now, I’m not racist or against interracial relationships in any way, given that I am the halfway point between my white mother and West African father, but I never questioned if the person I was going to marry would be Black. It felt like a deal breaker for me.

Until one day I realized it wasn’t.

I found out that I could be attracted to people of other races, and that what I thought was an absolute must in a partner was actually a flexible preference.

PEGGY And for the first time in my life PACKER — with the exception of a few little OP-ED EDITOR “boyfriends” in grade school — I dated someone outside of my race.

It wasn’t as different as I had expected. Sure, there were some cultural differences, and therefore a lack of understanding in some areas.

But, other than that, my relationship was thriving regardless of the amount of melanin in his skin.

What did surprise me was the almost immediate guilt I felt for dating a man who wasn’t Black.

From a young age, Black girls develop what feels like an internal instinct to love and protect Black males. It sometimes feels like our responsibility to take care of Black men, especially in a time where the world continues to neglect them.

It is often said that “Black women have healing powers.”

I find this to be 100% true. However, I don’t think this means that Black women have to dedicate their lives, and their love, to healing a man. Black women do not exist just to simply nurture and heal other people. Regardless of whatever healing powers they are believed to have, at no point is it their responsibility to fix the broken.

This doesn’t mean that Black women should just turn their backs on Black men.

But it does mean that they shouldn’t feel the pressure to marry a Black man just because they feel the need to care for them. Especially because, if we’re being honest, many Black men don’t feel the same pressure toward Black women at all.

Loving and caring for someone within your race is beautiful. Loving and caring for someone outside your race is beautiful, too.

Forget the pressure and the guilt and just focus on loving.

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Soulmates are destined to fail q redmond

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eing in love is a beautiful thing. When faced with that beauty, we want to explain it in a way that feels as grand and as beautiful as being in love. That is why so many people latch onto the concept of soulmates. It is nice to feel special and chosen, even on a small scale.

But believing in such a grand notion undermines the reality of being in a relationship, often to the relationship’s detriment.

It is hard to deny the feeling of meeting someone and instantly feeling a connection to them. It feels like that person is right for you and there is nobody else you can see yourself with.

Eventually, that feeling fades and things start to change.

The effort of being with someone turns from a passionate and wild sprint to a cross-country jog. Shortcomings and personal incongruities that were easy to ignore become more apparent as a relationship becomes more relaxed.

While this happens to everyone, this tends to mark the end for people who believe in soulmates.

In any relationship, there will be disagreements.

Disagreements that are big. Disagreements that reveal fundamental differences in personalities, lifestyles and ideologies.

Sometimes these differences become so overwhelming the mere thought of the other person is enough to make someone want to scream.

This does not happen to soulmates. Soulmates are meant for each other. They make each other happy and more fulfilled.

If someone makes you want to scream, they are probably not your soulmate.

This is why believing in soulmates almost inevitably leads to breaking up. Despite the eternal reputations of soulmates, people who believe in soulmates tend to leave a relationship when things get bumpy. Why stay with someone who is not your soulmate and is just wasting your time?

This is not just me making judgments, there is evidence.

According to The Berkeley Science Review, researchers

studied the effect of “growth beliefs” and “destiny beliefs” in a relationship. They found that people who hold destiny beliefs — people who believe in soulmates — are more likely to disengage from and end their relationships sooner than people who held growth beliefs.

While being in love is beautiful, it is important to be realistic in your beliefs and expectations. The honeymoon phase of a relationship inevitably ends.

According to Live Science, this happens as the pleasure system in the brain moves away from the passion that makes being in love feel like a drug in favor of long-term bonding. As that passion wears off, hardships set in.

Most people see their partner lying to them as the biggest threat to a relationship. But the biggest reason people lie to their partner is because they are lying to themselves. They do not admit to themselves when they find something unsatisfactory in their relationship, especially if it is small.

It is never easy to talk to your partner about uncomfortable emotional truths, but it is only made harder if you believe that you are meant for someone. If two people are destined to be together, then it is only a matter of time before that dissatisfied feeling goes away.

Some people take this dissatisfied feeling as a sign that their partner is not their soulmate and bail. But if you are looking for a relationship that makes you feel satisfied and fulfilled all the time, you are going to be looking for a long while.

If there is something unsatisfying about a relationship, the best way to get rid of it, or at least mitigate it, is to work through it with your partner. This is easier said than done, as it can be hard to admit feeling dissatisfied in a relationship in the first place.

Understanding the reality and hardships of a relationship does not make being in love any less beautiful. It only makes you better suited to take on those challenges.

You will not find someone out there who is made for you.

That is because there is no one out there who is made for you. You get to make your own relationship.

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OPINION-EDITORIAL

Professionals, but not athletes william kerrigan

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hen you hear the word athlete, you picture someone strong, fast or in shape — someone who can take part in physical activities and excel at them.

The definition of the word athlete according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary is “a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports or games requiring physical strength, agility or stamina.”

It does not take physical strength to play video games.

Esports are professional video game tournaments for a large variety of video games.

Teams of skilled players go head-to-head in games such as “League of Legends” and “Overwatch” in a bracket-like setting, where one team moves on and the other is eliminated from play or sent to the loser bracket.

The players for these teams are extremely talented when it comes to their game of choice.

But just because you are skilled with a mouse and keyboard doesn’t mean you should be placed in the same category as professional athletes such as Odell Beckham Jr., LeBron James or Mike Trout.

Do I believe that what these video game players are doing is challenging? Yes, I do. There is no possible way I could be as good as them.

Should they keep having these tournaments?

Yes, they should. They are skilled gamers, just not athletes.

If you are a person who thinks what I am saying is completely wrong, then would you consider professional poker players to be athletes as well? They are sitting at tables playing cards.

Yes, there is a strategy, but there is no athletic movement at all. No running, jumping or anything like that.

Any professional gamer has a very slim chance of being able to do any

of the physical things that football or baseball players can do. I don’t believe that a “League of Legends” player could hit a major league fastball that comes in around 90 to 95 mph.

If you flip the scenario, I do think a baseball player could play “League of Legends.” Not as

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well as the pros, but enough to get by.

The video game world should continue to grow. They all should be proud of what they are able to accomplish. They are all very skilled at playing a game that requires no athletic movement at all, which is completely fine. Just don’t tell me that you should be grouped with professional football or baseball players. Stay in the lane you have made yourself.

The “athlete or not” debate will continue for as long as we have Esports.

There will not be a time where I consider gamers who sit in chairs, hit keys and click multiple times really fast to be in the same category as a person who can run a 4.3-second 40-yard dash or have a broad jump of 12 feet. That is just not going to happen.

It is almost like saying a duck is the same as a lion, which we all know is not the case.

Jesus doesn’t judge, so why does BYU? caitlin burke

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college campus should be a safe space for people of all ethnicities, sexual orientations and religions to come together in harmony with a common goal of getting an education.

The college experience comes with some preconceived notions that have become the norm, such as exploring sexuality, experimenting with drugs or alcohol and being exposed to different worldviews and perspectives.

However, Brigham Young University (BYU) has a different idea when it comes to these perfectly normal aspects of college, and its students are taking to the streets and social media websites in protest.

These experiences are to be expected from college students and shouldn’t be frowned upon.

BYU, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is a private university that upholds the strict values of the religion with its student population, of which 98% are members of the church. All students agree to abide by an Honor Code as part of being admitted to the university.

The Honor Code unfairly punishes students if they are rumored to be gay, have premarital sex or even grow facial hair that is not up to standards.

These ridiculous expectations aren’t always what BYU students are made aware of when signing

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the code. Many have expressed on social media that they felt as though the Honor Code Office has been abusing its authority.

An Instagram page called @honorcodestories has gone viral for compiling the accounts of anonymous sources that have shared their stories of being victimized and unfairly treated by the Honor Code Office.

One student explained in their Instagram page their experience with violating the Honor Code, which resulted in them being expelled from BYU. “Like many students in college, I was in the process of growing and discovering myself,” the student said. “I did what many college students do when they are unsure of themselves, and I made choices that broke the Honor Code. I had sex with a girl.

“When I walked into the Honor Code Office, they did not listen to or believe anything that I had to say. The second time I was asked to come in, they were so inquisitive and probing in their questions that I started to break down and cry.

“When my case finally went to the Dean’s office, the pressure had become so great that I was harming myself and having suicidal ideations. In my appeals meeting, my file was shown to me in the form of the Dean reading explicit sexual text messages between another individual and myself in front of the

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entire room.”

This experience of being dehumanized and shamed for experiencing very normal coming of age moments is sadly not rare. The Instagram account has 183 posts of others sharing similar statements of being rejected and judged.

An NPR article recounts the student-led protest at the BYU campus in Provo, Utah, which occurred April 12. The article stated “300 gathered at the school’s flagship campus to question its Honor Code Office, chanting, ‘God forgives me, why can’t you?’”

The article also quotes one of the student protesters, Grant Frazier, who stated, “The Honor Code, as many of you may know, was made by students for students. So it needs to be reformed by students.

“We here at the university believe in the atonement,” Frazier said. “We believe in the Gospel and we think the Honor Code Office has forgotten that. And it’s our job to remind them.”

Everyone is entitled to their own religion and coinciding moral values. However, the weaponization of the BYU Honor Code is unethical and has created a contradictory environment where students’ mental health is severely damaged.

BYU’s administration must consider the detrimental impacts that the Honor Code Office has perpetuated and validated by reforming the horrendous code.

No one deserves to be victimized or dehumanized by their college experience.

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DEATH FOR C The 10th annual Spring Concert hosted by the Associated Students of Northern Arizona University (ASNAU) and the Student Union Network (SUN) Entertainment took place April 18. The concert was headlined by Death Cab For Cutie and featured Electric Guest and Elley DuhĂŠ. The trio of performers rocked the night away for attending students.

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Exoskeletons for accessibility Ashley Lohmann

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erebral palsy, a common movement disorder, can present lifelong obstacles for those who are diagnosed with it. A multidisciplinary research team at NAU, led by bioengineer Zachary Lerner, is working to develop wearable exoskeletons that could assist people with cerebral palsy. Local accessibility experts seem to agree that this technology might be a highly innovative way for people with movement disabilities to navigate their environments.

Tarang Jain is a physical therapist and assistant professor at NAU. He is also a member of Lerner’s exoskeleton research team. Jain said when the team’s research is complete, the exoskeletons will be made available to children with cerebral palsy who choose to use one.

“The aim of the research is to improve walking ability in children affected by cerebral palsy through the use of wearable exoskeletons,” Jain said. “Our hypothesis is that the use of exoskeletons will enhance the neuromuscular ability, posture and motor learning of these children.

Those involved on Lerner’s team said the research is still in its early stages. Some speculate that with exoskeleton technology being relatively new, creating an effective product could be difficult. However, some experts say recent advancements in technology could make certain aspects of exoskeleton research less challenging than they previously were.

Disability Resources Department Director Jamie Axelrod said producing medical devices for people with movement disabilities has been difficult in the past because of the need for precise customization in each individual product.

“Every single person needs a different kind of thing,” Axelrod said. “That’s part of why this kind of research is a little finicky. Any type of exoskeleton, powered brace or prosthetic has to be customized to fit an individual and their physical characteristics.”

Axelrod said despite the challenge of customizing each individual exoskeleton, Lerner’s research seems to be moving along quickly. He said people have only just begun to look into integrating the human nervous system with technology for use in mobility devices.

David Van Ness, a senior lecturer of art at NAU, said Lerner’s exoskeleton will likely be a

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Ying Fang, a postdoctoral student at NAU’s Biomechatronics Laboratory works under Zachary Lerner and studies data that the exoskeleton research team has recorded, April 19.

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far more comfortable option for patients than previous prosthetics and exoskeletons because of the technology available to his research team.

Van Ness uses 3D scanners to capture real-world data of patients’ bodies to create accurate prosthetic body parts at MedCAD, a tech company that produces various types of medical devices. Van Ness said with the recent involvement of technologies such as 3D scanners in exoskeleton research, more personalization is available to patients, allowing for the production of more comfortably fitting devices.

Jain agreed that with further advancements in technology, more functionality and comfort can be found in newer exoskeleton models.

“We have always been fascinated by machines and their potential to make human lives better,” Jain said. “In the past, people tried to use exoskeletons for treatment purposes, but most of them failed because of how bulky they were.

With new advancements available in the field of exoskeleton development, there is potential for more light and wearable exoskeletons to be successful in improving walking ability in people with walking disorders.”

Jain said Lerner’s research team is a highly efficient one. However, he believes the biggest challenge to their research is finding people to get involved with the study.

Van Ness said from a researcher’s perspective, involving as many fields of study as possible would be most beneficial in achieving the desired outcome. He said it is important to

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place an emphasis on doing so because multiple perspectives can provide a greater vantage point than when only one specific group of researchers is involved.

Jain said he and other physical therapists decided to get involved with the exoskeleton study because their research interests are complementary.

He said he is excited that this research could potentially help some of his patients.

“Walking is critical for everyone in society, so anyone who loses the ability to walk correctly may have long-term health, well-being and independence issues,” Jain said. “This research will identify the effects of wearable exoskeletons on the walking ability of children with cerebral palsy. If we find the effects of the wearable exoskeleton to be beneficial, we will be able to intervene early and prevent longterm health issues in these children.”

Van Ness said the necessity for involvement of physical therapists in completing the exoskeleton research is obvious. However, he thinks the involvement of artists in research is just as imperative.

“Artists understand anatomy better than some doctors,” Van Ness said. “Although it’s kind of weird, we understand things in a more kinesthetic and physical way than in some of the

more technical disciplines.”

Van Ness said he views art and science as one in the same. He believes the involvement of artists in moveable exoskeleton research is necessary because the research is a humanistic endeavor.

“The ideas of designers are very important,” Van Ness said. “They give it that human touch.

It makes it so that [exoskeletons] have more of a human feel instead of a more industrial one.”

Despite the benefits that new exoskeleton technology could bring, Axelrod said it is crucial for people not to allow their excitement for these advancements to lead them to stop accommodating for people who might choose not to use a wearable exoskeleton.

“This kind of research is important because it gives people options,” Axelrod said. “I think there is a perception that the goal of everyone who can’t walk or who uses a wheelchair is to walk again, but that’s not true. There are a lot of people who find using a wheelchair is how they’ve navigated throughout their whole lives.

They’d actually rather see changes in their environments that make it easier for them to be mobile.”

Axelrod said the biggest concern for people researching these types of mobility devices is the accessibility features made available to those that choose not to make use of exoskeleton technology.

He said he’s worried that if exoskeletons become prominent enough, people will stop building facilities that are accessible to current mobility devices.

“I think the researchers have a responsibility and probably understand the need to share that this isn’t going to work for everyone, or that everyone might not choose to use exoskeletons,” Axelrod said. “While this is one approach we can offer people, we still need to put energy and effort into other approaches as well.”

Axelrod said the public should support research like the movable exoskeletons because it aims to provide new options to people with movement disabilities. He said it is also important to advocate for creating spaces that are accessible to everyone, regardless of what mobility devices they choose to utilize.

“This kind of research is important because it gives people options” – Jamie Axelrod, Disability Resources department director

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NAU women climb above stereotypes Audrey Woods

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tudents walking past the NAU climbing wall in the Health and Learning Center (HLC) may stop to admire the skill, athleticism and strength of the climbers. They may also notice that most of the climbers are men. While this may be true most days, every other Thursday the men are kicked out and women get two hours to climb in the company of other likeminded women.

The Thursday night event runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are open to any individuals who identify as female. Caity Miller, the climbing wall and challenge course coordinator, said there is no payment, sign-in or commitment required to attend this ongoing event. There are usually three employees working during the women climb time who help assist attendees with gear and climbing tips.

Miller, along with Caroline Varie, senior and student manager for the climbing wall, helped get the program started last semester. Miller modeled the program after one that she was exposed to as an undergraduate student at Oklahoma State University.

“Coming here, we didn’t really have a program like that,” Miller said. “We had a lot of really strong female climbers but not really a space for them to be together and climb, or for new people to come in and climb in a very non-intimidating space. So that is why I brought it here.”

Miller said she plans to expand women-specific programs to include group excursions where women can attend outdoor climbs together. She said a recent women’s backpacking trip was a huge success and she wants to announce a women’s climbing trip by next fall.

Varie said climbing can oftentimes be a very intimidating sport to get involved in. She said it takes a lot of practice, and is

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done while others watch from below. She said that climbing is often a male dominated sport and can be intimidating, especially for new climbers, but that is why the women’s climbing program is so important to her.

“This program provides a different set of resources that women may not have been comfortable pursuing if it had been a different environment,” Varie said. “A lot of the girls that come have said that a lot of the moves and routes they try, they wouldn’t have done in the normal room full of guys.”

Junior Sarah Higgins said climbing tends to be a sport where people really need to prove themselves to gain respect. She said the women’s climbing program aims to achieve two things: create a comfortable space for women to climb and foster a group of women within the climbing community.

“I think, for me, that’s why climbing is so special,” Higgins said. “It’s my friends who all go climbing together, not just the climbing part.”

While many of the women who climb at NAU enjoy climbing with both men and women, having space and time dedicated to just women is important. Varie said that men are more inclined to give unsolicited advice to women. She said while they often have good intentions when doing so, a lot of women would rather have the opportunity to figure it out on their own.

Higgins said she often has to prove herself in front of male climbers because they tend to assume they know better when it comes to the sport. These women explained that having a more patient and encouraging community has helped them to improve their skills even more.

“I’ve been able to make relationships with people who know climbing,” Higgins said. “I think that it is super sweet when someone can teach you instead of telling you what to do.”

Higgins is also a part of the NAU Climbing Club and said that through this branch of the climbing community, she has an

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opportunity to teach others and support their growth as well as her own.

Varie said while women in climbing still notice a difference in treatment between genders, the community as a whole has made a lot of progress in the past few years. She said that there are a lot of organizations and programs for women and minorities in climbing now. She said that while this is positive for the community, one would still find mostly men climbing in a normal gym, and that is where there can be an improvement.

Higgins mentioned a women’s climbing group that she found to be inspiring when visiting Bishop over spring break.

“There is this social media outlet called Flash Fox, which is a group of women from Brooklyn who created a climbing group,” Higgins said. “They hold the Women’s Climbing Festival every year in Bishop, California.”

There are a lot of ways for NAU students to become involved in climbing. There are fitness classes that allow students to either learn bouldering or rock climbing. There is also the NAU Climbing Club, which is open to all students. Students can make use of the wall in the HLC during normal climb time hours or by attending a program such as the women’s climbing night.

“NAU and the climbing wall has really given me the opportunity to climb consistently with people I really enjoy,” Varie said.

Climbing, like any new sport or activity, may seem intimidating at first, especially if it seems as if gender may impact the respect an individual receives. However, Miller said the staff and students involved in climbing at NAU are welcoming if newcomers are open to trying something new.

“Just go to the wall,” Higgins said. “I know several people who didn’t know anything about climbing and they went to the wall and just started to talk to people. There are so many climbing opportunities here.”

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Spring may be here, but winter is coming Braedon Huff

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he story of powerful houses, mythical creatures, good and evil, deception and honor has captivated audiences for many years. The dynamic story of “Game of Thrones” has left audiences with a reminder that winter is finally here.

Based on George R.R. Martin’s book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” “Game of Thrones” has been airing ever since its first episode in 2011.

Although it is only available to those with HBO, “Game of Thrones” is continually watched by many people. HBO aired the first episode of the eighth and final season April 14. According to CBS News, 17.4 million people tuned in to view it. Since the show has been around for eight years many people, including NAU students, have had the chance to watch it.

Some NAU students have different opinions on the show based on the way it was filmed, how the script is written, the casting of the actors and the production of the show itself.

Freshman Sophie Noto said she likes the series because of how it was produced and how the writers make story decisions to keep the audience engaged. Noto said if she could change one thing about the show, she would like to see less blood and gore in some of the scenes.

“Overall I think the producers of ‘Game of Thrones’ did an amazing job with keeping the audience invested,” Noto said. “I like it because it is not like every other television series and the characters are very likable. I also think the characters are displayed in very interesting ways.”

Another aspect of “Game of Thrones” that may keep viewers invested in the show is the way it is filmed. Although the show contains mythical characters such as giants, dragons and evil ice creatures called White Walkers, a majority of the show is filmed on location. According to livescience.com, most of the scenes are filmed in real places across Europe and Iceland.

Senior film major Jakob Dybdahl said he really enjoys how it is filmed and how the show makes the scenes feel real. He said the choices of characters makes the series more authentic.

“I really like the cinematography because it puts you into this fantasy land and makes it feel completely real,” Dybdahl said. “I also think the casting is excellent because they have a lot of experienced actors on the show and they are mostly from the United Kingdom, which evokes the lore of the series.”

Dybdahl also said that the show doesn’t

use too much or too little computer-generated imagery (CGI) in scenes, which makes for a good balance within the show.

“I think they use just the right amount of CGI,” Dybdahl said. “It’s not too much to the point that it is overwhelming or jarring. They also use it where you would expect it, like with the dragons or White Walkers. I think it works well because characters like the White Walkers wouldn’t look good without CGI.” In addition to the way “Game of Thrones”

is filmed and produced, some people focus on its relation to the real world. Even though “Game of Thrones” is not historically accurate, this may be a factor that draws audiences’ attention.

Freshman Amelia Weatherly said that while the show is not exactly historically accurate, it has benefits to the viewers who watch the show. She also said it helps audiences stay invested.

“I think the lack of historical accuracy actually helps viewers remain engaged in the show, as it acts as an escape into a world more

messed up than our own,” Weatherly said. “I don’t know if it is possible to make the show historically accurate in any sense, seeing as its entire premise is so far beyond the realm of believability.”

Even though “Game of Thrones” will come to an end this summer, it has continually kept viewers and fans of the show coming back for more season after season to see what happens next.

“Overall I think the producers of ‘Game of Thrones’ did an amazing job with keeping the audience invested” – Sophie Noto, Freshman

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A new season starts at The Arboretum Tyler day

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ucked into the forest down Woody Mountain Road, The Arboretum at Flagstaff is nestled right among the trees and hidden from the outside world. The doors opened for another season of visitors April 15. With trails that circle around the land and trees and shrubs that line those trails, visitors are given an opportunity to find a getaway spot.

Located in the northern part of the state, people may forget that the rest of Arizona is covered with reptiles and vegetation that thrive off the scarcity of water. With areas surrounded by ponderosa pines as far as the eye can see, there are secrets and mysteries that surround this forested environment.

The history of The Arboretum could be described as a gift that keeps on giving. According to The Arboretum’s website, founder Francis McAllister was passing through Flagstaff by train in the 1930s. As a wedding gift, her husband John Vickers McAllister bought a cabin and a parcel of land that the family used as a summer vacationing spot to marvel at the San Francisco Peaks.

After the passing of her husband in 1967, McAllister decided to move to Flagstaff full time and try experiments on the exotic plants that grew at 7,000 feet. This property is now known as The Arboretum.

Volunteer and tour coordinator Shannon Benjamin explained what The Arboretum does for the community many years later.

“Arbor means tree, so it basically means a garden that has trees,” Benjamin said. “Now we are a somewhat unusual arboretum — we don’t have a fancy, manicured English tea garden. Our mission is all about the plants and plant communities of the Colorado Plateau.”

The mission statement of The Arboretum is to teach people about the history of the native plants in the region and to help them conserve the species native to the Colorado

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A honeybee searches for pollen on the edge of the Elderberry Pond at The Arboretum in Flagstaff April 17.

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Plateau.

Benjamin said The Arboretum is trying to educate people in the area about these special plants by teaming up with local schools in Flagstaff

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to teach students about caring for the environment. She said teaching the youth about this concept is one of the things that gets her up in the morning.

“It is just so exciting to see here in Flagstaff,” Benjamin said. “The kids here spend so much time indoors and getting them out here, they come to life. They are so excited to be outside,

to explore, to learn and get their hands dirty. With the state of the world as it is, seeing them develop the love of nature is really rewarding.”

The people who work at The Arboretum have many stories about their journeys. Benjamin was working at a desk job and wanted to change that.

“I have been at a job for eight years and I was stuck behind a computer,” Benjamin said. “I really wanted to get back to my passion of outdoor education, visitor experience and being outside, and this position became open.”

Caretaker and gift shop employee Lyndsey Starkey was in need of a job when a local posting caught her eye.

“We were looking for a job as caretakers,” Starkey said. “There was this website called Working Couples, and The Arb had this job listed on there.”

Garden Supervisor Chad O’Leary was in need of some credits for school and internship hours. He found that The Arboretum was the best way to satisfy both those needs.

“I need some internship hours for school and I did that out here,” O’Leary said. “I was visiting schools while I was in high school. I came up here and came out to their [Birds of Prey] shows back when we were doing those shows.”

Being so secluded from the city, people might have a tough time getting to or finding The Arboretum.

Starkey said that for how great the facility is, it could use more interest from NAU students.

“We have a student membership, and I think it is totally underutilized by the students,” Starkey said. “If they want to come out here they can walk our trails. They can sit and enjoy the quiet and nature.”

With the new season starting, it may be some time before the plant life shows its true colors. Within a few months, The Arboretum will be in full bloom and can serve as a getaway spot for the summer.

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Misfortunes for traveling teams

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ome-field advantage is something in sports that has been around forever. Some may call it a superstition while others may call it fact. Clearly, head football coach Chris Ball sees it as fact.

Last week Ball took the Lumberjacks down to Chandler High School. The two-hour drive was to get the boys used to traveling before playing a game. All they did was scrimmage among one another — they didn’t even play another team. So, what is the purpose of lugging equipment and nearly 100 men down south?

Home-field advantage is the edge a team has over the visiting team because of their familiarity with the field. If you have ever played a sport, regardless of how much talent you had, you know that MOLLY someone else’s pitchers mound, goal post SMITH or 50-yard line is entirely different.

SPORTS EDITOR Not only does playing away from home throw an athlete’s luck off, the fans in the stands are usually rooting for the other team. If you are unlucky enough, some fans boo the visiting team more than they cheer for the home team.

So, with all of this being considered, you would think a team would travel the least they can. Ball had a different thought, one that would actually benefit the team, but hearing mumbles and grunts of confusion from the team was something I am sure happened in the locker room after Ball announced their travel plans.

In all honesty, I get why he did it. Sitting in a bus for two to three hours is nothing compared to their usual day of travel.

If they play on a Saturday, the team usually flies out of Flagstaff on Friday, plays Saturday afternoon and are back in Flagstaff by Saturday night. Feeling cooped up on a plane or a bus can cause tension and ultimately affect the game. Let’s be honest, hotel beds aren’t always the most comfortable. Not to mention the possibility of forgetting jerseys, equipment or other game day essentials.

Whereas if they have a home game, plentiful resources are basically at their fingertips.

No one asked me, but I know home-field advantage is real and should be considered, especially at the collegiate level.

Coach Ball knows what he is doing. Taking a bus ride for a couple of hours just to practice on a high school field probably sounds a little goofy, but the things that are odd usually work best. As I said, this well-versed coach has an agenda.

The reign of Jerome Souers has officially ended with the start of the spring football season.

Souers’ practice regimen for the team consisted of weightlifting sessions, outdoor practices and meetings.

Ball hasn’t even made it to the spring game and he has already switched the teams style. Change is not for everyone, especially for some veteran players. Ball is here to build a team for the future not baby old players.

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Parkour flies people to spiritual depths Nathan Manni

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asketball, football, baseball and other popular team games are considered traditional sports.

Parkour is an alternative, acrobatic sport that does not fit inside the idea of conventional sports. According to an article on HealthStatus, fitness and exercise are key components to living a healthy and fulfilling life, and there are many different methods to stay active.

Flagstaff Parkour and Fitness is a gymnasium that includes many acrobatic classes such as tumbling, free running and parkour. It is an activity that involves traversing natural environments as quickly, efficiently and safely as possible.

The man behind the training is Francesco Diguida, a certified parkour instructor who began practicing the sport in 2008. The activity has a detailed history with a background that contributes to how the sport is still practiced.

Parkour started as something called the Natural Method, which was adapted by a French military man named Georges Hébert. During this time people were only training with weights, according to parkourpedia.com.

“The Natural Method was a way of navigating natural environments slowly but with proper body mechanics,” Diguida said. “This translated into parkour later because there was a father named Raymond Belle who practiced the Natural Method with his sons.”

Belle and his sons turned this practice into a game of tag and made it more fast paced. They took the movements of the Natural Method and introduced them to urban environments. This shaped into what is now known as parkour.

Diguida has been an avid participant in the parkour community for over a decade and chooses not to put labels on the activity. Although it is a physically demanding practice, Diguida said it doesn’t need to be classified as a sport to have real and applicable benefits.

“I think the title of sport is arbitrary.

I consider it more of a movement art,” Diguida said. “The real benefit that people get from parkour that they don’t get from conventional fitness is that, not only are you making your body strong, you are learning how to move your body in ways

Flagstaff Parkour and Fitness instructor Francesco Diguida performs a flip at Summit Gymnastics Academy April 17. John Chaides | The Lumberjack

that most people can’t, which is very important for people to know.”

Sure, parkour can be self-taught, but Diguida said there are mechanics that should be properly learned.

“For instance, the shoulder roll — just learning how to fall properly,” Diguida said. “Most people don’t know how to fall, and a lot of broken bones come from the fact that they just didn’t know how to handle the fall they were given.”

The niche of parkour appeals to the life-enhancing skills such as flexibility, strength and speed that derive from simply knowing the basics.

Diguida has trained many people over the years. Kianna Ginter and Isaac

Jimenez have both trained at Flagstaff Parkour and Fitness and their dialogue is a testament to the physical gains and mental confidence that come from parkour.

“I’ve learned to be more agile and use my environment in ways that the average person wouldn’t see,” Ginter said. “It’s a stress reliever. It’s not all about doing the craziest stunt or dangerous things.

It’s more about expressing yourself and having fun.”

Ginter said parkour has made her appreciate her body more and she is now more motivated to eat a healthy diet and stay hydrated.

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about liberation and self-control.

“The greatest feeling is that sense of freedom when you’re in the air,” Jimenez said. “It helps clear your mind. It is just a peaceful feeling.”

Ginter and Jimenez are now both instructors at Flagstaff Parkour and Fitness for youth classes. The two said they put their all into each lesson they give, just like their instructor did for them.

The New York Times reported that most people practice yoga to feel more in touch with their bodies, increase their flexibility and soothe their minds. Diguida believes parkour offers all of these things while incorporating environmental and speed factors.

“Interacting with my environment helps me feel like I have more control over my body, which is important to me,” Diguida said. “I don’t want to live in a world where I see a fence as a barrier. Seeing an obstacle and knowing how to maneuver it makes me feel safe.”

Parkour is more than doing semiathletic movements, such as jumping over a puddle or clearing a park bench. Jimenez practices the sport as an art of movement and a hobby that he considers a form of therapy.

To some like Diguida, Ginter and Jimenez, the lifestyle advantages from parkour are undeniable. The sport has enriched their lives and they are happy they started and advanced in the activity.

Take it from Diguida who said parkour changed his life for the better.

“Having that connection with my body just feels right,” Diguida said. “It feels like that’s what we have a body for.”

Flagstaff Parkour and Fitness instructor Francesco Diguida sits in the parkour area at the Summit Gymnastics Academy April 17.

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Flagstaff super fan bleeds blue and gold Thomas Rodgers

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ans are an important part of any sporting event. Whether it is the roaring sound of a student section at a basketball game or a subtle clap during a golf tournament, fans are an integral part of nearly all sporting events.

Women’s Basketball Head Coach Loree Payne said fan support can be very helpful when it comes to team success.

“Our players want to play in front of many fans and they feel a sense of responsibility to not let those fans down,” Payne said. “So, in some ways, it definitely helps elevate our level of play.

Having fans at the games also gives us a homecourt advantage.”

While NAU’s student sections do not exactly mirror its fellow Arizona Division I

universities, at games fans will find a few crowd members that really exemplify Lumberjack spirit. Flagstaff local Danny Lawson attends nearly every NAU sporting event. He stands out among the few and shows what it really means to bleed blue and gold.

“It’s about pride,” Lawson said. “With any school you go to, you have to to be dedicated.”

Coconino County found itself buried under snow in a historically bad storm Feb. 21.

Snow continued to fall in a constant downpour over Flagstaff, leaving students and residents trapped in their homes.

Despite the perilous weather conditions, NAU men’s basketball still had a game scheduled, and it appeared that the game would not be canceled. Attendance was incentivized with gift cards to Dutch Bros coffee chain, a

popular beverage destination, in hopes that it would give fans more of a reason to show up.

While tempting, attendance was less than mediocre. Among the few, Lawson sat on the east bleachers cheering on his team. A snowstorm of historic proportions wasn’t enough to stop Lawson from watching a basketball game.

That game is just one of many examples of Lawson’s dedication to his team.

Lawson arrived in Flagstaff nearly two decades ago. He was originally from Lancaster, California. and born into a family of sports fans.

Lawson said he followed in their footsteps and developed a love for sports early in his childhood.

“I grew up with my grandfather who was a die-hard Dodgers fan,” Lawson said. “I started following different sports throughout the years and never looked back.”

Lawson’s favorite sport is football, which he had a knack for growing up. He made the roster at Antelope Valley College where he played as a defensive end before moving to Flagstaff.

Although his time on the field has expired, football is still Lawson’s first love. “[Football] was the first sport I played and the first sport I watched when I was a kid,” Lawson said.

Lawson also enjoys basketball season because he can see two games a week considering the potential of travel.

“Especially before conference, if NAU plays over at [University of Nevada, Las Vegas], in Phoenix, Tucson or even California, I can go to those games too,” Lawson said. “Last Thanksgiving, I was able to watch the women’s Continued on Page 22

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basketball team play [Loyola Marymount] in Los Angeles.”

Lawson takes pride in his nearly perfect attendance record, which has attracted attention from NAU coaches who have noticed his die-hard support.

“Throughout my career, I have been blessed to know and appreciate very passionate fans,” said men’s basketball head coach Jack Murphy. “[Lawson] is on the Mount Rushmore of those dedicated and loyal fans that I have had the pleasure of interacting with.”

If Lawson is not on the sidelines of an NAU sporting event,

he is often engaged in sports debates at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Good-hearted sports fans are hard to come by and they rarely come with the respect and passion that Lawson has when he is on the bleachers cheering on the Lumberjacks.

“You have to show respect,” Lawson said. “You may not like the other team during the game, but after the game’s over you need to show respect to each other.”

For both the school and the community, Lawson tries to bring enthusiasm and positive energy to each game he attends. While he may not carry pom-poms or wear a Lumberjack costume, his goal is to bring just as much passion to the games as Louie does.

Women’s Tennis — The Lumberjacks defeated the Idaho Vandals 4-3 in a home matchup April 20. They also won against Eastern Washington 6-1 April 21. They will enter the Big Sky Conference Tournament as the No. 1 seed, which will be held in Phoenix, April 26 at 11 a.m.

Women’s Soccer — NAU took control in the second half to beat Embry Riddle 4-1 April 20 in their final home practice game. Goals from sophmore midfielder Kayla Terhune and sophmore defender Emma Robson lead NAU to victory over the Eagles. The Lumberjacks will continue to practice for the upcoming fall season.

Track and Field — Junior Parker Joens placed in the top 20 for the men’s shot put and senior Jasmine Malone earned third place in the women’s 400-meter dash at the Beach Invitational in California April 20.

NAU will participate in the Desert Heart Classic against UA in Tuscon, April 27.

Football — NAU has eight returning starters on offense and nine returning players on defense from last season’s lineup.

The Lumberjacks will host their Spring Showcase game in the Walkup Skydome April 26. Their first regular season game will be August 29 at home against Missouri State University.

Danny Lawson celebrates with the women’s basketball team after their win against Montana State March 2.

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Men’s Tennis — It was another big win for the Lumberjacks, April 20, as they swiped a victory against the University of California Irvine 4-3. The Lumberjacks are on a 17-game winning streak and will head to the Big Sky Championship as the No. 1 seed in Phoenix, April 25 through 28.

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