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s summer comes to a close, I wonder where all the time has gone. In fall of 2013, I stepped on to this campus as a shy freshman unsure of her major. Three years later I’m an early senior just about to graduate and apply for graduate school.

Everyone tells you that time goes fast in college, and it does. It doesn’t go by quickly when you are studying for finals or in the middle of that two-and-a-half-hour lecture class. It doesn’t go by quickly when you are worried about rent money or sending out countless applications for jobs.

But when you get that internship you’ve always wanted, or get an A on that project you really cared about, or even just go downtown with friends, it seems like it’s over in seconds.

In this issue, we have many articles with advice for incoming freshmen — including where to get your coffee and a bucket list for your time here — but the best advice I can give you is to explore Flagstaff.

Don’t treat it like a temporary home because Flagstaff is a wonderful place to live in even if it is for only four years. Visit local restaurants, bars and stores downtown instead of going to Target and Chili’s. Learn about the history of the San Francisco Peaks. Educate yourself on local politics and elections.

In news this week, we have a fantastic profile of each city council and mayoral candidate as well as the definitions for several propositions on the ballot written by the amazing Adrian Skabelund and Kari Scott. Just reading this section once, I feel like a more informed voter.

GRACE FENLASON In the next couple of months, go to town hall debates and city council meetings EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and talk to the candidates. Remember that the primary election for Coconino County is Aug. 30 and the general election is Nov. 8. City council candidates are commonly elected in by small margins of only a couple hundred people and we all know how important his general election is.

Also in this issue we have an enlightening OpEd on the Kardashian empire, a profile of Flagstaff’s roller derby team and a feature on poetry slams in town.

So please get out there and vote. It is more important than you know. Also enjoy your time at NAU and in Flagstaff because, believe me, it goes incredibly fast.

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PoliceBeat Aug. 15 At 7:59 a.m., Flagstaff Communications Center transferred a call to NAUPD about a 911 hang-up in lot 42. One officer responded to the call and searched the area but nothing was found.

At 9:24 a.m., a staff member at the Suites reported a subject who was refusing to leave the premises. Two NAUPD officers responded and informed the subject that they were, in fact, trespassing. The subject left shortly thereafter.

At 10:51 a.m., a student called to report that their bicycle, a red Schwinn street bike, had been stolen at the Health and Learning Center. All leads have been exhausted.

At 3:30 p.m., an offduty police officer reported that another vehicle may have been following him.

Three NAUPD officers responded to their colleague but upon arrival, the vehicle in question had already left the scene.

member at Cline Library called to report that a combative subject was threating to fight a patron.

Two officers responded but made no contact with the subject.

adrian skabelund time. One NAUPD officer was put on the case, but all leads were soon exhausted and the case was closed.

Aug. 17 At 8:49 a.m., one NAUPD officer facilitated emergency-response training to 120 RA’s at the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building.

Aug. 19 At 7:57 p.m., one NAUPD officer pulled a subject over for avoiding a “traffic control device” in Lot 30. The subject explained they had only been trying to pick someone up and the matter was dropped.

At 7:08 p.m., parking services reported a suspicious person near the gate of the Knoles Parking Garage. Two NAUPD officers were sent to investigate and found the subject was trying to get their car out of the parking garage but the gate had malfunctioned.

Assistance was provided and the subject was eventually able to leave the garage.

Aug. 20 At 12:01 a.m., two NAUPD officers initiated a traffic stop near Lot 30.

The subject was found to be driving under the influence and was cited for a DUI of the slightest degree before being released. The driver also received a civil citation for speeding and for the failure to obey a stop sign.

Aug. 18 At 10:03 a.m., staff in Cowden Hall reported a possible intoxicated individual stumbling into bushes and traffic. Two NAUPD officers responded to the area. No crime was At 5:12 p.m., three witnessed and everything was NAUPD officers assisted fine. the FPD in locating subjects involved in a burglary off At 11:26 a.m., North campus. The subjects were Hall staff reported a subject found, questioned and sleeping on the sidewalk. Two released.

NAUPD officers responded to the call but no crime was

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At 10:16 a.m., NAUPD received a fire alarm from the At 12:16 p.m., staff at second floor of McConnell McDonald Hall reported a Hall. One officer was suspicious looking vehicle deployed but found the area blocking the building’s was under construction and entrance. One NAUPD everything was fine. officer rushed to the scene only to discover painters At 1:10 p.m., an unloading equipment.

NAUPD officer accidently damaged the signboard At 3:48 p.m., staff trailer. reported that a retaining wall in Parking Lot 36 had been At 2:00 p.m., a staff vandalized at an unknown

At 3:30 p.m., one NAUPD officer reported sighting a privately owned vehicle that was marked as belonging to a fictitious law enforcement agency at the intersection of Franklin and Beaver Streets, however no criminal activity was witnessed.

Aug. 21 At 1:31 a.m., three NAUPD officers assisted FPD in locating a person of interest off campus. The subject was located and the officers helped in the search for the subject’s weapon.

At 8:26 p.m., Mountain View Hall staff reported the odor of marijuana. Three NAUPD officers were deployed and one subject was found and cited for possession and use of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, and was released.

NEWS

Flagstaff residents vote to make a difference in their community Adrian Skabelund

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hile much of the nation prepares for the upcoming presidential election, state and local elections are approaching just as quickly.

On Nov. 8, registered voters in Flagstaff will have the opportunity to vote for mayor, city council and many other positions in addition to several key propositions. Here is The Lumberjack’s breakdown of the six upcoming propositions, the two candidates for mayor, and the six candidates for city council: Proposition 411: Transit Tax (Local) Proposition 411 asks voters to approve the continuation of a 0.295 percent city sales tax in order to pay for constructing, improving and maintaining the city’s public transit system. The tax currently terminates in 2020 but the proposition would extend the life of the tax another 10 years to 2030.

A YES vote would guarantee a continuation of the city’s current sales tax rate for another 14 years, while a NO vote would mean a reduction in sales taxes after 2020.

Proposition 412: Municipal Court Bond Issue (Local) The goal of Proposition 412 is the approval of $12 million in city bonds. The bonds would go toward the construction of a new municipal court building in cooperation with the state and the county.

The municipal court would also be moved from its current location on North Beaver Street to North Agassiz Street, adjacent to the Coconino County court house and historic jail. The construction would include a minimum 200-car parking garage.

The bonds would be paid for through the extension of a secondary property tax that would stay at its current rate — there would be no raise in city taxes.

Thus, a YES vote would approve the $12 millions bonds for the construction of a new municipal court house while voting NO would

prevent the city from taking up these new bonds. A NO vote however, would not provide city residents with a reduction in taxes.

Proposition 413: Greater Buffalo Park (Local) The widespread development of McMillan Mesa in recent years has spurred some in the community to try to protect areas not currently planned for development — or, as they say, to create a “Greater Buffalo Park.” If enacted, the Prop. 413 would protect an estimated 253 acres of city-owned property on McMillan Mesa and approximately 47 acres of city-owned property just south of Buffalo Park, designating them as public space.

The proposition would also prevent the city from using the land in any way that might disrupt its current natural state unless that use receives voter approval in a future election. The proposition does allow 10 acres of the land on McMillan Mesa to be used for the creation of a veterans’ services facility.

A YES vote will enact Proposition 413 while a NO vote will leave the land in its current state, under the control of the city council.

Proposition 414: Flagstaff Minimum Wage Initiative (Local) Proposition 414 is a local initiative to raise the minimum wage in Flagstaff from $8.05 an hour — Arizona’s current minimum wage — to $10 an hour by July 1, 2017, and then to $15 an hour by January 1, 2021. The measure would also require the Flagstaff minimum wage always be $2 above the state minimum wage should it become more than $15 dollars an hour. Lastly, the initiative would mandate that the tipped minimum wage becomes the full minimum wage by 2026.

A YES vote will change the city code, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2021 while voting NO will leave the minimum wage at $8.05 an hour, the same as for the state of Arizona.

Proposition 205: Arizona Marijuana Legalization (State) The goal of Proposition 205 is to legalize the use of recreational marijuana in the state of Arizona by any individual who is at least 21

years of age. The proposition would also establish a Department of Marijuana License and Control that would be in charge of regulating the new market, including “the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, transportation and sale of marijuana,” according to the ballot summary.

A 15 percent tax would be placed on the retail sale of the drug and all the tax revenues would go to funding education as well as campaigns to educate the public about the “relative harms of alcohol, marijuana and other substances.”

In addition, the law would allow anyone at least 21 years of age to not only consume and posses marijuana but also to grow a small amount. Lastly, the law would provide a pathway for medical marijuana dispensers — which are currently legal in the state — to transform into a recreational marijuana facility and for local governments to regulate and limit those businesses.

Though the proposition is on the November ballot, there is a lawsuit attempting to take it off before the election takes place.

A YES vote will support the implementation of Prop. 205 while a NO vote will keep Arizona’s current marijuana laws intact.

Amendment to Proposition 123 (State) Proposition 123 was passed earlier this year. The law dictates that $3.5 billion from Arizona’s state trust lands go to funding education over the next 10 years. Now, the Trust Land Management and Budget Reconciliation Amendment hopes to make one adjustment to the law.

The amendment would use up to 10 percent of the funds from those state land trusts for administrative costs. In addition, part of these funds could also go to improving the state trust lands in order to make them more valuable in the future.

A YES vote would allow the use of some of the funds for administrative costs and to improve the state trust lands while a NO vote would require all of the funds from state trust lands to used where they were originally allocated.

Meet the candidates: City of Flagstaff Mayor, Nov. 8 elections Kari Scott

JERRY NABOURS - Republican

Now running for re-election after four years of serving as mayor for City of Flagstaff, Jerry Nabours attributes his success as mayor to good connections at the state levels and dedication to the position. Nabours first decided to get involved with city politics after years working as an attorney for many small businesses in town.

Subsequently, small business is an important matter to Nabours.

Other important matters include forest thinning, solutions to affordable housing and solutions to traffic congestion.

One of Nabours’ main focuses for Flagstaff is to bring diverse revenue to the city and admires several of the factories and businesses in the city.

(Photo by holt frazier)

CORAL EVANS - Democrat

Coral Evans has served on Flagstaff City Council since 2008. She was first inspired to run when there was uproar over the proposed demolition of the Murdoch Community Center. Evans believed the council was not concerned with public input on the issue though she thought they should be. This same belief is what ultimately pushed Evans to run for the position of mayor. Promoting a sense of community and encouraging community discussion are important to Evans.

Other important issues to Evans include preserving open space, education, housing and small business.

“I think the mayor’s role is to take the community’s vision and make sure that is upheld [and] making sure everybody who wants to participate is (Photo by Ashley Null) able to,” Evans said.

PROPOSITION 411

PROPOSITION 412

PROPOSITION 413

PROPOSITION 414

CORAL EVANS

Endorsed

Endorsed

Endorsed

Neutral

JERRY NABOURS

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Endorsed

Neutral

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Meet the candidates: Flagstaff City Council, Nov. 8 elections Kari Scott

JEFF ORAVITS - Republican

Running for his second term this election, Oravits first decided to get involved with the city in 2012 when he experienced frustration with the city’s infrastructure as a small-business owner. To this day, infrastructure is still a major concern for Oravits, as is traffic control, budgeting, water usage and solutions to the current housing crisis in Flagstaff.

Oravits cites his good relationship with state officials as an important factor in his work as councilmember. Oravits also enjoys immersing himself in the community, even speaking at NAU on occasion.

“We have made a lot of progress over the last four years,” Oravits said.

“I am ready to go. When I am going to work on something, we are going to work on it.”

(Photo by holt frazier)

JAMIE WHELAN - Democrat

A small-business owner and familiar face in the community, Whelan decided to run for city council as a concerned citizen. Respect for Flagstaff citizens and public input are important elements for the city council, she said. Important issues to Whelan include conservation, education, open space, the economy and housing solutions. One of Whelan’s idea for the housing situation in Flagstaff is to be open to alternative ideas, like tiny homes to complement small spaces.

Keeping students in Flagstaff after they graduate is an important initiative Whelan would like to tackle. Whelan said she would use her eclectic life experience and would listen to the voices of the community to represent the people of Flagstaff. “If you want a person who represents the diverse views, that knows how to skillfully gain middle ground, then you are going to have to vote (Photo by holt frazier) for me,” Whelan said.

KARLA BREWSTER - Republican

Brewster is running for her third term as a city councilmember this election. Brewster had an interest in politics and decided to involve herself at the local level. She decided to run for a third term because she wanted to continue in the position.

Brewster believes the root of some of Flagstaff ’s issues is the growth the city is experiencing.

Important issues for Brewster include business and economy, workforce housing, and a solution to traffic congestion within the city. As an employee of NAU, Brewster believes it is important for students to vote and wants to help get students more involved.

“It is important for [students] to vote and if they do not know the

CHARLIE ODEGAARD - Republican

(Photo by Ashley Null)

issues, then talk to someone that does know the issues,” Brewster said.

(Photo by holt frazier)

ADAM SHIMONI - Democrat

Shimoni was inspired to get involved with local politics by his volunteer work — both in Israel and on the local level. Shimoni founded the group Speak Up two years ago to encourage the younger generation to get involved in their communities and this issue has been one of the main reasons he decided to run for city council.

Shimoni’s aspiration is to make city government more accessible to the public. Getting young people involved in politics is also one of Shimoni’s main focuses and he attempts to do so in fun and creative ways, such as flash mobs and dance parties.

Important issues to Shimoni are water conservation and sustainability and unity within the community.

(Photo by Ashley Null)

“I really want people to feel educated about how local politics works so they know how to use it to best benefit themselves,” Shimoni said.

This election is Odegaard’s second attempt at running for city council.

Odegaard currently serves on the Water Commission and concerns himself with water conservation in Flagstaff.

Odegaard is a third-generation small-business owner and plans to focus on small-business rights. Traffic congestion and housing are two other important issues to Odegaard. He also wants to strengthen the relationship between the state and Flagstaff.

Odegaard thinks having a new viewpoint on the council would be beneficial for the city.

“We are a very caring community. We have some issues, of course, but my dream for Flagstaff is that we care about everybody,” Odegaard said.

JIM MCCARTHY - Democrat

McCarthy has served on both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Water Commission in Flagstaff. He decided to run for city council a second time this election when he was asked to.

McCarthy said he believes previous city councils were not as open to public input as they should be. He thinks the current council is too polarized and should be more collaborative.

McCarthy’s areas of concern are small business, water usage and community input.

“I care about the people in this city and yes, I care about business and everything. We need to care about both.” McCarthy said. “I want to work with other people to bring about reasonable solutions.”

(Photo by holt frazier)

PROPOSITION 411

PROPOSITION 412

PROPOSITION 413

PROPOSITION 414

KARLA BREWSTER

Endorsed

Endorsed

Opposed

Opposed

JIM MCCARTHY

Endorsed

Endorsed

Endorsed

Opposed

CHARLIE ODEGAARD

Endorsed

Endorsed

Endorsed

Opposed

JEFF ORAVITS

Endorsed

Endorsed

Neutral

Opposed

ADAM SHIMONI

Endorsed

Endorsed

Endorsed

Endorsed

JAMIE WHELAN

Endorsed

Undecided

Endorsed

Opposed

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Police violence protests highlight Native American issues in Flagstaff Left: Protesters block traffic on Route 66 for several minutes before police remove them from the intersection.

No protesters were injured or arrested during this time.

Right: Peter Davenport (right) and other protesters hold signs outside of Hopi Building in downtown Flagstaff on Aug. 14 advocating for justice in recent policeinvolved killings of minorities. (Photos

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Protesters disrupt dinner for restaurant-goers during their anti-police protest on Aug. 14. (Photo by Halie Chavez)

n the afternoon of Aug. 14, approximately 35 people gathered in Flagstaff to protest police violence against minorities. The gathering began outside the Coconino County Courthouse at 4 p.m. as protesters chanted, played drums, sang and held signs like “Blue Lives Murder” and “Less Cops, More Justice.”

The protest followed the wave of Black Lives Matter demonstrations seen across the country in the past few months, but focused on local issues.

Activist Klee Benally pointed to statistics to support claims of racism within the Flagstaff Police Department (FPD). The data, taken from the FPD’s 2014 annual report and the 2010 census, suggests that while 11 percent of Flagstaff’s population is Native American, 45 percent of the 7,379 arrests made by the FPD in 2014 were of Native Americans.

“We should be outraged; this is a critical issue that is impacting our communities here,” Benally said. “According to the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, the racial group most likely to be killed by law enforcement is Native Americans. There is a disproportionate [number of ] attacks on Native Americans by law enforcement agents.”

The protesters also gathered to demand justice for Loreal Tsingine, a 27-year-old Navajo woman who was killed earlier this year by a Winslow police officer. The officer, Austin Shipley, was not charged and was instead put on paid leave by the Winslow Police Department; protesters believe this is proof of the unjust system.

“Everyone gathered [here] to bring to light this issue to an otherwise indifferent public is really important, as is continuing to raise awareness of the racial profiling we experience as native people in these communities — Winslow, Flagstaff and even Phoenix,” local activist Andrew Curley said. “I have lived in Flagstaff and there has been no other community where I've been harassed as much by the police as I have been here in Flagstaff, and I think this is purposeful and systemic and part of the culture of policing.”

Despite the protesters’ brief efforts to block traffic on San

Francisco Street and Route 66, and tension between protesters and passersby, the demonstration was overall calm and no arrests were made.

Beyond monitoring the protest to keep demonstrators out of the street, FPD was there to intervene to protect protests should an altercation have occurred.

“We’re trying to protect [the protesters] from getting injured as well,” FPD Sgt. Gregory Jay said. “Obviously there’s a lot of tension on both sides but if anyone tries to go after the protesters, they have their right to freedom of speech, but at a certain point [we will step in].

Also among the group of demonstrators was Flagstaff City Council hopeful Adam Shimoni. Shimoni said, should he be elected, tensions between minority groups and the police would be one of the issues he planned to bring up for discussion.

“I think there is a gap between our cultures, and I think a lot of individuals from a white background don't feel there is much in common between them and other groups,” Shimoni said. “I would like to see officers really become experts in de-escalating a situation and really coming off as very friendly.”

This rally fell on the same weekend as a pro-police rally also hosted in Flagstaff.

On Aug. 13, a group of Flagstaff locals gathered to raise money and to show their support for police officers across the state. The event was held at a local shooting range on Townsend Winowna Road.

Approximately 15 attendees were charged a $10 entrance fee and could also purchase tickets for a raffle basket and homemade hair bows.

All proceeds benefitted the 100 Club of Arizona, an organization to financially and emotionally assist the families of police officers and firefighters who were injured in killed on the job.

Several problems arose leading up to the event — their Facebook event page was reported as violent and cones set up outside the event to direct supporters were stolen. Yet, event hosts said in a Facebook post they were pleased with the turnout.

Both groups have future events planned in Flagstaff.

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Thursday, Aug. 25 Rec the Night Start Time: 7 p.m.

End Time: 11 p.m.

Location: Health and Learning Center (25) A night full of fun and games including escape rooms, knockerball, drop-in volleyball and basketball, minute-to-win-it fitness games, indoor adventure center/crate stacking, yard games and twister at the wall!

Friday, Aug. 26 Part-Time Job Fair Start Time: 1 p.m.

End Time: 4 p.m.

Location: Health and Learning Center (25) Need a job? Come meet with employers from on and off campus!

Apply and even interview on the spot. Come with a resume to make a great first impression.

Student Involvement Fair Start Time: 1 p.m.

End Time: 4 p.m.

Location: Health and Learning Center (25) NAU is home to 300+ student organizations. There is something for every interest from running to theater, chemistry to criminal justice. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can even start your own.

SuperVolleyball Tournament Start Time: 12 a.m.

End Time: 12 a.m.

Location: Health and Learning Center (25) SuperVolleyball is simply volleyball played by hitting the ball with exercise balls instead of hands. The winning team of the tournament will be the first to sport our new Championship T-shirts on campus.

Saturday, Aug. 27 Get Your Feet Wet with RHA Start Time: 12 p.m.

End Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Central Quad Come slip n’ slide, climb a rock wall and have a water balloon fight on the Central Quad with the Residence Hall Association (RHA). Free tank tops for the first 400 attendees.

Lava Cave Hike Start Time: 1 p.m.

End Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Lava Tubes Come hike North of Flagstaff in an underground cave formed from lava thousands of years ago. Bring a good flashlight, a warm jacket, and good hiking shoes for very rocky/slippery ground.

Some transportation provided, but bring a car if you have one.

Welcome Week Concert: New Politics, Mr Little Jeans, and Enormodome!

Start Time: 6 p.m.

End Time: 10 p.m.

Location: South Quad Join us for this free, outdoor concert on Saturday, August 27th at 6:00pm on the South Quad (between building #64 and #65).

Free with valid NAU I.D. No bags allowed into concert.

Sunday, Aug. 28 The Letters Start Time: 9 a.m.

End Time: 11 a.m.

Location: South Recreation Complex (85) Be a part of this NAU rite of passage by participating in the 6th annual Letters. Meet in your residence hall lobby and don’t forget to bring a water bottle!

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Urban Bonfire Start Time: 8 p.m.

End Time: 11 p.m.

Location: Central Quad More free food ... and this time there’s fire, too! There will be hotdogs and smore supplies to roast over the fires. It will also be a great opportunity to make new friends and find community.

Monday, Aug. 29 Luau Start Time: 7 p.m.

End Time: 9 p.m.

Come by for authentic Luau food, including a roasted pig from Bigfoot BBQ! The NAU Hapa Hawaiian Club will entertain with some beautiful dancing. Be entertained, play games, and hang out and meet new people.

Tuesday, Aug. 30 Transfer Welcome Picnic Start Time: 5:30 p.m.

End Time: 8 p.m.

Location: University Union Fieldhouse (30) Come alone, leave with friends! Games, food and fun. Lucky Lumberjacks can swap out a shirt from their transfer school for a new NAU one. This event is sponsored by Transfer & Commuter Connections and located in the Kaibab Room.

Wednesday, Aug. 31 President’s Welcome Week BBQ Start Time: 11 a.m.

End Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Central Quad This is the annual free BBQ located in the Central Quad where faculty, staff and students are invited for hamburgers, hot dogs and the like.

NAU Swing Jacks Charleston Night Start Time: 7 p.m.

End Time: 10 p.m.

Location: Heritage Square Dance lesson is from 7 p.m.-8p.m. on Heritage Square in historic downtown Flagstaff followed by Latin and Swing social dancing until 10 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 1 Study Abroad Fair Start Time: 11 a.m.

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Location: North Union (3) Join Education Abroad for the 2016 Study Abroad Fair and learn about international programs, internships, research & scholarships available. Program advisors, faculty and study abroad alumni will be present to discuss programs and answer questions.

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NAU summer construction projects continue as classes begin Scott Buffon

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AU’s campus is the size of 560 football fields. Within this space, more than 100 buildings must be kept in working condition to provide a safe and constructive learning environment for the near 30,000 students attending the university.

Agnes Drogi’s job as the Director of Planning, Design and Construction is to ensure construction begins and is finished in a safe and timely manner. While little projects sprung up this summer all over campus, there were several larger projects students will notice when they return to campus.

According to Drogi, some projects were finished on time, but others faced complications. Some of the recent projects include the Aquatic Tennis Complex, North Campus Center Walkway, the NAU Bookstore, South Dining Complex and the du Bois Center.

North Campus Center Walkway Students, staff and professors attempting to reach their jobs or classrooms on north campus may be met with looming fences, blocking access to their destination.

The walkway north of the University Union between the Liberal Arts Building and the Science and Health Buildings has been closed for construction. One section has already been opened, eliminating hassle for students heading into the Babbitt Building.

However, due to rain and other complications, the middle section won’t be open until Oct. 10 and the north section of the walkway won’t be open until the middle of September.

“We’ve been pushing our contractor, super hard, to get done in as little time as possible. They have been great, working with us to make up some time,” Drogi said. “They’re working around the clock now, 24/7. They’re out pouring at five in the morning, trying to beat the rain.”

Despite the blocked access to the walkway, NAU Planning, Design and Construction has created a path through safe areas of the construction site for students to find their way to their classes.

The new path will require students to walk through different buildings in order to access their classes.

The walkway was expected to be finished in time for students return to campus, but an old water line — built in 1940 — was in worse condition than anticipated. The water line caused a leak in The Fieldhouse in May and another leak later during construction.

“Towards the end of June, we said ‘OK, this doesn’t make sense to put new concrete over a water line that’s old and could break at any time. We need to replace the water line,’” Drogi said.

“And we got the approval from the administration to do that, so that’s delaying the process overall.”

The new walkway is not simply the repaving of an old road; it is a complete redesign. This design can also be seen near Gabaldon and the new Skyview dormitory that is currently under construction. The walkway is 26 feet wide with a 10-foot wide bike path in the middle and two eight-foot wide pedestrian areas on each side.

The Campus Bookstore and Mailroom The Campus Bookstore needed to update its fire sprinkler

and alarm system, while also aligning the building with the standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act. They took this opportunity to renovate the entire building.

They added an east entrance to the bookstore that faces the Health and Learning Center and the San Francisco Parking Garage. Drogi said she hopes pedestrians will use this entrance to avoid the snow during the winter months. The bookstore also got renovated carpets and restrooms and added fitting rooms for customers to try on NAU gear. The bookstore was completed this week.

Below the campus bookstore, the mailroom and post office also saw some upgrades. The decision was made to consolidate NAU’s postal service, so all mailboxes from the du Bois center have been moved to the mailroom below the bookstore.

“We had no total closure of the bookstore, which was a challenge,” Drogi said. “They had to deal with construction noise, construction dust — it’s not easy to do a renovation keeping the building occupied.”

South Campus Dining and the du Bois Center The du Bois Center and South Campus Dining redesign is facing the same challenge that the bookstore faced — the question of how to serve your customers and complete construction at the same time.

While the retail dining options are currently open for customers, they will be moving to the Top: Construction of the outdoor tennis courts at the Aquatic and Tennis north side of the building by January 2017.

One south campus favorite, the Coupe, is Complex. Bottom: Construction of the North Campus walkway. (Photos by Erin being removed from the building entirely and will Twarogal) replace the Suites Market next to the Starbucks on McConnell. That move will happen this fall. inside the old WALL Aquatic Center this past spring made Back at the du Bois Center, the du Bois Ballroom on the demolishing the old center more difficult. second floor will be left untouched. According to Drogi, they Vermiculate found in the center’s walls had to be disposed of will be redoing the basement to create a new kitchen for South with the utmost respect for health and safety. While Drogi and the Campus Dining and an area for Information Technology Services. contractors didn’t know the vermiculate was behind the bricks in The north side of the du Bois Center will house the new the walls, they said it did not pose any health risks to swimmers Student Learning Center and computer lab, which is currently before the demolition began. located in the computer lab between the du Bois Center and the “It’s not dangerous because it’s all enclosed [in the walls.] It’s Suites. In place of the current learning center, the building will not directly exposed to people,” Drogi said. “But you don’t want to gain a Biomechanics lab and other services which have not been have [vermiculate] up in the air — it’s kind of like asbestos, except decided yet. it’s not as volatile.”

Despite initial expectations that the courts and field would be Aquatic and Tennis Complex: completed this summer, they are now expected to be finished in Though some northern Arizona residents said this summer’s early October. That said, the recreation field won’t open until after monsoon storms brought the people of Flagstaff some much- the grass sets in. The last recreation fields that were constructed, needed rain, NAU’s construction teams were not as happy about across from Hilltop Townhomes, had a similar process: they were it. finished in October, but could not open until early the following “We had rain at the wrong time while we were trying to do spring. all of the site-work,” Drogi said.

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Flagstaff group continues year-long battle against housing complex

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Adrian Skabelund

fter nearly a year-long fight over the construction of the Hub in Flagstaff ’s historic Southside neighborhood, the developers, Core Campus, may have finally won.

The Hub is an off-campus student housing complex known that caused much controversy within the Flagstaff community due to its location and design this past semester.

On Aug. 17, in a 3-to-2 decision, a citizen Board of Adjustments ruled against an appeal of the project’s approval process brought by a non-profit group called Stand Up For Flagstaff.

Approximately 30 people attended the day-long hearing, including city council hopefuls Adam Shimoni and Jim McCarthy. The board heard arguments from the plaintiffs, city staff and Core Campus.

Because the City of Flagstaff was involved in the case, the deciding board was comprised of Flagstaff citizens who were not involved in the planning of the Hub or employed by the city.

Marie Jones, the chair of Stand Up For Flagstaff, said their appeal was not about whether the Hub was a good development for the city or not. Instead, the appeal was about whether or not the right steps had been taken to approve The Hub for development and whether or not the approval of the development took into account applicable zoning rules. “[The appeal was] not against the Hub and it’s not against student housing and it’s not against this developer building on the land that they own and that they have the right to use. It is that we want the code to be followed,” Jones said.

The Hub was planned under the city’s transect zoning code which only applies to a small part of the city, mainly

the historic downtown and Southside areas. Under this code, maintaining the look and feel of a neighborhood is a higher priority than a building’s use or function. The code also encourages walkability and dictates that buildings must have multiple uses.

Stand Up For Flagstaff ’s appeal stated that the building’s current design goes against this zoning code in three ways: 1. The building’s design was not mixed use, including space for both residential and commercial, since the building is only used for the sole purpose of housing.

2. The building is a commercial block building, which is illegal in the Hub’s zone because it is not on the list of available building types in the code documents. (There is a footnote pointing to a section containing descriptions of buildings available and while “commercial block” is included, it is not stated outright that a commercial block building can legally be built in the zone.)

3. The plaintiffs, in witness testimony from Jones, said the building is not compatible with the surrounding buildings and neighborhood — both of which are specifically stipulated by the transect zoning code.

Bill Ring, the attorney representing Stand Up For Flagstaff, said these are all clear violations of the code.

“When the city council was legislating this land development code, they created a specific list of particular building types that go in [this zone],” Ring said. “The city council stopped legislating with the list you see there.

The form-based codes are standards, and the standards are regulatory. They’re not advisory.”

Despite the objections voiced by Stand Up For Flagstaff, Flagstaff ’s planning development manager Brian Kulina said

the housing complex was in complete compliance with city code.

“When I went through this project against the objective standards of the zoning code, it meets all the standards of the zoning code,” Kulina said. “Thus, I was confident of my approval of the site.”

Dan Folke, Flagstaff ’s planning director, said the city staff can only ensure new developments are compatible with the specific regulations like height, width and length of a building, but cannot make subjective calls deciding what is or is not compatible aesthetically. “[The code says] you need to respect the overall height of a resource, and that’s critical to prevent new work from dominating existing work,” Folk said. “But it doesn’t tell you what that means. If the building next to it is two stories, does that mean you have to match it? You're going to get a different outcome every time if we apply this as a standard.”

At the end of the day, the citizen board sided with the Core Campus and said the complex meets Flagstaff ’s transect zoning code.

While the project was being appealed, the construction had to be put on hold. Since the appeal failed, however, Core Campus can now receive building permits and construction will start.

Nevertheless, Jones said, the possibility of more action from Stand Up For Flagstaff should not be ruled out. Though the citizen Board of Adjustments ruled against Stand Up For Flagstaff, the group is now allowed to appeal the final decision.

“We are getting feedback from our attorneys and from a lot of people in the community that we have an extremely strong case to go to the Superior Court with,” Jones said.

Stand Up For Flagstaff will likely decide in the next few weeks whether to appeal the decision.

Man posed as police officer sexually assaults woman downtown Scott Buffon

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man posing as a police officer sexually assaulted a woman in downtown Flagstaff near the 200 block of East Birch Avenue early in the morning on Aug. 14.

According to a media release by Sgt. Cory Runge of the Flagstaff Police Department (FPD), the man was wearing a baseball cap with the word “POLICE” written across the front of it. The victim was sitting with a witness in a vehicle when the suspect approached their car. After approaching the victim, he then lured her into a secluded area where he sexually assaulted her.

The suspect was described as a white male, 5’10” to 5’11”, having a muscular build, wearing glasses and carrying a large flashlight. The suspect was possibly wearing blue jeans and had either a black strap or stripe across his shirt.

“The Flagstaff Police Department is providing this information to the public so they may be aware of the

incident and protect themselves,” Runge said. “It is important to remember that Flagstaff Police Officers always carry a department issued police badge and identification card on their person when on duty. These will be presented upon request by citizens.”

The FPD released a sketch of the male subject in their sexual-assault investigation.

“This sketch was completed from a witness’ memory,” according to a press release from the Flagstaff Police Department. “Please remember, if you identify anyone that resembles the sketch inform the Flagstaff Police Department even if it is not an exact match.”

The investigation is currently ongoing while the police department searches for more information.

Runge asked that anyone with information about this crime please call FPD at (928)774-1414 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.

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NAU Bucket List #ljbucketlist lumberjack staff Take a picture with the NAU sign: Get the classic picture with the LJ pose.

Six places you need to know The Flagstaff Police Department This station is close to the Grove and within walking distance from campus, and can be used to report crimes and contact a police officer in person.

The Flagstaff MVD (DMV) The MVD is immediately visible when coming into Flagstaff and is conveniently close to campus. Just keep in mind the MVD will be moving from Milton to Woodlands Village at some point in 2016 or 2017.

The Flagstaff Mall The Flagstaff Mall is small but if you need some retail relief, this is good option. The mall has stores like Victoria’s Secret, Dillard’s and Bath and Body Works.

The Farmers Market Stores like Safeway and Bashas are closer, but the farmer’s market has inexpensive and locally-sourced produce. It’s worth making the longer trip to check out this Flagstaff staple.

Harkins Flagstaff Harkins is the only movie theater in Flagstaff but will be moving near the Flagstaff Mall later this year or early next year.

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange Whether you forgot to buy one of the books for your English class or you want a great read, Bookmans is there. They have new and used books for every reader and also Flagstaff’s biggest selection of CDs, records and movies.

Six places you want to know

LEFT: Firecreek Coffee Company hosts concerts, poetry readings and public discussions. It also has affordable coffee and a polite staff. TOP LEFT: The Flagstaff Mall is located on the east side of Flagstaff and features stores like Old Navy, Home Depot and Tuesday Morning. TOP RIGHT: NiMarco’s is a pizza shop close to campus on Beaver Street. They offer unique pizza combinations as well as beer, garlic bread and hot wings.

(Photos by Ashley Null)

MartAnne’s Breakfast Palace Flagstaff has many breakfast places but MartAnne’s is the best. Try their classic chilaquiles or any other specials. They are all delicious.

NiMarco’s Pizza Right on Beaver Street and close to campus, NiMarco’s has affordable and tasty pizza.

You can buy pizza by the slice and try some of their delicious garlic bread and wings.

Starlight Books Starlight usually has books that cannot be found in Bookmans or even Barnes and Noble, for half the price. This place has cheap paperbacks out front and rare hardbacks inside. Find a classic novel or a hidden gem at this hole-in-the-wall bookshop.

Firecreek Coffee Firecreek could easily be awarded one of the hippest places in Flagstaff. They host local concerts, poetry slams and much more.

During the day it’s a perfect place to study and grab a cup of coffee.

Macy’s European Coffee House This coffee shop has some of the best mixes, including cappuccinos mixed with cinnamon, all-spice and chocolate.

However, this place is always heavily populated with locals and tourists alike, so get there early.

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Orpheum Theater Catch bands like Dr. Dog and Cold War Kids, as well as local bands at this concert hall. Not only is the place one of the closest and largest concert venues in Flagstaff, it hosts events such as Big Lebowski Night and local film festivals.

Hike Humphrey’s Peak: Take advantage of Flagstaff’s natural beauty and climb the highest natural point in Arizona.

Climb the rock wall: Test your strength and have fun with friends at NAU’s HLC. See a dive-in movie: Catch up with classics like Jaws, Pirates of the Caribbean and Sharknado in NAU’s indoor swimming pool.

Visit the NAU Art Museum: Check out an art opening or just go for a short visit to see art from nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.

Attend a football game: Cheer on the Lumberjacks wearing some of your NAU gear.

Have a snowball fight in the Gabaldon Hall Courtyard: Gabaldon usually has the best snowfall and is full of snow sculptures to hide behind.

Participate in the Beasley Wall Draw: Even non-artists are encouraged to participate, and it is a great way to “leave your mark” on campus.

Buy from the farmer’s market: It’s a good way to use up those dining dollars, and a welcome break from the constant on-campus fast food. Try the zucchini bread, it’s awesome.

See a NAUghty Bits Performance: Guaranteed late-night laughs from NAU’s improv troupe.

Float a paper boat down the South Campus river (during the monsoons).

Have a picnic on North Campus in front of Old Main.

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Harry is back and so is my childhood F GRACE FENLASON

or the first time in nine years, I reread the Harry Potter series. In early July, I ignored the hundred of books waiting on my shelf and started to read Sorcerer’s Stone. I was looking for a light read for my day off and didn’t realize how absolutely enchanted I would be.

I was at Thorpe Bark Park reading and I finally realized I had gotten through half the book when a large husky jumped on my lap and knocked me out of my trance. I was surprised to look up and see two dogs (not including mine) when there had previously been 15 and the sun was beginning to set.

The young wizard trio, the venomous Professor Snape, the powerful and gentle Dumbledore, the annoying Peeves and the hateful Dursleys stole me away from reality for the first time in almost a decade.

I went home and continued to read until I moved on to Chamber of Secrets with the mysterious Tom Riddle, the charming Ginny Weasley and the vain Lockhart. A week later almost all I could talk about — or really think about — was Harry Potter.

How can children’s books still capture the attention of adults?

Why did Harry Potter capture the hearts and minds of children and adults everywhere?

Like most people my age, I grew up on Harry Potter. My parents read the first couple of books to me, I listened to the audio books read by Jim Dale on long car trips to California and I waited in long lines at bookstores and movie theaters to get a glimpse at the boy who lived. A lot of my favorite childhood

memories are bookended by Harry Potter.

“I wouldn’t have fallen in love with reading if I hadn’t fallen in love with Harry Potter first,” my childhood best friend once told me. She held her frayed and well-used Potter books with such love, like holding a newborn.

Harry Potter as a character was special, not because he was brave or powerful, but because he was kind. He was not hateful despite his devastating circumstances. Even though he suffered constant abuse from the Dursleys, Malfoy and even Snape, he remained kind to his friends and his peers.

On multiple occasions, he protected the unfortunate. He saved Buckbeak when others wouldn’t have batted an eyelash. He freed Dobby from the Malfoys. He protected Neville from bullies and kept the secret of his parents. He fiercely defends his friends and sometimes even his enemies. He stops Remus and Sirius from killing Wormtail even though Wormtail had a large role in the death of his parents.

He destroys Voldemort not only as revenge for his parents and himself but mainly to protect the wizarding world, especially lesser magical creatures and muggle-borns, from his wrath.

“If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals,” Sirius Black says in Goblet of Fire.

Harry was truly a compassionate and loving person, even when Voldemort tries to take over his mind. Hogwarts and the wizarding world are compassionate and loving. J.K. Rowling did an expert job at making Harry’s world both relatable and fantastical. There’s the magic with wands and spells, but there’s

also the mundane with bureaucracy and homework and the heartwarming family and friendship.

“The idea that we could have a child who escapes from the confines of the adult world and goes somewhere where he has power, both literally and metaphorically, really appealed to me,” J.K. Rowling said in an interview with The Herald.

A lot of criticism came out when the Cursed Child was released. The play, written by Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, was about Harry’s child Albus and continued Harry’s story while introducing more characters. Many said it was just pandering to Potterheads.

“Clearly Ms. Rowling has not wanted to put Harry Potter behind her,” said the New York Times in a review of The Cursed Child.

But louder than the criticism was love. Fans everywhere — including my parents, my friends, my neighbors and myself — cried, cheered and praised this book and the three others coming out in September. Standing in a crowded bookstore — a usually empty bookstore — watching people of all ages relive the Potter world again made me feel like that little kid who would draw a lightning bolt on her head when she was sad or scared.

That’s why I was happy to wait in lines for the Cursed Child and stay up all night reading the play even through it wasn’t directly written by Rowling herself. I will read anything Rowling writes or even just inspires, getting lost in the Hogwarts world, because magic like hers doesn’t have to come once in a lifetime.

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The alluring illusion of Keeping Up with the Kardashians

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Taylor Haynes

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ince Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered in October 2007, the show has held attentions across the United States.

The famed family has been a topic of discussion spanning nearly a decade, repeatedly described by critics as a guilty pleasure. While people might not admit to watching KUWTK, ratings display the show’s popularity. As of March 2015, the show was the most-watched on the E! network.

The Kardashians/Jenners have been elevated to nearly untouchable fame. Through Snapchat, celebrity marriages and an infinite stream of drama, they manage to constantly remain in the spotlight. And fans love anything Kardashian-related: a Kim Kardashian-themed emoji collection (Kimoji, of course) can be downloaded from the app store, and recently the Kylie Jenner lip challenge took the internet by a storm, with injuries and hugely swollen lips as a result. We are incorporating aspects of the Kardashian family into our everyday lives.

In a July 13, 2015, episode of KUWTK, Kourtney poses with a watering can over a plant while her sister Khloe snaps a picture for Instagram. Kourtney asks if there are “any plants that actually need to be watered.” The situation is completely posed, it is almost absurd.

The photoshoot was initiated due to Kourtney’s recent breakup with her husband, Scott Disick, to show she was doing well — single and ready to mingle.

Later on in the episode, Kris, the matriarch of the Kardashian clan, compliments the photo.

“I was totally acting,” Kourtney said, to which Kris responds with, “Don’t burst my bubble.”

While the situation is laughable, the

audience can tell that Kris truly wants the photo to be genuine. US Weekly even commented on the photo with complete seriousness.

“The tiny brunette looks happier and hotter-than-ever in a long-sleeve cream skull sweater … paired with a fringe, tasseled miniskirt that barely covers her toned and tanned stems,” the July 14, 2015, article writes.

“The stylish reality star paired her cute domestic look with slinky white python booties.”

While the coverage of the show in this particularly instance is sexist — apparently Kourtney can’t be happy without looking sexy, with “toned and tanned stems” — it also reflects a greater, societal attitude toward the star-studded family.

Audiences desperately want Keeping Up with the Kardashians to be a reflection of real life — just like Kris, we don’t want our bubbles popped either. It doesn’t matter if Kourtney was really doing chores around the house — the outfit, the angle and the number of “likes” matter more.

The voyeuristic obsession with celebrity lives drives the ratings. It can’t be denied that Americans are fascinated by the lives of rich, famous people — even if it is an insincere depiction. We long for a seemingly special peek into these people’s lives. In some ways, it feels completely exploitative of those in front of the camera.

But is it still exploitative when it is done so willingly? The Kardashian/Jenner family seem to have no qualms about sharing even the most intimate moments of their lives with the rest of the world, whether it is their hopes and fears, family squabbles or homemade sex tapes.

The Kardashians have obtained the American dream and more: mansions in Los Angeles, the best wardrobes, attractive mates.

What is most surprising — or infuriating, based on your perspective — is they have attained all this without any notable accomplishments, besides having a vaguely depressing and scripted television show.

Have the Kardashians become the new definition of success? Their lives hardly reflect the average person’s, but do we long to reflect them? Even if we don’t want to become a pseudo-Kardashian, we idolize the Kardashians, we watch their show with the mixed sensations of awe, yearning and repulsion.

We long for escapism — to disappear into the world of Kim Kardashian, where we can exist insulated, comfortable and beautiful. The Kardashians offer that escape.

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Shakespeare in school: Why doth thy care?

Scott Buffon f you know and enjoy Shakespeare, you’ve likely got some piece of merchandise to prove it — a coffee mug, a poster or even one of his glittering, massive anthologies. If you don’t know or enjoy Shakespeare, you probably couldn’t care less.

But as a whole, our country loves to love Shakespeare, and has done so since its colonization. And so it is with much resolve, and for the benefit of future American writing, that I demand America and Shakespeare must officially file for divorce.

Before you take issue with this, oh, haughty English majors and enthusiasts, let me explain why. When England, France and Spain colonized the Americas, the people brought with them their ideals of religion, art and philosophy. They oppressed Native Americans, people that lived on the lands that we live on today. And more importantly to this discussion, they oppressed the Native American peoples’ ideas of the world.

In short, Columbus and his followers said, “We’re right because we’re Spaniards, you’re wrong because you’re Indians.” And if that’s not the best example of a strawman argument then I don’t know what is.

And when the colonizers used this move to tell Native Americans that European religions were the most true, European philosophies were the most rational and their arts were more beautiful, they also started the process of invading American minds and thoughts. They planted a seed on our eastern shores that spread on the winds to the west, where it still grows to this day.

To bring this back to my main point, they told us that Shakespeare was the greatest writer of all time.

Now fast forward to the modern day, how has this played out? Well, we only have two undergraduate classes at NAU that focus on a single author’s works: Shakespeare and Chaucer. Two strongly talented writers within their own culture — no doubt — but undeniably of British-European culture.

As an English major, I know a lot of people who have read Shakespeare, and being one of them, I will admit that he truly is a genius. His genius is comparable to the writers of Russia’s golden era of literature, the wonderful writers coming out of today’s tumultuous Middle East, to the American beat writers and many other literary

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The innumerable regions which have historically sprung literary genius proves that, now and forever more, humanity’s genius will never be limited by a physical boundary.

But what about American naturalism, modernism and post-modernism and the texts within these genres? What can Shakespeare tell me about my life, my American life, that James Baldwin, Truman Capote, Leonard Peltier, Toni Morrison or Sylvia Plath could not?

These writers, and many more making their name today, are writing about today.

They’re writing about living in America as a white man, black woman, transgendered person of color; they’re writing about our streets, shops and homes; they’re writing about the American hills, skies and mountain tops.

Why is America telling you to read the world of Shakespeare, who writes about a world less and less connected to our own, when there are terrific books about Americans written by Americans?

So, let me now say what I meant to say: by electing Shakespeare to the position of best, and insurmountable, we do a disservice to the future of American writers. We are telling them to become better writers in a way that counters our own goals as American authors. We are telling them: write British, and you’ll be better.

Well, I don’t want to be British. I don’t want to write British. I don’t want to see British. I reject the notion that an American should be required to love a British man who has no knowledge of World War II, no knowledge of atomic bombs, no knowledge of 9/11 or anything that directly affects my life today.

How can Shakespeare exist as the greatest writer of all time if the majority of people don’t even like to read him?

Shouldn’t that title be reserved for someone more widely read like Steven King or J. K. Rowling — meaning, people who wrote stories that people actually want to read?

And if you disagree with that method; if you think the best should be the most prolific writers, the most eloquent, blunt or visual writer, then speak up! Because that’s the beauty of tearing down an establishment: you get to be part of building a new one.

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A journey of hope: From victim to activist Megan Troutman

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ne night five years ago, Ron Blake settled down in his seventh story loft in downtown Phoenix. He decided to skip a holiday party downstairs because he was not feeling well. That night, three men entered his loft and drastically changed Blake’s life forever.

That night, he was raped.

“You become a shadow of who you used to be. I became so angry with the world and it was so uncharacteristic of me,” Blake said. “It was because I wasn’t talking about the sexual assault.”

After his assault on Dec. 21, 2011, Blake was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a disease commonly seen among war veterans. PTSD is not often associated with trauma other than war, but it is just as common among sexual assault victims.

“Am I happy I went through PTSD and was sexually assaulted?

No, but can I learn something from it? Yes,” Blake said.

Blake is now a mental illness and sexual assault activist from Phoenix, but grew up outside Chicago. He travels across the country to spread awareness about sexual assault and PTSD, as well as to pursue a dream: to be on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for his cause.

In order for his dream to come true, Blake carries around poster boards titled “Blake Late Show” for people to sign and show their support. As people scribble down thoughts of encouragement, Blake vividly relates his story to open ears through his outgoing and strong personality. Blake is always sure to approach people with an inviting smile and cheerful persona.

“This has been a fun way for me to take back my life — I go out every day, I meet new people, and I ask them to sign the board to get behind my ambitious goal to get on The Late Show as the guest,” Blake said. “I want to be able to tell my story of the trauma, and much more importantly I want to focus on the fun and the hope that’s on the other side of PTSD.” Although Blake is now therapeutically sharing his story, it was not easy to come to terms with the past. Blake knew something terrible happened that night, but it took him some time to identify what happened as a sexual assault.

Around May 2014, “I was reading an article in Time Magazine, a cover story called ‘sexual assault on campus,’ and I had to re-read it a couple of times. I remember exactly where I was when I read it.”

At the time, Blake had a cleaning business and he recalled that a large group of employees came together to eat lunch in the kitchen.

Once everyone left, Blake stayed back to finish his meal and pulled out the article and started reading. After re-reading the article, he just knew.

“That day, I realized that I was sexually assaulted.”

His mind flashed back to that night, remembering like it was yesterday. He was sick in bed, when his life partner at the time came into their loft with two other men after a holiday party. Before he knew what was happening, his covers and clothes were off as he was in a headlock, his face being pushed into the pillow.

“In some cases, people are raped by one person and that’s horrible enough — in this case I was raped by one, but two others did nothing to help me,” Blake said. “It was sheer hell.”

A big part of Blake’s activist outreach is to tell people that it is hard to get better if you cannot identify what happened.

Two months after Blake identified that he had been sexually assaulted, he reached out for help because he was having a difficult time working through everything. He started opening up to family,

Ron Blake stands with Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers before their concert April 2. Blake has spent many hours walking and meeting with people to raise awareness about the stigmas behind sexual assault and PTSD, in order to fulfill his dream of making an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. (Photo courtesy of Ron Blake)

friends and therapists in order to start processing. It had been two and a half years since the assault.

“Over time that’s tough, because it’s become so imprinted in who you are,” Blake said. “There are days where it feels like it happened yesterday. But I’m still here. I’m still working on it.”

Now Blake is on a journey to share his story and make an appearance on The Late Show. His empowering voice easily captures the attention of any bystander as he incorporates optimistic hope with a hint of humor, turning his dark tragedy into a hopeful future.

“I still remember the first person who signed my board — his name was Joshua and we were on Arizona State University’s downtown campus,” Blake said.

Over the course of visiting 38 cities, Blake has filled a total of 230 poster boards, covering around 2,000 square feet of inspirational signatures.

Each signature holds a message of hope for Blake to carry on his journey. One particular message stood out to Blake: “Dear Blake, it takes courage and a huge heart to do what you are doing. You are an amazing individual and you should never forget that. Human to human, brother to brother, I love you,” wrote supporter Jalen Zambrano.

“It’s hard enough for a guy to say that to his mother, sister, brother — but he said that to me. So that was very powerful, to see someone express themselves like that,” Blake said.

Having already toured Flagstaff in May, Blake is planning on spreading his story to New York City in September, where he will put up his boards in Central Park to reach out to more listeners.

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“Sometimes there’s no medicine in life, but we always have people,” Blake said. “That has been my therapy and medicine — going out and talking to people.”

Since Blake started the project on Nov. 12, 2015, he has met over 16,300 people who support his project to get to The Late Show.

On average, Blake meets around 60 new people every day, each who are receptive and open to hearing his story. Some even reciprocate by sharing their own traumas.

“Take away your work, your regular life — how many people do we truly meet in any given day that has nothing to do with work? Just to go off the beaten track to talk to somebody, that’s the beauty of it and it’s become a lost art,” Blake said.

While visiting new people, someone asked Blake if he thought being on the show for only a short amount of time would be worth it after all this time and energy. Blake responded that “it’s not about the destination, it’s truly the journey.” “[The boards] are a good reminder to keep going — these are people who support you and who have stories that they want to share,” Blake said.

Every night, Blake reads the messages he gets from the people he met that day. Full of support and inspirational thoughts, the messages to him are constant reminders of his place and purpose.

“You’re on this earth once. I don’t know how many times we’ll each go around the sun, but I’m here so I might as well have a good time,” Blake said. “And I’ve been having a great time meeting people — those are my happy thoughts that keep me going.”

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New Politics for a new semester Kari scott

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rom Denmark to Harlem, New Politics brings their charisma to every venue they play. With shows that feature breakdancing and crowd surfing, the band delivers undeniable energy that makes the crowd go wild.

The Welcome Week concert at NAU will be the first of a few shows for the band. They will then head to the Fashion Meets Music Festival and the Sun Down Music Festival in September. While there are no plans for a national or global tour yet, the band does say they will be touring again soon.

“We always come with high energy and fun because this is what we genuinely love to do. There is nothing else for all of us,” the bandmembers said. “When we step out on stage no matter how many people, or what the weather is like, or we had two red eyes in the same week, we are always going to give 100 percent.”

New Politics’ sound is a fusion of several different music genres: obvious pop-punk influences from contemporaries like Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco, underlying rock tones, a splash of dance and just a hint of rap. This combination creates an overall rebellious, energetic style of music. The music is diverse enough to appeal to a wide, but particularly young, audience.

“We are inspired by so much. We all have different taste in music and somehow it all comes together to create us,” bandmembers said. “Inspirations can come from a conversation we have to a great Clash song on the radio. It all depends on the moment.”

New Politics’ music and their on-stage performances reflect that spontaneity.

The band’s first self-titled record was released in 2010 with the lead single “Yeah Yeah Yeah,” a song about protest and non-conformity. The follow-up track, “Dignity,” shares some of the same elements. The theme in the two romantic singles, “Harlem” and “Tonight You’re Perfect,” on New Politics’ sophomore album A Bad Girl in Harlem, lean more toward relationships rather than rebellion. The most recent New Politics’ album, Vikings, released in 2015, continues this theme with the singles “West End Kids” and “Girl Crush.”

“I would say we have evolved a bunch since ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah.’ We have grown as writers, performers and brothers all around. When we wrote our self-titled album we were in a completely place than where we were writing Vikings. Different influences obviously create different vibes in our writing process. It is always a growing process for us,” the band said.

Long-time and prospective fans can look forward to hearing new music from New Politics in the near future. The band has been in the studio and is currently working on a new album.

New Politics is looking forward to playing for the students at NAU. “We are always pumped to play no matter what, but this is special because we have not been to Arizona in a while. Plus, we know you guys know how to party,” New Politics said.

New Politics will not be the only band on-stage during the Welcome Week concert. Openers include Norwegian-born Monica Birkenes, known as Mr. Little Jeans, whose sound is sultry, breathy and rides on synth melodies. Local alternative-rock band Enormo Dome will also play at the event.

New Politics encourages their audiences to have fun and get hyped, challenging the audience to “out-beat the amount of fun we are having on stage.” The band hopes students will come out and enjoy the concert with them.

“We like to have fun and if you like to have fun and get sweaty and hear good songs you should come hang,” New Politics said. “It will be worth it.”

The Welcome Week concert starts at 6 p.m. Aug. 27 on the south quad. Entrance is free with a valid NAU ID.

ABOVE: New Politics band members David Boyd, Søren Hansen and Louis Vecchio are originally from Denmark, but now reside in Brooklyn, N.Y. They are headlining NAU’s Welcome Week concert on Aug. 27. (PHOTOS Courtesy of new politics)

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A city of poets:

Flagstaff and the Individual World Poetry Slam scott buffon

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iterature lovers of Flagstaff have worked hard to put their city on the map nationally and it is paying off.

Their most recent milestone: the Individual World Poetry Slam is coming to Flagstaff Oct. 12-15. Ninetysix slam poets have signed up for the competition. The group that organizes these slams, Poetry Slam Inc., also organizes two other events: the National Poetry Slam and Women of the World Poetry Slam.

Hosting sites for past events include Denver, Washington D.C. and Brooklyn, N.Y. And while Flagstaff is much smaller than these cities, John Quinonez, Poetry Slam Inc. board member and Flagstaff local, says Flagstaff’s talent and hospitality is what sets this mountain town apart.

“Flagslam has been in existence for fifteen years, and our reputation has always been very hospitable,” Quinonez said. “We definitely go out of our way to really take care of [poets] who have toured through and make sure they get to experience the area. We try to drive them around and put them up, and see them, and pay them well.”

Quinonez, admirably known as “John Q” to friends and poets in town, has worked as the MC of Firecreek Coffee’s weekly Wednesday night Poetry Slams for several years. He recently stepped down to become a board member at Poetry Slam Inc., but is still an important member of the community and instrumental to the Individual World Poetry Slam’s success.

“In the past five years, we’ve done a lot of work to breathe life into Flagstaff, especially in the literary community,” Quinonez said. “We’ve gone from having just like a couple unrelated, freestanding events to having this really strong, pretty expansive family — going from NAU and academia, to the slam, to the storytelling community to a large body of writers and people who appreciate writing in Flagstaff.”

Fitting 96 poets into once place to compete is a difficult endeavor. But by utilizing different venues around Flagstaff, Quinonez has figured out a way to make it work.

“About four bouts will be going on at the same time to accommodate all of the poets,” Quinonez said. “It will be spread all around the Historic Downtown area … spanning from Headspace Southside Salon to [Firecreek Coffee Company]. We are hosting finals, the top of the entire tournament being whittled down to one champion, at Prochnow Theatre on NAU’s campus.”

But as the Individual World Poetry Slam ramps up, so will many of the weekly events held around town as students return to the university. Wil Williams, one of the four women taking over the MC position at the Firecreek Poetry Slam, is excited to start the slam season

again.

“I love hearing the new voices each semester brings,” Williams said. “Our first slam is on Sept. 7, but we’re going to have our IWPS Qualifier Competition during Labor Day weekend.”

At Firecreek’s Wednesday Poetry Slams, poets attempt to reach the top of the bracket as they battle in a poet-on-poet, tournament-style ranking. Each poet offers one poem to the audience, and the audience decides between the two which poet gets to move on and which is done for the week.

While other rules like “no poems over three minutes and 15 seconds” and “no nudity” impact who wins, most poets can expect to be judged purely on the strength of the poem and their performance.

“What I love about Flagstaff’s art and literature community is how welcoming and kind everyone is,” Williams said. “I feel like a lot of art communities have an air of pretentiousness or exclusivity, and Flagstaff’s is the complete opposite. Everyone here is so happy to welcome new artists.”

Williams, an experienced slam poet herself, loves being around spoken word due to the deep sense of audience empathy. She believes having that moment of shared understanding helps the poet experience a sense of release and resolution.

“My favorite thing about spoken word is the sense of relief that comes with it,” Williams said. “Spoken word is so much more performance-based than page poetry, which means the content is usually something the poet is deeply passionate about.”

Karla Arteaga, junior art major, has been attending the Firecreek Poetry Slams and loves being able to unwind while listening to people express themselves.

“I’m really hyped for [the Individual World Poetry Slam,]“ Arteaga said. Just being able to hear different perspectives on culture; it will be a beautiful display of overarching cultural dialogue. I enjoy the uniqueness every poem brings, so for this event I’m just going to be looking for a variety of poems more than anything.”

The Firecreek Poetry Slam and Individual World Poetry Slam aren’t the only events to focus on literature in the coming months.

The Northern Arizona Book Festival will be coming to Flagstaff during the same week as the Individual World Poetry Slam, from Oct. 10 to 16. Some of the big names gracing the stage at this festival will be Diana Gabaldon, Nicole Walker, William Trowbridge and Miles Waggener.

For those of us who love the written and spoken word, these events are something we won’t want to miss. TOP: John Quinonez smiles on stage during a poetry event at Firecreek.

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MIDDLE: In addition to coffee, Firecreek also serves an array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Glasses on the bar are depicted here during a Flagslam event.

BOTTOM: Audience members listen intently as a poet performs.

(PHOTOS BY SCOTT BUFFON)

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The freshman’s guide to school scheduling Niki Deshazo

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nrollment is the beginning of your college journey, and the stepping stones to the rest of your life. Allow this experience to be personal, allow yourself to make mistakes, learn what works for you, admit when something isn’t working and figure out the best ways you can succeed. While you may have already picked your classes for the fall, keep these tips in mind as you go forward.

Beware the dreaded 8 a.m. Unless you are a morning person, it is best not to take a class before 9 or 10 a.m. You may have been able to do it in high school, but that does not mean you can do it in college, with a full schedule and late night studying. However, if you have to take an 8 a.m. course, just make sure that you are getting enough sleep.

Stack or spread? Having large gaps between classes can make the day drag longer and become more tiring. It is also difficult to get work done in these gaps. You may find you do not have enough time to truly sit and focus on work, or you might find yourself wanting a break and wasting the time. Alternatively, stacking classes too much can be draining, and small breaks for food or relaxing can be beneficial. Know how you will use your breaks. If you want to work, give yourself enough time. If you want to relax, a smaller break might be better.

Time management is key. Fitting the class into your schedule does not always mean you have time for the homework. Remember to plan for the amount of time you will need to write papers, read, finish assignments and study.

Talk to your adviser. Make an appointment with your adviser the first week of classes. Gateway is a wonderful resource and should be the first place you go. In addition, it can be helpful to talk to other people in your major, or people who have graduated with your degree. Also, you can look at your progression plan and course requirements online, as well as your Jacks Planner on your Louie account.

Utilize progression plans. You should use progression plans to make sure you stay on track. Make sure you look at the prerequisites for each class, as well as which semesters they are offered. Then, each semester, as you make changes, rewrite a revised progression plan based on your individual journey. Sometimes it helps to write it out on paper.

Speak up with scheduling. In your first semester only, your adviser will create your schedule for you based on the standard plan for your major. You can change it, but talk to your adviser first. You can ask them why they recommend what they did, ask for alternatives and bring suggestions. The final decision is yours.

Gen-Eds. It can be beneficial to focus on your gen-eds your first year. If you end up switching your major, you will less likely to fall behind. If you keep your major and finish your geneds early, then you can solely focus on your major courses.

Balance how many credits you take. A good starting number is 15, and you can increase or decrease from there. Know how many credits NAU and your scholarships require. Be careful with your GPA, and only take more credits if you can still keep your grades up.

Take the classes you need, but if all your classes have a heavy workload, you might want to take less.

Remember to take care of yourself. When building your schedule, make sure to have enough time for meal breaks, naps, grabbing coffee watching Netflix, playing video games, hanging out with friends or going for a hike.

Treat homework like a job. Schedule out a block of time to do your homework, and make sure you buckle down, focus and actually work during that time.

You cannot take every single class. The range of classes is exciting, but it will add more to your workload and may not go towards your major. If a subject is interesting to you, try to find a class on that topic that will fulfill a requirement. One credit classes can also be a good way to take a fun class that will not put too much on your plate.

Take advantage of first year seminars. First year seminars can fulfill liberal studies requirements. They offer interesting themes such as Doctor Who, J.R.R. Tolkien, the environment or Native American culture. Remeber that once you have taken 30 credits at NAU, you will not be eligible to take these classes.

Your college experience is more than just classes. Your academics should be your number one priority, but allow yourself to have the full college experience by scheduling time to play on a sports team, find a club, meet new friends and get involved with NAU. When you create your class schedule, also allot time for scholarship obligations, work and homework.

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• If you have not done it yet, you should download the NAU app on your phone. The app includes access to BBLearn, a campus map, campus directory, news and more.

• Download the full version of Microsoft 365 using your student ID. • Follow The Lumberjack on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for breaking news and studentrelated stories.

• Like NAU’s page on Facebook, join your class group or any other of the countless NAU groups — there is one for everybody.

• Get to know Cline Library. The first floor is group study, the second floor is quiet study and the third floor is silent study. Hundreds of books can be checked out from the library as well as laptops and cameras. The first floor also includes production studios with sound recording and mixing equipment.

• One of the best buildings on campus is the Health and Learning Center. Instead of having mom and dad send prescriptions every month, have the prescriptions transferred to the pharmacy in the HLC. There are also numerous health services offered at the HLC, including mental health services and counseling. Keep an eye out for the Stressbusters’ events, where you can get a free backrub. Hit the gym, grab a smoothie and take a ride on the only escalator in Flagstaff.

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Humans should be plants:

A review of Han Kang’s The Vegetarian Taylor Haynes

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an Kang’s novella The Vegetarian is simultaneously disturbing and achingly beautiful.

Originally published in Korean in 2007, the novella was translated to English in 2016 by Deborah Smith. The three-part story follows Yeong-hye, a young Korean housewife, and her abdication of animal products following a series of violent dreams of cruelty.

The reader is immediately thrown into the story. We are introduced in the first section to Yeong-hye’s soon-to-be ex-husband, Mr. Cheong, who is perplexed and frustrated by his wife’s recent dietary choices. Mr. Cheong sees himself as victimized. His spouse refuses to even touch meat, so he must make lifestyle sacrifices as well. The following chapters describe Yeong-hye’s family’s reactions, which range from concern to outrage: in one scene, her father strikes her and forces a piece of meat in her mouth.

In the second section, titled the “Mongolian Mark,” Yeong-hye enters into a relationship with her sister’s spouse. The husband, who is an unnamed videographer, fantasizes about Yeonghye and makes her his muse. He paints flowers on her body and his own, and films them having sex. The relationship, of course, ends badly but the flowers and vegetation displayed across her skin offer a sort of satisfaction to Yeong-hye, as she begins to increasingly identify with plants and distance herself from the human world.

Kang writes, regarding the completed video: “It called to mind something ancient, something pre-evolutionary, or else perhaps a mark of photosynthesis, and he realized to his surprise that there was nothing at all sexual about it; it was more vegetal than sexual.”

As the story progresses, Yeong-hye’s obsession with living a cruelty-free life strengthens to the point where she gives up all food and human pleasures. Kang pays close attention to Yeong-hye’s physical and mental deterioration; her family, particularly her sister, and the reader watch with horror as her delusions intensify.

This book is about food and its intrinsic violence and destruction. It is said Kang’s story was inspired by Korean poet Yi Sang, who once wrote, “Humans should be plants.” Humans have to exist with destruction, while most plants exist harmlessly. But a deeper analysis reveals a tale challenging gender and cultural norms in South Korea.

Much like other countries undergoing vast economic and demographic shifts, the role of women is changing quickly in South Korea.

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Historically, the Asian country has been strictly patriarchal, with young girls being trained to obediently take on the roles of wives and mothers. During the 20th century, baby girls were not valued in the same way baby boys were. However, South Korea — and many other countries — find themselves on the brink of a paradigm shift, where women are quickly entering the workforce, politics and previously male-dominated positions.

While at first she is described by Mr. Cheong as “the kind of woman whose goodness is oppressive,” Yeong-hye rejects these traditional roles as she gives up meat. To her husband’s dismay, she goes in public without a bra beneath thin blouses — in his eyes, a shocking fashion faux paux. He’s embarrassed by her appearance and her refusal to eat any meat in Korean dishes.

Yeong-hye is expected to be beautiful, submissive and obedient as a wife and daughter; she refuses to comply through radical bodily protest. She, instead, embraces the idea of becoming more a tree and less a human — distancing herself from everyone around her.

The Vegetarian is about violence toward humans and animals. It is the violence associated with slaughtering animals, yes, but also about the subordination of women in the household.

The fear and guilt Yeong-hye experiences at the sight or memory of eating meat is instinctively connected to her subordinate position as a daughter. Kang writes, “Only Yeong-hye, docile and naive, had been unable to deflect their father’s temper or put up any form of resistance.

Instead, she had merely absorbed all her suffering inside her, deep into the marrow of her bones.” She experiences the same subordination as a wife.

The unsung hero of the novel is Inhye, Yeong-hye’s older sister. In-hye is not a prominent character until the third section, “Flaming Trees,” but is necessary to the plot.

Without In-hye, Yeong-hye would have suffered in silence as In-hye often acts as a voice for her sister, who has given up on communicating altogether. While The Vegetarian is unsettling, the care and fierce protectiveness In-hye displays for her sister restores a belief in human compassion and empathy. Kang skillfully writes of humankind’s duality: capable of atrocities and incredible kindness.

Stunning stargazing halie chavez

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n 2001, the International Dark-Sky Association made Flagstaff the first official dark-sky city in the country. The recognition means Flagstaff’s nighttime skies are no joke­— the stars can be seen even in brightly lit areas like NAU’s campus or downtown. This designation makes Flagstaff the perfect place to stargaze.

Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through a trail of intergalactic dust and debris, according to NASA. The dust hits Earth’s atmosphere at high speed creating the flashes of light we can see. The Perseid Meteor Shower was best seen from midnight until dawn from Aug. 11-12.

Although typically the moon impairs viewing conditions, this past shower was an outburst, meaning there were double the usual amount of meteors.

Even if you missed the Perseid Meteor Shower in August, it is good to know the best spots for all future star-gazing endeavors. On a moonless night, grab some fold-up chairs, hot drinks and head to one of the following places for easy star-viewing.

Less than fifteen minutes from campus, Buffalo Park is an easy drive that will allow star-seekers to get a full view of the Milky Way — but only until November. Hiking far into Buffalo Park is not necessary, as the stars are well-seen just down the first stretch of the walkway. This spot is ideal­— so much so the Flagstaff Star Party will be held Sept. 22-24 at this location. Stop by during this time to view star clusters and planets through telescopes, with explanations offered by volunteers.

If you really want to go off the beaten path, Elden Lookout Road might be for you. A fourwheel-drive vehicle is recommended for this location as the road can be rough in some places. While driving at night you will also want to be mindful of oncoming drivers on the narrow road. However, the 45-minute drive is worth it — not only can you see the night sky in this location, but you also get a beautiful overhead view of Flagstaff.

For an in-depth scientific look at the night sky, drive up to Lowell Observatory Monday through

LEFT: A streak of light during the Perseid Meteor Shower is seen from Mt. Elden. (PHOTO BY ZAC VERLARDE)

in our own backyards

Saturday — they close at 6 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $11 for college students, so for the price of seeing a movie you can spend an evening looking through Lowell’s telescopes. Multimedia shows are offered in the evenings and are around 40 minutes each. At 8 and 9 p.m. the Sky Tonight show offers a tour of the current night sky. Telescopes are usually pointed at star clusters, the moon, and whatever is prime for viewing on a given night. There are also a few lookout spots over Flagstaff, so if you cannot make it up Elden this is the next best place to oversee the town.

For those stuck on campus who still want to stargaze, walk to an open field and look up. The field behind Gabaldon Hall is perfect as there are few lights to interfere your view of the celestial heavens.

When visiting any of these places in the upcoming cooler and darker months be sure to stay safe. Flashlights are a good idea as well as comfortable shoes. Bundle up and bring blankets if you plan on staying for awhile — ­ and because you’re in Flagstaff, you might want to.

Upcoming stargazing events you wont want to miss:

New Moon – Oct. 1

Orionids peak activity – Oct. 21-22 The Super Moon – Nov. 14

Leonids peak activity – Nov. 17-18 Geminids peak activity – Dec. 13-14

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Coffee shops to discover the first week of school

Megan Troutman In order to preserve that “first week back motivation,” it is imperative to find a study environment that works best for the first week and the rest of the semester. An environment that serves caffeinated beverages is always a bonus, so here are a few coffee shops to try out in Flagstaff for your study prepping needs:

Starbucks – north and south campus

While Starbucks may be the cliché go-to coffee shop, the environment of the shops on campus provides academic support and a relaxing study atmosphere. Students who live on campus and lack transportation can utilize both the north and south Starbucks locations.

One of the benefits of the north campus Starbucks is the location itself. Near a dining hall and within walking distance of most freshmen residence halls, it is an easy place to escape on campus. In terms of study space, this location is not ideal due to the tight spaces, however if a tall table near the window is available it can be an excellent place to hunker down, plug in and get organized for the school year. In comparison, this shop has more of a social atmosphere whereas the south location is more business and study oriented. At the south Starbucks, there are more seating options and larger tables to spread out for academic planning. For students who have more classes on south campus, this can be a great place to study and grab a quick café mocha between classes.

ABOVE: Starbucks on campus can get busy between classes. (PHOTO BY HALIE CHAVEZ)

Kickstand Kafé – 719 N. Humphreys St.

Despite the distance from campus, Kickstand is another option for a comfortable study space. With leather couches, bar stools and wide tables, it is easy to find a place for your study needs. Kickstand is known for their friendly customer service, as well as their “fixie,” a blend of tea, cinnamon and almond milk, a soothing pick-me-up during a study break. They are also known for their savory breakfast burritos served with chunky salsa, as well as fresh local pastries. The background noise is a mixture of café music and sounds of preparing food and drinks from behind the counter — overall it is a soft balance of white noise, setting a nice tone for getting work done.

ABOVE: Kickstand Kafe is north of campus on Humphreys Street. (PHOTO BY HALIE CHAVEZ)

Macy’s – 14 S. Beaver St.

One of Flagstaff’s most iconic locations, Macy’s is the perfect coffee shop to kick back and prepare your planner for the semester to come. This well-known downtown stop is known for its inviting atmosphere and bold coffee blends. While the shop can certainly be crowded due to heavy furniture and tight spaces, the bustling environment is just what some students need to stay focused. The Macy’s crowd is full of locals chatting or typing away on laptops, sipping the Macy’s special, a smooth blend of steamed chocolate with a shot of espresso. Their menu is extensive, with multiple options to satisfy any coffee or tea lover and pastry connoisseurs. Their overall ambiance is coffeehouse cozy, perfect for maintaining motivation. With a welcoming staff and free Wi-Fi, Macy’s is always a good choice to escape home distractions.

ABOVE: Macy’s is a popular stop for both students and locals. (PHOTO BY HALIE CHAVEZ)

Campus Coffee Bean – 1800 S. Milton Rd.

BELOW: Campus Coffee Bean is a few minutes away from campus. (PHOTO by HALIE CHAVEZ)

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If your study space must include a food menu with options other than pastries, Campus Coffee Bean is the place for you. Initially, it might feel like a traditional coffee house, but their lengthy breakfast, lunch and dinner menus make the shop feel more like a comfortable restaurant. Various meals offered include American, Mexican and even Mediterranean dishes, but the menu goes beyond those specific cuisines. Not only is the food menu extensive but the coffee and tea options are seemingly endless. A rack of tea options is available on the back wall as well as various coffee blends, including a Brazilian light roast made with hints of citrus, almond and chocolate flavors. Soft music fills the room, which is peppered with tables and chairs. Campus Coffee Bean is another excellent study space for organizing and studying.

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Bruised Babes: Flagstaff roller derby and the Dark Sky Starlets grace fenlason

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hese suburban girls love beating the s*** out of each other,” said an attendee of a recent roller derby bout at Mount Elden Middle School. The Dark Sky Starlets in black and the Copper Queens in white are facing off against one another against the backdrop of a middle school gymnasium.

Although the music is some kind of off-mix of Kid Rock and swing, the energy in the room is undeniably rock ’n’ roll.

And the bout begins. For the next couple of hours, the clash of headgear and rumble of skates on the gym floor echoes over the loud music. “Run the World (Girls)” by Beyonce appropriately plays several times as the teams face off. As the players circle the track, the sound of rolling rubber reverberates in the room the faster they go.

This is just one of many bouts played by Flagstaff’s Dark Sky Starlets, the traveling team of High Altitude Roller Derby (HARD), one of many Arizona teams and Flagstaff’s sole league. HARD has around 25 to 30 active members on its A, B and C teams and was recently accepted as an apprentice team of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), an international organization that governs the rules and regulations for roller derby.

Roller Derby is currently dominated by amateur allfemale teams, but it began as banked-track roller-skating marathons of the 1930s during the Great Depression. At first, it was used as a long-distance track race until full contact was added. Players were then allowed to body check and physically fight one another, and audiences loved it.

The sport died out in the late ‘70s, but was revived by a group of women in Austin, Texas in 2001. Since then it’s become a revolution for female athletes.

“It was a culmination of getting a great workout in, getting a community built and playing a team sport again,” said Skary B. Cheezus, a short-haired player with glasses, a gentle voice and a tattoo on her calf, who is on HARD’s traveling team.

At HARD, men are not allowed on the team. Men over 18 can join as volunteers, referees, coaches and announcers but every member of the league and the team are female. Derby as a sport both embraces and dispels common stereotypes about women and sports. Items essential to the game like the skater “pantie” and the lines on the court are often adorned with hot pink and skate names such as Barbie and Baby are common.

“Roller derby is pretty much the only sport that is all female and is high impact, full contact,” Skary said. “Nearly every other sport has it in some way but doesn’t let you play it aggressively and doesn’t really allow you to get out there, be aggressive, be rough and you’re out there to knock each other down. This is a great venue for women to really come out and see what they are made of.”

At bouts, many of the players are wearing pantyhose or fishnets and are wearing a full face of makeup including dark

High Altitude Roller Derby’s Dark Sky Starlets high-five Tucson’s Copper Queens before kicking off a double header on June 11. The Dark Sky Starlets fell to the Tuscon Roller Derby Copper Queens 325 to 79. The Copper Queens are the current state champions in roller derby. (Photo by Keely DAmara)

shades of matte lipstick. This in no way hinders them from knocking each other down.

“Guys always have sports available to them very early on that encourage them as individuals to get strong and figure stuff out,” Skary said. “Whereas women are encouraged to get together as a team and figure stuff out. You can’t play roller derby individually, you just can’t. You’re not going to win, you’re not going to be successful.”

Skary has been on the league since its inception in December of 2011.

“I’ve been here since the very first official practice,” Skary said.

During the last four years, the league has gone from a group of friends to a 501c4 organization governed by a board with a mission, vision and value statement.

“In the beginning, we skated in circles a lot. And now we have an entire program that’s really dedicated to learning all the skills needed to play the game,” said Kristin-yte, a tall,

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confident skater from the second generation of derby girls who has green neon duct tape on her skates. Skary referred to her as the best skater on the team.

Newer players such as Slaughterhausen, a tall skinny girl with green tipped hair and a sweet smile, and Bam Beesly, a shier girl with curly brown hair, are right out of Fresh Meat Bootcamp. Fresh Meat recruitment takes place several times a year and trains new members with a rigorous program of skating, stopping and falling.

New recruits have a two-day skate weekend followed by two-weeks of open skates. At the end of that, they are assessed by the Fresh Meat Mistress. The Mistress decides whether or not they are ready to join Bootcamp. Then comes more training and practicing.

“For some ladies” she corrects herself here “for some teammates it’s only three months,” said Bam Beesly. “I took a little longer. For me, it was more of a mental block. I could do the skills that you needed to pass fresh meat but it is 50 percent

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Skary B. Cheezus’s skates at a double header against Tucson Roller Derby at Mount Elden Middle School. The team is now practing at Mount Elden Middle School and Bushmaster Park. (Photo by Keely DAmara)

physical and 50 percent mental.”

The Fresh Meat Mistress teaches each player posture, stride, falls, stops, stepping, one-foot glides, crossovers, 8 on the floor, squats, lateral motion, weaving, hopping, focus, endurance and speed. In order to actually bout, members have to pass a test of doing 27 laps in five minutes.

“I had no idea of how deep it went,” Slaughterhausen said. “I learned all of it within the last year.” Both Slaughterhausen and Bam Beesly joined in August of 2015 and were new to the sport.

Many of these players joined because they missed the competitiveness and sportsmanship of high school and college sports.

“ I didn’t want to go back to volleyball. So a coworker was like ‘hey you should do this,’” Kristin-yte said. “It was kind of just an on-the-whim decision and I’ve been here for almost four years.”

But others had never played sports and were curious about it.

“As long as I had known about it, I thought it was interesting. I didn’t really see myself playing it until I saw my friend play,” Bam Beesly said.

The team used to practice in an empty building on the east side visible from the train tracks; they are now searching for a new place. The room was circled with neon orange and green lines on a concrete floor. The only sounds heard were the music blaring and the loud rubber scrape against the floor of a player stopping.

Skary explains the training to the girls like a friend and a coach. For basic training they work on skating and stopping and then they get into the strategy of contact.

“It really sort of is like ‘oh f*** I’m crashing into them,’” Skary explains to the team.

The league has made themselves at home in the space, putting up posters with sayings like “wish upon a starlet” and “twinkle, twinkle b****es.” They even have a poster of the classic roller derby movie Whip It. However, for now the team is confined to Mount Elden Middle School and Bushmaster Park.

“The league can never afford to play fair market value for a commercial property in Flagstaff because the prices are so enormous. We are always renting places month to month for very big discounts,” Skary said.

The team is fully skater funded, operated and run so most of their fundraising and sponsorships pay for their travel team and their rent. Now the team wants to start giving back to the community. They already volunteer at the Pride Festival and the Celtic Festival.

“We’ve finally gotten our membership base large enough that we can start to focus on learning how to skate, learning how to play the game and trying to keep a cohesive team together,” Skary said. Now we’d like to focus on giving back to the community and really connecting our league and our sport with the community of Flagstaff.”

They plan to start a junior league and open up their new space for recreational skating.

They are still searching for a permanent practice space but are hopeful for their future. Skary believes once they are not constantly focused on raising money, they can open up those venues.

“We’ll figure it out. We always do. It will take a little bit but we’ll get creative. It will take a little community support but it will happen,” Skary said.

2016 Fall sports preview Matthew Kiewiet

Freshmen Tyler Day and Jeffery Miller celebrate their finish, taking 3rd and 4th in the George Kyte Classic Sept. 5, 2015, at Buffalo Park. (Photo by Ryan Wesson)

Cross Country On Aug. 16, NAU announced the hiring of new director of cross country and track and field, Michael Smith. Smith lived in Flagstaff for six years and founded Team Flagstaff Run before serving as the director of cross country and track and field at Georgetown for the past four years.

“I want to thank Dr. Campos and the search committee for the incredible opportunity that I’m honored to accept as Director of Cross Country and Track & Field,” Smith told NAU Athletics. “I’m truly honored and thrilled to return to the Flagstaff community; it’s always felt like home to me.

The tradition for leading student-athletes to championship success has been set before me by the excellent coaches that have led the program. I hope to build upon the legacy that

NAU cross country and track & field has set not only in the Big Sky, but across the nation.”

Although the NAU men’s cross country team’s 2015 season came up just short of a championship — something that had not been true for eight consecutive seasons — the Lumberjacks again appear to be one of the favorites in the Big Sky Conference once. The 2016 squad will see the return of sophomore Tyler Day, junior Cory Glines, junior Harvey Nelson and sophomore Jeffrey Miller; all of whom placed in the top 10 in the men’s 8k in the conference championships in 2015.

Two women runners also placed in the top 10 at last year’s Big Sky Championships — senior Melanie Townsend and junior Paige Gilchrist — both of whom are returning for the Jacks in 2016. They helped lead NAU to a third place finish in the conference behind Weber State and Eastern Washington respectively.

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Football Picked to finish first in the Big Sky Conference in both the coaches and media polls, the NAU football team obviously has high expectations for the 2015 season. As if the return of sophomore quarterback Case Cookus and junior wide receiver Emmanuel Butler weren’t enough, head coach Jerome Souers and company have added three more weapons to their repertoire at wide receiver: junior Jalen Warfield, senior Delshawn McClellon and sophomore Dallis Todd. They transferred from New Mexico State, Utah and Oklahoma respectively. Butler, a huge standout in 2015, is thoroughly impressed with the new talent on the receiving core.

“They’ve made a great impression,” Butler said. “They’re a bunch of play-makers to say the least.”

Aside from the talent. Souers is very impressed with the chemistry and leadership that is developing in the locker room.

“There have been years in the past where we weren’t as strong in the leadership dynamic,” he said. “We have stronger leadership candidates and more guys that care about what happens to this team and how we play, and so they’ve invested a great deal of time.”

Soccer The NAU soccer team looks to bounce back from a disappointing 9–8–2 finish to the 2015-16 season where they missed the playoffs by a single goal.

With All-Big Sky first string team member Haley Wingender graduating last spring, junior Adrian Nixt and senior Lindsay Doyle will look to fill that hole on the offensive end. They are the leading returning goal scorers for the Jacks, each with four last season. Junior Missy Kettlekamp will also need to step up on the defensive end with the departure of Big Sky honorable mention Torey Braly. Kettlekamp scored two goals and managed two assists as a defender in 2015.

Volleyball The 2015 volleyball team set a school record for wins with 28 and won a conference championship.

Despite losing seniors including Payton Bock and Janae Vander Ploeg — who set school records in blocks and kills, respectively — head coach Ken Murphy is still optimistic about the talent on board for the 2016 campaign.

“If you look at our roster as a whole, it is easily the most talented we’ve been since I’ve been here,” Murphy told NAU Athletics. “We have so much size, athleticism and depth at all positions that it is pushing our team to grow really fast. I feel like that while we are really young as a group, we have great Sophomore wide receiver Emmanuel Butler jumps up to catch a pass for the first Lumberjack potential if we can learn how to work together towards our goals.”

The Jacks will turn to senior setter Jensen Barton and senior outside hitter Lauren Jacobsen — who first down Oct. 31, 2015, at Walkup Skydome. (Photo by Cory Walters) received first and second team All-Big Sky honors, respectively, in 2015 — to lead the way in 2016.

LEFT: NAU forward Adrian Nixt (left) fights for possession of the ball with Utah Valley defender Linley Brown (right) during a home game on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Lumberjack Stadium. NAU fell to Utah Valley, the 2015 WAC champions, 4 to 1. (photo by Keely Damara) RIGHT: The Lumberjacks celebrate after scoring a point against the Idaho State Bengals. (Photo by Kelsey McHugh)

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