The Lumberjack -- January17, 2019

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JAN. 17, 2019 – JAN. 23, 2019

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From the Editor

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’m sure many of us have recently heard the term “new year, new me.” I’m also sure many of us may have come up with New Year’s resolutions, some of which are easier to keep than others. In my early teenage years, my yearly resolution was to stop eating fast food, which I always broke every year within the first week. However, now I don’t even come up with a New Year’s resolution.

I’m nowhere close to perfect, but I don’t like using New Year’s as an excuse to change something about myself. Instead, I see New Year’s as a time to hit the reset button. New Year’s should be a time for celebration but it should also be used as a time for selfreflection. Are there things I want to change about myself? Absolutely, but I know I can’t commit to change based solely on a New Year’s resolution. I need to be selfmotivated and I have never viewed New Years as a way to become motivated.

I was in a bad place three years ago. My grades were extremely low and I was very unhappy with where my life was headed. I didn’t make a New Years resolution because I came to this self-realization halfway through the year that I had to make some drastic revisions to my life. I knew I couldn’t change anything in the past, I SEBASTIAN could only move forward and learn from my mistakes, and I wasn’t going to wait MOORE until the new year to do it.

CULTURE EDITOR I focused on certain aspects and bad habits in my life that I needed to change if I wanted to become a better person. The challenging part was knowing none of this would happen overnight. I needed to have patience, self-control and make a commitment to myself to change.

I believe self-reflection and forgiveness are important on New Year’s. It’s a perfect time to see what you have achieved and where you failed during the past year. You shouldn’t be discouraged by your failures, but instead take small steps toward correcting those failures.

Each year I hit that reset button on New Year’s and come to peace with myself that what is in the past is in the past. I can’t change some of the things I’ve done in my life, but I sure can give myself the opportunity to restart.

If you have a New Year’s resolution, stick to it because you’ll become a better person. Your resolution could be as simple as making your bed every morning, but having the self-control to stick to that resolution is the greatest result you can get. However, if you didnt come up with a resolution thts okay too.

Eitherway the New Year is a great time to implement some form of change in your life.

Thank you for reading.

- Junior Lily Davis Louie’s Cupboard is an on-campus food pantry for first-generation students to help with living expenses. The club has been providing to students for five years now, Nov. 30, 2018. MacKenzie Brower | The Lumberjack

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Editor-in-Chief Matthew Strissel

Managing Editor Bailey Helton

Director of Digital Content Conor Sweetman

Copy Chief Ashley Besing

Faculty Adviser Annette McGivney

Faculty Adviser, Photo Taylor Mahoney

Sales Manager Marsha Simon

Print Chief Brady Wheeler

Media Innovation Center Editorial Board News Editor Chandler Staley

Features Editor Collin W. Clayton

Sports Editor Molly Smith

Director of Multimedia James LeMarr

Asst. News Editor Ray Anne Galzote

Asst. Features Editor Pruthvi Khilosa

Asst. Sports Editor Amber Neate

Director of Photography Shannon Swain

Senior Reporter Owen Sexton

Culture Editor Sebastian Moore

Director of Illustration Katie Dobrydney

Asst. Dir. of Photography Rylee Flowers

Op-Ed Editor Peggy Packer

Asst. Culture Editor Sabrina Proffitt

Asst. Dir. of Illustration Colton Starley

Senior Photographer Michael Patacsil

Asst. Op-Ed Editor Maria Angulo

Director of Circulation Ariel Cianfarano

Asst. Dir. of Circulation Robyn Monroe

Senior Photographer Jack Mehl

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“About five years ago, a group of social work students had a project to identify a need on campus and to build a sustainable program to address it. They started Louie’s Cupboard and ever since then it’s been growing.”

On the cover High Style is a local shop in Flagstaff that is run out of owner Brette Ulrich’s truck, Nov. 28, 2018. Ulrich wants to show the community with her upcycled clothing that old items are still beautiful. High Style is going to be expanding into local consignment store SMR. MacKenzie Brower | The Lumberjack

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

PoliceBeat Jan. 7 At 2:49 p.m., a staff member called to report someone hit their vehicle and fled the scene. An officer responded and took a report.

At 5:03 p.m., a staff member called to report an unknown odor at the Gammage building. An officer responded and made contact with a facilities staff member that advised the odor was from a roach trap.

At 6:33 p.m., an NAU officer reported assisting Flagstaff Police Department (FPD) with a fight at 1601 S. Milton road.

Jan. 8 At 9:31 a.m., an NAU officer reported assisting FPD with an intrusion alarm at 2675 S. Beulah Blvd.

At 9:38 a.m., an officer reported checking on a nonstudent at 2750 S. Woodlands Village Blvd. Flagstaff Fire Department (FFD) and Guardian Medical Transport (GMT) responded as the non-student was transported to Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) for extreme intoxication.

At 3:21 p.m., a Resident Assistant (RA) from Reilly Hall called to report a possible toy gun in the dorm. An officer responded and took a report.

The property was entered into safekeeping, and the possible owner was contacted.

Jan. 9 At 5:35 a.m., a student called to request assistance as they were experiencing abdominal pain. FFD, GMT, and two officers responded, but the subject refused transport.

At 6:44 a.m., Wells Fargo security called to request a

check on an ATM due to loss of communication. An officer responded, and the issue was caused by a power shutdown from construction work. No criminal activity was witnessed.

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deferred for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

At 2:18 p.m., a Wilson Hall RA called to report damage to an exit sign. An At 4:39 p.m., a staff officer responded and took a member called to report report. Facilities was notified. found property at the Applied Research and Development At 6:26 p.m., an officer building. Among the property was following up on a report. was a knife, which was entered Two students were criminally into safekeeping. deferred for theft at McConnell Hall.

Jan. 10 At 5:15 p.m., staff Jan 13. reported an alleged bomb At 1:34 a.m., a subject threat in the Communication reported a non-student had building. An officer responded broken their arm at Campus and the threat was unfounded. Heights. FFD, GMT and an officer responded as the nonAt 8:13 p.m., an officer student was transported to reported being out with an FMC. intoxicated subject. The nonstudent was transported to At 3:00 a.m., a student FMC for further assistance. reported a loud party at Hilltop Townhomes. Officers At 9:53 p.m., staff responded and the party was reported finding an empty dispersed. bullet shell in Allen Hall. It was not a live cartridge and was At 12:26 p.m., an RA left for the resident. from McConnell called to report the odor of marijuana.

Jan. 11 An officer responded but no At 6:43 p.m., Hilltop contact was made.

Townhomes staff reported the odor of marijuana. The area At 3:36 p.m., an NAU was searched and no criminal officer reported assisting FPD activity was witnessed. with a domestic violence call at 501 S. Milton road.

At 6:52 p.m., a student reported an intoxicated At 6:43 p.m., an RA subject. FFD, GMT and an from Calderon Learning officer responded and the non- Community called to report student was transported to the odor of marijuana. An FMC. officer responded but no contact was made.

At 8:15 p.m., an officer reported being out with a At 7:17 p.m., an officer subject. The non-student was initiated a traffic stop near cited and released for third Lot 46. The driver was in degree criminal trespass. possession of drugs, and the case is open pending lab results Jan. 12 for possession of narcotics.

At 12:19 p.m., an RA from McConnell Hall called to report the odor of marijuana.

One student was criminally

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NEWS

After the new year, Flagstaff minimum wage rises to $12 Chandler Staley

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inimum wage has increased to $12 per hour in Flagstaff and is projected to gradually increase to $15.50 per hour by 2022. Regardless of view points, business owners and employees have a lot to say about the matter.

Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni said that paying minimum wage earners more provides greater flexibility when it comes to spending, and that money is typically spent locally, which stimulates Flagstaff’s economy.

“This will empower our communities and businesses. We have too many families working two or three jobs, and parents are working overtime to stay afloat,” Shimoni said.

“Ultimately, the whole point is to help people get back to their families and not spend so much time away working.”

Shimoni said that each business is going to have to construct their own model as some are already adopting their own.

One example of a business adapting to the new economic climate is Absolute Bikes Flagstaff. Service Manager Kyle McKendree said it has been worse for his business since the minimum wage increased. There are teenagers who clean and sweep there that are paid minimum wage, while the skilled and qualified salespeople are paid above minimum wage.

Consequently, they had to make some adjustments because of this. Absolute Bikes Flagstaff is reassessing profit margins, being more strict on how many hours employees get and raising prices in many cases to make sure their profit margins are sustainable. They are even considering removing those minimum wage positions.

“The problem for my skilled employees is that they haven’t made much more than the current minimum wage while working in our industry,” McKendree said. “Now that the minimum wage is going up, the gap is closing between professional pay and minimum wage.”

Shimoni said there are a lot of younger people working minimum wage jobs, and there are a lot of people getting compensated near minimum wage.

Steve Chatinsky, owner of Peace Surplus, said his employees were paid $12 per hour before the increase. Now, they begin with minimum wage and are given raises if they earn it. Additionally, healthcare and 401k plans are provided for employees that are qualified.

Chatinksy said he refuses to raise prices but expects the price of goods and services to

increase around the city.

“If that’s what Flagstaff wants, that’s what they’re gonna get,” Chatinsky said.

Tony Mangine, president of Seasoned Kitchen, also used to pay $12 per hour before the minimum wage matched their compensation.

Mangine said anything that adds to expenses is going to hurt the business, and raising prices due to higher minimum wage is difficult for a number of factors.

Mangine pointed out that local businesses already have to compete with large corporations like Amazon, and the trade war with China has made goods more expensive.

“I think having two different minimum wages in Arizona is bad for Flagstaff because businesses may locate somewhere else more affordable for them,” Mangine said.

Shimoni said businesses have to stay competitive and keep prices affordable to maintain sales. Seeing minimum wage go up higher than the rest of the state is going to attract people who want to work and live in a place with a very high quality of life that is present in Flagstaff.

“It gives people the opportunity to experience life a little bit more and not have to be committed to work to get by and live paycheck to paycheck, which too many of us do,” Shimoni said.

Shimoni said every town should figure out their own strategy, but wages should go up around Arizona and around the country. He said a lot of places are looking at Flagstaff as an example to see how it works out. Other cities may look at the data to see how local businesses do and they may implement similar models themselves.

“Ultimately, when you give money to the working class, that’s going to empower the community. That’s going to create economic vitality and resilience,” Shimoni said. “So if we are in the recession we will be better prepared for that, and we’ll have strong foundation as a workforce.”

While Flagstaff’s local economy is bracing for unpredictable changes, everyone, including store managers, employees and their families, will feel the ripple effect from the minimum wage increasing. As it continues to rise, many will have opposing theories as to how Flagstaff will be impacted.

Regardless of the outcome, communities within Arizona and around the country are observing how the scenario will play out. It will most certainly be a focal point in the 2020 election season.

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McDonald’s employees work the afternoon rush Jan. 13. Jack Mehl | The Lumberjack

Laura calls a customer to the cash register at McDonald’s Jan. 13. Minimum wage employees in Flagstaff are earning $12 per hour as of Jan. 1. Jack Mehl | The Lumberjack

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NEWS

City analyzing traffic with cell phone data Chandler Staley

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lagstaff’s traffic is an issue that grows every year. To help resolve this issue, the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) has been gathering anonymous data from cell phones of drivers and passengers alike.

FMPO Manager David Wessel said that the more information they have, the more efficient traffic can be.

“We’re improving reliability, safety and providing a broader range of services thanks to this anonymous data,” Wessel said.

The data is initially gathered by apps that ask for your location.

Giving this information is voluntary, as a person can reject the option if privacy is preferred. According to Wessel, allowing apps to know your location gives them permission to track said location.

This information is then sold to companies. In this case, StreetLight Data, a company in San Francisco, has been gathering data from these apps and selling it to the city of Flagstaff since March, 2017.

Some are worried about companies gathering information about them, as they feel it might be an invasion of privacy. Junior Brianna Shinn is one of these concerned citizens.

“It makes me uncomfortable,” Shinn said. “I don’t like the idea of companies selling my personal information no matter the reason.”

According to the StreetLight Data website, the company’s mission is to utilize big data to make transportation easier. Wessel said the city is using a subscription service purchased from StreetLight Data, and it will end March 2019. He said there are conversations as to whether the city can cost-share among many agencies, but those are just starting and no decision has been made yet.

Wessel said the data gets “scrubbed” so nobody can see the identifiers of any given cell phone, denying them access to personal information.

Photo Illustration By Michael Patacsil

“When we see lots of people moving from one point to another, we see that pattern of movement and can start to quantify how big the is movement from point A to point B,” Wessel said. “Once we understand that, we can tailor transportation systems and services for the public.”

Wessel said that 60 percent of traffic on Milton Road makes a stop to purchase goods or services from one of the businesses located there.

He said this has brought an interesting challenge to making Milton more efficient, and the city is working on improving traffic conditions on the frequently congested road.

Wessel said the city is at a stage where they are mostly gathering data, and the application of it will

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come later once they have a more complete understanding of Flagstaff’s traffic patterns. This provides an opportunity for new bus stops and other transportation facilities, which could help people move around Flagstaff quicker and easier. When the city analyzes the data and recognizes all the patterns, Wessel said they are certain in their probability for success.

The area of land they are analyzing is quite large, giving FMPO a massive sample size to give more accurate information. Wessel said it is essentially a large rectangle that includes Flagstaff and extends south to the Kachina Village, west to Bellemont, east to Winona and north to the San Francisco Peaks. They are also looking at larger commute

patterns, from Page to Flagstaff and from Williams to Flagstaff, allowing them to examine some of those patterns as well.

This is not the first time Flagstaff has utilized big data to analyze traffic patterns, as they have been aware of this kind of data for several years. In 2011, the city collaborated with the Arizona Department of Transportation on a study of winter traffic in Flagstaff. Using technology known as Bluetooth sniffers, a device that picks up Bluetooth signals as a person drives by, experts were able to examine traffic patterns. A number of those were placed along the US 180, Milton Road and Switzer Canyon.

However, that was a relatively low sample size as Bluetooth technology

was not as widespread back then, and the area of observation was quite small. Their new project allows for a much larger sample size now that technology such as GPS and cell phone triangulation are much more available and their boundaries cover a larger portion of northern Arizona.

Wessel explained that they hope to create an accurate travel model that they can rely on.

“The situation may be the city relying on the model for a few years, and then revisit the data again to see if the model is still accurate or to see if patterns have changed,” Wessel said.

“There are a variety of options we are considering.”

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OPINION-EDITORIAL

The problem with pet laws Caitlin Burke

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ith the emergence of #SurvivingRKelly, a hashtag reflecting on the wrongdoings of the “Pied Piper of R&B,” I’ve been left thinking about what gave Robert Kelly the confidence and ability to do such terrible things to so many women.

The answer is simple. It is in the immense power that he had over all these women — and most of society for that matter.

At the peak of his career, R. Kelly was the most famous man in the R&B industry.

He had tons of money and the public loved him. The fans and the money led him to feel indestructible. This was enough to make him feel empowered over the multitude of women he took advantage of. This is what made it so PEGGY easy for him to belittle them in so many ways.

PACKER Granted, not everyone is R. Kelly. Not OP/ED EDITOR everyone is rich and famous. Not everyone is a pedophile. Not everyone has captured the heart of society enough to have their disgusting behavior overlooked.

But regardless of who you are and who your partner is, power imbalances can be just as dangerous as they were for the victims of the perverted singer.

There are a ton of things that can create imbalances of power in a relationship: age gaps, financial dependency, mental illness and even differences in gender. Someone may use the fact that they are older than you, that they buy things for you or that they don’t struggle with mental illness like you to bring you down and make you feel even more dependent on the person.

At first glance, a power imbalance may seem harmless. But in some situations, one partner may feel so much power over the other that they become abusive in a number of different ways.

Suddenly, they feel entitled to you. They feel as if they are in charge of you.

This is a very dangerous mindset to have in any relationship — whether it be platonic, romantic or sexual. It can make the “powerless” person feel weak, helpless and alone. It can make them feel like property because that is how they are treated.

It is important to recognize when one person begins to feel too powerful in a relationship, to the point where they could potentially become an abuser. When they begin to treat you as a dependent rather than an equal, things could be starting to go wrong.

Be aware of how you are being treated. You are in charge of the power that you have. Try to maintain equality in your relationships. As soon as you notice something is off, address the situation before it gets too far out of hand.

You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit victimsofcrime.org to find other helpful hotlines.

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tarting Jan. 1, California became the first state in the United States to “prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores unless the animals are from a rescue organization.”

The AB 485 law will be a step in the right direction to ensure that breeders or puppy mills are not contributing to the epidemic of homeless and abused pets in California.

However, like with all legislation, there will be people who oppose the measure. The New York Times reported that the president of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, Mike Bober, does not believe this legislation was the best way to tackle the puppy mill issue.

“Mr. Bober said it would have made more sense to institute a measure that provided better enforcement of federal law requiring stores to guarantee and post credentials from licensed breeders,” The New York Times said.

Also according to the Times, “‘People argue that a pet sale ban is going to be the magic bullet,’ Bober said.

‘We think there are ways to do what the supporters of these bans want to do, without jeopardizing consumer protections and putting small businesses out of business.’”

Bober is right. This new law may limit the current ease of consumer choice.

Often, consumers who purchase animals from a pet store who are looking to adopt a specific dog breed are limited to some options based on a handful of factors, ranging from allergy reasons to fit a family lifestyle, which are valid and understandable.

I think most animal lovers can say they advocate for dogs and cats to live in a home suitable for the needs of the animal, which ties into the ability of consumers being able to choose the breed they feel comfortable taking care of.

Adopting an animal is no joke. It is a full-time commitment for, on average, 12 to 15 years. Therefore, being equipped from the consumer’s side to be able to give an animal a happy life is something that should, of course, be considered when introducing legislation that may limit the availability and variety of animal breeds in stores.

Despite this argument, the claim that this legislation will

“put small pet businesses out of business” is something I don’t foresee happening.

Especially considering the consumers who are on the hunt for a specific type of dog or cat breed, they are still able to go to independent breeders to find their pet.

The only aspect of a small business this legislation may hurt are the breeders who exclusively sell their animals to pet stores.

There is no limitation in this legislation that makes it difficult for breeders to adapt from selling to pet stores to going independent.

In fact, there’s a chance this legislation will create a boom in the market for independent dog and cat breeders in California considering the number of consumers who are looking for specific animal breeds. This reaction to the legislation may increase the success of independent breeders as small businesses.

I believe this legislation will benefit the treatment of pets as well as limit the number of homeless pets.

California tends to be at the forefront of radical state laws compared to the rest of the country.

However, I think that the United States would dramatically benefit from implementing similar legislation on a national level.

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OPINION-EDITORIAL

Stop pointing fingers at free riders Scout Ehrler

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conomic structures throughout the world are made up of public and private goods. Private goods are those which we pay for. Public goods are things we get regardless if we pay a price, like fresh air. People like me are called free riders.

Free riders take advantage of public goods without considering any long-term consequences, like driving to class when you could easily walk with no regard for the environment.

Under the umbrella of political science, free riders are considered “rational actors.” Their actions make sense and are completely reasonable. However, this is only sustainable because of the people who do pay a price — vegetarians, carpoolers, recyclers, etcetera.

So, I’m a free rider in almost every aspect of my life. I’m about to get controversial, so bear with me. I do not recycle. I eat meat (I was vegetarian for a handful of years, but abandoned it when I got to college). And last but certainly not least, I’m not vaccinated. I know, blame my mother.

I have a list of excuses for all of these things, most of which have to do with my upbringing. My mother is the alpha free rider who taught me her ways. When it comes down to it, these issues are generally not individual. They are global problems. Sally from

down the street is not going to save the Ozone by cutting beef out of her diet.

Now, vaccinations are an entirely different story, and I could write an entire article on that alone. Essentially, I fundamentally disagree with my mother on this topic.

There is indisputable evidence that first, vaccinations save countless lives and have greatly increased life expectancy, and second, herd immunity is a thing. I will vaccinate my children and plan on vaccinating myself. Antivaxxers are the ultimate free riders.

Vaccinations aside, on a wide scale, the environment is being killed, not because people eat meat and don’t recycle, but because our system promotes the destruction of our environment.

Our government dumps trash in our oceans and enables corporations to raise the mass amount of livestock they do. Meat eating is a cultural phenomenon in this country tied to masculinity and patriotism.

Many people in many regions of the United States do not have access to other options. When it comes down to it, vegetarianism and veganism is a privilege,

and our environment will continue to be depleted as long as we have a president who denies climate change.

My actions are not positive, I know this.

I attempt to hold myself accountable and take action where I feel it matters. I pick up litter if I see it on the street. I only shop from sustainable sources. I donate old clothes. I use as many biodegradable products as possible.

However, I think we need to stop pointing fingers at individuals for participating in actions we see as “harmful to the environment” or not up to our standards.

When it comes down to it, individuals, even free riders, are ultimately not the problem.

Our votes and our political actions is where real change can be made.

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A wall that costs more than it’s worth Maria Angulo

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hat is more significant about the Trump presidency than his promise to build a border wall between the United States and its southern neighbor, Mexico?

Since the beginning of his campaign, Trump has repeatedly said that he would build a wall and Mexico would pay for it.

Being Mexican, I knew this could have not been further from the truth because Mexico has their own infrastructure problems they don’t even fix. How are Mexicans going to pay for something that is not even for us? You cannot make another country pay for a promise you made.

Two years into Trump’s tornado, the promise of a border wall has kept his base together, believing this is a great solution for illegal immigration.

But after not being able to find an agreement with Congress for his $5 billion to build the wall, and after getting some backlash from his friends at Fox News for backing down on the wall budget, Trump decided to partially shutdown the government Dec. 22.

Now, the government is being held hostage for the last three weeks because the president cannot get his way. He will also not accept that once again he lied about not being able to get Mexico to pay for it — which was just wrong from the start — and is not willing to find a compromising solution to this.

The president, senators and representatives are not affected by this. Around 80,000 federal employees are working without

pay, national parks are overflowing with trash and airport security is also starting to become a problem, as many TSA workers are calling in sick.

The people at the top of the federal government are not getting anything taken away. They are just waiting to see who can stand their ground the longest.

Last year, Democrats said they would comply with the border wall if they could get protection for DACA recipients — a deal which Trump rejected and which he ended up shutting down the government for his first time for three days.

Even though Trump is not the only president to shut down the government, he is the first to not take responsibility for his actions and is now blaming everyone but himself.

In their meeting Jan. 9, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that they have not found an agreement, even saying that the president walked out of the room.

This is now more than just a tantrum from the president because it is impacting so many people.

Veterans are not getting paid, people are having to work while not earning money and most of the people who work in government jobs live paycheck to paycheck. Their livelihoods are being used as a negotiation for both parties to get their way.

The wall may mean a lot of things for a lot of people, but right now it is hurting more than it is helping.

Both Republicans and Democrats need to find a solution

even if it is temporary.

It is understandable that the Democrats do not want to give in to anything Trump wants because that is their campaign promise, while getting the wall built is the Republicans promise as well.

Even though a lot of people nowadays disagree on everything, this wall will continue to be an issue, especially with Trump in office.

Leaders in Congress need to start figuring out a way to get things done without hurting everyone else.

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FEATURES

Brette Ulrich is the owner of High Style in Flagstaff, a local shop run out of her truck. Ulrich began up-cycling clothing when she became a mom in order to save money, Nov. 28, 2018.

MacKenzie Brower | The Lumberjack

Protecting the environment in style Alexandria Vallejo

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report was issued in early October by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change detailing a prediction that the planet will reach 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels by 2030. This means extreme droughts, floods and wildfires affecting millions of people.

Efforts to protect the environment and climate are not new.

This conversation has been around for decades. According to the New York Times, 69 percent of Americans support strict carbon dioxide limits on existing coal-fired power plants to help slow the process of climate change as of 2017.

With this information,

the conversation is only being encouraged. Different people have different methods of slowing this process and doing what they can to protect the environment.

In Flagstaff, Bette Ulrich does her part with style. Ulrich is the owner of High Style Flagstaff, a fashion mobile boutique that sells up-cycled and recycled clothing, accessories and decor. Her products range from children’s clothes to jewelry and even bags. Her mobile boutique is set up every Sunday at the farmers market in downtown Flagstaff. She has also recently begun setting up outside the University Union on campus to connect with NAU students and spread her belief of minimizing waste and helping the environment in any way possible.

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According to an article in Forbes magazine, the fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world, behind the oil industry. As the industry grows, so does its pollution.

Though clothing is a disposable product, it has the negative effect of creating more and more textile waste. Only a small percentage of clothing is recycled or donated, the rest is left to be buried in a landfill or incinerated. Furthermore, many fabrics commonly found in clothing are non-biodegradable, which means they cannot be broken down through natural processes over time.

The production side of fashion is often overlooked by members of the general public, however the fashion industry generates a lot of greenhouse gases throughout the manufacturing

and transportation of garments.

All of these negative factors contribute to the depletion of the planet and its climate. It is because of these factors that Ulrich has created her business, High Style Flagstaff.

Ulrich started this business in fall 2017. She gained inspiration to form this business from watching the documentary “The True Cost” on Netflix.

“The True Cost” is a documentary directed by Andrew Morgan about clothing and how as the price of clothing decreases, the environmental cost increases. The film also depicts many of the countries in which clothes are made, as well as the conditions of the people who make the clothes.

Once Ulrich saw this documentary, she became inspired to

be more ethical in the way she lived her life, especially when it came to clothing. She began to make clothing for herself and her son. Soon after, she received constant complements on her clothing, and that’s when she decided to try to sell products she makes. She signed up for the Flagstaff Farmers Market to sell the products she created.

One of her favorite products to make, with the help of her husband, are hand-crafted earrings. She especially loves making children’s clothes because she sees it as being faster and more fun.

When she is making clothes and accessories for her business, she thinks about where she is getting the materials. She normally gets inspired by different things she sees, such as

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Top Left: Ulrich currently sells her wares out of her customized mobile storefront, but she seeks to eventually expand into a permanent location, Nov. 28, 2018. Top Right: Ulrich sells a variety of clothing items, many of which have been upcycled. Bottom Right: Because denim production is water intensive, Ulrich likes to use old jeans to create new styles. MacKenzie Brower | The Lumberjack

metal in a scrap yard for earrings or other products she can make.

When it comes to clothes, she gets inspired by shopping through local thrift stores and seeing what she can use from the different fabrics she finds.

“It takes around 2,650 gallons of water to produce enough cotton to just make one pair of jeans, and we don’t have enough water,” Ulrich said.

“That’s why I’ve gotten big on trying to make an impact on the world. Each year we pretty much use 1.2 trillion gallons of water on making clothing each year.”

Although Ulrich’s business is out of her mobile boutique, she hopes and dreams of expanding it to a larger location. The boutique is just the first step in her big dream of expansion.

Though she cannot afford a storefront yet, she is trying to sell at different places and working to get her name out there to spread her message of up-cycling and recycling clothing.

She is going to be selling her clothes within the store Snow Mountain River located on Milton, because she believes this is the only store which follows her same beliefs when it comes to being mindful of where clothing comes from and what it takes to make clothing.

The High Style Flagstaff Boutique has had an impact on students who visit the mobile shop on campus.

“It’s not really smart to buy clothes from Forever 21 because it’s very wasteful,” said sophomore Sasha Enriquez. “I feel like it’s very useful to

go thrifting and use clothes that are in good condition. You can get good clothes that are like Forever 21 at thrift stores and it’s less wasteful.”

Junior Haley Custis has also taken notice of the unique boutique.

“I think she is in a good location because NAU is an environmentallyfriendly place, so she has the right market,” Custsis said. “I’ve seen her clothes and they’re really cute, and I’ve also heard they’re fairly priced.”

The issue of climate change and the depleting state of our planet can be seen as a controversial conversation.

However, the data and evidence goes to show something has to be done to solve this issue.

Ulrich is helping to solve this issue in a creative and stylistic way.

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The pen and the sword: veterans in education David Smith

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or over a decade the United States has been actively at war in the Middle East. Its campaign in Afghanistan alone has lasted nearly 17 years with no visible end in sight.

Some service members who return home to the U.S. after months or years abroad seek immediate employment, while others turn to higher education as a means of personal improvement.

Stephen Peterson, a freshman and five-year Marine veteran, said he’s proud of his decision to attend college. “[Attending] NAU is awesome,” Peterson said. “It’s a lot less stressful. I had the summer to relax and started school here in the fall. I’ve been enjoying it ever since.”

With aspirations to obtain a degree, Peterson chose to join the military as a crew chief and mechanic in order to pay his tuition. He flew in CH-53 helicopters and was responsible for delivering cargo and ferrying troops.

Peterson chose to attend NAU because of its park ranger program and hopes to join the National Forest Service after earning his degree in forestry. He said he’s had a lot of help from the university and has been offered many services that have helped him succeed.

“I originally came to school for the park ranger program and everything else fell into place,” Peterson said. “I didn’t even realize how good the veteran community is out here. I didn’t know anything about Flagstaff before I came up, but it’s awesome.”

The university created the Veteran Success Center with the intent of assisting service members, not only in earning degrees, but in ensuring success in all aspects of their lives. The center serves as a place where student veterans can study, relax and find academic and financial guidance and resources.

Veteran and Military Services provides many services to veterans on campus and ensures they receive educational benefits, find scholarships and fill out all necessary applications. These services are available for retired military personnel, reservists and even active duty service members already seeking a degree. The department also celebrates Veterans Week each November, which usually consists of activities, panel talks and special ceremonies that commemorate past and present servicemen.

Further assistance is also offered by fellow student veterans themselves. Vet Jacks is a program where student veterans reach out to

Sunny Therattil, a certifying official of NAU Veteran Military Services, plays table tennis inside the Veterans Success Center, Dec. 4, 2018. Jack Mehl | The Lumberjack

one another and help with the transition into student life. There is also the Student Veterans of America Club which advocates academic success for its members and provides opportunities for them to participate in social and recreational activities.

The university has won a number of awards throughout the years for their dedication to the care and assistance of student veterans. In a survey conducted by the Military Times of vetfriendly schools across the state, NAU ranked No. 1 for veterans affairs.

According to Laurie Jordon, the assistant director of Veteran and Military Services, approximately 300 veterans are currently enrolled at NAU’s Flagstaff campus. She said she actively strives to create a better college experience for service members.

“A lot of colleges do that,” Jordon said about giving military benefits. “The thing I believe sets NAU apart is that not only are we administrating the benefits, but we want our students to be successful. We work with students as they transition from military life or from another college to university life.”

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Jordon said veteran support is not just about healing wartime wounds; it’s about combating the stereotypes that surround veteran life.

“They may have injuries from serving, whether it’s post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD] or other situations that cause some difficulties for them. It’s a life that’s not for everyone,” Jordon said. “Not all students who have served have PTSD, though. That is a complete myth.”

Many veterans miss the close bond formed between military members. Additionally, a loss of structure inherent to leaving the military can be difficult for many to acclimate to. It can also be challenging for veterans who have not attended for quite some time to get back into the rhythm of school. Peterson said he had trouble relating to the majority of students who were younger than him.

“I really don’t have any challenges other than communication with most of the people in class who are a lot younger,” Peterson said.

“I had my friend group outside of school, so I really don’t care too much about the lack of communication with the kids in class.”

While veterans may have difficulties adjusting to college life, the Veterans and Military Services department seeks to meet them halfway. Even if veterans do not utilize all resources available to them, the department remains available for veterans at any time they need it.

Another contributing party is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA’s goal is to help American veterans with GI Bill benefits and health care. They currently have over 9 million veterans enrolled in their programs.

Brian Plummer is a registered nurse who is now employed at the VA as an interim care and support coordinator. Plummer said the VA provides physical and psychological care for veterans. They occasionally send counselors to campus who provide services in mental health and assist in navigating the VA system of benefits. Even if the VA cannot provide a service that a veteran might need, they try to put them in contact with an institution that can.

However, providing help for over 9 million veterans is not an easy task. Some NAU veterans, including Peterson, claim it is difficult for some veterans to receive medical treatment at the local VA clinic in Flagstaff. This means many have to travel to Phoenix to be treated.

“They [Flagstaff VA clinic] are not a hospital per se’, and scheduling issues are generally related to a lack of staff, but nothing more insidious than that,” Plummer said. “There seems to be a fair amount of turnover in the VA system as a whole, whether it’s a hospital or a clinic. Doctors, nurses and social workers retire or move. There are a number of reasons why people leave the VA, and the VA is often slow to replace them because the hiring process is cumbersome.”

Regardless of all the services provided by NAU and the federal government, Jordon said he believes it is vital for a younger generation to aid in assisting veterans. He believes that, through conversation, a bridge can be built between people.

“People will often say ‘thank you for your service,’ and that’s kind, that’s great,” Jordon said. “I think the main thing that will help our traditional students is to have a conversation.”

Many veterans have similar hopes and dreams to civilian students on campus. They feel there is no reason for them to be singled out.

Students can honor and further assist veterans simply by getting to know them; by talking to and showing concern for what they

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“See, Hear, Feel: Mindfulness For Children – One Moment at a Time” is a newly published children’s book that teaches how to use mindfulness at a young age through a storyline and activates. Author Emmanuelle Giumelli and illustrator Mathilde Gatinois sell their book at Barnes & Noble, Dec. 8, 2018. Rylee Flowers | The Lumberjack

Exploring the senses through mindfulness Sebastian A. Moore

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hen thinking of a children’s book, classics such as “Goodnight Moon”

by Margaret Brown or “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein may come to mind.

However, a newly released children’s book, “See, Hear, Feel: Mindfulness For Children – One Moment at a Time,” could soon join the list.

The book dives into the topic of mindfulness and how to incorporate it into everyday life. Author Emmanuelle Giumelli, illustrator Mathilde Gatinois and designer Patricia Murphey released the book Nov. 6, 2018 through Wisdom Publications.

Most recently, the book was announced as one of three finalists for the Flagstaff Arts Council Viola Awards for excellence in story telling.

The main character is a boy named Charlie who takes the reader with him to see, hear and feel his day. The story begins as Charlie wakes

up and ends with him falling asleep after a long day. There are 31 pages to Charlie’s story and an additional 12 pages of mindfulness exercises and interactive activities at the end.

At first, Giumelli sent the book out to five publications, but none ended up publishing the book. The publications sent back reviews and edits that Giumelli, Gatinois and Murphey took into consideration and sent the book out to four more publications. Three months later, the trio received approval for publishing by Wisdom Publications.

“The process is very fragmented,” Murphey said. “You send a manuscript and the publisher finds an illustrator and an in-house designer. It was such a gift that not only did they publish, but they published as is and that was incredible because I had never been in a process like that.”

Giumelli, Gatinois and Murphey worked on this book for a combined two and a half years. Giumelli said it took about a year to write and another year and a half to illustrate.

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Giumelli was on a silent retreat at the Grand Canyon with Gatinois when the idea of writing a children’s book came to her.

“I worked diligently for a few months every day and on the weekends,” Giumelli said. “I had this ritual practice I did when I was writing that was really spiritual in a way. The text was done pretty quickly, then Mathilde started working on the illustrations and then Patricia joined in pretty intensely.”

Giumelli has been a program director for the nonprofit organization Mindfulness First since 2007. According to the website, the organization was founded by Executive Director Sunny Wight and co-founded by the Director of Administration Kimberly Narde. In the past five years, Mindfulness First has done over 26,000 hours of volunteer work and gathered over 35 years of combined mindfulness training experience.

“The purpose is to bring mindfulness into social and emotional learning institutions,”

Giumelli said. “To make it part of the curriculum of what schools teach to kids in addition to math and English.”

While teaching courses on mindfulness, parents and teachers would ask Giumelli for simple activities and tools that could be done at home. Giumelli said the book started as a tool for parents but slowly morphed into a children’s story with activities for families.

“The three of us are mothers and I think that part of us was really shining during the process more than any other part,” Giumelli said. “Our children were the inspiration. Like every parent, we all have challenges in raising our children and those challenges [are] what give you the force to create books like this.”

Although “See, Hear, Feel” is under the children’s literature genre, the book is meant for both children and adults to enjoy. The mindfulness activities in the book can be done alone, with friends or with family members.

“I think it’s for any age and the simplicity

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Left: Illustrator Mathilde Gatinois (left) and Author Emmanuelle Giumelli (right) explain their newly published children’s book “See, Hear, Feel” to customers at Barnes & Noble Dec. 8, 2018. Their book encourages children to learn about mindfulness at a young age through a storyline and activities. Right: “See, Hear, Feel” was announced as one of three finalists for the Flagstaff Arts Council Viola Awards for excellence in story telling, Dec. 8, 2018. Rylee Flowers | The Lumberjack

of the activities are a gift in a little pot of gold,” Murphey said. “It cannot be a burden for people.

It can’t be one more thing to do when you are exhausted after your day. It’s a tiny little gift that you give your child and your child gives you.”

Giumelli said features of Gatinois’ daughter Arièle can be found in Charlie’s character.

Gatinois’ daughter is deaf and Giumelli has found ways to adjust her program to suit her needs. Giumelli said she focuses on whichever sensory ability a child resonates with the most because it lets them have options to choose from.

“I like to draw from my life and naturally I had her pose or took pictures and I sketched her love for the characters,” Gatinois said. “She identifies with multiple characters in the book, like other kids, and that was the goal. She drew some of the jars and I always make a point to talk about it.”

Giumelli drew inspiration to write “See, Hear, Feel” from her work as a mental health therapist and school counselor. She has worked

at Flagstaff Junior Academy (FJA) for seven years as a school counselor and is independently contracted by other schools in Flagstaff to teach her program. Giumelli teaches all grades ranging from Pre-K to high school.

Since Giumelli has been teaching her program at FJA for seven years, she only hosts one lesson per month for each grade. Her mindfulness curriculum typically covers an eight or 16-week time frame, which includes one weekly lesson ranging between 15 and 45 minutes. Her classes also depend on the time schools and teachers allow her.

“For the little ones, I make [my lesson] very sensory,” Giumelli said. “I really want them to have more of a feeling sense of what mindfulness is like in their bodies.”

For younger students in elementary school, Giumelli uses whiteboards and markers for drawing activities, a bottle of sparkling gel to represent energy and a bell for mindful moments. A mindful moment is when students

concentrate on their breathing and reflect on their day. Her lessons for older students in middle and high school incorporate group discussions along with a variety of educational YouTube videos.

“With older kids, there are more cognitive activities,” Giumelli said. “I teach them more about their brain and what happens to their brain when there is trauma, when they are on overdrive and how to self-regulate. I also teach them about emotions and being comfortable experiencing emotions.”

Murphey is also a visual communication professor at NAU. Murphey said she tries to incorporate some mindfulness practices into her classroom and believes it really helps her college students.

“There are moments where students are feeling extremely overwhelmed and hopeless,” Murphey said. “As a teacher, when you see that, there is a moment to stop. In one class we actually sat down together and just had a short

breathing exercise before class.”

Giumelli is considering writing a followup book to “See, Hear, Feel” on the topic of connection. This theme resonates with Giumelli and she would like to dive a little deeper into the topic.

“Maybe making something like a journal or doing something very similar but for an older age,” Giumelli said. “This story can fit any age group so having it visually appealing to older kids is the next step.”

The Mindfulness First organization and “See, Hear, Feel” strives to make children and adults feel comfortable to experience emotions, whether they are good or bad.

Giumelli, Gatinois and Murphey all strongly believe in the organization’s values and goal of incorporating mindfulness programs into all Arizona schools.

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New to the roster, old to the game

elcome back. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Molly Smith and I am your new sports editor for The Lumberjack. Now, I do not expect anyone to read my name and recognize it immediately. So, here’s what you need to know about me: I am in my third year at NAU. I traveled to Flagstaff from Redlands, California with the intentions of studying veterinary biology.

Yikes.

About halfway through my first semester of college, it was time to tell mom and dad that I no longer knew what I wanted to do with my life. The next semester I tested out the field of early childhood education. It was all fun and games until I observed a classroom MOLLY and thought, “Dear God, get me out of here.”

SMITH After about a year and a half of selfSPORTS EDITOR evaluation and tons of classes later, I realized what I had been doing this entire journey: writing. I would write about my family, my day and my future.

OK, writing is what I wanted to do, but do you know how broad “writing” is? It came time to build my schedule for the fall term of junior year. I came across a course that allowed me to gain hands-on experience as a writer. I was granted the freedom of choosing which section to contribute to. Why did I choose the sports section? Easy. My siblings and I played football, basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball along with judo and ballet. Dinner table conversations consisted of practice regimens and free weekends meant going to an Anaheim (now Los Angeles) Angels baseball game.

I didn’t have my family with me to have those dinner table conversations. I couldn’t necessarily make a trip home every time they went to an Angels game either. I found myself watching the Super Bowl and World Series on my laptop with my freshman roommate and few others in the freshmen dorm.

If there is one thing I learned about being an athlete, you can take the girl out of sports but you can’t take sports out of the girl.

Sports were just extracurricular activities right? Wrong.

Professor Rory Faust taught me how to turn a hobby into a career ... and I’m barely starting my second semester. His JLS 251 course allowed me to experiment with multiple platforms in sports media.

On the first day, I knew I wanted to write for the newspaper.

Slowly as the semester went on, Rory suggested trying out TV with our local news program NAZToday. With an extreme amount of hesitation, I jumped into broadcast television and became the Tuesday evening sports anchor.

Regardless of how busy that job kept me, I continued to cover stories and games for The Lumberjack. As far as I know, I’m attending NAU to do this job.

So, yes. I have technically been a journalism major for only five months. However, my passion for writing and, more importantly, my passion for sports have been around far longer than any temporary personality trait.

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NAU football’s new head coach Chris Ball smiles at during the press conference announcing his new position Dec. 12, 2018.

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Putting the “Ball” back into football Ryan Peretti

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he Lumberjacks welcome Chris Ball to 7000 feet as the new football head coach.

After 32 years of working his way up from a graduate assistant to a defensive coordinator, Ball is tackling his first head coaching job. Ball first touched down in the North with his introductory press conference Dec. 12, 2018 at the 1899 Bar and Grill.

“It’s a dream come true to be here,” Ball said. “This is a great, great opportunity.”

Ball has taken over the head coach role that Jerome Souers previously filled for the past 21 seasons.

“You [Souers] built the foundation to make this a national power,” Ball said.

Souers’ overall record before leaving was 123-114 and led the Lumberjacks to

the post season in the 2017 season for the first time in four years.

Ball said he is going to focus on playing hard, smart, physical and finishing with passion.

“We will be explosive in all three phases of the game,” Ball said. “This will be the Lumberjack way.”

Before being the newest edition of the Lumberjacks, Ball was the defensive coordinator for the Memphis Tigers. He built up a strong and aggressive Tigers defense that made a name for itself in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).

According to Memphis’ athletics page, Ball was able to accomplish 60 turnovers in the 2018 season, which was the second best in the FBS. Of those 60 turnovers, 28 of them were fumble recoveries.

Fumble recoveries are something that stands out on Ball’s resume.

Ball was an assistant coach and defensive coordinator for Alabama (200306), Pittsburgh (2007) and Washington State (2008-2011).

Being a defensive coordinator gave Ball the upper hand on forcing fumbles.

NAU Athletic Director Mike Marlow was at Washington State the same time Ball was coaching for the Washington State Cougars.

In his introductory press conference, Ball said he is a big fan of Marlow and considers him a good friend. Ball is looking for a family within NAU and said NAU is something special.

Marlow said he is convinced they have found the right person for the football program and its future and is ready for the championship culture that Ball is committed to bring.

“He’s committed to our vision for NAU athletics and a new day for NAU

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Chris Ball (center) holds a Lumberjack jersey alongside NAU President Rita Cheng (left) after Ball was announced as the new head football coach of the Lumberjacks, Dec. 12, 2018.

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football,” Marlow said. “He believes NAU football can reach new heights and he has the roadmap to do it.”

NAU had a lot of strong candidates for head coach, but there were two things that Marlow said he saw that stood out from Ball.

“At the end of the day, it was the unsolicited support I had from former players of his,” Marlow said.

Marlow said this was a common search in the candidates. NAU wanted a coach who could help the players on and off the field, and with multiple ex-players of Ball and sources frequently calling him, Ball became number one on his list.

With Marlow’s history at other schools, he was able to land future Hall of Fame coaches such as Chip Kelly and Mike Leach. They shared a common philosophy that Ball had as well.

“Chris Ball will be a head coach who helps coach the coaches,” Marlow said.

Ball comes in for NAU quarterback, Case

Cookus’ senior season. Cookus only played two games this past season due to another broken collar bone injury against Eastern Washington.

Ball comes into this program with full awareness of Cookus’ skill level and what he provides to the Lumberjacks offense.

“I think we have a really good quarterback, and I think we really need to take advantage of that,” Ball said.

Cookus has a career of 7,968 passing yards along with a 63 percent completion rate. The Lumberjacks quarterback has also recorded 74 total touchdowns and 14 interceptions since his 2015 freshman season.

Ball was welcomed to the NAU culture right as he got off the plane to five football players there to greet their new coach.

“We will be the Lumberjack family,” Ball said.

Ball has left the Tiger family to join the Lumberjack family. Mike Norvell, head coach for the Memphis Tigers tweeted in regard to

Ball’s new position.

“Could not be more excited for one of the best men and leaders I have ever known @CoachChrisBall #NAU is getting a great one and excited to see them #CLIMB to the top! #TigerFam.” Ball is headed back to Memphis to finish off the season with his former team.

He completed the season with practices in preparation for the Tiger’s bowl game Dec. 22.

Memphis lost to Wake Forest in the Birmingham Bowl 37-34.

The change of location for Ball is not the only thing that is new to him. Andy Thompson, the defensive coordinator for NAU last season, has accepted the same role for Southern Utah University (SUU).

“Thunderbirds Tab Andy Thompson As Defensive Coordinator,” SUU Football tweeted.

Ball said that hiring coaches is not his priority. The first thing on his list is to talk to the team and then from there hire new staff and

get things going.

When the recruiting for new coaching staff comes around, Ball is looking for coaches that are bigger than just football.

“The reason that I do what I do and what the staff I am going to hire will do, is that we will change lives,” Ball said. “We want good husbands, good fathers and we want them to come here.”

Ball said that he coaches because he makes differences in his players lives; the game is about changing lives.

Ball is not alone in the hiring process, which Marlow said will take a few weeks. Marlow said he will be in frequent conversation with Ball when he returns from the Birmingham Bowl when the hiring process begins.

There have been no indications on whether offensive coordinator Aaron Pflugrad or any other of the NAU football coaches will remain in their positions under new leadership.

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NAU Badminton Club brings excitement Yuanchen Bao

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or some college students, social activities such as watching movies, clubbing and attending wild parties is the ideal version of fun. The NAU Badminton Club wants to change that perception.

Approximately 20 years ago, the badminton team was born.

The club has recruited faculty adviser Pin Ng to guide the students during their training sessions.

Club membership is open to any university student interested in learning how to play the sport. However, many students come in and out of the club.

“The number of students in the club fluctuates quite a lot because it depends on the collection of students,” Ng said. “The students graduate so if there is not enough ‘fresh blood,’ then the club shrinks and in some years the club becomes larger. Right now we have between 10 to 20 students.”

Badminton in a fast-paced, competitive sport, but training sessions are generally not intensive. Students can participate in the club when they are available and still be able to participate in other sports.

“If I had to use a word to describe the club, I would say that its status is pretty volatile,” Ng said. “Some years we have many students that show up, so we have more students than courts.”

The club allows students to strengthen their physical and mental skills through team work, focus and speed. Club practice times vary based on students availability. The club used to meet once during the week in the evening and once on the weekend but due to limited student availability, the club only meets on the weekend. Unlike some sports clubs, Badminton Club is casual and flexible with students schedules allowing them to engage in other activities.

“I have been in the Badminton Club since the second week of school and I really like it because, so far, it’s interesting and fun,” Shane Conn said. “One of the things I’ve really learned from it is getting outside, exercising and meeting new people.”

Badminton Club is recognized as a great way for students to improve their physical health and relationships during training.

Students interact, learn and exchange ideas among themselves.

Team members are not trained based on a systematic training program. They are encouraged to play and practice casually and to enjoy the flow of the sport.

Ng assists club members when they need guidance or advice about basic form and technique. Ng does not put pressure on the members. He believes each student can achieve whichever goals fit their needs, lifestyles and schedules. The club is ideal for busy undergrads.

“I really like the club. It was something I did in high school so I was glad to continue it in college,” said Andrea Hernandez, who joined the badminton club during her freshman year.

“I’ve been able to learn different techniques to work on my form and everything I’ve got. It also helps with school and

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with my time management, having to include it in my schedule because it’s something I enjoy.”

Balancing club time with academics helps students strengthen time management skills. The sport helps students relax and take a break from their rigid academic studies.

Despite these social, physical and mental benefits, Badminton Club often has trouble attracting attention.

“It’s a struggle for the club because as we know, badminton is not a popular sport in the U.S. The club presidents sometimes have to try really hard to recruit players,” Ng said.

In addition to the low membership enrollment within the club, equipment for the sport can be expensive. Badminton equipment like the shuttle cock is costly, which forces the members to contribute some money during each training session in order to purchase more of them.

Students are encouraged to join the club despite their skill level. The training sessions are not restricted by tough rules and regulations. Students are encouraged to learn at their own pace.

Ultimately, the club offers many benefits for members such as opportunities for friendship, exercise, competition, stress release and technical skill development. New members can learn the basics of the sport, acquire top badminton techniques, improve their time management or simply enjoy the thrill of the game.

Blue and gold in action Men’s Basketball — On Jan. 12, the Lumberjack’s lost in a close game at Southern Utah, 84-82. They will host the Sacramento State Hornets in Rolle Activity Center Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Soon after, they will welcome Portland State Jan. 19 at 2 p.m.

Swim and Dive — On Jan. 18 through Jan. 20, women’s swim and dive travels to California as they have a three day meet at UCLA. They are heading into the weekend after beating Northern Colorado 172-117 and losing to Kansas by a score of 197-101.

Track and Field — On Jan. 11, NAU’s track and field team displayed a strong performance in the first home meet of the season. They will continue the season hosting The Lumberjack Team Challenge, Jan. 18 in the Walkup Skydome at 3 p.m.

Women’s Basketball — After an exiting game that went to overtime, the women’s team lost 82-76 to Southern Utah Jan. 12.

The team is traveling to Sacramento State to play at 1 p.m. on Jan. 17.

Women’s Tennis— Tennis plays at ASU Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. They completed their last tournament in Dallas, Texas Jan. 13, adding two doubles and two singles wins. Over the course of three days, NAU left with four doubles and five singles wins.

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Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Presents

MASTERWORKS III January 25, 2019 | 7:30PM

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

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

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

Visit flagstaffsymphony.org for tickets or call 928.523.5661

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