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PoliceBeat Aug. 12 At 9:10 a.m., a staff member at the University Union called to report that a subject yelling and making suspicious comments. NAUPD responded but no contact was made.

CCDF for trespassing.

At 12:56 p.m., a staff member at lot 3 called to report three subjects making excessive noise. NAUPD responded and three non-students were identified and left the area.

At 10:43 a.m., an officer Aug. 15 initiated a traffic stop in parking At 9:50 a.m., a staff lot 11. One non-student was member at the Science Lab booked for aggravated DUI Facility called to report a and reckless driving. suspicious person going into an elevator. NAUPD responded At 11:55 a.m., a staff but no contact was made. member at the Union Fieldhouse called to report At 11:29 a.m., a staff a non-student using student member at Student and amenities. NAUPD responded Academic Services called to and one non-student was report an unconscious student. booked into Coconino County The student refused transport Detention Facility (CCDF) for to Flagstaff Medical Center failure to provide a truthful (FMC). name, false reporting to law enforcement, criminal trespass At 3:34 p.m., staff at the and resisting arrest.

Science and Health Building called to report the theft of a Aug. 13 drill. NAUPD responded and At 6:22 a.m., a fire alarm took a report. was set off at Campus Heights.

NAUPD searched the area and Aug. 16 found the alarm was caused by At 7:48 a.m., a burnt food. The Fire Prevention construction worker at the Office was notified.

Biological Sciences building waved down an officer to report At 9:44 a.m., a residence tools being stolen. NAUPD hall director at McConnell responded and took a report.

Hall called to report damage to bathroom stalls. NAUPD At 8:56 a.m., there were responded and took a report. multiple calls from an elevator at the Science Annex building.

At 5:32 p.m., FPD The area was searched by transferred a 911 call to NAUPD but no criminal NAUPD from the Union. activity was witnessed. ITS was The area was searched but no notified. criminal activity was witnessed.

At 7:26 p.m., an Aug. 14 individual at the Babbitt At 5:33 a.m., staff at the Administration building called High Country Conference to report someone screaming Center reported a non-student from a vehicle. NAUPD trespassing, but the subject left responded but no contact was the area prior to officers’ arrival. made.

At 11:25 a.m., a staff member at the HLC called to report a male who had passed out in a study room. One non-student was booked into

Compiled by ray anne galzote trespassing. Upon NAUPD arrival it was determined that the subject was suicidal. The student was transported to The Guidance Center for a mandatory mental health evaluation.

Aug. 17 At 1:15 p.m., a citation was issued to a driver for driving with a suspended license and for a stop sign violation.

At 5:55 p.m., a student called to report another student had taken pills. NAUPD responded and the patient was transported to FMC. Aug. 18 At 9:27 a.m., staff at Cline Library received an alarm for a water flow. Officers responded, searched the area and found the alarm was caused by technical difficulties.

At 12:35 p.m. on 122 E. Butler, an officer reported assisting FPD with a weapons violation.

At 1:56 p.m., officers responded to a fire alarm at the University Bookstore.

However, they determined there was no fire, and that the alarm was set off by an unknown odor.

At 7:05 p.m., a nonstudent called to request a welfare check for a non-student at the Performing and Fine Arts building. NAUPD responded but the subject was not in any distress. The non-student left campus.

At 11:48 p.m, a student at the Ernest Calderon Learning Community requested information in regard to an individual potentially

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NEWS

A brief look at Flagstaff’s summer 2019 An August update on the Museum Fire

Summer construction and bus route changes

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cConnell Drive closed July 8 due to construction on the I-17 bridge, per the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The I-17 freeway exit onto McConnell Drive was also closed during this time. ADOT opened the street to traffic on Aug. 18, which was the Sunday before residence hall move-in.

According to the Mountain Line website, these closures prompted Route 10 to be rerouted to avoid construction. The four bus stops at Social and Behavioral Sciences and Gabaldon Hall were closed, and temporary stops were placed to accommodate the closures.

“Route 10 will have a temporary stop at the University and Knoles intersection and will take University Drive out to Milton,” an update from NAU stated.

Although McConnell Drive opened Aug. 18, access to Beulah Boulevard will be unavailable from campus. The NAU website encourages commuters to use University Drive instead.

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he Museum Fire first alerted Flagstaff residents July 21, and it eventually scorched over 1,900 acres of land. The wildfire began in the Dry Lake Hills area, which is about one mile north of Flagstaff. As firefighters battled the growing flames, many residents were forced to take caution or evacuate.

“Rugged, steep terrain hindered firefighting efforts, and soon after the fire began, about two dozen homes were under mandatory evacuation orders with hundreds more placed on standby,” a Museum Fire Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) executive summary stated.

From the fire’s start, firefighters worked to contain the fire and repair the damage. “[Crews are working] with heavy equipment to stabilize roads in the fire area and will continue to patrol and hold the containment line, cooling hot spots as necessary,” an Aug. 1 update on the Incident Information System Website (InciWeb) reported.

Additionally, a BAER team was assembled July 26 to assess the fire’s damage.

“BAER is an emergency program for stabilization work that involves time-critical activities that must be completed before the first damaging storm event,” the BAER executive summary stated.

BAER evaluated watershed conditions to determine the potential risks to natural and cultural resources, human life and property.

The team also determined effective stabilization measures to reduce the risk of potential flooding and debris flow.

InciWeb recommends that visitors and residents of the Flagstaff area view a map of the Museum Fire Safety Closure area. Furthermore, it is advised to sign up for emergency notifications.

As of Aug. 12, InciWeb said the Museum Fire has been 100% contained and put under patrol status. The cause of the Museum Fire remains unknown and is under investigation.

The Standard gets ready for move-in

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he Standard is Flagstaff’s latest addition to off-campus student housing. For the last couple of months, The Standard and its staff have been preparing for the fall 2019 move-in.

According to The Standard’s website, the property offers 15 different floor plans ranging from a studio to five-bedroom apartments.

Amenities also include a resident club room, golf simulator, computer lounge, study rooms, garage parking, a fitness center and private courtyards with spas.

The Standard’s website also states that although several floor plans are already sold out, there are still many open and available for renters.

In addition, The Standard has a VIP fall 2020 waitlist for those who are interested in housing during the next academic year.

NAU mourns the death of Malik Noshi

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alik Noshi, offensive lineman for NAU football, was found dead in his Flagstaff residence July 7. Noshi’s death was confirmed by Mike Marlow, the vice president for intercollegiate athletics, in a statement released July 8.

“The thoughts and prayers of the entire NAU Athletic Department family go out to Malik’s family, friends, teammates and coaches during this time of great sadness,” Marlow said in the statement.

Noshi was originally from Las Vegas, Nevada and was about to enter his senior season.

During his NAU football career from 2016 to 2018, Noshi played 29 games.

The Museum Fire reached 100% containment Aug. 12. Shannon Swain| The Lumberjack

The Standard is new off campus student housing and is set to open August 2019. A large part of the construction is complete, Aug. 20. Shannon Swain| The Lumberjack

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From the Editor

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f you’d be OK with it I would like to change the title of this from “Letter from the Editor” to “Letter to 18-year-old Bailey.”

As the first person in my family to go to college, I had little to no insight on what to expect for these next four years. But here I am, a senior. I would be lying to you if I said it was easy, because it wasn’t. There have been many tears, many panic attacks but also many laughs and experiences.

Dear freshman, College is wild. The cliche, “You’ll learn the most about yourself in these next four years,” is 100% true. You will see how you handle life with only 84 cents in your bank account. You’ll figure out what you’re passionate about and what you absolutely dislike. You will meet people from all walks of life. And if you’re me, you will cry and beg your boyfriend to help you with a paper that’s due in an hour for the class you’re both in.

College will be exciting and exhilarating, but it will also be stressful. A lot of people think college is the four years of life when you party constantly and go through the motions of lectures and homework. I’m sorry to burst that bubble, BAILEY but that’s not college. To stay enrolled, you can’t just simply fly through without HELTON putting in the work. You have to learn how to balance your social, academic and EDITOR-IN-CHIEF personal life.

I think that’s the word I would use to describe my college career: balance.

You can have fun, and please do so. But you also need to learn when and where the time and place to have fun is.

I’ll leave you with this: Explore these next four years. Try some of the things we mention in the Survival Guide, which starts on page 10. Figure out what you love about Flagstaff and what annoys you. Try some of our college hacks, especially the one Nathan put in there — to buy a planner.

These next four years are going to be fun, there’s no doubt about it. Embrace it. Embrace the wild, the stress, the tired and the laughs. You won’t get these four years back, and if I’m being really honest, they go by quicker than high school did.

Thank you for reading.

President’s BBQ Fall 2019 August 28, 2019 11 a.m. - 1 p.m Central Quad Free and Open to all NAU Students The NAU Cheer team takes picture with Louie the Lumberjack at the Presidents BBQ, Aug. 29, 2018. Jay Soliz | The Lumberjack

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Editor-in-Chief Bailey Helton Faculty Adviser David Harpster

Managing Editor Sebastian Moore Sports Adviser Rory Faust

Director of Digital Content Brady Wheeler

Sales Manager Marsha Simon

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

Copy Chief Collin W. Clayton

Faculty Adviser, Visuals Taylor Mahoney Valerie Devoy

Print Chief Bella Valenzuela

Media Innovation Center Editorial Board News Editor Scout Ehrler

Features Editor Shaelene Walker

Asst. Sports Editor Jacob Terrill

Director of Photography Morgan Fisher

Asst. News Editor Trevor Skeen

Asst. Features Editor Ash Lohmann

Director of Circulation Robyn Monroe

Asst. Dir. of Photography Bess Valdez

Online News Editor Ray Anne Galzote

Culture Editor Sabrina Proffitt

Asst. Director of Circulation Anel Lamadrid

Senior Photographer Shannon Swain

Online News Editor Asst. Culture Editor Gabriella Karin Johnson Nathan Manni Op-Ed Editor Caitlin Burke

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Sports Editor Molly Smith

Director of Illustration Madison Cohen Asst. Dir. of Illustration Aleah Green

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On the Cover NAU band members James Santon and Rito Mayoral play a song with NAU’s mascot Louie the Lumberjack at the President’s BBQ. The barbecue is hosted on NAU’s Central Quad during Welcome Week for all students the first week back at school, Aug. 29, 2018.

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Corrections & Clarifications The Lumberjack is committed to factual correctness and accuracy. If you find an error in our publication, please email Bailey Helton at brs289@nau.edu.

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OPINION-EDITORIAL

Biking in Flagstaff is an uphill battle Q Redmond

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hether to reduce gas bills or to get in shape, biking is something many people have felt some pressure to do.

It is one of those things, like composting or buying local, that people are at least a little compelled to do if only to shut their hippie friend up. And similar to composting and buying local, biking is something people rarely follow through with.

While Flagstaff boasts about being a good place for biking, I have found that this is only particularly true for enthusiast bikers who enjoy mountain trails. For those who bike to get to school, work or both, it is a slightly different story.

The story I see from my bike as I ride around town is that Flagstaff has the foundation to be a great city for cyclists, but still needs work. While there are a lot of bike lanes and the Flagstaff Urban Trail System in place, these alone are not enough to call it a day.

Flagstaff does have a large biking community compared to the rest of the nation according to biking enthusiast websites such as rootsrated. Yet, I find that this is more because of the size and the climate of Flagstaff than active policy choices.

Increasing the number of trips made by bikes

has great potential to reduce road congestion, which is great for Flagstaff’s carbon footprint. Another benefit would come from reducing the frustratingly large amount of traffic Flagstaff has.

Biking in Flagstaff would be a great alternative means of transportation. It’s unfortunate though that the town is perceived under a false guise of being very biker-friendly when it lacks the necessary infrastructure.

There is an Active Transportation Master Plan with promising ideas for Flagstaff, but without the support of the community, it will remain just that — a plan. In order to get involved, you can attend the meeting of Flagstaff’s Bicycle Advisory Committee, which takes place at City Hall on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

There are multiple design choices moving forward that would encourage biking in Flagstaff. One is separate bike paths away from the road called PedestrianBicycle Superhighways, or PedBikeWays, in the Active Transportation Master Plan, which would simplify biking alongside traffic.

Speaking honestly, bike lanes are scary, both for the biker and driver. When you are in a bike lane, the Illustration By Amy Czachowski

fear of being hit is never far away.

The biggest improvement that could be made is continuity.

Only about half of Flagstaff’s roads even have bike lanes, according to the city of Flagstaff. While bike lanes aren’t my preferred infrastructure, it’s better than being forced to take a road without any consideration for bikers. Worst of all are roads where the bike lane just ends, which there are far too many in this town.

There’s a similar continuity problem with the urban trail system: only about half of the trails in it are paved. Again, this is good for mountain bikers but not so much for commuters who don’t think their bike can handle an unpaved trail. If that is you, this could mean finding a new path or just crossing your fingers hoping your tires can take it.

According to the city of Flagstaff’s website, about 40% of local car trips are less than 2.5 miles. Biking 2.5 miles is a low physical barrier for most able-bodied individuals. The psychological-emotional barrier, however, will be high as long as cyclists have to hop from trail to trail and lane to lane, dodging cars and pedestrians along the way.

Getting into the habit of biking is literally an uphill battle in Flagstaff’s case. If more people are going to come along for the ride, then we need a town that is designed to encourage it.

Other students’ educations shouldn’t affect mine D’Anna Davis

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n a university campus, many would think the priority is the students’ education. Opportunities to succeed are given to students across the range of majors. With recent budget cuts possibly attributed to lower enrollment, it seems that some students have been put on the backburner.

One department currently experiencing budget cuts is the Media Innovation Center in the School of Communication.

NAZ Today, the student news broadcast, has gone from hosting four live shows per week to just two.

NAZ Today gives students an opportunity to see and experience how a news broadcast works through scripting, filming and editing. By trimming down the number of days it is produced, the university is limiting opportunities for students to get involved.

While I am not personally involved with NAZ Today, I am involved within the Media Innovation Center. It concerns me that there could possibly be future budget cuts to student-run organizations.

I have been involved with The Lumberjack since my first semester at NAU and without this opportunity I’d have close to no professional experience in journalism by the time I graduate.

It has given me stability, a network and a chance to share and develop my passion.

Without the paper, I’m not sure if I would be so confident about my future post-graduation. This is why we need

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opportunities like these for students. They are able to hone their skills and accomplish things they may not have without them.

By the time I graduate, I will have almost four years of experience working for a student-run media organization with dozens of pieces published. This is a strong portfolio that both graduate schools and employers look for in potential candidates.

I am fortunate enough that the paper hasn’t taken any hits in my tenure, but no student should have to worry about a lack of opportunities while in college.

It is unknown what else could suffer over the course of time given the possibility of budget cuts expanding. It is not uncommon for universities to take budget cuts to their media programs. One cut leads to another, and suddenly there could be nothing.

Opportunities for involvement should not be a token occurrence. I am in college to further my education and many other students could say the same. It should be my right to get involved and gain experience in my field, not a privilege.

STEM majors have research projects, hotel and restaurant management have field work and I have the Media Innovation Center.

With the recent cuts, it makes me wonder where the money has gone. Is the lack of opportunity creating plentiful ones for others? Although this is unconfirmed it throws up a major red flag for me.

Are the funds going toward another department to enhance experiences and opportunities for others? While every student

deserves the chance to get involved, I shouldn’t be affected by it.

I want to be able to graduate knowing I took advantage of every resource and opportunity I could. This should not be limited to some majors or students. Everyone should hope they have done something to further themselves in their career or education by the time they graduate.

Students attend a university to pursue their dreams. Those dreams should have no limitations or boundaries on campus.

We all deserve to enhance our skills. I don’t want to see another student’s education negatively affecting my own.

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NEWS

Why building community could help stressed college students Shawna Shapiro Middlebury Associated Press

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t is a growing problem on campuses across America. Students entering college are reporting levels of anxiety, depression and social isolation higher than previous generations.

The phrase “mental health crisis” has become commonplace within higher education circles.

Today’s undergraduates belong to the group known as Generation Z, iGen or post-millenials, defined roughly as those born between 1997 and 2012. They comprise the most ethnically diverse and globally connected generation of U.S. students. They have been widely categorized as open-minded, hardworking and eager to solve world problems.

So why do so many of these students report feeling stressed and socially disconnected on campuses – and what can be done to help?

Surprisingly, my research shows that a sense of safety or comfort may not be enough.

A sense of belonging Like a number of other researchers, I have been working to understand what factors contribute to college students’ sense of belonging.

Sense of belonging is difficult to measure: It is not captured with demographic statistics or attrition rates. Rather, it has to do with students’ feelings of importance, connectedness, respect and shared sense of purpose within the campus community. These feelings track closely with students’ reports of personal growth, as well as their academic performance.

Decades of research shows that one of the key ingredients for a sense of belonging is frequent interaction with diverse groups of peers. Such interactions not only allow students to learn from one another – they also improve student perceptions of the campus climate as a whole.

However, when my research assistants and I surveyed dozens of

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students about their experiences engaging with peers whose backgrounds and perspectives differ from their own, we found that such experiences were less common and positive than we had expected.

Many students described our campus – a small liberal arts college in rural Vermont as socially segregated – a trend documented at other institutions. Students described a variety of social divisions – not just along the lines of race and class, but also for example, between athletes and non-athletes. Students in our study said they want to push past these boundaries, but many are unsure how to do so in ways that are meaningful and productive.

“If students were able to step outside of their box more and interact with people they wouldn’t naturally interact with, that could help,” suggested one student – a comment echoed by many others. “Students have to take risks,” said another, “in terms of expanding what you’re comfortable doing in regard to what you’re in interested in.”

Yet when asked in a separate study what inclusivity means to them, many of my students invoked images of harmony, peacefulness and acceptance. There seemed to be little room for tension or conflict in their views.

This creates a paradox, since engaging with diversity – that key

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ingredient for sense of belonging – may involve discomfort and even tension at times. If students gauge the success of those interactions in terms of short-term comfort, rather than long-term growth, they may end up feeling further alienated from one another.

Paddling furiously Indeed, at many institutions, and elite ones in particular, there is a culture of “Duck Syndrome” in which students appear to each other to be “gliding effortlessly,” but are in fact “paddling furiously” beneath the surface. Students often avoid discomfort, therefore, with a “fake it ‘til you make it” approach to social interactions.

This performed perfectionism can cause students to feel as if they are alone in their struggles. Conversely, sharing honest accounts of “belonging uncertainty” – even if such accounts make students feel vulnerable or uncomfortable – can help to decrease feelings of isolation.

The good news is that many institutions are experimenting with ways to promote a culture of belonging.

Stanford University, said to be the epicenter of “Duck Syndrome,” has implemented the Resilience Project, which aims to “instill a sense of belonging and bravery,” through storytelling about failure and struggle. The Failing Well

project at Smith College has a similar goal, and even works with students to create a “failure resume” describing setbacks they have faced.

These sorts of initiatives are part of a national trend toward programming that helps students to forge social connections through sharing experiences of discomfort, rather than allowing students to avoid discomfort through social segregation.

A key feature of these programs is that they are accessible (or even required) for all students, regardless of their social identity. Middlebury is also taking part: Our orientation for first-year students includes an event called Midd Uncensored, during which students share their hopes and fears about college adjustment. Firstyears also participate in a program called JusTalks, which aims to “foster dialogue and communication that confronts privilege and engages with difference.”

Redefining what belonging means One takeaway from my research is that those of us working in higher education need to help students redefine belonging as something more than comfort. We need to have honest conversations with students about the role of disagreement and tension in building relationships across social groups.

It is not enough, however, simply

to tell students to “toughen up,” which is the message many receive from institutional statements on free speech and intellectual freedom. Colleges and universities also need to prepare students and ourselves to engage productively with the discomfort they will inevitably encounter as they interact with diverse peers and perspectives.

This sort of preparation is taking place on a number of campuses in the U.S. and abroad that have courses or programming focused on deep listening, including the University of Minnesota at Duluth and the University of Edinburgh. Middlebury is in its second year of a grant-funded Engaged Listening Project, which provides resources and opportunities for connecting across difference.

How to help Faculty can also do more to build community in the classroom – not just in week one, but throughout the semester. This can happen, for example, through increased use of pair or small group work in class, as well as through projects and assignments that invite students to put course learning into dialogue with their lived experiences. Staff working in student life may want to consider offering more programming designed to stretch students socially, such as events where connecting across difference is the central goal, rather than a possible byproduct.

And students may be the best positioned to tell us what can help: Some of those we interviewed, for example, suggested that the campus dining halls are underutilized as a space for deepening and broadening relationships. Sharing a meal, they reminded us, helps to create the atmosphere for good conversation.

Sense of belonging isn’t simply about creating warm, fuzzy feelings. It is about taking seriously the potential for transformative learning within a diverse community. I can’t think of a more worthy goal for higher education.

NAU SURVIVAL GUIDE

Food for thought from NAU Faculty NAU faculty weigh in on what they think each student should consider while navigating through their college career

Students should visit and explore the Career Development website and/ or see a career development specialist to learn about career planning, career opportunities and resources NAU offers to support students in seeking their first position after graduation and advancing beyond that.

Students should also KAREN L. PUGLIESI participate in an internship, DEAN, COLLEGE OF undergraduate research or SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL public service project, academic SCIENCES team (Model UN, NAU Speech and Debate and the like), or a substantial preprofessional activity (like the Media Innovation Center,) or leadership experience (ASNAU, or other student

Take advantage of opportunities that come your way when you see requests for volunteers, research assistants, and other out of class activities.

Participating in these activities will enrich your college experience.

The more you get involved, the more you will enjoy college and you have the benefit of an expanded network with people RAMONA N. MELLOTT who share your interests.

It also has the potential DEAN, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION to open doors and career opportunities upon graduation.

Students should get involved with our campus — with student government, clubs, campus recreation — anything you love to do or want to learn to do.

They should practice wellness­— exercise, eat right, enjoy this pristine outdoor environment in your backyard and get at least seven LYNDA B. RANSDELL to eight hours of sleep.

Students should also ask DEAN, COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN for help from classmates, SERVICES professors, and professionals — when you need it. We are all here to help you succeed.

Recognize you are more than your professional-to-be self. The sooner you recognize that, the more likely you are to enjoy the fullest ASSOCIATE DEAN benefits of a university education.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & LETTER Everyone knows that a college degree improves lifetime earnings.

But that benefit does not exhaust the ways an education, if we do our jobs, improves the quality of life. That has been a common thread in the students who write back to us and visit us years after graduation and tell us of their successes.

Develop a friendship with someone who is different from you in background, perspective, or opinion.

Broaden your world view by expanding your relationships to include folks who see things differently.

This will help you grow personally and professionally and will help all of us to build a better world.

MARIBETH Get involved in a sport WATWOOD or physical activity that wears DEAN, GRADUATE COLLEGE you out in a way that recharges your mind and spirit. Step away regularly from the computer and your studies to breathe deeply and move.

I would say that before graduation, each freshman should try to hike to the top of Humphreys (preferably for a sunrise) and hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

CHRISTOPHER G. GRIFFIN

Take some chances in your schedule and in classes.

Don’t be afraid to get things wrong. If you challenge yourself by investing in courses or assignments without having someone explain how they relate to some idea you have of what your career will look like, you’re likely to do better and be better when it’s all said and done, whether you became that sort of professional or not.

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DIANE M. STEARNS PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

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NAU SURVIVAL GUIDE

Designed and Illustrated By Bailey Helton

Things you will come Twenty go-to spots: Goodwill to love about Flagstaff: Firecreek Macy’s Savers Flagstaff summers Access to the outdoors The San Francisco peaks Culture Community

White Dove Flagstaff Coffee Company Cedar House Coffee Shop

Garden thrift Hodgepodge Property surplus

Pizzicletta Lumberyard Delhi Palace Fratelli’s MartAnnes Burrito Palace

Lockett Meadow Buffalo Park Lake Mary The Pit Arizona Snowbowl

Your guide on how to robot

Things that will come to annoy you about Flagstaff: People that litter Being stopped by a double train The smell of the Purina factory Milton traffic Stairs

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AU rolled out a number of food delivery robots on campus during the 2019 spring semester. These little bots made by Starship Technologies are the perfect combination of both Eve and WALL-E. They greet their customers with the utmost respect saying, “Thank you” and “Excuse me,” as they travel about.

How can you get into contact with one of these guys? It’s easy. According to NAU this is all you have to do: “Download the Starship Delivery app, available on iOS and Android; choose from a variety of food and drink items from participating on-campus locations, including Einstein, Star Ginger, Cobrizo Mexican Grill, Turnip the Greens, G’s NY Style Deli and The Wedge Market and Pizza; then watch via an interactive map as the robot makes its way across campus. An alert will signify the robot’s arrival, and it can be unlocked through the phone app.

The delivery usually takes a matter of minutes, depending on the menu items ordered and the distance the robot must travel.”

Follow the robots on Instagram @the_nau_robots

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A Starship robot delivers food to the School of Communication, March 27.

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OPINION-EDITORIAL

Summer Lovin’

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ummertime in a college town brings an abundance of summer flings to the surface. Flings come in all shapes, sizes and outcomes, so it’s important to consider this specific short-term relationship from all angles in order to know how to approach and thrive in this kind of relationship.

No two summer flings look alike.

You may find yours on a dating app, they could be the kid who sat next to you in bio last semester or they could be one of your closest friends. The agreement can also be different in what they mean for the people involved in the relationship. Maybe the ASHLEY flingers go on dates but don’t meet each LOHMANN other’s friends. They could even be with other people simultaneously. They could ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR also look and act like a serious relationship, but the flingers prefer to dub it a fling.

Navigating this topic can be difficult, so thinking about the possibilities surrounding a summer fling may help with knowing what you want from it and how to get there before flinging yourself into the deep end.

The essence of a fling implies a relationship on the more casual end — heavy on the romantic and sexual side, but holding out on a lot of the commitment.

Before flinging, it’s good to consider what you’re looking for. Is a lack of seriousness a pro or con in your book? These types of relationships can be seriously fun with their whirlwind tendencies, but tangling your hopes up with commitment can be a dangerous game. Be sure to talk to your partner and figure out what your fling means for both of you and tread carefully either way. If it’s a casual thing, make sure to distance your emotions enough to avoid catching feelings.

Finally, it’s crucial to consider the aftermath of your fling before getting into it with that person. Will you be cool seeing this person around campus after it is over? If you might be sad seeing them with someone else, maybe consider proposing something more serious. If you end up having a class with them come August, will it be awkward, friendly or completely normal? Weigh out all the ways your fling can end and decide from there if flinging with this person is really worth it.

That being said, these relationships have the potential to be your heaven or they could end up going very wrong. Understand your partner and what they want from this kind of relationship, and look at how things might end to see if the fling is really a good idea in the long run. Happy flinging!

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Convenience compromised as NAU pharmacy closes Caitlin Burke

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any students who live on campus find it difficult to get around without a car at their disposal. Although this might be a problem faced more often by freshmen than by other students, it is still a valid concern. Having to walk to get to places off campus can become an inconvenient burden to many, especially in the winter during heavy snowfall.

If walking is not an ideal option, knowledge of the Mountain Line transit system or taking an Uber or Lyft is going to be crucial for students who need prescriptions.

A campuswide email from Julia Ryan, the executive director for Campus Health Services, stated that the reason for the pharmacy’s closure came down to an inability to compete with the affordable prices of other competitors.

Ryan stated that factors considered included “careful analysis of the campus pharmacy business operations and the competitive retail market that provides extended hours of operation and lower prices due to high volume purchasing.”

Having cheaper prices on prescriptions is undoubtedly attractive to broke college students. However, not having the option to get prescriptions filled on campus is an accessibility issue that could negatively impact many people.

There is the potential option for some prescriptions such as birth control pills to be filled in three month increments. This could ease some of the burden on students to find frequent transportation to off-campus pharmacies. However, this is very dependent on the health insurance used and the prescription needed.

The closure will take effect Aug. 30, just days after the fall semester beings. The email notifying students was sent out on July 3 and gave proactive students time to switch pharmacies over the summer, but gave limited time to students who have to take care of this change once they are back on campus.

The decision to close the on-campus pharmacy makes sense from a business perspective, especially with budget cuts playing a factor into other facilities on campus.

Ryan’s email about the closure stated that students impacted by the closure may have concerns, and noted that the Campus Health Services staff are here to help throughout the transition.

I personally have only needed to use the on-campus pharmacy once. As a freshman with no car and a violent stomach flu, I would have had to face the possibility of vomiting on the city bus if the pharmacy were not steps away. I find it very unfortunate that the pharmacy’s closing will bring a large

inconvenience for students who have always used it to fill their prescriptions.

Having a pharmacy attached to the on-campus urgent care makes sense for a lot of convenient reasons. I sympathize with the future students who will use the campus urgent care but will no longer have the ability to walk to the next room and get their prescription filled.

From my own perspective as a student, it feels as though the limited accessibility that students will be adjusting to was not fully taken into account with the decision to close the pharmacy.

In the case of students who will find leaving campus for their prescriptions to be difficult, a myriad of problems may arise because of this decision.

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Thirty-five things to do before Graduation We are saying goodbye to our undergraduate career and here’s what you need to do before you turn your final page.

Shaelene Walker 1. Join a club or out-of-school activity. College is more fun when it’s not just about school work.

2. Meet new people. College is the perfect place to make new friends and connections.

3. Go skiing or snowboarding.

4. Participate in a typical college tradition (spring break, Tequila Sunrise, etc.) Even if it’s just to say you tried it, it’ll make a great story later.

5. Pull an all-nighter. Even if you don’t want to, chances are you’ll have to.

Karin Johnson 1. Make connections with all the people you can, especially instructors — those relationships can lead to job opportunities.

2. Take advantage of the long breaks. You may never get a three-month summer break ever again. Use the time to travel or start good habits and break bad ones.

3. Utilize the resources the university offers like student discounts and free computer repairs by the Student Technology Center.

4. Explore the city you live in before you get a job that takes you elsewhere.

5. Experiment! Take lots of different classes and discover new interests. You may find that the major you declared your freshman year will not be the same as the major you graduate with.

Morgan Fisher 1. Attend a club meeting, even if it’s something you don’t go to again it can be a fun experience!

2. Make some friends that will support and have fun with you throughout your time in college and hopefully after.

3. Find a hobby that you may not have been able to do at home. For me it was reading comics and supporting Flagstaff’s local comic shop CAB Comics!

4. Take some fun classes that may not directly relate to your major but will leave you with a good memory.

5. Learn and grow as much as you can by doing things outside of your standard classes. College goes by faster than you’d think and you generally only have this opportunity once.

Ray Anne Galzote 1. Join a new, fun club.

2. Take some cute pictures around campus and throughout Flagstaff.

3. Become friends with at least one professor, and make connections.

4. Form a solid group of friends. Get all their social medias and contact info.

5. Road trip to surrounding cities and states.

Robyn Monroe 1. Have your resume updated and checked by a mentor/ professional.

2. Ask professors to be your references.

Wise words from Nau President Rita Cheng My advice is to be proactive. Take advantage of our resources our dedicated faculty and staff, academic services, social activities, the arts, athletics, and the richness of campus life. Always remember the importance of your presence here and that there are many people eager to help you throughout your journey. Welcome to NAU and don’t forget to phone home!

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3. Get involved with projects that will benefit your future and get important contacts through it.

4. Apply for jobs early. Even before you graduate 5. Participate as much as possible in lectures, so professors recognize you and will be more willing to write letters of reference.

Bess Valdez 1. Get involved in anything and everything on campus.

2. Take at least one class that has nothing to do with your major.

3. Join a campus club.

4. Learn to cook a good meal.

5. Participant in a school tradition.

Bailey Helton 1. Enroll in classes you never thought you’d like.

2. Communicate with your professors; they are always willing to help.

3. Take one day a week to blow everything off. Playing hooky is good for the soul.

4. Go to a hockey game.

5. Be an opportunist.

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How to hack your way through college Apply for jobs directly on their websites and not through third party sites because some places don’t check the third party sites often.

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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Cost efficient, dorm-friendly, filling and they travel well.

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Keep a picture of a flat tire in your camera roll to use as an excuse next time you’re late to class.

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Memorize the bus schedule; it’s very useful.

Even if the bus I need is running late I know another route to get there.

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To make music play out of your phone louder: Settings > music > EQ > Late Night! It’s easy and perfect for parties without a speaker, dorm room dance sessions and blocking out noise while studying!

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Unless otherwise specified by the professor, I like to only get a cheap composition notebook for each class. I leave a few pages at the front for a table of contents, then I take ASH LOHMANN notes and tape handouts in ASSISTANT FEATURES throughout the semester so EDITOR everything is in one place and it can easily serve as a study reference for finals and exams. Instead of spending lots on cute supplies, I like to paint or use magazine cutouts on the notebook covers.

nvest in a day planner, and dedicating a day within the first two weeks of the fall semester to filling in due dates and having every week written out in the planner!

NATHAN MANNI It’s such a life-saving tool ASSISTANT CULTURE to have because of how EDITOR overwhelming the initial weeks of college are. It really helped me keep track of things and never miss an assignment or a quiz. I genuinely believe I would’ve had a terrible GPA had I not bought a planner.

The Freshman 15: an old college tale that says you gain 15 pounds your first year in college. Some people have strong metabolisms and great discipline but for a lot of us gaining weight MOLLY SMITH seems inevitable. Wearing SPORTS EDITOR workout clothes to class adds to your motivation and makes it convenient to workout before your day begins or after it ends. Heading home to change into workout attire leads to, “I’m just going to sit down for 10 minutes,” and suddenly you did not see the inside of the HLC that day.

Save people’s phone numbers with their name and how you know them.

That way you can find people who work in a group with you quick and easy. An example would be saving MORGAN FISHER someone as “Sabrina ANT” DIRECTOR OF (For someone named Sabrina PHOTOGRAPHY in your anthropology class) and you can always change it later if you stay friends!

Wait to buy textbooks until you actually know you will need it for assignments in their classes.

I’ve accumulated too many textbooks over the last two years from professors who CAITLIN BURKE say “the textbook for this OP-ED EDITOR course is required” and then I’ve never actually ended up using the textbook and I wasted a bunch of money on it because I bought my book right away rather than waiting. I’d recommend freshmen to not buy any books the first couple weeks of classes and if they realize they need a textbook for an assignment they could ask a friend in that class to send them the chapter and then order the textbook for themselves once they know they’ll actually be using it in that class.

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Give yourself an extra 20 minutes to get anywhere. You never know when something is going to happen. That extra cushion could give you extra time before class if nothing else.

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Take time each day to prepare yourself a solid meal.

Potato chips and microwave noodles are convenient, sure. But overly processed foods don’t provide your body the nutrients it needs COLLIN CLAYTON to survive the daily rigors COPY CHIEF of college. Choose whole, natural and beautiful foods to access your brain’s full potential. Seek out fresh, local and interesting ingredients to inspire healthful new meals. Indulge yourself in the cooking process – it provides an excellent

opportunity to destress after class. And don’t forget to ask yourself, “If I am what I eat, then what exactly am I?” Every semester I try to take one fun class outside of my core classes, such as a physical activity class.

It’s a good mental break to go to a class that doesnt take much work while also doing something fun with SEBASTIAN MOORE MANAGING EDITOR your time at school. Going to classes can be stressful or overwhelming, but I find that with one “Easy A” class, it makes my class schedule much more tolerable.

Don’t cram! College work is not like high school work. There aren’t many simple worksheets you can complete in an hour or less like you may have done in high school. In my experience, college work KARIN JOHNSON ONLINE NEWS EDITOR consists of many long-term projects and papers, and those you can’t do in one sitting. So don’t try to. Break up your work into many weeks, days, hours. Write it in a planner to work on various assignments a little bit every day. Don’t forget to make sure to take breaks from your work too. It’s not healthy to try to do an assignment that was meant to be done over weeks in one sitting the night before it’s due.

Learn to appreciate the city of Flagstaff. Don’t get me wrong, NAU has an excellent campus, but don’t let the all-inclusive campus life dictate your college experience.

Venturing off-campus is full of BRADY WHEELER opportunities to meet new ONLINE NEWS EDITOR people, foster new interests and familiarize yourself with your new home. Why wait? Flagstaff has much to offer—take advantage of living here now. You will thank yourself later.

CULTURE

The B Words Resolving the question of where to reside

“Good Boys,” a good movie?

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ello, reader! Thank you so much for clicking on this, flipping to this page or otherwise giving this new culture column your attention.

The B Words: Beats, Bites, Books and Blockbusters is the name of this new column. You can expect reviews on single and album releases, movies, local restaurants, novels and anything else that falls into the realm of culture. Essentially, this is the page you can flip to in order to get the cool stuff. Culture editor Sabrina Proffitt and I created this column so that we could really feel Flagstaff’s culture and write about the characteristics that bring it all together. So, I started by watching “Good Boys.”

Close your eyes and reminisce with me for a second. Remember when you saw “Superbad?” Remember how uberNATHAN funny it was and how outlandish some MANNI scenes were? Imagine “Superbad,” but ASSISTANT with sixth graders taking the place of CULTURE EDITOR Seth and Evan.

If that isn’t enough to sell you on “Good Boys,” then you probably haven’t watched “Superbad.”

The comedy film had a runtime of 89 minutes, was directed by Gene Stupnitksy and produced by 11 others. It was also R-rated due to depictions of drugs and sexual content. The film casts three teenagers, or ‘tweens’ as main character Lucas would call them, as the stars of the film: Jacob Tremblay as Max, Keith L. Williams as Lucas and Brady Noon as Thor.

The beanbag boys is their group name. Fitting, since they are boys who go home after school to sit on beanbags and play Ascension. The boys realize that cliques are being formed at their middle school, so they ditch school to meet in the forest with Soren and his crew in an attempt to fit in with the popular kids. Soren is the obvious cool kid on campus, so he and his crew challenge Max, Lucas and Thor to take a sip of beer to prove their worth.

What makes this movie feel so contrasting, along with other coming-of-age films like “Mid90s,” is the movie is not appropriate for children who are similar in age to its cast. I have a little sister in the sixth grade, and let’s just say I wouldn’t want her at Soren’s party.

The remainder of this film involves the boys desperately trying to make it to Soren’s party so that Max can kiss his crush, Brixlee. Meanwhile, they leave car accidents, drugs and shoplifting in their wake. Despite all the trouble the boys run into, this film is adorable and absolutely hilarious. Kids doing adult things — cursing up a storm and trying to cover their tracks in the process — makes for a memorable watch.

After all the crazy moments, the ending and credits encapsulate a sweet message about friendship: beanbag boys for life.

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n a college-centered town such as Flagstaff, students have a variety of options regarding where to live. Most freshmen live in a dorm on campus, but beyond that it can be challenging to figure out the best financially viable option. Some options include continuing to live in the dorms, becoming a resident assistant (RA), living in an apartment on campus or living off campus entirely.

However with most students, having school as their priority makes these options almost impossible to pay for. Having a part-time job usually cannot pay for housing, so many students have to work multiple jobs or work up to 40 hours per week.

Junior Alden Farina has lived off campus while he’s attended NAU. Farina said he had trouble keeping up with his education, full-time job and apartment bills.

“There are classes that I am struggling in not because they’re hard, but simply because I do not have the time. I work 40 hours a week just to be able to stay here,” Farina said. “With the amount I’m making right now, I’m still broke and it doesn’t make sense. If I lived in Phoenix I’d be doing pretty well, [but] I’m not. That’s how expensive it is.”

Beyond the expenses that come with living off campus, Farina said that as an adult it is important to not have to live by rules set down by RAs in the dorms.

“I am an adult so I get to do what I want rather than be stuck to some rules that I think are a little bit arbitrary for people who are 18,” Farina said. “Some of these people are paying $900 a month for

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someone to tell them they can’t have a person stay over.

That doesn’t fly with me.”

With a wide diversity of living experiences in his past years at NAU, senior Cullen Patterson said he felt his living arrangements have worked out thus far.

“I lived in a dorm freshman year and then I lived at The Suites my sophomore year. Now I live at University Square, which is off campus,” Patterson said. “Living off campus is so much better.

They let you live on your own, whereas RAs are always trying to check on you. I like having a kitchen that’s not shared with everyone. [The apartment is] off campus, but it’s within walking distance and has free parking.”

Compared to parking on campus, where students have to pay a pricey parking fee, free parking is offered by several apartment complexes around Flagstaff.

Patterson said living prices have continued to increase everywhere in Flagstaff since his freshman

year.

“NAU basically has a monopoly on the housing market in Flagstaff because every time they raise the price for on-campus living, everywhere off campus goes up just because of that,” Patterson said. “So, if you’re trying to start a family without scholarships or support from family, it’s extremely hard to live here if you’re not a student.”

Senior Britton Lee lives at Hilltop Townhomes off campus near the Walkup Skydome. Originally from Orange County, California, she said she believes the prices could be worse, but agrees on many aspects of the struggles of living in a college town.

Lee said living off campus is the cheaper option versus on campus housing.

“I recommend students live off campus,” Lee said.

“I’ve thought about renting a house off campus because the public transit down here is so good. It’s super accessible to just take the bus into campus

so you don’t have to pay for parking.”

Lee said Hilltop Townhomes has many perks but also some negative aspects. Much like a dorm, the complex uses community assistants (CAs) to keep students in check.

“They kind of come around and patrol on the weekends,” Lee said. “If it’s too loud they’ll shut you down right away. It’s kind of ridiculous since it’s usually older people who live at Hilltop. We’re not living in dorms or freshman housing and we’re essentially still being treated like children having these rules.”

There are many options a student has while searching for a place to live, and every option comes with disadvantages, along with steep prices all around. It is recommended that a student does the research to find the best fit for their needs while keeping an open mind about the drawbacks that come with every living community.

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Starting a career while still in college Audrey Woods

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nternships have long been seen as a great way for young adults to gain new skills, connections and real-world experience within a specific career path. For this reason, many college students begin looking for internship opportunities as early as their freshman year.

There are many internships offered in Flagstaff during the school year. However, finding the right internship to fit a student’s preferences can be challenging with so many to choose from.

Janea Byrne, internship coordinator at NAU’s Career Development office, said a great place to start is Handshake, NAU’s online recruitment system. On Handshake, students can find basic information about who is hiring, prerequisites for certain positions and directions on how to apply. Byrne said that while an average Google search may provide internship options, Handshake has more opportunities catered to NAU students. In addition, the internships listed on Handshake have been approved by Career Development staff as being aimed toward valuable learning.

“The key to a quality internship program is that it is about learning,” Byrne said. “An internship program should not be aimed at hiring free labor.”

Byrne said that aside from increasing employability, internships are a great way to test certain fields of work. Internships can help students figure out if they are comfortable with a specific career path and may even inspire them to switch to a new one. Keith Brekhaus, constituent services representative for Congressman Tom O’Halleran, explained that he interviews students of all different majors and experience levels during the intern hiring process. He said one intern he hired switched her major to political science because she realized she had a real passion for the type of work she was exposed to during her internship at O’Halleran’s office.

“I think these internships allow students to work in an environment that is different from a lot of other work environments,” Brekhaus said.

“This access is unique and can change a student’s perspective.”

Other internship opportunities allow interns to use the skills they already have to assist companies in any way they can. This is true for an internship offered over the summer at St. Mary’s Food Bank in Flagstaff. St. Mary’s Community Engagement Manager Ceara

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Chirovsky explained that interns are extremely helpful to the organization because they bring new ideas and reach younger audiences.

“Sometimes we fill specific intern positions, but because interns are so helpful to us we try to let them pick their own adventure,” Chirovsky said. “This allows the interns to improve upon the skill set they already have, but in a real-world environment.”

Byrne said one of the most important parts of applying to internships is how a student presents themselves to the employer, in order to make them different than other candidates.

“Seeking out valuable internships is the first step, but properly preparing for an internship is just as important,” Byrne said. “Having really strong application materials is really going to set you apart, especially in this digital age when you’re likely just applying online.”

Brekhaus said it is important to aim the cover letter toward the position you are applying for. This can be as simple as changing a couple of sentences so that the introduction addresses the company it is being sent to. While a cover letter and resume strength are not a dealbreaker for Brekhaus when hiring interns, he said it could be the deciding factor when picking between two similar candidates.

Byrne explained that beyond strong application materials, networking is also important. This is especially true if a student is looking for an internship that isn’t offered locally.

“If a student were looking to spend the summer in New York as an intern, knowing some people in the area could be very helpful,” Byrne said.

Chirovsky advocated for the importance of researching internships of interest in order to make sure they benefit both the intern and the company.

“A possible applicant who researches an internship position before applying will have an idea of what the employer is looking for,” Chirovsky said. “They may realize that certain positions do not fit their skill set or areas of interest.”

As Byrne said, internships are meant to be a learning experience. They are a chance to assess

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the skills learned in school and hopefully add to a student’s resume and experience.

Like the summer internship opportunity at O’Halleran’s office and the child nutrition summer internship at St. Mary’s, there are plenty others available for NAU students who are attending this school year.

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Back and better than ever

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o the readers of The Lumberjack, I would like to welcome you back for another fall semester.

I am Molly Smith, returning sports editor. In January, I introduced myself in this column and explained how and why I got here. Eight months later and my “how” has not changed, but my “why” has.

I am here because our athletes are more than the numbers on their jerseys.

Our coaches are more than whistles on the sideline.

They are more than entertainment.

Their voices speak importance and their presence shapes the community.

This section will recap games and give you the full rundown on your favorite rivalries. But we will not stop there. We MOLLY want to be the reliable medium that you SMITH get to know these people and receive SPORTS EDITOR insight on what goes on behind the scenes.

The sports world is busy during the last four months of every year, but our goal in the sports section of The Lumberjack is to display its information in a clean and refreshing way.

My assistant and I will work our hardest to do so. This is our assurance to you, our readers, in writing.

Meet the other half of the duo.

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ello everyone, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Terrill and I am the new assistant sports editor for The Lumberjack. I am assuming none of you know who I am, so let me tell you a little bit about myself.

I am going into my junior year at NAU, but only going into my second year as a journalism major. I started my educational career at NAU as a business major, but after not enjoying accounting as much as I thought, I had to do some self-reflecting.

The one thing that has always been there for me is sports. From the time I can remember, the only thing I ever talked about was the incredible drive that sports gave me. After starting on varsity football from the time I was a sophomore in high JACOB school and making the starting five for TERRILL basketball my senior year, it was time for my sports career to come to an end — or ASSISTANT SPORTS so I thought. Realizing that my chances EDITOR of making it onto the Green Bay Packers weren’t too realistic, I decided not to give up on sports and chose another path.

My goal became writing and talking about sports all the time. I decided to pursue these things as a career. I chose to write about games and sit in front of a microphone, arguing about how I am right. So here I am, doing just that.

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Coaching morals are changing men Jacob Terrill

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o some coaches, the game may be about more than pure sport. Athletics grants the opportunity to bring together young individuals and introduce them to teamwork and work ethic. Coaches may focus on the little things that they need to work on to teach these young athletes that the small things in life matter.

NAU’s head football coach, Chris Ball, is entering into his first year in the program. He emphasized to his players that they are to hold themselves accountable both on and off the field.

Ball uses the acronym “CHOP” to describe the goals he wants his players to achieve. “‘C’ stands for great character because it defines who you are,” Ball said. “The ‘H’ stands for hardworking because it’s the only way you will be successful. ‘O’ stands for ownership, because we want to take great ownership in ourselves and in our program. Lastly, ‘P’ stands for present, because we want to make ourselves better everyday.”

Ball’s former college roommate and new defensive coordinator Jerry Partridge said he couldn’t agree more with the team’s mentality. Partridge said he believes that football is a great tool and sport to teach players about the difficulties in life.

It helps teach them lessons such as working together, learning defeat and knowing how to get up after you have been defeated.

“We grow together, we learn together, we represent together,” Partridge said.

Partridge said his job as a coach is to change the lives of the young men he is instructing.

“When we send them out into the world we want them to be good fathers, good husbands, good friends and people who are part of the community while being productive in their job,” Partridge said.

The players themselves have taken these lessons to heart and have matured since Ball has taken over the team. Sophomore defensive back Anthony Sweeney said it’s all about the little things and his coaches are making sure they are being held accountable in everything they do.

Sweeney came off a strong foundation year. He was a freshman who was able to make it to a starting position, racking up 25 solo tackles his first year in the program. He is someone players and the coaching staff respect heavily, who has taken the lessons he learned in high school and continued to mature everyday.

Coming from De La Salle High School in California, known for having great coaches and a historical background in athletics, Sweeney said beginning his college career has been an easy transition because of coach Ball’s coaching style. Sweeney explained that Ball is always focusing on the little things that will make the big picture happen. Ball makes sure his players are helping out as much as they can and making sure they are representing the culture and organization well.

“I have always been a guy who loves to carry myself as a leader and coach Ball really brings that out,” Sweeney said. “He demands it, which is awesome. It’s not all about football. You can go talk to him about life, school and family.”

Flagstaff is a small town that is proud of the teams that represent it. With a tragedy striking the city not too long ago as a forest fire forced people to evacuate their homes, Ball and his team took action. They helped fill sandbags to help prevent any potential flooding after the fire. This showed the people of Flagstaff that this team is dedicated to this city and will help them out as much as they are able to.

“We’re going to do some work with the Salvation Army,” Ball said regarding other work within the community. “We did some work with grade schools on their first day. We will be very involved with the community because one of the best things about this game is that we can use it as a platform to serve our community.”

Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Marlow emphasized the need for community and student engagement in his introductory press conference. Ball has exemplified nothing short of this since the time he arrived at the university. A college team with the community and students behind them will only strive for greatness.

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Beware: The freshman 15 is near Shaelene Walker

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lthough the NAU meal plans offer a variety of places to eat, chances are it won’t be long until eating at Chick-fil-A or Subway every day gets old. However, instant noodles aren’t the only other option either. While hot plates may not be allowed in the dorms, there are many other ways to make healthful, delicious meals on a budget.

Living in a dorm can be a difficult change. Moving from a place with full kitchen access to an area where toasters are forbidden can be discouraging. For this reason, most freshmen opt for the meal plans available on campus. However, constantly eating fast food is one reason for the notorious freshman 15 weight gain. Clinical dietitian Amy McCoy shared her expertise on how to avoid this phenomenon.

McCoy said it is important to find time for exercise. Finding time to workout while balancing classes, work, study time and a social life can be difficult. That is why McCoy suggested doing small workouts whenever possible — 10 minutes before a morning shower or 15 minutes before bed. McCoy said that while exercise is important, eating right makes the biggest difference.

“The most important thing is that there are no bad foods,” McCoy said. “You can eat anything that you want, just not too much of it.”

Moderation is the key. McCoy explained that depriving your cravings will just lead to bigger food binges.

“Even cheesecake has a place in your diet once in a while,” McCoy said. “Just not every week and not two pieces at a time.”

McCoy recommended eating foods like pretzels, fruits, oatmeal, rice, dry cereal, chicken and fish.

Anything baked or flame-broiled is better than fried. She said to stay away from foods and beverages that contain high amounts of trans fat, like most processed foods. According to Medical News Today, having a healthy

diet is proven to provide more energy, better focus and improve memory, which means it can be beneficial for school and classes.

Eating healthy doesn’t mean eating bland, boring food. Culinary graduate and professional chef Jeff Englander shared some easy, dormfriendly recipes that have lots of great flavors. Englander said he recommends getting a small slow cooker for effortless meals. Slow cookers are allowed in the dorms and can be left on all day.

“Make roast, chicken, pork or beef,” Englander said. “There are a thousand ways to change it up with different sauces or seasonings.”

“Even cheesecake has a place in your diet once in a while. Just not every week and not two pieces at a time.”

– Clinical Dietitian amy mccoy Englander encourages creativity.

Making sauces and experimenting with seasonings can offer a variety of different flavors each time.

“Some of the best recipes have been found by accident,” Englander said.

Englander said that garlic is the best ingredient to buy because it can be added to any dish and boost its flavor. Dried garlic seasoning is an easy alternative to cloves of garlic.

Grocery stores around town have inexpensive bottles of marinade that can be stored in dorm refrigerators and used to make a savory dish.

Another useful investment is a personal blender. A small bag of frozen berries mixed with your choice of milk and sweetened with honey

will make for a quick and healthy breakfast before class.

Additionally, don’t overlook the power of microwaves. Crack an egg into a coffee mug, mix it with cheese and spices, microwave for 70 seconds and have an easy breakfast in no time.

Making trail mix is cheaper than buying it premade, and it makes for a great snack in between classes. Dark chocolate and nuts are excellent brain foods, while pretzels and popcorn provide energy throughout the day.

These recipes and ideas may sound great, but figuring out a budgeting plan can be daunting.

Fortunately, Jodi Lynn, senior financial vice president for CUE Financial provided helpful tips for budgeting meals.

“When you’re trying to budget, be realistic with yourself,” Lynn said.

“Figure out what you want versus what you need.”

She said that while food is a need, boxes of donuts and excessive amounts of chips are wants. It’s better to focus on buying meals rather than snacks because snack foods can get expensive.

Lynn explained that the most important part about budgeting is staying consistent.

“It’s important to have a plan,” Lynn said. “But don’t beat yourself up if you have an off month. Decide where you are and where you want to be, and determine the next step to reach that goal.”

Unfortunately, the freshman 15 is very real. However, there are ways to avoid it by planning out a weekly budget and sticking to it, working out when possible, avoiding fast food and processed foods and getting creative with different recipes to avoid boredom. Following these professional tips allow for a healthier and happier first year at NAU.

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Four countries, 10 days and a lifetime of memories Molly Smith

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omen’s volleyball prepared for the fall season through practice and educating themselves on foreign cultures on a trip to Europe this summer, June 23 to July 4.

The Lumberjacks’ first stop was Prague, Czech Republic. Despite lengthy flights, layovers and sightseeing through the day, the evening of their first day in Europe consisted of practice.

They worked to take on the Czech Republic University Games team the following day.

NAU lost in four sets but consistently improved throughout the match. This was a theme in every scrimmage of their tour.

“The team continued to mesh and grow together during each game,” head coach Ken Murphy said. “No matter how well a match may have started, they worked harder and better together until the end.”

Their 10-day trip followed a similar schedule, but no two days were the same.

After Prague, the team bused to Vienna, Austria. They saw St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which was a highlight for redshirt junior Victoria Ewalefo.

“The Cathedral was one of the most breathtaking things we’ve seen so far,” Ewalefo said in the team blog. “I couldn’t get over the detail and the high ceilings. The architecture was incredible.”

This trip was more than an opportunity to explore countries and play volleyball. It opened up the eyes of a few players such as senior outside hitter Sydney Lema.

“I think everyone has some type of desire to travel, but I never thought I would actually do it,” Lema said. “Now that I’ve had a taste of it, I have an itch and can’t wait to do it again.”

Lema said that with such a large group there were some experienced travelers who helped guide and prepare some of the lesser experienced. Freshman Neche Newton was also unfamiliar with traveling outside of the United States. Even the simplest of tasks like going through customs caused a bit of anxiety, but Lema and Newton agreed that their teammates made things easier.

Newton said the greatest workout was the amount that they walked. The foot mileage was worth the trouble if it meant learning more “Of course these places were beautiful, but actually learning about and understanding cultures and history of everything was the best part,” Newton said.

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Lema and Newton said the trip was organized beautifully — their itinerary allowed them to go through structured tours, but at times were given the opportunity to explore freely.

Newton said she is not struggling to fit in with other members of the team. She began playing club volleyball when she was 17, whereas most of the girls on her first team had been playing together since they were 12.

“I never thought playing with a new team was awkward because I was there to do my job and get my reps,” Newton said.

Newton said that her transition was natural because of junior outside hitter Heaven Harris, who welcomed Newton and took her under her wing.

Harris is leaving her footprints on the

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program. In her freshman year alone, she totaled 287 kills and surpassed that number last season with 382. Harris is entering the 2019 season seventh in program history in hitting percentage at .300, and she still has two years left.

The women’s bond grew closer as they traveled through Europe. Newton said she hopes to continue her mentorship as the season approaches and progresses.

“I want to be that teammate that everyone has confidence in during stressful situations,” Newton said. “Our standard is so high for this season. I can’t wait to elevate with the team.”

The team practiced for 10 days together prior to the trip and Murphy was not shocked by how well the Lumberjacks performed and bonded.

“This is such a strong program and I have

great confidence in our returners,” Murphy said.

“I knew the incoming freshmen had open arms in front of them.”

Murphy is happy with how the team played and is glad they enjoyed traveling. He said the team is back in the U.S. and is working hard toward achieving their goals, one of which is winning the Big Sky championship.

The team has been practicing twice a day, once in the morning and once in the late afternoon. Lema said the games played in Europe allowed them to get a jump start on recognizing the value of teamwork and what needs to be improved.

The Lumberjacks have their first match against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Aug. 24.

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Seven grocery stores students shop at locally Karin Johnson

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here are many different grocery stores available in the greater Flagstaff area, including Fry’s Food Stores, Safeway, Target, Walmart, Sprouts Farmers Market, Whole Foods and Bashas’. However, an unofficial survey of 45 NAU students revealed that 29% of students tend to go to Fry’s for most of their groceries. Tied for second most popular were Safeway and Target at 20%.

The most common reason for students going to these grocery stores is proximity, and the second is how inexpensive the food is.

Another reason is simply that the students liked the selection of products offered.

Senior Trinidad Jimenez said he only recently started going to Safeway because he is no longer on a meal plan. “[Safeway has] more options than Sprouts, but it’s closer than Fry’s,” Jimenez said. “Safeway is cheapest in terms of how much variety I can get and how close it is to where I live on campus.”

Jimenez said Safeway’s deals, such as those provided by the Safeway club card, are another reason he goes to that grocery store.

Jimenez said although he does shop around at other stores, he usually goes to Safeway. He said he goes to Fry’s only if he is in the area, because it isn’t the closest store to him.

“Sometimes I go to Sprouts as well because I like a lot of the stuff that they have there,” Jimenez said. “At Sprouts they tend to have nicer things. But if I want to get cereal or something, they don’t have regular cereal.”

Jimenez said he likes Sprouts because the selection at Sprouts is specialized. However, the wide selection of items at Safeway is what keeps Jimenez coming back.

Jimenez said Safeway better provides for his needs as a student in regard to budget and time limitations.

Unlike Jimenez, Senior Emma Harries shops primarily at Fry’s for her groceries.

However, Harries said her reasoning is similar to Jimenez.

“It is cheap, but the atmosphere is something I appreciate,” Harries said. “Though the actual company, Kroger, is a chain, I like how Fry’s feels local and that each location throughout the state caters to the locals’ needs.”

Harries needs stores that offer vegan options.

“Some people may be shocked that I shop at Fry’s and not Whole Foods,” Harries said. “But

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hello, I am balling on a budget. Fry’s carries high quality produce that gives me plenty of options.”

Harries said vegan meats, milks and premade frozen dinners and vegetables are cheaper at Fry’s compared to places like Whole Foods or even Safeway.

Harries said another reason Fry’s is affordable is because they offer a 10% discount for those over 65 years old on the first Wednesday of every month.

“I thank my dad for his old age every first Wednesday when I see myself saving $10 to $30 on my grocery bill,” Harries said.

Although there are no discounts available specifically to students who shop at Fry’s, assistant store manager John Griffis said that students shop there “because it’s where their parents shop.” Even when students’ parents aren’t around, Griffis said they can share Fry’s discount cards that are available to everybody.

Another factor that is important to some students when deciding where to get groceries is whether the store has a bulk section. Harries said Fry’s has a bulk section similar to but smaller than Sprouts, which she likes to take advantage of.

“Buying in bulk is often cheaper than packaged, processed foods,” Harries said. “And I also find the bulk section to be low-waste, which is important to me. I bring my own jars and have the cashiers tare the weight.”

Senior Valentine Sargent is trying to transition to a zero-waste lifestyle and shops primarily at Sprouts because of its produce and bulk selection.

“I think that Sprouts is really accessible and affordable if you’re going to a zero-waste lifestyle,” Sargent said.

As an example, Sargent said instead of buying cereal in a box, she will get granola and use that as cereal. Sprouts store director Michael Hager said the grocery store carries 216 bins of bulk products.

“We run great deals on it,” Hager said. “The greatest thing about bulk is you’re not paying for any of the labeling costs or merchandising costs of products. You’re just getting it as it was intended, so you save quite a bit of money.”

Not only can shoppers purchase bulk products like beans and rice at Sprouts, there is even a bulk spice section.

“You’ll save on average $2 to $3 by buying the spice out of the bulk spices as opposed to buying the little glass jars,” Hager said.

Hager said the focus of Sprouts as a company is on produce. He said many students

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shop at Sprouts looking for more healthful alternatives, and that this is particularly clear with how popular their to-go foods are.

“Our convenience food moves really well here,” Hager said. “Our pre-made sandwiches and things like that move really quickly during

the lunch time.”

Hager added that Sprouts being so accessible to students on campus is another reason why they choose Sprouts for their go-to grocery stop.

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Fresh produce on display at Fry’s in Flagstaff, Aug. 20. Shannon Swain | The Lumberjack

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