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am devastated. I had originally written this month’s letter from the editor as a tribute to the beautiful nature in the regions of northern Arizona. It is now in flames. Our coverage of the Museum Fire began shortly after the fire broke out around 11 a.m. Sunday, July 21 when the blaze had just engulfed 20 acres of the Coconino National Forest. Several hours later, we were reporting on a 400-acre fire. By morning it had reportedly grown to 1,000 acres. It is now day two of the fire. By the time this is published, four days will have passed. Ironically, we have devoted an entire section of this month’s issue to Flagstaff’s hidden gems. It only seems right to remind our readers just how precious our city and its’ natural beauty is in the wake of tragedy. It may seem redundant, especially in the dry regions of Arizona, but you can prevent wildfires. While enjoying the locations listed in this issue I urge our readers to keep this in mind: a vast majority of wildfires are caused by human error. Here are some safety tips from National Geographic that I personally found helpful: BRADY - Contact 911, your local fire department, or the park service if you notice WHEELER an unattended or out-of-control fire. - Never leave a fire unattended. Completely extinguish the fire — by DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL CONTENT dousing it with water and stirring the ashes until cold — before sleeping or leaving the campsite. - When camping, take care when using and fueling lanterns, stoves, and heaters. Make sure lighting and heating devices are cool before refueling. Avoid spilling flammable liquids and store fuel away from appliances. - Do not discard cigarettes, matches, and smoking materials from moving vehicles, or anywhere on park grounds. Be certain to completely extinguish cigarettes before disposing of them. - Follow local ordinances when burning yard waste. Avoid backyard burning in windy conditions, and keep a shovel, water, and fire retardant nearby to keep fires in check. Remove all flammables from the yard when burning. I had previously written about my travels in Europe this summer and how I unexpectedly gained a newfound appreciation for the natural beauty of our mountain town. It seems I am destined to learn this lesson twice having spent the last two days extensively covering the Museum Fire. It hurts me to know that there are beautiful trails I will never experience -- even more so that some of our readers may have been evacuated from their homes tonight. It is a privilege to have spent the last three years in Flagstaff and I certainly will do my best to conserve the forest that I have grown to love. I hope our readers will join me in doing the same. Thank you for reading.
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The Museum Fire lit up the sky north of Flagstaff as it burned throughout the night. The blaze is the top priority in the western United Stated and potentially the nation, July 22. Shannon Swain | The Lumberjack
Active coverage on the Museum Fire can be found at jackcentral.org
On the cover Oak Creek is home to the native brown trout, which is protected by the Arizona Game and Fish Department regulations to catch and release. Brady Wheeler | The Lumberjack
Summer Editorial Board and Staff Adviser David Harpster
Editor Conor Sweetman
Writer Ashley Lohmann
Editor-in-Chief Bailey Helton
Managing Editor Scout Ehrler
Writer Renee’ Hanneken
Director of Photography Shannon Swain
Writer Shaelene Walker
Director of Illustration Madison Cohen
Sales Manager Marsha Simon
Director of Digital Content Brady Wheeler Print Chief Bella Valenzuela
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Corrections & Clarifications The Lumberjack is committed to factual correctness and accuracy. If you find an error in our publication, please email Bailey Helton at brs289@nau.edu.
PoliceBeat July 1 At 5:59 a.m., a staff member from Babbitt Academic reported a door propped open. NAUPD responded and searched the area. No criminal activity was witnessed.
At 9:19 a.m., a student reported a water flow alarm in the engineering lab. NAUPD and FFD responded and confirmed the alarm to be a mechanical leak.
released for possession of drug paraphernalia. One subject was transported to Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) by Guardian Medical Transport (GMT) for extreme intoxication.
a subject causing a disturbance by yelling at someone over the phone. NAUPD responded but the subject had left. The officer contacted the subject by phone to discuss the issues.
At 8:35 a.m., the Biological Sciences Annex had an intrusion alarm go off. NAUPD responded and searched and it was found that a faculty member had accidentally set off the alarm.
July 11 At 9:44 a.m., staff from Facilities called with further information regarding a boat that was reported as stolen. NAUPD responded and the boat was located behind Facilities.
July 6 At 12:48 a.m., a nonstudent called on a blue phone from the Historic Quad requesting assistance with finding a place to sleep. NAUPD responded but the subject left At 7:33 p.m., a construction the area prior to their arrival. worker at the east Skydome practice fields reported a nonJuly 7 student in a fenced-off area. At 2:40 p.m., a subject from NAUPD responded and warned Roseberry Apartments called to the subject of trespass. report someone bleeding from the head. NAUPD responded and the non-student was July 3 transported to FMC. At 10:06 a.m., NAUPD was notified about a water flow July 8 alarm going off in Cline Library. At 5:32 a.m., a supervisory An officer responded and found alarm went off in the Riles that the alarm was caused by Building. NAUPD responded maintenance work on the system. and the area was searched but no cause was found. Fire Life Safety At 12:02 p.m., a student was notified. called to report a driver using their cellphone while operating At 6:44 p.m., a subject the vehicle. NAUPD responded called to report a couple fighting but could not locate the vehicle. at Hilltop Townhomes. NAUPD responded and one non-student July 4 was booked into CCDF for At 3:59 p.m., FPD assault, domestic violence and transferred a call to NAUPD disorderly conduct. The other regarding a subject on Knoles non-student was cited and and DuPont who was possibly released for minor in possession in need of medical attention. of alcohol. NAUPD responded and one July 9 non-student was booked into At 2:19 p.m., a coach from CCDF for aggravated DUI and a visiting high school called driving on a suspended license. to report one of their students missing. NAUPD responded and took a report. The high July 5 school student was found in At 8:06 a.m., two NAUPD good health. officers went to check on three possible subjects in the wooded July 10 area east of Denny’s. Two of At 12:30 p.m., staff at the subjects were cited and Parking Services called to report July 2 At 9:26 a.m., an employee from North Hall reported the theft of a computer. NAUPD responded and took a report.
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July 13 At 6:15 p.m., NAUPD received a call from a blue phone on the South Fields Complex. An officer responded and searched the area but no criminal activity was witnessed. July 17 At 11:13 a.m., an employee at the Drury Inn called to report finding marijuana. NAUPD responded and picked up the substance for destruction. July 18 At 12:29 a.m., an officer reported being waved down by subjects who reported to hearing yelling. NAUPD responded and checked the area but not criminal activity was witnessed. July 20 At 7:11 p.m., a staff member from ROTC reported subjects skateboarding off the roof of the ROTC building. NAUPD responded but the subjects were gone on arrival. July 21 At 7:04 a.m., a student at Skyview Apartments called to report vomiting and feeling ill. NAUPD, FFD and GMT responded and the student was transported to FMC. At 1:19 p.m., an NAUPD officer conducted a welfare check on a student who had crashed their bike on Knoles and University. The student was found to be in good health and did not want medical attention.
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Warner’s on Wheel’s: A mobile garden Ashley Lohmann
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arner’s on Wheels, the new extension of Warner’s Nursery, is the company’s key to community connections, according to associates. The trailer turned plant shop brings increased awareness of the business while educating Flagstaff’s youth on gardening, sustainability and bringing the joy of plants to more of the community. Warner’s is a local family owned plant nursery supplying Flagstaff residents with indoor and outdoor plants and gardening education. Founded in 1970, owner Misti Warner-Anderson said Warner’s has always been passionate about building a relationship with the Flagstaff community and educating residents on sustainability. She said continuing the tradition of community outreach fueled the idea for Warner’s on Wheels. Warner-Anderson said the idea of using a trailer for Warner’s on Wheels came from hearing about a flower truck at a marketing training put on by the Arizona Nursery Association. She said Warner’s decided to use the vintage trailer for their mobile business because its unique charm fit in well with the Flagstaff aesthetic. The retail operations specialist for Warner’s, Caitlin Thomas, said the visual appeal of the trailer might be at the heart of its success as a segment of the business since having green in the home is trendy. Though according to Thomas, Warner’s also fosters relationships between plants and owners through more personal engagement with the plants. She said Warner’s on Wheels is excellent for greater parts of the community to reap the mental and physical health benefits having a relationship with plants can offer. Adam Hackbarth works inside the trailer, bringing a bit of Warner’s with him around Flagstaff. Hackbarth said the trailer can set up shop all around Flagstaff, from the Flagstaff Urban Flea Market, to busy streets, to the Coconino County Fair. “[Warner’s on Wheels] is a nice easy way
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to advertise,” Hackbarth said. “It’s getting the name out there and it’s really cute and it’s set up so that it attracts people’s attention with nice bright flowers and stuff. We probably are making a load of sales but we’re really not focused on what we sell, it’s just kind of about getting out into the community and getting eyes on the Warner’s logo.” Thomas said that while Warner’s on Wheels has been great for the business’s publicity, it also fosters a relationship between Warner’s and the community further than awareness through convenience. “We wanted to come up with a way to bring plants to areas of town that were otherwise kind of low on those resources,” Thomas said. “We really wanted to just bring an element of convenience to parts of the community that have a harder time getting into town.” Thomas said Warner’s has also been able to engage further with parts of the community through education outreaches put on with the trailer. She said Warner’s on Wheels can travel to schools or summer camps to teach kids about gardening and sustainability. Thomas also said Warner’s on Wheels is hoping to visit some senior living areas where access to transportation and plants might be difficult. “We’ve always offered free field trips to Warner’s. But with Warner’s on Wheels, we are hoping to be able to bring all of our materials to schools to be able to engage with more classes than we previously would,” Thomas said. “By being available to them for a pretty inexpensive cost, we can do a whole day of youth engagement or even just a couple of hours.” Warner-Anderson said STEM education and Warner’s on Wheels go hand in hand. She said Warner’s has always been passionate about teaching the younger generation and has taken on the responsibility of passing along knowledge and gardening skills. “As a community as a whole, we need to teach kids the importance of gardening and of being sustainable,” Warner-Anderson said.
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According to her, it is essential for kids to understand the importance of gardening as well as other lesser-known subjects, such as pollinators. She said she believes Warner’s on Wheels is a bridge that will allow Warner’s to carry out this education to more youth in the community. Hackbarth said at the schools, he will go through a lesson plan for the children and then lead an activity like seed planting for the kids to get a hands-on experience with what they’re learning. “I think it’s a great option for teachers or even for summer camps because it’s just something different for the kids,” Hackbarth said. “They probably don’t even notice they’re learning because it’s fun. The trailer is also just cool for them to see, it’s an old looking trailer, so they like climbing inside of it.” He said the whole event is exciting for children but also useful because they learn about planting and can go home and use what they learned. Hackbarth also said it is special for kids because they get to take a plant home and water it, care for it and watch it
grow. They’re not only learning the science behind it but also the application and importance of gardening, said Hackbarth. Alongside younger students, Warner’s on Wheels is also aiming to cater to college students, according to Thomas. She said people, regardless of demographic, can benefit from the trailer’s plants. “We’ve actually connected with the office at NAU to offer a large plant sale when the students come back,” Thomas said. “We definitely like more student engagement and we feel like this is a way to kind of bring attention to Warner’s because not all students have cars or know we’re out here.” Thomas said with the growth of online shopping, students’ opportunities to connect with a product before buying it is rare, but this connection is critical when buying plants and Warner’s on Wheels offers this connection. Thomas said Warner’s on Wheels is, in a sense, geared toward students because Warner’s as a business cares about the same things students tend to care about like sustainability, small
businesses and aesthetic appeal that the trailer offers. “Flagstaff is made up of a lot of family-owned businesses,” Thomas said. “It’s still one of those places that’s not a big city. I think that with Route 66 running through, having roadside stands and smaller businesses has always been kind of the charm of this town. Having a vintage trailer that travels around and kind of creates more convenience for buying plants really does fit in ... it’s just cute and unique. We wanted to continue that trend.” Through perpetuating their values and providing them with even more ways to be sustainable consumers, Warner’s on Wheels is amiable to university students, according to Warner-Anderson. “You know, that generation is really about sustainability and doing the right thing by the environment,” Warner-Anderson said. She said she believes Warner’s on Wheels appeals to the entirety of Flagstaff and further accomplishes the business’s goal of educating the community.
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It must be in the shoes Dante Troina
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here’s plenty of NBA gear for fans to wear to represent their favorite team or player. Whether it’s a Kevin Durant jersey, Lakers hat or even a Raptors ugly Christmas sweater, there’s something for everyone in the ever-expanding world of NBA apparel. Despite the unnecessary amount of gear that represents basketball fandom, there’s only one piece of gear that can be worn on the court that equally represents a star player and the super fan: the shoe. There are currently 18 active NBA players who have their own signature sneaker, ranging from superstars like LeBron James and James Harden to random role players like Matthew Dellavedova. On top of the active ballers who have their own sneaker deals, there are iconic shoes still seen during every game. Michael Jordan is the most notable ‘classic’ player to have a sneaker, or rather, a whole brand. The Jordan brand releases a signature shoe every year under Michael’s name, and is in the middle of crafting its 33rd shoe to release at the beginning of the 2019-2020 season. Beyond Michael himself, the brand has reached out to current players, making shoes annually for Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook among others. According to Forbes, Sneaker brands have made footwear so much more than “just shoes,” but what is the clear-cut favorite among players? Stats speak to Nike being the runaway sneaker champ, with the company having the most signature athletes and owning 73% of shoes sold in the basketball market, and players seem to agree. Black Hills State University in South Dakota basketball commit Griffin Effenberger takes up about 5% of the Nike market just by himself. “My dad raised me on Nike, I can’t picture wearing anything else,” said Effenberger. “It worked out pretty well because my favorite player growing up was Kobe, and his shoes were released right before every season through Nike – I own at least a pair of every model.” The correlation between exclusive superstar deals and sales is as apparent as ever. Nike is a clinch to win the sneaker war with LeBron James on their roster, but Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant appear as the second and third spots on the list of most exclusive kicks sold in 2018 – both are Nike athletes. Stephen Curry and James Harden represent Under Armour and Adidas, occupying the fourth and fifth slots in sales, but the sixth player on that list? The retired Kobe Bryant. “Kobe just has that stigma to him, you can’t ignore anything with his name on it,” said Effenberger about his favorite player. “I think it’s pretty crazy how players that aren’t in the league anymore can still make that much of an impact.” Players that aren’t in the NBA anymore like Bryant and Jordan still find ways to expand their brand constantly, but what about players that aren’t in the league yet? Zion Williamson is the closest thing to LeBron to enter the
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NBA since LeBron himself in 2003, and had a year at Duke to become a household name across the world. The bidding war for who gets to make Williamson’s shoes for the next 20 years began the night he was drafted. Odds for how expensive the contract would be and which brand would land Williamson were posted online the day after he declared for the 2019 NBA Draft, with Nike as the heavy favorite, followed by Adidas and Puma. Accoridng to Cluth Point, the over/under for Williamson’s contract was set at $75 million. Famous former sports marketer Sonny Vaccaro, who helped Nike land Michael Jordan in 1984, expects Williamson’s shoe deal to be record-breaking. “In my lifetime, I think it’s going to be the biggest bidding war ever done,” said Vaccaro in an April interview with ESPN. “He is going to have an opportunity to be the face of every company and every major corporation. He is the most marketable person I’ve seen, for a lot of different reasons.” Williamson’s deal with the Jordan brand as of July 23 could change sneaker culture forever, but in a world where shoes don’t seem like they could get any bigger, is it growing into ridiculous new territory? Many people don’t see all the hype behind kicks. “I think a lot of people take their shoes way too seriously,” said University of Fairbanks basketball commit Marcus Lee. “I’ve played basketball for 13 years, and shoes are the last thing on my priority list. I’ll play in whatever as long as I’m playing well.” Ketchikan High School basketball player Lianne Guevara doesn’t understand the sneaker obsession. “It’s insane. I played high school basketball for four years and only used two pairs of shoes,” said Guevara. “Football players put more wear and tear on their cleats than basketball players, but my brother must have gone through 20 pairs of basketball shoes in four years.” Sneaker culture is unparalleled in its obsession. Articles are published weekly about the hottest new shoes, collectors buy pairs with every paycheck they get and players get paid millions of dollars to be represented by their favorite company – yet somehow, the culture is only getting bigger, and will for years to come.
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Jj Soleimani, Logan Sager and Daniel Langdorf made a spectacle at Firecreek as they joked around and posed for a photo. Scout Ehrler | The Lumberjack
Local Flagstaff band Minivan crashes onto the scene Scout Ehrler
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rom the center of University West apartments, you may be able to hear the faint sound of Minivan, a Flagstaff-based band comprised of JJ Soleimani on vocals and guitar, Daniel Langdorf on drums — and as the “unofficial recorder” — and Logan Sager on bass. After recently rebranding from Glazed Jeans to Minivan, they’re ready to hit the ground running. “We decided to do a whole new thing entirely and we decided on Minivan,” said
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Soleimani. The past branding wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Langdorf made sure he had fair stake in name-choosing this time around. “When I joined the band it was just Glazed Jeans and I did not like that band name, so I wanted to be picky about the next one,” Langdorf said. In deciding a new band name, they had numerous contenders: Raised by Sharks, We’re All Kevin Durant, Pretzel Union, et cetera. The boys came together via mutual friends and happenstance. Sager and Soleimani
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stumbled upon Langdorf at the NAU transfer and freshman theatre showcase, where he was playing drums. “Between rehearsal and the show, they were like, ‘Be in our band!’ And I was looking for something, so I said sure,” Langdorf said. “Honestly, I was like, ‘Give me a demo,’ and then I really liked the demo.” As Glazed Jeans, they played at KJACK Radio’s Battle of the Bands where they lost out to Winter Haven, a local band from Flagstaff High School. “They were the better band that night,”
Langdorf said. In colloquial terms, their sound is alternative, fringing on post-pop-punk — a sound derivative of modern rock driven by organic musicianship. Minivan’s sound would make Remo Drive proud. As Minivan, they’re moving forward with new music and a fresh slate. They’re spending the summer writing and recording, not to mention producing and branding, but their main focus is the music. “We’re currently writing, but we have four songs that are almost done baking in the oven,”
FEATURES said Soleimani. They’re working their way through rough cuts and scrapped lyrics, beginning to see the demo at the end of the tunnel. “We’re going to start doing some really rough demos of these songs, which I personally consider part of the songwriting process, so you can listen back to them and make decisions,” said Langdorf. They plan to have a demo done before the end of summer and they’re rapidly advancing upon that goal. With biweekly band practices and an arsenal of partial songs, these guys are b-lining for success, local and otherwise. Their natural talent shines through without pretension. At the end of the day, Minivan is three guys hanging out, doing what they love. Even their song-writing process is laid back. “It usually starts with someone bringing in a piece that they recorded on their phone,” said Sager about the writing process. They pull together bits and pieces to create a cohesive song, meaning no one is the sole songwriter. “Usually I have lyrics on my phone, I either have something prepped in my brain or we just start jamming out and it’ll start to fall into place,” Soleimani said. “Then I bust out the phone, we sing some lyrics, then we figure out what fits and stick a dumb name on it and call it a song.” They essentially freestyle until something sticks, a process that’s organic and its result is honest to the creation. They came together about a year ago on the foundation of music and built a friendship. Comraderie is at the core of Minivan. It’s clear they love to hang out and music is a catalyst for that, as well as a glue. Soleimani took over the role of lead vocalist upon their rebranding. His voice complements their musical style, smoothly transitioning from low and persistent to high and yearning. As Soleimani plays his surf blue Fender Telecaster — also known as Tealecaster — and Daniel drums, music fills the air. In the close quarters of their practice space, they create something deeper than a few songs. Their teamwork and comraderie bleed through the pauses and silences. During a band practice in which Sager was absent, Soleimani and Langdorf lamented over his absence. Most people see bass as a secondary priority, something a band can live without, but this is a fallacy. Without Logan, songs didn’t “sound right” or were skipped due to the absence of his vital role. Each member of the band holds an equally important role, or so it appears. No one is aiming to be the Robert Plant or Mick Jagger. Minivan’s overall vibe is laid back and down-to-earth. The guys cracked jokes in between songs, unintentionally procrastinating tracks by getting lost in conversation. Through the jokes and tangents, these boys remain focused. They have numerous plans in the works and can be caught jamming out during First Fridays in downtown. “We are going crazy this summer, that’s our goal,” said Soleimani. On July 31, you can catch them on KJACK Radio at 107.1 FM or kjackradio.com, playing some songs for Summer Jam Sessions.
The band is so close that can’t leave each other even if it’s to simply wash their hands. Scout Ehrler | The Lumberjack
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Flagstaff’s resident tie-dyer Scout Ehrler
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ie-dye needs no introduction. Since the mid-60s, people have been selling, making and expressing themselves through tie-dye. Today, companies like Tulip produce cheap DIY tie-dye kits, generally used for a one-time craft. Tie-dye has remained steadily popular throughout the decades and Jake Patch has made it his life’s work. The 19-year-old entrepreneur began to tie-dye as a hobby with his two older sisters at age 14. “We were looking for a new hobby to do and we always knew about tie-dye, so we went to Hobby Lobby and got a kit,” Patch said.
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“We took it home and did a bunch of shirts and we were so excited about it.” After about a year, Patch had accumulated at least 15 or 20 shirts and his mom directed him to, “Monetize it, start a business now or slow it down.” The hobby sat on the back burner as a result of a busy high school schedule, but upon being pestered by family friends and relatives in regards to his college plans, he decided to take the bull by the horns. He went back to tie-dye and opened his Etsy shop, Jake’s Tie Dye, on January 28, 2018. 2019 has been a good year for Patch’s business. Events like Art in the Park and Flagstaff’s Urban
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Flea Market allow vendors like Patch to share their work with the community and beyond. “At Art in the Park, there were people from Sweden, Turkey, Idaho — which is not as fun as Sweden and Turkey — Utah, Kansas, people were coming from e v e r y w h e r e ,” Patch said. “It’s really, really great that those people came to my booth and are taking that stuff home with them.”
Patch’s shirts go for $15 for a short-sleeve, $20 for a long-sleeve at in-person events and sell for $14.95 and $16.95 on his Etsy shop, which can be found at jakestiedye.com. Patch’s set-up is a full-fledged workshop. Upon walking in, there are approximately 200 shirts of overstock, waiting to be sold — not to mention a black bin overflowing with one-ofa-kinds and test shirts. W h i l e tie-dyeing in its simplest form may be a five-step craft, Patch takes DIY
practices and professionalizes them. By using the highest quality dyes and a thorough, consistent process, he guarantees quality and longevity for all of his products. His process begins with soaking a pre-washed shirt in “soda ash,” or Sodium Carbonate. According to Patch, this limits the chances of fading. Most tie-dye fades over time, but Patch makes sure his don’t. “I try to provide the shirt I would want to wear. I don’t like them to fade and the problem a lot of the newbies have — and that I had too, I just had to figure it out — is their shirts are washing out,” said Patch. “And it’s really the lack of using soda ash or the good quality dye.” To help people out with this common issue, Patch is looking to release his own line of tie-dye kits in the fall. “You’ll come to my shop and I’ll give you the portioned colors, the soda ash,
HIDDEN GEMS the shirt and all the instructions of how I would do it,” he said. “I want to cater to people like me who want to do it themselves, who love other peoples’ stuff, but want to do it themselves.” Beyond making the shirts, Patch manages his online store, in-person booths and social media. “I was attracted to the online option because I’m very introverted,” he said. “Being online has really helped, especially with conversations and explaining everything I need to. If a customer comes to me about something they’re wanting, I can take the time and make sure I have everything I need to respond.” Patch was drawn to Etsy because they focus on handmade goods — when someone comes to Etsy, they’re looking for items made with TLC, which is definitely in Patch’s wheelhouse. Etsy allows Patch to expand his business from the comfort of his own home, providing connections and promotion. “It’s a struggle to get strangers — not just your family and friends because it’s like, you can be my friend and you don’t have to buy my shirts,” Patch said. “What I’ve found helps is your own personal online presence. Having Instagram and Facebook and being consistent and making it interactive. People like the person behind the stuff.” Patch’s mother, Denise Vibbert has been one of his biggest supporters since the beginning of his creative journey. “I admire his heart and the way he genuinely loves what he does, loves what he creates and absolutely loves offering his best to his customers,” Vibbert said. “People matter at Jake’s Tie Dye, and it matters to Jake that his tie-dye brings so much happiness to so many.” Recently, Patch’s cousins, Sharayah and London Hettle, who work at Starbucks here in Flagstaff hooked him up with the local stores upon the new Tie-Dye Frappuccino release. Patch produced T-shirts for the staff at both of Flagstaff locations. “It’s really who you know, fortunately and unfortunately,” he said. You can see all of Patch’s creations at jakestiedye.com or visit him at the Flagstaff Urban Flea Market, every second Saturday at City Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m until October 12. After tie-dying for five years, Jake Patch is gearing up to launch his own brand of tie-dye kits. Bailey Helton | The Lumberjack
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Day trippin’ through northern Arizona Bailey Helton and Scout Ehrler
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ften times it is easy to look at northern Arizona and only see the staples of the area — Sedona, Prescott, the Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and so many more. With summer slowly ending, it’s time to take advantage of the hidden gems around northern Arizona and create memories and have experiences that can only come from truly exploring. Two Guns Two Guns is located off I-40, clearly marked and nearly impossible to miss despite is dilapidated nature. The ghost town began as Navajo land before homesteaders and pioneers settled in the early 20th century. It soon became a tourist stop off Route 66, but predictably fizzled out by the 1950s. Now abandoned, all that is left of Two Guns consists of some broken down buildings, an empty swimming pool and of course, the Apache Death Caves. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a broken-down gas station which serves as a spray-paint-covered spectacle, the most visible landmark in town. There aren’t any conventional activities in Two Guns — simply exploring for curiosity’s sake is a visitor’s only option. Covered in graffiti from years’ past, the sparse buildings are visually interesting. You can enter the structures and explore at your leisure and your own risk. The old structures are full of debris, although the surrounding land is nearly spotless. It’s clear this place is respected despite its abandonment. For the more adventurous, the Apache Death Caves can be a thrilling exploration. The farther you walk into town, halfdestroyed cobblestone structures become apparent. Under these buildings is a narrow, dark, cool cave. In 1878, 42 Apaches were asphyxiated by fire and smoke by a group of Navajo after the former raided two Navajo camps. The Apache hid in the cave with stolen goods and horses where they would meet their demise. It’s a bone-chilling tale, one that could be myth or truth. Regardless of its factual accuracy, the tale adds to the whole experience. Descending into the rocky cave, the temperature drops significantly, making those bone-chills reality. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the cave carries an undeniably eerie history. Once inside, the cave grows increasingly narrow, making it difficult to venture very far. There are little rooms which can be entered through small entrances close to the ground or high up on the limestone walls. The whole thing feels man-made, but the cave is completely natural. Two Guns is approximately 30 miles outside Flagstaff, accessible from I-40, just before Meteor Crater. Meteor Crater Meteor Crater is the first-proven and most well-preserved impact site on Earth. Approximately 50,000 years ago, an asteroid struck the Arizona desert, leaving a crater which wouldn’t be acknowledged as an impact site until the 1960s. Previously thought to be a volcanic steam-vent, the crater
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has gone through decades of prodding and mining, evidence is still visible today. Although it’s a natural landmark, museum and living classroom today, it receives no tax revenue or government funding. In order to make up for this margin and keep Meteor Crater pristine, visitors must pay $18 admission. For this price, you can go on a guided tour or explore on your own, browse the museum and visit the theatre for a brief education film. Recently, Meteor Crater unveiled a new 4D experience which provides another option for visitors. However, admission to the new attraction comes at an extra $4 cost. Meteor Crater is appropriate for all ages and a truly educational experience. A visit to the crater is worth it to learn about the history of our little corner of Arizona Horton Creek Located within Tonto Nation Forest just outside of Payson, Arizona, Horton Creek has a campground and a trail that will give you all the nature feels. The hiking trail is roughly 8.5 miles and is ranked moderate. The trail flows along Horton Creek itself which will allow for all members of your expedition to enjoy a breather creek side. The trail ranges in terrain to where at some points you are hiking uphill while others your walk is simply level. This is a very popular trail so the best time to venture is during the early morning because after 10 a.m. you are sure to run into other explorers. The last thing you need to know about this trail is that making it to the end is quite the payoff. After hiking roughly four miles up the trail you will be greeted with a fresh-water spring. Here you can refill your water bottles or camel packs without worrying about the purifying process. Additionally, there is a larger creek where hikers can take a load off and cool down before hiking the remaining 4.25 hours. Horton Creek is roughly two hours away from downtown Flagstaff and the trail itself can take roughly four hours — so pack up and take yourself a 8 to 10 hour day trip. Jerome As a town with the reputation of a “ghost town,” Jerome has a lot more to offer than haunted buildings and folklore. Built in 1876, Jerome is located between Prescott and Flagstaff and is labeled as a historic copper town. According to its website, the town used to the fourth largest city in Arizona — the town is now home to roughly 450 people as it’s a tourist and artist hotspot. People who come to visit have the opportunity to check out historic bars and saloons, tour a variety of buildings and homes, as well as learn about it’s history as a ghost town and a gold mine. The mining town also has a surplus of shops that are sure to give you a taste of its history while transporting you to a new place. From downtown Flagstaff, Jerome is located about an hour and a half away as it is roughly 71 miles out. Summer is almost over. Take advantage of the extra time you have with loved ones and explore all that northern Arizona has to offer.
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Top: An abandoned A-frame bulidng in Two Guns. Middle: Meteor Crater is approximately 50,000 years old. Scout Ehrler| The Lumberjack Bottom: Photo of Horton Creek courtesy of United States Department of Agriculture
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Five Local fishing spots for the Flagstaff angler buggers or leeches on a slow retrieve for best results — especially in the summer when the water temperatures are higher. Upper Lake Mary, Flagstaff Just a 15-minute drive from NAU, Upper Lake Mary is home to northern pike, channel catfish, crappie and some trout. Lake Mary is 600 acres when full, and trout can be hard to locate. Target pike in the shallows during the spring spawn to catch fish in large numbers. In the summer and fall, the fish will spread out to deeper waters throughout the lake where they can be caught. Start on the southern end of the lake and fish along the banks up into the Narrows area. Mobility is key as these are very aggressive fish. In other words, if you are not catching fish it is likely they are not there. Use heavy tackle in the 8 to 10 pound range and a steel leader. Use large swimbaits, spoons and chatterbaits to draw more attention.
Left: Oak Creek Canyon offers a large variety of natural structures and water to fish as well as scenic views of the red rocks. Right: Rainbow trout have unique and colorful patterns. This young trout was caught near Sedona. Brady Wheeler| The Lumberjack
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ocating productive fishing locations can be tough, especially in the challenging regions of Arizona. If you are a dedicated Flagstaff angler, look no further. Here is the hook-up for some spots within an hour of Flagstaff. Oak Creek, Sedona The most scenic location on the list, Oak Creek, is home to healthy populations of both stocked rainbow and wild brown trout. Anglers should look to fish the more remote locations of the creek, which can be found by hiking north of Slide Rock away from the swimming locations. During
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the cooler months, targeting trout further south between Grasshopper Point and Sedona also yields great results. When fishing Oak Creek, make sure to cast upstream into deep pools and riffles that may hold trout. Smaller sized inline spinners work well, particularly on stocked fish. Fly fishing yields great results as well — streamers, nymphs and dry flies can all be effective depending on water conditions. For best results when choosing a fly, look to match the hatch of insects present. Trophy native brown trout are notoriously picky and most commonly caught on the fly. Lake Ashurst, Flagstaff Lake Ashurst is home to a
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variety of species and holds ideal water conditions for a trout fishery. Northern pike, brown and rainbow trout are most commonly targeted by anglers, but bluegill and various catfish species are also present. Large northern pike feed on the trout population and are asked to be removed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). Ashurst is frequently stocked by the AZGFD in the spring and early summer month and the road opens after the winter snowfall. Anglers will have success catching trout using a variety of techniques including baits, lures and fly fishing. Garlic-scented floating bait above a dropshot is a popular and effective technique among local anglers. Large browns are commonly
caught on the fly, inline spinners and rapalas. Kaibab Lake, Williams Located just a few miles outside of Williams in the serene Kaibab National Forest, Kaibab Lake is another great option in northern Arizona. Trout, catfish, perch and bass can all be targeted, and the lake is managed as a catch and take trout fishery by the AZGFD. Rainbow trout were stocked periodically this spring and fishing should continue to be productive in the coming months. When fishing from the bank, use floating bait above a dropshot or nightcrawlers under a bobber for best results. A variety of trout lures are also effective. If fly fishing, use wooly
Francis-Short Pond, Flagstaff When the AZGFD begins stocking in the spring this neighborhood pond transforms into a popular fishing hole for many local Flagstaff residents. Located to the west of the downtown area, the location makes this an ideal option for the angler on a tight schedule. The banks are often crowded by locals especially on the weekends and afternoon. To beat the crowd, fish Francis-Short in the early mornings or late evenings. Using bait generally outfishes other techniques. While fishing is best during the stocking season, holdover trout can be caught year-round. For residents looking to fish the region, this list is great starting point and provides basic information about the local fisheries. That being said, any seasoned angler will say that the only way to truly learn an area is to dedicate time on the water.
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Riddle me this 1. What can travel around the world while staying in a corner? 2. You can drop me from the tallest building and I’ll be fine, but if you drop me in water I die. What am I? 3. Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly? 4. Tear one off and scratch my head what was red is black instead. 5. What has an eye but can not see?
Cryptogram Decode the secret message using corresponding numbers and letters. Hint: N = 1
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Crytogram Answer: The days of doing nothing are coming to an end. RIP summer. Riddle Answers: 1. A stamp 2. Paper3. Incorrectly 4. A matchstick
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Summerjack Staff Favorites True-crime podcast that’ll keep you awake
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word and Scale” is a true-crime podcast which keeps listeners on the edge of their seat as narrators unravel unfathomable horrors from all over the globe. The podcast has six seasons and 140 episodes to indulge in. It features real interviews, trial audio, testimonies, interrogation tapes and even firsthand accounts from the victims. The podcast truly allows listeners to understand the full picture behind many crimes all the while reminding us of the real-life terror that envelops our world. The podcast does its due diligence to remind listeners that the RENEE’ stories behind the podcast HANNEKEN are all very real. WRITER The show puts a reader into the mind of a victim as well as a killer. Interviews with psychologists and historians open evidence as to what prods a killer and why victims react in certain ways. The show gives the most accurate and well-rounded story possible as to how such atrocities could have occurred. The dialogue is well-versed and eerie. Narrators have calm and neutral voices that add to the attitude of the podcast, cold-blooded crime stories. The voices creep into a listener’s mind. Whether falling asleep or driving while listening, this podcast reinforces the idea that “the worst monsters are real.”
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“In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote something
Capote’s use of language paints the landscape of Holcomb, Kansas with ease while maintaining multiple interconnected storylines. Although based on a true crime, after its publication, “In Cold Blood” was criticised for inaccuracies. Those featured in the book came forward to claim dialogue and details were fabricated, despite Capote claiming it was a 100% accurate account of the case. Despite its rocky reception and gruesome material, “In Cold Blood” is one of my favorite books and hands down my favorite of the season. As a tale more so than an accurate account of the investigation, “In Cold Blood” holds up.
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ruman Capote’s 1965 true crime novel is the most well-constructed piece of literary journalism to date. The story follows the mass murder of the Clutter family — Herb, Bonnie, Nancy and Kenyon. The latter two were high school-aged kids, the former their parents. The crime was money-driven and largely without motive. The story chronicles every detail of the crime, following numerous points of view. We meet the family and learn to care for them within 20 pages of their murder. The fallout of the crime makes up for the vast majority of the SCOUT book, taking us on twists ERHLER and turns as detectives MANAGING Alvin Dewey, Roy Church EDITOR and Harold Nye attempt to track down the killers, despite the audience having insight into the killers’ minds along the ride. Readers experience the journeys of the detectives as well as the culprits — Perry Smith and Dick Hickock. The investigation and fleeing of the murderers intertwined with one another, taking the audience on the detectives’ wild goose chase for the criminals, then placing readers in the minds of Hickock and Smith as they scheme and plan their next move. The audience is privy to every detail and conversation leading up to the murderers’ arrest.
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you should know
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odcasts are a tricky thing, because sometimes you want to listen to a big elaborate story, sometimes you want an update on current events and the political state of the country and other times you want a quick 20-minute short story. I have found over the years that all these kinds of podcasts are great, but nothing comes close in comparison to “Stuff You Should Know.” “Stuff You Should Know” is a podcast I’ve been listening to for a little over a year. I really enjoy trivial knowledge and random tidbits about the world around me, and “Stuff You Should Know” provides just that. In segments that range from about 30 minutes to an hour (aside from the “Short Stuff” segments), SHANNON the hosts discuss a singular SWAIN topic pretty in depth. For DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY example, there’s a segment entirely about pinball, and it doesn’t just talk about how to play the game. They talk about the history, the inner workings
of the game, and pretty much everything there is to know about pinball. To give a better idea of how many topics this podcast covers, here are just a few of the episode titles: “How Hang Gliding Works,” “What is the Civil Air Patrol?,” “How Barcodes Work,” “How Acne Works,” “What Were Human Zoos?,” and “How Easy Bake Ovens Work.” Basically, there’s something for everyone. If you’re interested in any particular topic and want to learn more, “Stuff You Should Know” probably has a segment about it. This podcast covers topics in-depth, the hosts are well-researched and they play really well off of each other. The tangents and actual chunks of information keep me listening, especially when they are covering a topic I’m interested in learning more about.
Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist”
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aulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist” is a story of adventure and wisdom, telling the tale of a young shepherd’s quest to achieving his personal destiny of finding treasure. This novel brought me personal and worldly awareness with every page as I was learning the lessons the shepherd boy was learning throughout his quest. “The Alchemist” is an exceptional summer read as it forces one to take on different perspectives while navigating the world around them. I chose to read “The Alchemist” this summer. Prior to reading it, it was my understanding that the book would feature lessons on human relationships with nature and how to live well. I figured that since I spend much more time outside during the summertime, I would be able to experience the book more wholly. As with nearly every other book, I felt that “The Alchemist” took a while to ASHLEY engage with. The reading LOHMANN process was slow to start, WRITER but it didn’t take long for Continued on Page 22
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the plot to pick up. The first scenes of the book took me about a week to get through as I was busy and not thrust deep into the story yet. Once the story picked up, the book took me two days to finish. I was immersed deeply and felt connected to the shepherd protagonist. As the reader, I felt as though I was accompanying him on his spiritual quest and taking to heart the lessons he learned about the world and himself as well. At the beginning of the book, the shepherd boy has a recurring dream that a child leads him to a treasure near the Egyptian Pyramids. When a gypsy tells him that the treasure from his dream is real, the boy sets out on a journey to find it, leaving behind his flock and his life in Spain. Throughout the book, the boy meets a gypsy, a king, a thief, a crystal shop owner, an Englishman, a caravan leader, a woman he falls in love with and an alchemist. All of these people show the boy something new about the world and something new about himself. He carries the lessons he learns from each of them with him throughout his adventure, achieving enough wisdom to do great things and realize his personal destiny. The story teaches that one can learn something from everyone they meet, that there is an unspoken language that everyone understands regardless of language, that everyone is obligated to follow their dreams, that achieving goals can be a long, twisted process, that one must work to understand their own hear, that there’s no sense in worrying about the future since it’s already written and that every person has a place in history. These lessons are stitched together seamlessly throughout the plot, and Coelho’s involvement of the boy’s contemplating what he has learned very openly, allows the reader to use his contemplations as a jumping off point for their own on these subjects. The boy learns that communicating one’s strength with their eyes is part of communicating the universal language, one of the many applicable lessons throughout “The Alchemist.” Overall, reading “The Alchemist” left me fulfilled and more mindful about my relationship with myself and the world.
Will Joe Rogan be your guide?
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ver the years I have listened to my fair share of podcasts and have even produced a handful. However, I must
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admit my favorite podcast comes from someone who I spent my childhood watching on “Fear Factor.” Since it launched in 2009, the “Joe Rogan Experience” has taken over the world as one of the most listened to podcasts. Rogan has guests who range from Bob Lazar to Ms. Pat to Steven Tyler to UFC fighter TJ Dillishaw. No matter the guest, there is something to be learned. I think that’s what makes this podcast so good — BAILEY every episode is a learning HELTON experience. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The guests who come in to chat with Rogan are experts in their respected fields and they share their knowledge. This allows you to learn about roughly five new topics a week and, let me be honest, some of these podcasts are funny as hell. I think what makes this podcast different from any other one out there is that there’s been every type of person on the show. There’s been controversial people like Alex Jones and insightful people like the CEO of SpaceX Elon Musk — all of which have been placed on the show to spark a conversation. It’s very rare where two people can stand in the same room, let alone have a conversation in the same room with different views and leave that conversation learning something new. That’s what Rogan does. He creates a space where you can listen in on or simply watch a conversation and leave that experience with insight.
Cassandra Clare creates a breath of fresh air
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hat started as a small fictional story, became a beloved series with iconic characters. Cassandra Clare published “The City of Bones” in 2007. This was the first book in a series that would grow to include six books, a movie and a TV show. Although I’m a little behind this trend, I swear to make up for it by reading the next five books as fast as I can. The “City of Bones” brings a fresh approach to how we think of supernatural creatures. Clare has created an entirely new being of human crossbreeds that prove to be more powerful than any demon or fairy. Her spin on the typical characters we all know too well is a
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refreshing change in today’s overuse of vampires and werewolves. Clare’s unique writing styles and unusual developments made it practically impossible to put the book down. It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with the storylines, the plot twists and most definitively, Jace, Alec and Simon. Although, each character brought something to love. Jace was strong and adventurous, Alec was caring, Simon was goofy in a cute way, Clary SHAELENE was relatable, Isabelle was WALKER independent, Magnus was WRITER fun and extravagant, even Valentine was charming in his own way. The characters’ relationships with one another, and their developments as individuals made for an easy read. Every page left me wanting more. The innovative ideas written in this book kept me intrigued throughout its entirety, and I have no doubt it will do the same for you. I can’t wait to get started on the next one.
Under the Knife
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hristopher Duntsch operated in plain sight for nearly two years, maiming, and in some cases, killing his victims before he was noticed. The details of his brutal string of crime that affected 38 victims in the Dallas area are bone-chilling, and at times difficult to listen to — particularly the bit about him drilling screws into the soft tissue of an elderly woman’s back. One could easily surmise that Dr. Christopher Duntsch is a cold-blooded killer, but the story of Duntsch is more complex. Duntsch carried out his crimes in operating BRADY rooms as a licensed back WHEELER surgeon, botching his DIRECTOR OF surgeries in an inexplicably DIGITAL CONTENT incompetent fashion. Even more perplexing is how Duntsch was able to leave 35 patients paralyzed or dead before losing his license. My favorite installment of Wondery’s series of noir journalism podcasts, “Dr. Death” is the
result of months of extensive research on the unprecedent story of Duntsch. The research is compiled by host Lara Beil into a nine-part, five-hour thriller. The story is as gripping as it is unfathomable and will leave listeners weary of ever going under the knife again. What makes this account most disturbing is that these gruesome miscalculations do not appear to be an accident. Drawing from victim testimonies, medical records, and witness accounts, Beil wrestles with this intuition, resulting in an invigorating true-crime mystery unlike any other.
Dark and Light
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have a sick fascination with the mysterious and macabre. I seek knowledge for all things spooky and weird, but after a while I feel negative energy build inside me and I take a break from my obsession. Nearly two years ago, my boyfriend introduced me to a podcast he enjoyed — “Last Podcast on the Left.” I am always reluctant to introduce new entertainment mediums into my routine, but BELLA because he knows me VALENZUELA better than I know myself, PRINT CHIEF he knew I had to listen. I am a fan of comedy, typically goofy acts such as Bo Burnham. Filling my horror hiatus with comedy began to run dry, but the combination of those things theoretically should keep my sanity — and it does. “Last Podcast on the Left” is a show hosted by Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski. Ben hosts, while Marcus and Henry produce and research topics. Such topics include cults, serial killers, the paranormal, UFOsightings, alien abductions, conspiracy theories and the occasional Creepypasta reading. One would think these topics are taboo or mooddappening, but with Henry and Ben’s comedic backgrounds, the content is easily digested. Starting in 2011, the podcast has only grown to be among the most popular and achieving a 4.5 out of 5 stars on Apple Podcast. Personally, I believe the content is creepily appealing while the delivery is funny, yet respectful.
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