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Issue 12, VOL 98 Nov. 18 - 24, 2010

Dome closure to impact commencement Forum on ‘23’ fee BY HANNA RUBIN

A Tent to be built for spring graduation

Renovations being made to meet standards BY JONATHAN NOVAK

hirty-three years after its construction was completed, the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome is ready for a makeover. When it opened in September 1977, the Skydome’s construction was state-of-the-art, including the world’s largest clear-span timber dome. However, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fire and Life-Safety (FLS) requirements have changed since the time of the original build, and the university is making necessary improvements, said Rich Chipman, senior project manager of the Skydome renovations. “The initial mechanical renovations began [in] August 2010 but are generally not apparent, except for the concrete roof structure now

covering the utility yard on the north side of the Skydome,” Chipman said. The renovations will address outdated fire alarms and sprinklers, restrooms on the concourse and field level, stairs and railings, locker and training rooms, and mezzanines on the east and west sides to accommodate offices and meeting rooms. “Upon completion of this renovation, the Walkup Skydome will meet or exceed FLS and ADA requirements while maintaining its unique design.” Chipman said. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems will also be improved, as well as utility yard upgrades, elevators and seating replacement — which will restyle the stadium to provide full-bowl seating. NAU estimated the cost see SKYDOME page 9

BY HANNA RUBIN

o many seniors’ dismay, NAU’s spring commencement will be relocated to a temporary structure while the Walkup Skydome is undergoing renovations. The temporary structure will be built in the South Commuter parking lot, which was chosen because it is the largest area on campus not affected by construction. Students are allowed to invite only six guests to their commencement due to the smaller venue, which can hold 4,700 people. The 164-by-295-foot temporary structure will be made of a light steel frame, with a fabric covering, heaters, glass doors and the ability to withstand an 80 mile-per-hour windstorm. Debra Larson, associated vice provost, said because the venue is smaller, everyone will be on one level, making the ceremony more intimate and the procession more traditional. “We actually think that the interior of the tent is going to provide a type of event quality that we could never have in the [Skydome], meaning that it’s actually going to be quite cozy and intimate,” Larson said. The team planning spring commencement received see a budget of GR AD

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TOP-LEFT: NAU released this illustration of the proposed renovations to the Skydome, including new seats and opening up the concourse. TOP-RIGHT: An representation of the tent structure in which spring graduation will be held. Top photos courtesy of InsideNAU. Photo by Sara Vesci see

SNAU held a forum for students this past Monday to express concerns about the use of the “23” fee fund. Opening the meeting, ASNAU senator Travis Owens said the goal of the assembly revolved around ASNAU receiving feedback, ideas and queries about the application of the “23” fee. “We just wanted to hold a nice forum for you guys on the “23” fee — if you guys have any questions and concerns on how it passed, what it’s going towards, how this whole thing came about and what we’re doing with it,” Owens said. A major topic of the evening was the specific application of the “23” fee that funded an on-campus concert with pop singer Ke$ha and rapper Dirt Nasty. Attendee Justin Strong, a junior criminology and political science major, said he thinks any future entertainment brought to campus needs to match the values of the university as a whole. “I think that a lot of us that were concerned with the Dirt Nasty concert ... making a stride to try and create a complete opposite atmosphere from that is ideal,” Strong said. “Bringing in speakers to campus, perhaps even to do a series, especially with people who do work on social justice issues [would be more beneficial].” Responding to several comments from the audience on the Dirt Nasty invitation earlier in the semester, Steven Sasser, an ASNAU senator representing graduate students, said taking away something desired by a majority of students would not achieve anything. “When an event comes like that, you can’t just brush it under the rug and expect people to push their opinions or desires behind,” Sasser said. “They simply become closet-case porn addicts. I say porn, not in the sexual term, but porn as in whatever entices them, whatever excites them. So if you don’t hold a Dirt Nasty concert, it doesn’t mean their desire to listen to pop top-40 trash-culture music is going to go away.” ASNAU Chief of Staff Kathleen Templin said her organization exists to support both sides of an argument, will not see FORUM page 3

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CrimeLog Nov. 8 At 4:15 a.m., the Flagstaff Police Department (FPD) requested assistance from NAUPD for a sleeping person in the University Union. An officer responded and warned the subject against trespassing. At 1:39 p.m., a student reported someone had urinated on his vehicle near the Health Professions building. This occurred between Nov. 5 at 5:30 a.m. and Nov. 7 at 1 a.m. An officer was dispatched and took the report. At 6:51 p.m., a staff member from Parking and Shuttle Services called to report a subject whose vehicle had been booted was causing a verbal disturbance in parking lot 1B. An officer was dispatched and suspected the suspect had damaged the boot. Parking Services would investigate the following day to see if it was damaged. No police action was taken.

Nov. 9 At 3:04 p.m., a student at the University Union called to request medical attention for a friend who was having a seizure.

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An officer, Flagstaff Fire Department (FFD) and Guardian Medical Transport (GMT) were dispatched. The student refused medical transport. At 3:30 p.m., a student at the business building called to ask for help locating a child who had been separated from his friend and could not be found. Officers and a patrol assistant were dispatched, and the child was found and reunited with the mother and another child. At 6:16 p.m., a subject from California called to report her Social Security number was being used at NAU. An officer was dispatched and found there was a clerical error with the Social Security Department; a duplicate had been used on a report.

Nov. 10 At 11:16 a.m., a staff member from Campus Supply called to report a grill had been stolen. An officer was dispatched and a report was taken. The case is still under investigation. At 1:29 p.m., a staff member from the Drury Inn called to report kids were running around vehicles. An officer was dispatched, but the subjects were gone upon his arrival. see CRIME page 3

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Pinewood Farmers Market [9 a.m./Munds Park Community Church]

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Monday, Nov. 22 Caregivers Support Group [12:30 p.m./Northland Hospice] Bicycle Polo [5:30 p.m./NAU sports field]

NAU Wind Symphony Concert [7:30 p.m./Ardrey Auditorium] Karaoke with Ricky Bill [8 p.m./Hotel Monte Vista Cocktail Lounge] Screening of “Hearing Radmilla” [7 p.m./NAU Gardner Auditorium] Watch a documentary about the story of Miss Navajo Nation 1997-1998

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from CRIME page 2 At 4:24 p.m., a staff member from Cline Library called to report two subjects were drinking alcohol in the first-floor men’s bathroom. An officer was dispatched, but the subjects were gone upon his arrival. At 1:45 p.m., a staff member from the University Union called to report a transient wandering in the building. An officer was dispatched, but the subject was gone upon his arrival.

Nov. 11 At 2:32 p.m., an officer gave two subjects at Wilson Hall a verbal warning to not skateboard in the roadway. At 10:22 p.m., NAUPD received a report that the alarm was going off in the Communication building. It was a false alarm, and it is unknown why it went off.

Nov. 12 At 1:53 p.m., STC Strandling found a 7-year-old boy wandering near Knoles Drive and McCreary.

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An officer was dispatched, and the boy was reunited with his mother. She was identified, but no police action was taken.

Nov. 13 At 10:50 a.m., a fraternity reported some of their belongings had been damaged. This occurred between Nov. 12 at 9 p.m. and Nov. 13 at 12:30 a.m. An officer was dispatched. A report was taken, but all leads have been exhausted, and the case is closed. At 11:06 p.m., an officer pulled over a bicyclist at Dupont Avenue and Beaver Street. The bicyclist was cited for not wearing a headlamp.

Nov. 14 At 1:43 a.m., a staff member from Mountain View Hall called to report an unknown subject had thrown a rock through a window and broke it. An officer was dispatched and determined the damage had occurred around 1:38 a.m. All leads have been exhausted, and the case is closed. At 5:46 a.m., a staff member from Allen Hall called to report a

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discriminate against conflicting views and is receptive to students not happy with the invitation of Dirt Nasty, suggesting a speaker be brought to campus who reflects their values. “We do really want to represent both sides,” Templin said. “So, if there’s someone that your organization really wants to bring to [campus] shed light [on an issue] — even if it does contradict something that we run — we’re not opposed to that.” Another issue discussed during the forum was Snowjack Express, a proposed shuttle funded by the “23” fee to transport students to Snowbowl Ski Resort during the winter-sports season. A wide and controversial debate within the city — including city council — has ensued regarding the source of water for snowmaking at Snowbowl, with Native American and environmental groups generally opposing the use of reclaimed water. Margo Nelson, a graduate student who has

male student who had been drinking was going into female student’s room. Officers were dispatched. The subject was booked into Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Jail for first-degree trespassing, assault and minor consumption. At 10:48 a.m., a staff member from the du Bois Center reported two windows in the loading dock had been broken at around 8 a.m. that morning. An officer was dispatched, and a report was taken. At 11:36 a.m., a staff member from Gabaldon Hall reported a male was sleeping outside of the west door of the Birch wing. An officer was dispatched. The subject was arrested and booked into CCSO Jail for criminal damage and trespassing. This was the same suspect who damaged the windows in the loading dock at the du Bois Center. At 5:55 p.m., FPD called NAUPD to report a subject at the Flagstaff Medical Center said he was assaulted at McConnell Hall between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. An officer was dispatched and took a report. The subject was referred to Student Life.

previously voiced criticism of ASNAU, said the financial support of Snowbowl that the Snowjack Express provides means many students are being forced to fund a business with environmental practices they oppose. “It just seems to me that that particular example is so clearly a resource associated for students that can afford that and who don’t have environmental, cultural opposition on a basic human level, but it’s almost worse to me, because I quit school — I’m done,” Nelson said. “I physically can’t conceive paying $23 and any of that going to Snowbowl. I don’t want to be part of this community if it’s going to fund things that are racist, environmentally unsound and not sustainable.” Currently, there are eight items yet to be funded by the “23” fee. All eight items are difficult to change or remove. However, money still remains for further appropriations. ASNAU has stated any club or individual who wishes to receive funding for an event is welcome to apply for financial support.

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$300,000 from the university. Approximately one-third of the budget will go to the actual structure, and the rest will go toward granting electrical power, running water for restrooms and a separate tent for medical staff, police officers and shuttle services. Larson said the actual structure will only cost about $100,000, but the other necessities that make the ceremonies nicer will increase that cost. “The structure in [and] of itself is probably less than $100,000, but right at about $100,000,” Larson said. “We won’t know that until the actual proposals come in, which should be soon. But it is all of the other stuff we have to do in addition — we have to do all the seating, the stages. We are actually going to have a VIP tent — [a] student-staging tent area.” Those involved have been looking at substitute locations for commencement since July. They looked at the possibility of holding the ceremonies in smaller buildings such as Prochnow Auditorium, but these options would have allowed students to invite only four guests (instead of the current six) and would have necessitated multiple ceremonies. “This truly is the best option of all the alternatives we looked at,” Larson said. “Many of the alternatives we looked at, we could only accommodate four tickets per student. Anything that anyone could think of as an alternative here, we looked at it. I think we really covered our bases; there were a lot of really bad alternatives.” Larson said she and others working on the commencement ceremony do not want students to judge the situation too quickly, especially when criticizing the six-guest limit. “The immediate reaction of people assuming that commencement is going to be lousy because it’s not in the Dome — I think that’s really an unfair reaction,” Larson said. “We’re really working hard to ensure that the students are going to have a really high-quality event, and NAU is obviously investing a lot of dollars for that. I greatly appreciate the difficultly that six tickets brings to students. On the other hand, I am very happy that we were able to find an alternative that

allowed us to have more tickets than two or four.” Many graduating students are upset about the limitations caused by the Skydome renovations, despite the administration’s claims that the commencement alternative will be adequate. Kayla Smith, a senior English major, said she had been looking forward to having her large family come to town to celebrate her graduation, but her plans will have to change. “I’m upset because my family is bigger than six people,” Smith said. “I want them all to come, but I don’t know who to include and exclude. I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. It totally changes the plans. I wanted to have a big party, but now I don’t know if it’s worth it to walk.” Herbert Thames, a senior music major, said he is more accepting of the change in venues but does not like the invitation limitation. “I don’t really mind the ceremony being moved,” Thames said. “The biggest problem I have with it is the fact that we will only be allotted six tickets because of it.” Jonathan Watson, a senior religious studies major, said he agrees the limitation of tickets puts a damper on the ceremony, but he also understands sacrifices must be made. “Personally, graduating in the temporary structure is not a huge deal to me,” Watson said. “The only upsetting part about this structure is that we are only allowed to invite six guests. My extended family is fairly large, and I would have loved to have everyone possible come to see me graduate. But on the bright side, I think the temporary structure will allow us as a graduating class to have an easier time walking, since there will be less to organize. And I’ve also heard that we will be much closer to the crowd, letting our families actually see us as we walk, instead of from a Jumbotron. The remodeling of the Dome will become a necessity at some point, and personally, I don’t mind making the small sacrifice of walking elsewhere to allow future students the honor of graduating in it in the next few years.” Spring commencement applications for undergraduate students were due Nov. 15. Graduation will take place May 13 and 14.

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Michael Shermer argues in favor of evolution during the “Evolution vs. Intelligent Design” debate on Tuesday night. (Photo by Janelle Cordova)

Speakers debate origins of life BY WILLIAM BROWN

UN Entertainment’s final debate of the semester, Evolution vs. Intelligent Design, took place on Nov. 16 between Michael Shermer, founding editor of Skeptic magazine, and Paul A. Nelson, an intelligent design advocate with a Ph.D in philosophy from the University of Chicago. Shermer, who argued against God’s existence in the debate last month, continued to espouse his views by taking the side of evolution. Nelson took the opposite side in favor of intelligent design. Shermer, who presented his argument to the audience first, said the question before Nelson and himself concerned how life is designed. “The question on the table tonight: Is life naturally designed or is it intelligently designed?” Shermer said. “Is it supernatural top-down design or bottom-up natural design? I’ll concede the design point.” Shermer then went on to say the main issue concerns who

life’s designer is. “The question then really is: who or what is the designer?” Shermer said. “How did the design come to be?” Nelson, in his opening, addressed the core of his argument: intelligent design. “What is intelligent design?” Nelson asked. “Well, it’s not what you think it might be. There’s nothing mysterious or spooky about inferring an intelligent cause.” Nelson went on to illustrate his point with two examples of what he referred to as intelligent causes: a photo of the L.A. Times that was deliberately tampered with, and results of a physics experiment that had been falsified. “You’re an L.A. Times subscriber — here is your toolkit of explanation. You carry it everywhere you go,” Nelson said. “It’s got natural causes in it and intelligent causes in it, and you use those to explain the world. You pick up the paper, look at it and notice the funny pattern, which must be explained.” Nelson said once natural causes for the tampering were

eliminated, only an intelligent cause remained. “What remained was the intelligence, the deliberate intent of the photographer,” Nelson said. “So we’ve got a scenario where you have an agent, someone with a mind and intelligence who brings about an effect ... that could not have existed without them acting.” Both Shermer and Nelson argued their points with a common view, that of science. Shermer said even if you went with the argument posed by intelligent design, there is still an important detail missing. “If something looks designed, you have to ask yourself: Who designed the designer?” Shermer said. “Surely the designer has a designer, so the intelligent designer has a superintelligent designer, and ad infinitum. [for infinity].” Nelson said although science has explained a lot, there is still more to find. “I think science should be free to follow the evidence,” Nelson said. “And I would have that view even if I were an atheist.”

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NAU Student competes for Miss AZ application about why you want to be in the pageant and why you want to be Miss Arizona, and you get accepted and go from there.

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his weekend (Nov. 21-22) in Mesa, Ariz., senior psychology major Layne Alexander will participate in the Miss Arizona competition. Alexander recently took time out of her schedule to sit down with The Lumberjack. The Lumberjack: How did you get into doing pageants? Layne Alexander: Well, this is my first pageant. My best friend from back home suggested it to me, and I laughed at her, and then I looked in to it and reconsidered. LJ: What’s the process of getting in the Miss Arizona pageant? LA: You send in an

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LJ: What made you want to compete in the Miss Arizona pageant? LA: It’s a huge challenge for me; it’s way out of my comfort zone, and it’s something I’ve never done before. I’ve taken it as a big challenge and a way to

improve myself. LJ: What kind of preparation goes into competing in a pageant? LA: Eating right and eating healthy, working out and being physically fit, and mentally knowing where you stand on issues. You can’t really prepare because you don’t know what the judges are looking for, and every pageant is different. You’ve just got to be you.

LJ: Is the pageant expensive? LA: It’s so expensive. I’ve been lucky and gotten a lot of really great sponsors, either monetary or services. A lot of it is about networking and who you know. I’m lucky to have such a strong support system. You’re lucky to get one person to sponsor you for every 20 you ask. LJ: If you win, what are your duties as Miss Arizona? LA: Your reign as Miss Arizona is what you make it. I’m sure they’ll give you certain events and charities to go to, but other than that, it’s just me making it what I want. I would probably do a lot with charity work like the Make-A-Wish Foundation — anything that benefits kids, because that’s where my heart is. LJ: Are there pageant stereotypes you’ve

found to be true? LA: Some of the superficial stuff, like boob inserts and spray tans, I’ve found to be true to the stereotype. Overall I’ve found it to be a well-rounded organization really committed to seeing personal growth. Even though it’s a beauty pageant, they care more about growth.

LJ: What’s the best part about competing in a pageant? LA: The personal growth. Even in just a few months, I’ve grown so much as a person. I’ve found out who I am and what I value most — that’s the most rewarding part. LJ: Other than the pageant, what else are you involved in? LA: I’m involved with Chi Omega, Panhellenic, Order of Omega (which is a Greek honors society), Up ‘Til Dawn, and I work on campus. LJ: What are your plans after graduating this May? LA: Right now I’m applying to be a national consultant for Chi Omega, but just wherever life takes me. I don’t have a set plan, but it’s exciting that way.

NAU Wildlife Society attracts students interested in conservation BY NATALIE MUILENBERG

he NAU chapter of the international Wildlife Society focuses on providing graduate and undergraduate students with internships and volunteer opportunities while educating students about careers in wildlife biology. Devin Elliott, a senior biology and chemistry major, serves as the society’s president. “The Wildlife Society is focused on the students and informing them on local issues,” Elliott said. At the most recent meeting on Nov. 9, the officers organized volunteer speakers to discuss

wildlife issues pertaining to Flagstaff and northern Arizona. Alicyn Gitlin, conservation coordinator for the Restore and Protect the Grand Canyon Campaign, spoke about the ungulates — hoofed mammals — native and non-native to Arizona. She profiled such species as elk, bison, pronghorn antelope and mule deer. Such speakers bring up local issues the Wildlife Society hopes to inform the NAU community about. The other speaker was Eli Bernstein, general manager of the Flagstaff restaurant Diablo Burger, who talked about food systems and security. Bernstein

said when it comes to food, the human’s “home range” is rather large, and localizing food systems could lead to a more sustainable economy and environment. “The Wildlife Society has gotten involved in a collaborated effort of wildlife management and conservation,” Bernstein said. “We’re building human relationships and creating jobs.” Most meetings focus on education. Vice president of the society Lauren Marks, a senior biology major, said “[Education is] what this meeting was all about.” Other meetings of the Wildlife Society focus on volunteer opportunities. These can include black-footed ferret spotlighting

in the fall and spring with the Arizona Game and Fish Department; student volunteers stay up all night driving vehicles in Seligman, shining spotlights onto the landscape looking for the ferrets’ reflective eyes. The ferrets are humanely captured, weighed, studied and released. The black-footed ferret is listed as endangered. Other volunteer opportunities can range from fixing fences to surveying desert tortoises and counting bird populations. The Wildlife Society also finds time to host fun camping trips. “You definitely get to know people,” Elliott said. “There’s always somebody who needs help with research.”

The volunteering aspect of the Wildlife Society is two-fold: The students help out the community and wildlife organizations while those who are helped offer their guidance, funding and expertise. The wide variety of projects attracts a wide variety of students. A usual club meeting has conservationists, hunters, biologists and other types of students. Contrary to the misconception that hunting does not align with conservation efforts, hunters are the source of funds for most conservation projects. In the end, everyone is working toward the same cause — cooperative conservation. see WILDLIFE page 9

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American Cancer Society, NAU students prepare for Relay for Life BY MARIA DICOSOLA

he American Cancer Society will kick off its signature annual event, Relay For Life, on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. in the Fieldhouse. The championship games of NAU Intramural Sports’ “I’m Pretty Strong” dodgeball tournament will also be going on, with all of the proceeds going to Relay. Caitlin Thede, a sophomore exercise science major and chair of NAU’s Relay For Life event, said the goal of the kick-off is to make people aware Relay is here again and encourage students to register teams for the event. “I always describe the Relay kickoff as the pre-Relay party,” Thede said. “We will be hanging out in the Fieldhouse on Thursday, Nov. 18 to register teams, provide information about the event, play a few games and listen to a special guest speaker share his experience with cancer. It will be quick, fun and informative.” The Relay For Life committee members running the kick-off will also be in the Fieldhouse supporting the NAU Intramural Sports dodgeball tournament. The dodgeball tournament is meant to specifically target breast cancer awareness, so teams are encouraged to wear pink, the international color for breast cancer. “We will be raising money all week long for the American Cancer Society,”

Tim Carte, a staff partner for Relay for Life, stands at a booth in the University Union. Because this week is cancer awareness week, he was there to answer any questions students had about Relay for Life. Kick-off will be Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. in the Fieldhouse. (Photo by Alexis Ward)

the intramural sports office said in an email. “We ask all teams to show their pink pride by wearing pink uniforms, socks, etc. We will be having a raffle each night for some great prizes.” There will be a pink spirit contest between the teams on championship night.

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at $21.9 million in its Capital Project Status Report, but Chipman said that figure could change. “The final cost of the construction is still being negotiated at this time,” Chipman said. “We will be able to provide you with an exact figure in a few weeks.” The project is funded by Stimulus Plan for Economic and Educational Development (SPEED). According to a university release, Arizona Lottery revenues will fund 80 percent of the SPEED debt service, and the university will pay 20 percent. NAU would pay interest only on the project for five years. Primary renovations are set to begin after fall graduation, in December 2010. Dave Brown, Skydome director, said he is pleased the structure is getting the renovations it not only needs, but is entitled to. “We’re very excited to give the Skydome the respect it deserves,” Brown said. “It has certainly had a wonderful his-

The dodgeball tournament started Nov. 15, and teams were gradually eliminated as the week continued. Tim Carter, American Cancer Society community relationship manager for the Great West division and staff partner for the NAU Relay, said he encourages students to come to the kick-

tory, and it’s time for a facelift.” The Skydome is already a major part of this campus, according to Anna McCabe, a sophomore psychology major. “I’m especially looking forward to the seating improvements,” McCabe said. “With the Skydome renovations and the new athletic facility, NAU will look better than ever and have more things for us students to take advantage of.” McCabe said she does not attend very many football games during the season, but if NAU had a large television display in the stadium, she would attend more. “I know NAU isn’t building an enormous screen over the field, but it would be cool if they did,” McCabe said. “The only problem with that is people would watch the screen instead of the players on the field. At least the athletes will have new locker rooms; I’m sure everyone is excited about that.” Construction is mostly out of the students’ way and will take place around the Skydome, McCabe pointed out. The renovations are estimated to be completed in September 2011.

off to get excited for Relay For Life, and to register teams. “We are encouraging anyone interested in forming a team to come register that night,” Carter said. “Teams are formed from Greek Life organizations, academic groups, social clubs, residence halls or just a bunch of friends willing to from WILDLIFE page 7

“We have a lot of different people that come to our club,” Marks said. “We’ve all got the same goal, but we go along with it [in] different ways.” Most students who are interested in the Wildlife Society have a passion associated with the environment, Marks said. There is concern for wildlife and the environment because both elements affect us all. “Wildlife is part of the environment we live in,” Marks said. “The plants and animals are part of our ecosystem, and if we can’t manage the ecosystem, we are hurting ourselves.”

take a stand against cancer. We are partnering with Intramural [Sports] to boost awareness and to help make this event a huge success.” Carter also stressed the importance of the kick-off as both a tool to help teams to succeed and a way to learn more about cancer. “It is important for people to know what they can do to help prevent cancer, or learn what kind of help is out there should they — or someone they know — [be] diagnosed,” Carter said. Relay For Life is an all-night event set to take place in April that raises money for cancer patient services and research for a cure. Participants can choose to create or join teams that attend the event and usually host some sort of on-site fundraiser. Teams are encouraged to have at least one member walking around the track at all times throughout the night to symbolize that cancer never sleeps. The night is full of fun and prizes, as well as emotionally powerful activities. Thede said the kick-off is an important part of planning a Relay because it motivates people to start fundraising early and to be well-prepared by the day of the event. She predicts this Relay will be very successful. “I envision this Relay to be one that can be an exciting event that touches the lives of those affected by cancer and empowers people to continue our fight to eliminate cancer,” Thede said. Part of the Wildlife Society’s mission is to educate and inspire students to make changes for the betterment of wildlife. “The current generation should try to reverse what’s been done,” Elliott said. A common passion and goal organizes and inspires the group. “We all care about animals,” Marks said. The NAU chapter of the Wildlife Society meets every other Tuesday in room 419 of the Biological Sciences building at 6 p.m. The next meeting is slated for Nov. 23.

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Graduating seniors get ‘tented’ by NAU, closed Skydome STAFF EDITORIAL

AU’s campus is currently undergoing changes to improve its aesthetic appeal. Instead of focusing on the serene scenery under the San Francisco Peaks, the school is choosing to litter our campus with construction to provide extreme makeovers for the recreation center, Ardrey Auditorium and the Liberal Arts building, among other structures. But unlike these storied establishments, the Walkup Skydome’s imminent closure following the 2010 fall commencement is set to affect a particular aspect of the Lumberjack student body whose tuition and hard work are being negated in the name of “timely construction.” More than $30 million from the Stimulus Package for Economic and Education Development (or SPEED) is going into campus refurbishment, including $21.9 million for the Skydome. During the scheduled construction time, students set to graduate in spring 2011 are being forced to settle for commencement in a temporary structure (a glorified tent) set in a south campus parking lot. This is about as big a downgrade in quality as the NAU men’s basketball team being forced to relocate to the Rolle Activity Center. Oh wait, that’s happening too.

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Making matters worse is the small size of this temporary structure. Due to seating limitations (it’s not going to hold 16,000 people like the Skydome), each student will be given a mere six tickets to disperse among family and friends. Got more family? They can come — as long as they wait in the car (be sure to crack the window open). No other classes within recent memory have been forced to accommodate the outlandish demands NAU is currently forcing on its seniors. Not only do many of us have

to deal with the trials and tribulations that come with working on our capstones and filling out graduation applications, but now we may even question if taking that big walk in front of our families is worth it at all. You see, what our school and its faculty refuse to realize is the act of graduating is not only about getting a degree and moving on with our lives. What it is about is the oncein-a-lifetime experience made possible after years of hard work and dedication. If I just wanted a diploma, I know I wouldn’t

be taking the field (or in this case, parking lot) come graduation day. No, instead, I’m walking for the family and friends who pushed me to my limits and made graduating a possibility to begin with. Each and every student set to graduate in the spring has earned his or her right to fulfill the NAU tradition of taking the field on commencement day. These same people have earned the right to have their families and friends in the stands cheering them on during their special day. Four (more or less)

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years of tuition should mean something to the NAU brass that refuse to see the difference between graduating within the confines of a historical NAU building and graduating in a parking lot. Whereas high school graduation merely served as a send-off to college (for most of us), college commencement is supposed to be the send-off for an entire generation. Now the two graduations will be forever tied together by the use of a shoddy tent, which is good for bringing students together as they bond amid negligence, but it is bad for those looking to be sent off with a heaping helping of school spirit and the warmest memories graduation should offer. Will we ever see any of these renovations once they finally take shape? Probably not. As paying students, we would love to see some of our money be put to good use, but looking back at the semester we’ve had so far, we’re starting to get used to seeing NAU take more than it’s willing to share. In the end, NAU has managed to find a way to minimize the feelings of an entire graduating class in the name of potentially improving the lot for future generations. Watch out, freshmen: NAU is only good to you as long as you’re profitable.

BY GEAN SHANKS

People with no families have it good. I mean, they can sell all of their six tickets for a nice profit, maybe even making enough to take themselves out to post-graduation dinner alone. The unloved, unwanted disappointments of this world don’t have to deal with the drama of who they can and cannot deem worthy for their precious tickets. Me, I have to tell my parents which of their spouses they can bring and invite others based on family politics; it’s not about who I want there. My big day is not about me. For the disowned and orphaned, it’ll always be about you. Just you. All alone, with the spoils of scalping to keep you company. So lucky. So, count your blessings — and your earnings. Ask ridiculous prices and be smart; don’t start selling until people are desperate (after they’ve angered enough family members that they are in danger of not receiving grad gifts). Just please give me a heads up, though, before you offer them up to the general public; I, unfortuntely, have a big family who loves me.

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Early advising meetings unnecessary Security on Election Day kassidi RHINEHART

t’s that time of term again. Those who fall under the Gateway Student Success Center advising population — freshmen and students with an undeclared major — are forced to sign up for early enrollment advising sessions. The goal of this is to ensure students are on the right track for the next semester, for which they are now enrolling. Although an advising session can definitely be useful, a majority of students who are required to attend the sessions agree they are unnecessary. On the early enrollment advising webpage, you’ll find several useful and important links, the most important of which include degree progression plans, course catalogs, advising contacts broken down by academic colleges, and credit and test score transfer information. Everything you need to do, and

everything you need to know, to prepare to enroll in classes is found within these links. If you can successfully navigate these links, you can find all the information an adviser would tell you without having to actually meet with one. Even so, all freshmen and undeclared majors still have to complete advising through Gateway. Honors students have to go one step further and complete advising through the Honors Program, as well. Because the number of students required to make these appointments are so high, many of them are forced to wait before they can actually schedule an appointment. But without an advising session, anyone with less than 24 credit hours is automatically locked out of class enrollment and will not be able to sign up for classes. Instead of helping all these students, this process in fact hurts them. They get locked out of enrollment and are forced to wait until all the classes they need to take are likely full, putting them further off track than they would have been without the required advising nonsense. While making an advising appointment early in

the semester can help students sidestep most of these problems, it’s not possible for everyone; you can’t be early if no one else is late (or simply on time). I walked into my advising meeting thinking that, because I had preselected all of the courses I wanted to take next semester, we would be creating my schedule. Much to my disappointment, the only accomplishment of the meeting was discovering my English placement test scores had not been reported, and I would not be able to enroll in an English class until this issue was resolved. An advising meeting can be helpful but should not be required. We have access to all the resources we need to figure out on our own what classes we should be taking. While some of us are bound to have questions and need a little bit of help here and there, we shouldn’t be forced to waste our and the advisers’ time. We’re adults. We’re paying for school. Being forced to have a meeting that may or may not be helpful is taking away from this idea of independence and the freedom college provides. So what’s the point?

University students threatened by ID theft sarah AUSTIN

ho can you trust with your personal information? Many websites require us to supply them with our personal information before we can access their services. Where does our information go then? According to a list of the “Top 10 Most Dangerous Places to Leave Your Social Security Number” made by McAfee Secure, many of the places we have come to trust are where we should be most skeptical. The list includes local and national governments, insurance companies, hospitals and banks, but the most shocking entry (for most us at NAU, at least) sits in the No. 1 spot: universities. The potential price of having your data stolen is immense. If your Social Security number is stolen, for example, it can take thousands of dollars and

countless hours to undo all the wrong that is done by the thief. In some cases, personal information is stolen, not because of the wrongdoing of companies and organizations, but because hackers are becoming so good they can now hack into heavily secured databases. These “identity thieves” can steal not only your Social Security number, but all of the information you have provided. With the few bits of data you have provided, hackers can then find your address, phone numbers and date of birth; they can then use what they have stolen to get new phones, credit cards and bank loans. Victims of this sort of theft can lose everything — in some case, their equity can be stripped and their mortgages refinanced. The Social Security Administration warns you should not to carry Social Security cards with the rest of your cards, such as credit cards. Unfortunately, if you refuse to give your Social Security number to these institutions, you may have to go through many hurdles and may be refused service. So what is a consumer to do?

To protect your identity, there are several safety tips to follow; for example, learn when you should give your information and when you should refuse. Check your credit report every few months to be aware of any sudden changes. Although it may cause some increased effort, you can always refuse to use a service that is requesting your information. As an extra layer of security, there are many identity protection services you can invest in to keep tabs on your information. Always completely log out of online programs that require your information, because online databases are where most identities get stolen. Although it can be dangerous to use online services and to give them your information, it is almost impossible to avoid these organizations, universities. A little bit of knowledge can increase your security, and while there are many ways to try to secure yourself, there is always a chance that your security is at risk. Find out as much as you can, and trust those institutions you are sure of; but always be skeptical, and never be naive.

jennifer GUNTHER

n the recent election, Republicans won the majority in the House and virtually overtook the Senate. The wins were a monumental victory for the GOP. The day after the elections, The New York Times interviewed several voters about their choices. Many said they voted not because of party loyalty, but because of concern for the economy. Many Americans were worried about their employment status and their families more than party ideals. Politics shape our daily lives. They affect everything from sales taxes, to airport security rules, to your chances of getting a good job. Political life also shapes the sentiment of our country. The nation, for example, is sharply divided between arguments of tax cuts — those who don’t have very much money start to worry, and those who are wealthy get defensive if anyone proposes taxing them more. In 2004’s presidential elections, the nation felt dubious about progress in Afghanistan and Iraq. President Barack Obama’s historical 2008 election to the presidency was the product of Americans’ strong desire for change in the crumbling economy. Obama’s message of hope was what the country needed when millions of people were unemployed and unable to pay their mortgages. Now that Obama has been in office for two years, people have been searching for evidence of a better economic climate. They want the job recovery and financial relief they were promised. Not many people have found the personal security they hoped they would find when they voted Democrat in 2008. Perhaps this is why the outspoken Tea Party — the group of conservatives and libertarians who do not approve of Obama’s “socialistic” healthcare reform and corporate bailouts — saw many of its

members win. After all the votes were counted, Obama told the United States, “Over the last two years we’ve made progress, but clearly too many people haven’t felt that progress yet, and they told us that clearly yesterday.” This midterm election, voters flip-flopped parties because they just wanted to feel secure in their everyday lives. Republican and even Tea Party candidates looked like they would help voters keep incomes and homes for their families better than the Democrats have for the past two years. Voters no longer felt confident with the Democrats they elected to fill the House and Senate; in a sense, they felt their hopes were let down. Not everyone pays close attention to politics, so not everyone is aware of the progress Obama says the country has seen since he took office. He also says, “As president, I take responsibility for that.” Some of that progress Obama references includes new laws that regulate credit cards and interest to protect bank customers from costly surprise fees and the “Cash for Clunkers” program that helped the failing auto industry. In fact, GM, one of the car companies that received federal dollars to stay afloat in the October 2008 downturn, is back on its feet and able to fully repay the government. Unemployment, though, is still at a record high. Because many people do not have a job right now, it is hard for them to believe the economy is better now than it was in 2008. President Obama has been criticized for not clearly communicating his plans for the country, which might be one of the reasons for the Republicans’ Nov. 2 victory. Because people didn’t know what was going on, they didn’t feel comfortable. The wavering votes of the people give evidence to what our country needs, and that is security from the government — an affirmation that circumstances will continue to improve. Hopefully, the Democrats and Republicans will be able to work together to accomplish legislation that is just what the country needs.

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Speech code costs outweigh benefits

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any colleges across the nation have what is referred to as a “speech code.” This basically means universities have a set of rules and regulations that limit, restrict or ban speech considered to be harassment, slander, libel and fighting words. The primary intention of these rules is to foster a safe and productive learning environment. But the last time I checked, the purpose of college isn’t to act as a crutch for certain individuals and suppress freedom of expression. One of our fundamental rights as human beings is our freedom of speech. So why should a university dictate what students can and cannot say? What a campus considers acceptable versus unacceptable speech is merely opinion. It’s difficult to deem a word inappropriate because word meaning and conSINCE 1914 notation can change with the context in which it is used. Take the N-word for example. The use of this particular word may be deemed acceptable in

You @ jackcentral.com! MUSIC INDUSTRY Recently, record labels have come to see artists as products Gosh! I actually remember being this naive, so you have my sympathy. There is plenty of good music out there, enough for many lifetimes. It just takes work and patience to find it. People call our generation entitled–this is why! Don’t expect the corporate feeding tube to just give you stuff that will touch your soul. -Bob Symthe

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one situation but then considered hate speech in another. Speech codes cannot define what is ethical and what is not. And who gets to decide what is acceptable anyway — a group of older, white males who head up various university departments? That doesn’t seem like a proper representation of the student demographic to me. An institution of higher learning fails to fulfill its mission if it asserts the power to proscribe ideas — and racial or ethnic slurs, sexist labels or homophobic insults almost always express ideas, however repulsive they may be. Along with limiting freedom of speech and expression, speech codes can be extremely biased. The rules may disproportionately protect a group, like a certain race or a particular gender. Then the codes end up committing the crime they are trying to prevent: discrimination and bias toward certain individuals. College is a place for truth, and sometimes the truth hurts. By implementing speech codes, universities impress upon students that they may be punished for expressing unpopular ideas. Then they are less likely to share their thoughts and speak their minds. But all ideas — right or wrong, popu-

lar or unpopular — need to be shared in order to be addressed and answered. How will students ever learn to respond to such opinions once they graduate? In the real world, there is no speech code. Strangers walking down the street can say whatever they want to you, and guess what — you can’t tell on them and get them kicked off the street for it. So you might as well learn to deal with it now. Lucky for us, NAU doesn’t have a serious, set speech code. Our code comes in the form of the Safe Working and Learning Environment (SWALE) policy. This policy basically helps prevent discrimination, harassment and conflict of interest and provides consequences for those who practice such behaviors. This policy is totally acceptable for college campuses, as students should not be allowed to get away with things like sexual assault. Colleges throughout the U.S. should follow NAU’s example and implement a policy that addresses issues of safety, not issues of expression. Institutions should adopt and invoke a range of measures that penalize conduct and behavior instead of speech. Students everywhere should be allowed to freely speak their minds, without the fear of being condoned or punished.

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credit they aren’t as dumb as people think. They know these are just actors. The picturee were not meant for them if the PCA never paid any attentiono to them no one else would have either. It is rated TV 14 and as a parent you should know your teem well enough to know if they can handle the subject matter. Also if you actually watch it with them you can help answer question that need be. They have never pretending to be a show for little kids and jsut becasue ti is set in a high school doesn’t mean older teen and adult can’t enjoy it. High school is one thing

everyone has in common. The fake outrage over a simple photo shoot for a men’s magazine it silly and getting old. -Joe I enjoy Glee until the music starts. I agree that the overacting is unbelievable (Hannah Montana-esque?) and they are all way too…gleeful. The music is heavily and noticeably autotuned, but the public likes that. I agree that the sexuality in that show is a bit much, but I would draw references to their entire Rocky Horror episode, not this photo shoot. -Paul

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SportsReport Teach me how to Haka: Jacks get pumped up BY QUINN KAWAMOTO

or the players on the NAU football team, pregame is all about mental preparation and focus. Each and every home game, the team comes together to do the Haka dance, a traditional dance that originated with the Maori tribe of New Zealand and made popular by the All Blacks Rugby team. This traditional dance is also performed in competition. “It [is] symbolizing battles before war,” said senior defensive lineman Kanioa Pe’a. “Basically, it means to prepare — mentally, physically and especially spiritually.” Pe’a, a native from Big Island in Hawaii, is of Poly nesi an decent and has led this pregame ritual before home games Photos by Jennifer Hilderbrand // Illustration by Gean Shanks

for the past two seasons. Pe’a first learned the dance back in Hawaii when a friend from New Zealand learned of his Polynesian and Hawaiian background. The first time Pe’a led it was for a luau at NAU in 2006. The Haka started at NAU during the 2009 season. Some of the Polynesian players approached head coach Jerome Souers about doing the dance to intensify the emotional level before games. “Part of the college experience is exposure to other cultures,” said defensive line coach Bill Smith. Enthusiasm from the dance can be found in both the players and the coaches. “I get excited,” Smith said. “The choreography and verbage are great. I have no idea what the words mean; [it’s] just exuberance and excitement that sets a real good tone from the get-go and a presence that you want on the field, with players playing with a chip on their shoulder.” “The fans get really excited,” said senior wide receiver Daiveun Curry-Chapman. “[For] Family Weekend there were 12,000 people at the game. You could feel the emotion and get the fans involved and make them feel the energy before the game.” The dance helps to unify the players and gives them a final gut check before the game, sig-

naling, “this is business.” “It brings everybody together, both offense and defense,” Curry-Chapman said. “It gets everybody intense. Every time I see it, I get chills from it, and watching it you just want to go out and wreck somebody.” Even with the high amounts of excitement and energy the team puts into the dance, Smith said it’s always more motivating than distracting. “I think it amps up the intensity level,” Smith said. “More time is spent [preparing] during practice, and when the game starts, they’re ready to play. [We] spend so many hours during the week prepping for the opponent that [the dance] puts the icing on the cake right before the game. It is best performed at a high level of emotion without going berserk.” The Haka even helps unify the Lumberjacks with their fans in the stands. “As a fan, I definitely get excited for the Haka,” said Oliver Denny, a freshman environmental science major. “I have seen them do it before soccer and rugby games. I always get psyched for the game because of it.” Whether the Haka will become a tradition at NAU for years to come has yet to be seen. For now, Pe’a and the rest of the team will keep the fans pumped and the players focused before games.

McKeever battles cancer, comes back stronger Men’s cross country receives bid BY CHAD MORIN

cott McKeever is a wrecking ball at the linebacker position for the NAU Lumberjacks. Standing with his pads on, the third-generation Irish immigrant is a force to be reckoned with at 6-foot-1, 225 pounds, with curly hair and a beard with sideburns. He doesn’t look like someone who would be fun to get hit by in the backfield — just ask opposing running backs and quarterbacks this year. He mixes his strength, speed and energy to turn the opposition’s offense into chaos before

they even see the line of scrimmage. McKeever first strapped up the football pads and cleats 10 years ago, playing first in Pop Warner. He lettered for four years at Wickenberg High School, playing both linebacker and running back. It is clear three years of studying the playbook at NAU has turned McKeever into a near expert of the Lumberjacks’ defensive scheme. “I know the defense, so I can play as fast as I want, or as patient as I want,” McKeever said. McKeever said he loves the contact and physicality of college football

more than anything. He flies around the field like a missile, looking for the next quarterback to light up. “Football is one of the only things in life where you get to hit somebody as hard as you want and get away with it,” McKeever said. However, McKeever has not always been able to be this physical. In October 2009, McKeever learned some news that brought more uncertainty to his life than ever before. The news would prevent him from playing football for the remainder of the

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fter defending the Cross Country Men’s Big Sky Conference Championships for the fourth consecutive year, Eric Heins, director of track and field and cross country coach, found himself titled as Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year on Nov. 2. This fourth-consecutive honor now ties Heins with former NAU cross country head coach Ron

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Mann for most consecutive Coach of the Year Awards. A modest and humble Heins credited this recognition to the team. When asked about his contributions to the team, he joked, “I drive the van to the meets and practices,” but he continued to share, “Basically [I’m] there to see what training each individual needs, and being there to support

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Lady Jacks struggle on glass, at line in season-opening losses

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season, leaving him no outlet for his physical talents and leadership skills, which football had provided. Scott McKeever was diagnosed with cancer and learned he needed to begin treatment immediately to eliminate a tumor. He didn’t know if he would ever be able to return to a normal way of life, let alone make a return to the football field. “When you hear ‘cancer,’ you think of the worst,” McKeever said. “And the uncertainty of it, not being able to do the things that you would normally do.” During this tumultuous time, McKeever spent many hours praying and spending time with his family. “I have to give a lot of credit to God; I have a strong relationship with God,” McKeever said. Along with his spirituality, McKeever’s parents also helped him through this tough time. They spent many days and nights in Flagstaff making sure everything was going all right with his treatments. His friends on the football team also provided unyielding support. Finally, this past January, after four months of battling chemotherapy, McKeever learned he had defeated cancer and could make a return to the football field. He wasted no time, adding 25 pounds to his frame in preparation for the new year. When it was finally time to strap the pads back up, McKeever came to play with a vengeance. However, football carried a different meaning to him now. Before cancer, football was McKeever’s life. But after cancer, helearned football was only a sport, something he loved dearly and wanted to play, but far less important than the bigger game of life. Besides playing football, McKeever said he loves to spend his time outdoors hanging with his friends. He can be found hunting small game, fishing or riding ATVs. He grew up in Wickenburg, a small desert town on the outskirts of the Phoenix metro area where there is ample desert for hunting and trails for riding. But now that he is playing college ball, things are a bit different. “I don’t have free time,” McKeever joked. This is quite understandable for a person who is working toward a degree in finance while playing football, which could be considered as time-consuming as a full-time job. After obtaining his finance degree and playing out his eligibility, McKeever plans to attend either graduate school or law school. His career aspirations after college are to become a professional sports agent. As for now, McKeever’s leadership qualities have improved this year due to a broader knowledge of the defensive assignments. “He has good leadership,” said senior defensive end Brandon Vance. “He is not a senior yet, but he plays like he is.” Vance has known McKeever for four years now and is living with McKeever this year, an opportunity Vance said he enjoys. “He is the biggest goofball you will ever meet,” Vance said with a wide smile on his face. McKeever and Vance share a house with three other football players. McKeever’s energy keeps the house lively, and he is often the one who wakes up the entire house in the morning. “The kid has too much energy,” Vance said, laughing. “I don’t know where he gets it,.” McKeever has always had a lot of energy, and this energy translates into raw speed on the football field. He is quicker than your typical linebacker, so it was quite a treat for the squad when they saw McKeever throw his pads onto a frame

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Linebacker Scott McKeever on the field at ASU. McKeever battled back after being diagnosed with cancer last year to be a major factor on the defense this season.

that held 25 more pounds of muscle, making him a more complete player. The extra beef has allowed him to break through blockers with efficiency he’s never experienced before, while still being able to run around them. “His size has helped him,” said middle linebacker Cody Dowd. “He got a lot stronger, and it really helps him because he was already really quick.” McKeever said those 25 extra pounds of muscle have given him extra confidence. “I’m bigger, and I feel more confident in my size and strength,” McKeever said. McKeever’s offseason efforts are reflected upon his excellent season statistics. Instead of taking a few steps backward, it appears as if his bout with cancer has only made him stronger on the field. This year he is leading the team in tackles for a loss (8) and is second on the team in sacks (4.5), stats that are usually easier for defensive linemen to pile up. McKeever isn’t worried about the statistics outside of the wins the team obtains, though. Football is only a game, after all, and McKeever understands that more than most. “There’s so much more to life than football,” McKeever said. “I just have to continue to count the blessings I have.”

ften in basketball, the team that holds the rebounding edge wins the game, and in the NAU women’s basketball team’s case, they are going to need to learn how to hit the glass if they hope for a successful season after a disappointing start. “We can’t rebound the ball,” said head coach Laurie Kelly. “Right now, on either end of the floor, we are not rebounding the ball, and it’s definitely costing us. Whether it’s on the offensive or defensive end, we’re getting killed on the glass. It’s the absolute truth; if you can’t rebound the ball, you’re not going to be in the game.” The Lumberjacks faced a tough challenge to open the season with road matches against their in-state Pac-10 rivals, and their lack of rebounding did not help in an 81-46 loss to ASU on Nov. 12 and a 71-49 defeat to UA on Nov. 15. NAU came up short in the rebound column in both games as the Sun Devils pulled down 56 boards to NAU’s 38 and the Wildcats dominated the glass, holding a 65-28 rebound advantage. In addition, ASU and UA combined for 54 offensive rebounds to the Lumberjacks’ 19. “We learned that we need work rebounding,” said senior guard Vickie Toney. “Right now, we’re not a good field goal-shooting team. So it’s important that when the shot goes up, we rebound to give our offense another chance.” The glass was not the only problem area for the Lumberjacks, however; they also struggled at the free-throw line and with turnovers. In their two losses, they shot a combined 18-37 (48.6 percent) from the charity stripe and turned the ball over 47 times. “We’re awful at the free-throw line, and that’s got to change,” Kelly said. “You can’t be on the road and give away points with the clock

stopped. We can’t throw away those opportunities, and we’re not going to win any close games if we can’t make shots from the freethrow line.” Yet with all their struggles, NAU was able to pull some positives from the losses, most notably their second-half performance in both games. After trailing by 30 and 20 points at halftime against ASU and UA, respectively, the Lumberjacks stuck with their Pac10 counterparts in the second half. NAU only lost the second halves to ASU by five points and to UA by two points. “Our intensity picked up in the second halves,” Toney said. “But we need to figure out how to put a complete game together. We can’t wait to fight back [in the second half] when we’re down.” Sophomore guard Amy Patton led the Lumberjacks with a game-high 20 points in their season opener, but she struggled her way to nine points on 3-14 shooting against UA. NAU also received contributions from freshman forward Trinidee Trice — nine points, four rebounds and a teamhigh two blocks against ASU, sophomore guard Tyler StephensJenkins — a team-high 11 points against UA, and Toney — 11 combined assists. The Lumberjacks (0-2) now return home for a season-high seven-game home stretch beginning with North Dakota State on Nov. 19 and Queens (N.Y.) on Nov. 22. “Non-conference means nothing in regards to going to the NCAA tournament if you come from the Big Sky,” Kelly said. “Our focus is always going to be January, and if we had to get our butts kicked opening weekend by two Pac-10 schools on the road to wake us, it was worth it.” And if Stephens-Jenkins has anything to say about this home stretch, the objective is clear. “We have to win at home,” Stephens-Jenkins said.

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Souers grapes: Weber State comeback leaves bad taste BY BRANDON SMITH

eading by 13 to start the fourth quarter, the Lumberjacks appeared to be in control. Weber State opened with an 80-yard touchdown from backup sophomore quarterback Mike Hoke to receiver Joe Collins. Later, a key interception off NAU senior quarterback Michael Herrick set the stage for a comeback for the Wildcats to beat the Jacks 27-26 on Saturday at the Walkup Skydome. NAU got the ball to the 49-yard line with 38 seconds remaining. However, incompletions from Herrick and key drops by senior wide receiver Daiveun Curry-Chapman and freshman running back Zach Bauman were the back-breakers, and the Lumberjacks are now out of the Big Sky playoff picture. “At the end, when we needed it the most, we weren’t able to make the play to secure the win,” said head coach Jerome Souers. Senior Wildcat quarterback Cameron Higgins found Collins for a 64-yard bomb on their first play from scrimmage. Higgins set a Big Sky record of 97 career touchdown passes with that strike, but he left the game in the third quarter with an injury. The Lumberjacks (5-5, 3-4 Big Sky) had few problems driving downfield on the Wildcat defense. Patterns of screen plays, quick slants and a consistent ground game remained the tenor of the offense, with their only problems coming in the red zone. The Jacks scored their only touchdowns in the second quarter, and four of their six scoring drives ended with field goals from junior kicker Matt Myers. Junior receiver Austin Shanks caught see CROSS COUNTRY page 14

them and offer encouragement.” Clearly a positive motivator, Heins and his men’s squad secured themselves an at-large bid into the NCAA Cross Country National Championships upon their fourthplace overall finish in the NCAA Mountain Region Championships on Nov. 12, at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City, Utah. Senior David McNeill won the individual title for the third straight year, closing in on the 10K course with a time of 29:24. He is the first runner to win three straight since 1978. Alongside him, junior Diego Estrada clocked in at 29:33 to claim third place.

a 4-yard pass from Herrick, and Bauman rushed for an 11-yard score. Bauman had 96 yards on 20 carries and caught two passes for 38 yards. Curry-Chapman had 10 catches for 104 yards; he was a key figure in gaining yards to set up scores. The biggest mistake of the game came on a third-down pass play with NAU in scoring range. Herrick moved out of the pocket to his right and threw a costly pick. Herrick finished the game 25-of-42 with 310 yards, with two interceptions and the lone touchdown pass. “It’s a tough thing to do when they know you’re going to chuck it,” Herrick said. “It was hard to find holes, but that’s not where we lost the game.” The Lumberjack defense was tough on the run and broke up pass plays off Higgins. The tone shifted when Hoke came in midway through the third quarter with the score at 26-13 and proved to be a dual threat; he was accurate on 11-of-15 with 168 yards and ran for 27 yards. Hoke’s running ability proved beneficial on the Wildcats’ comeback drive by keeping plays alive with his mobility. The critical drive started with 3:53 left following the Herrick pick and ended with a 2-yard score by running back Vai Tafuna. “A couple mental mistakes and assignments we missed — that’s about it,” said NAU defensive lineman Kyle Rath. “[Hoke] killed us with the run and the throw.” Senior linebacker Reid Worthington had a team-leading 11 tackles. NAU hosts Portland State in the regu- TOP: Brian Hunter attempts to tackle a Weber State player. LEFT: Zach Bauman lar season finale for Senior Day on Nov. 17. celebrates after scoring a touchdown. RIGHT: Daiveun Curry-Chapman reconciles Kickoff is at 3:05 p.m. with the tough loss. (Photo by Jennifer Hilderbrand)

“[McNeill] is an elite-level athlete,” Heins said. “He races to win, which is what he does.” Junior Ahmed Osman followed in third for the Lumberjacks, 21st overall, with a time of 30:35.He, along with McNeill and Estrada, was named a part of the all-region team. Senior Jason Pederson ran his career-best at a time of 30:47, and junior Andrew Belus finished with 30:48; the two placed 31st and 32nd, consecutively. “The last two years, I’ve been a contributor,” Pederson said. “My place is to just be our fourth or fifth runner, and to make sure as a team we finish in the top four. I wanted to be top 25, [and] I ended

up being 31st, but then we realized we did what we had to do. We got fourth and got the at-large bid.” The Lumberjacks finished with an overall point total of 88, just behind Brigham Young, who took third with 80 points; Colorado, with 66 points in second; and New Mexico, who clenched the title with 45 points. Although a little bittersweet over the execution of the team’s race plan for this past meet, McNeill was quoted saying, “I did my thing. Diego did his thing, and I think we both did what was best for the team today. And at the same time, we wanted to make sure we could get to nationals in good

shape.” The men’s team holds high hopes for the national championships. “They want to go out on a high note and finish higher than what we’re ranked and show that we’re still a team to reckon [with], although we didn’t run that well at the regional meet.” Heins said. The women runners placed fifth overall for their 6K course and were led by sophomore Rochelle Kanuho, who performed her season-best time of 21:31 and placed in 28th. Junior Lisette Michaels took 44th with a time of 21:55, and senior Danille Hunt finished her Lumberjack cross country career

in 87th, clocking in at 22:50. “Basically, that whole team are walk-ons, and for them to go in there and finish their goals — they are all very young and have a lot of development yet to go,” Heins said. While the women runners conclude their season with a sense of accomplishment and look onto their next season, the men’s team has their eyes set on Nov. 22. The NCAA National Championships will be held on the Lavern Gibson Championship Course in Terre Haute, at Indiana State University in Indiana. A live webcast will be shown on NCAA.com starting at 1:30 pm eastern time.

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with Kristi Andreassen by Quinn Kawamoto Photo by Jennifer Hilderbrand

thletes today commit themselves to high standards of excellence both on and off the field, and for Kristi Andreassen, academics are equally important as athletics. Andreassen, a senior defender on the Lumberjacks soccer team, has worked to accomplish dreams both in the classroom and on the soccer pitch. Time management has helped Andreassen succeed both in the classroom and on the field. She was an all-state selection her junior and senior year of high school, graduating second in her class as the Salutatorian with a 4.0 GPA. She has transitioned well by maintaining that 4.0 at NAU. Andreassen will graduate in three and a half years with a degree in exercise science. “I wanted to come to NAU for the soccer first of all, because I liked what the coaches were doing,” Andreassen said. “The second reason for coming to NAU is because they have a good exercise science program.” Her presence on the field is felt not only by her opponents, but also by her teammates and coaches. “She has the ability to serve the ball 60 to 70 yards with a purpose,” said head coach Andre Luciano. Her accuracy and distance have combined to help her to become the team’s leading scorer with six goals. She finished the season as the fifth leading scorer in the Big Sky Conference. “Kristi will be the first to tell you that it is Tori [Howe] and Georgia [Foltz] that have made it possible for her to play at the high level that she has,” Luciano said. Howe, a senior defender, has played with Kristi since the seventh grade. “She is easy to play with because she has your back,” Howe said about Andreassen. “Playing with her is exciting because she is the leading scorer as a defender.” Playing together for nearly a decade has had its benefits for these two backfield players. The chemistry from being able to play with each other and dominate the backfield in soccer has helped keep the Lumberjacks successful for the past couple of years. “I knew [Kristi’s] potential as a player: type A personality that works hard at everything she does and deserves more national recognition, not just in the Big Sky,” Luciano said. Lucky for Luciano, Andreassen is finally getting the attention she deserves. This preseason, she was one of 30 Division I senior soccer players to be nominated for the Lowe’s Senior Class Award. The award displays success on the field, in the classroom and overall character through community service. “It’s a huge honor — so many girls are doing the same things across the country,” Andreassen said. She was the first All-American in the program, being named an Academic All-American for her classroom and field success. She has been volunteering at physical therapy clinics and working through NAU Athletics with Special Olympics and the “Student Athletes for a Day” program. Andreassen plans to take the spring semester off to travel. She is applying to physical therapy school and hopes to be back at NAU next fall. One thing Andreassen will miss about NAU soccer is playing with all of her teammates. “Our team is a family — 30 other sisters in it,” Andreassen said. “You get close relationships that you wouldn’t normally get to have.” Even though her time on the team will soon be over, her legacy in the program will continue to live on in the coaches, fans and most of all, in her teammates.

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Arts&Entertainment Equus: A story about a boy and his horse BY JOSH SMITH

he NAU Theatre Department is bringing viewers the man-horse love connection of the season with Equus, the controversial play written by Peter Shaffer, starting Nov. 19. Equus is the story of a boy, Alan Strang, who is admitted into a medical hospital after committing a very unusual crime: blinding several horses. Martin Dysart, a renowned psychiatrist, is tasked with meeting Alan and discovering the cause for these crimes. In doing so, both men discover several harsh truths about themselves and the world. The show features many thematic elements about religion and society’s definition of normality. This show enjoyed a recent revival on Broadway in 2007, partially due to its controversial nature, but also because of Daniel Radcliffe’s portrayal of Alan. Alexander Oliver, a senior theater performance major, said the show has been both a test and an eye-opener as an actor. “Equus is very different from a lot of the shows I’ve done,” Oliver said. “It’s an incredibly theatrical and deep show that addresses challenging and interesting content unlike anything I’ve ever done before. For me, personally, I’ve never had such a challenging and difficult role, and that’s been a unique experience for me as an actor.” Oliver, who plays Dysart in the show, said he knows the show’s touchy subject matter might be hard for audiences to swallow, but they should enjoy it nonetheless. “Dysart is an older man facing issues associated with that age,” Oliver said. “It’s been incredibly challenging creating a physical and emotional life associated with that character and age. The emotional content of the speeches see EQUUS page 24

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Outland-ish: NAU alum and acclaimed author Diana Gabaldon visits Cline Library BY KEVIN BERTRAM

t various points throughout her life, NAU alumna Diana Gabaldon has held many professions, ranging from a professor of computer science at ASU to a cartoonist working for Disney. This past Tuesday, Gabaldon visited Cline Library as the New York Times bestselling author of the Outlander series of fiction novels. Gabaldon is the daughter of the late Tony Gabaldon, an Arizona state

senator who served Flagstaff and District 2 from 1972 to 1988. Gabaldon Residence Hall bears his name in recognition of his contributions to the community, district and state. Despite her father’s fame and name-recognition among NAU students, the younger Gabaldon is certainly notable in her own right. Introducing the author, Nicole Walker — an assistant professor of English at NAU — said Gabaldon is an internationally renowned writer who applies her intellect to her novels.

“Diana Gabaldon’s books have been sold in 24 countries and translated into 20 languages,” Walker said. “A graduate of NAU, Ms. Gabaldon received her bachelor of science in zoology. Her books are infused with a scientific eye for specificity, logic and detail, as well as a penchant for questioning what is possible.” Gabaldon’s seventh and latest Outlander novel is An Echo in the Bone, and her most recent work is a graphic novel set in the same universe, titled The Exile. Walker said the presence

of Gabaldon — both in her financial support of the university and her appearance in front of a student audience during a busy sales push — shows the Flagstaff native appreciates her roots. “The graphic novel The Exile — based on her first book, The Outlander — was released only two months ago, and we’re lucky to have her in our midst so early in the book’s tour,” Walker said. “Ms. Gabaldon is a generous supporter of Thin Air [literary] magazine and the English department, through the Diana Gabaldon Scholarship.”

Gabaldon may have to add another title to her résumé soon: public speaker. With the auditorium of Cline nearly filled, Gabaldon did not disappoint a crowd of adoring fans with books to be signed and students new to her work. She said her transition from biology professor and computer expert to writer was easier than it looked. “What people would often say to me is, ‘How did you get from being a scientist to being a novelist?’” Gabaldon said. “Well, easy. I wrote a see GABALDON page 24

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What’s Skyline? A sucky movie, and you shouldn’t watch it.

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Directed by Colin and Greg Strause. Written by Joshua Cordes and Liam O’Donnell. Starring Eric Balfour, Donald Faison, and Scottie Thompson. Running time: 92 minutes. Rated PG-13.

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his past weekend, I had planned on seeing Unstoppable, the new flick directed by Tony Scott and starring Chris “Star Trek” Pine and Denzel “Everything” Washington. But my girlfriend and I went to visit her family in Kingman, Ariz., this weekend, and Unstoppable just wasn’t in the cards. See, Kingman is a bit of a one-horse, fourscreen-theater town, and the only new release within the city limits was Skyline. I know you’re probably thinking, “What’s that?” Skyline is the very definition of “that one movie”; but more specifically, it’s “that alien invasion movie.” There were trailers on television with bright blue lights and blurry spaceships — you know, that movie that looked like Independence Day meets District 9. Now you remember what Skyline is, and you’re thinking, “Why would you even see that?” Answer: It’s my job, and it ain’t always sunshine and roses. And even though you have no interest in seeing it, let me confirm your suspicions: Skyline is a sucky movie, and you shouldn’t watch it. The premise is simple: Aliens invade, and the protagonists are trapped in their

apartment, waiting to get taken. Sure, they try to escape, but the drones that suck brains and the giants that suck people (and not in an awesome way) thwart our heroes at every given turn. But let’s be fair: These people don’t challenge these aliens all that much. Yes, they are trapped in a hotel, but their attempts at escape are few and obvious, and they quickly give up and sit inside the apartment, waiting to die. The concept of escaping in the sewers never occurred to them. From all I could tell, these aliens seem to be akin to a child picking off ants — they never dig underground. But this hopelessness, of which Skyline is chock-full, wouldn’t be so unforgivable if the heroes were even remotely more than clichés. These are not characters, but instead cardboard cutouts played by actors we frequently recognize from television or as “that one guy/girl.” This is a flick written and directed by former special effects artists, and one can’t help but think all that time dealing with manufactured moments made them forget the importance of the little things, like character development. The same goes for originality. The situations in Skyline are all recycled from the aforementioned Independence Day

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’ll be honest and say I’m not much of a moviegoer. Heck, the last time I even stepped foot in a theater was in July, when I watched Despicable Me in 3D with my friends and promptly fell asleep. But I know a bad story when I see one, and Skyline, with its cast full of nobodies and Turk from Scrubs, has got to be one of the absolute worst stories ever written. The premise is that of an alien invasion. These strange creatures from outer space are attacking earth and feeding on our brains to become stronger and take over our entire world. Anybody who looks into the aliens’ beautiful blue light will be sucked into a space

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and District 9, as well as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Cloverfield, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Thing, Starship Troopers and every other sci-fi movie you can think of. In short, you have literally seen everything in this movie before, and you’ve seen it done better. The most original idea in Skyline comes in the form of an epilogue, and it comes off like an obvious, half-baked videogame concept, and it’s the very most a potential audience has in store. However, if there is one good thing about Skyline, it comes in the form of aspiration. The movie’s budget is reported to be roughly $10 million, but the CGI certainly doesn’t indicate as much. From the perspective of just looking at good special effects, I’d sooner watch Skyline than, say, similarly bad flicks like Clash of the Titans or Percy Jackson. Years from now, Skyline will be remembered in the same vein as The Last Starfighter (1984) — a bad movie that proved how much we could do with special effects on a limited budget. But it will only be movie nerds, or the occasional grown-up who was subjected to repeated viewings as a child to the point of unflinching and necessary affection, who will remember it. Why? Because Skyline sucked.

ship, have their brains eaten, and as a result, help strengthen the evil creatures taking over the planet. The main characters of the story, Jarrod (Eric Balfour), Elaine (Scottie Thompson), Terry (Donald Faison), Candice (Brittany Daniel) and Denise (Crystal Reed) have trapped themselves in Terry’s apartment in an attempt to hide from the aliens and their dangerous blue light. Interestingly enough, though, the group often finds themselves out of the room in incredibly stupid and disastrous attempts to leave the city by way of Terry’s yacht, failing to make it to the marina each time. All the main characters die in the end, and the movie finishes with Jarrod — whose constant exposure to the aliens’ blue light has allowed him to take over the body of an alien who has just eaten his brain — rescuing his girlfriend Elaine from almost-certain death and opening the floodgates to the horrid possibility of a sequel. Needless to say, the movie is incredibly disappointing the whole way through. While the acting is solid and the special effects in the movie are quite well-made (given its reported budget of $10 million), Skyline is most definitely a movie to stay far, far away from.

hristmas has come early in the form of a new seasonal album by everyone’s favorite rags-to-riches British singer, Susan Boyle. She became internationally acclaimed after appearing on Britain’s Got Talent, in which the Scottish native showed off her angelic pipes and wowed an audience who, quite frankly, expected her to tank. She was quickly snatched up by Sony and thrust into the recording studio, and her first album, I Dreamed a Dream, sold more than 9 million copies. The Gift is Boyle’s second studio album, an entry of holiday tunes that provides adequate (albeit uninspired) background music for the “most wonderful time of the year.” The album kicks off with “Perfect Day,” a slow and melancholy ballad with peaceful piano keys echoing in the background. Boyle’s voice is simply magnificent, flighty with a touch of sweetness and conviction that grants a sense of confidence to her words. The lyrics aren’t anything particularly special or groundbreaking, but Boyle’s vocal talent elevates the writing to the point where every uttered word is significant and timeless. She then takes on the Noel classic “Hallelujah,” which she belts with an angelic air that makes the song simply soar. Her version of this constantly imitated song is beautiful and emotional, and it should stand the test of time as one of the better covers. I could continue to describe more songs on The Gift, but I feel like exercising that option would be for naught. I would find myself writing the same general descriptions over and over again, and I’d be frantically searching for synonyms for “angelic,” “soaring” and “significant.” Nitpicking aside, Boyle has a truly amazing voice that is touching, poignant and could probably make even Chuck Norris shed a tear (which he’d quickly drop kick out of his eye). Yet each of her songs possesses the same slow tempo, the same background instrumentals and basically the same overall feel. I played this entire album from start to finish, and the songs blended into each other so seamlessly that if I didn’t know any better, I could have sworn I was listening to just one long, crooning ballad. Although Boyle undoubtedly dominates the “soaring ballad” niche of the music market, she (or maybe her producers or record execs) seems wary to venture into new and unexplored musical territories. All the songs sound like carbon copies of one another, and it is obvious Boyle was kept on a tight leash during the production of The Gift. Overall, The Gift is a suitable entry in any Christmas tunes canon. Just don’t expect any variety, for better or worse. The wide majority of Christmas albums sound the same, and this one is no different.

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book. It’s all you have to do — it’s not like you have to have a license or anything.” Gabaldon said it was her father who encouraged her to pursue the sciences and put aside her dream of becoming a writer. “I had known since the age of eight or so that I was meant to be a novelist,” Gabaldon said. “But I came from a very conservative family background, and some of the older people in the audience may very well remember my father, Tony Gabaldon, who was a very conservative person and would often say to me, ‘You’re such a poor judge of character that you’re bound to marry some bum. So be sure to get a good education so you can support your children.’ And with that going on at home, I decided to not announce that I wanted to write books.” The Outlander series is a complex, multi-genre chain of novels that tells a story of love, time-travel and kilts, as protagonist Claire is sent back more than 200 years in the past to Scotland and falls for a soldier named Jamie. “For those who have not read my first book, it begins in 1946 right after WWII,” Gabaldon said. “Claire, who is a British ex-combat nurse who has been in the war, goes to Scotland with her husband on a second honeymoon. While they are there, she walks through a circle of standing stones in a meadow and disappears back to the year 1743.” The combination of science-fiction, historical fiction, romance and a host of other genres has made the Outlander entries entirely unclassifiable by genre, Gabaldon said. “I wrote it 20 years ago, and I can’t describe it,” Gabaldon said. “My editor at the time said they’d have to spread as word-of-mouth books because they’re too weird to describe to you. So far, I have seen my books sold as literature, fiction, historical fiction, historical non-fiction ... regular history, science fiction, see EQUUS page 20

scenes in the show have taken a lot of work to make believable and honest.” Nicole Rosseti, a senior theater major and stage manager for Equus, said the cast has put a great deal of work making this show as entertaining and engaging as possible. “Every cast is different,” Rosetti said. “I’ve been lucky to always work with great casts, but this one has a special energy to it. I’ve never stage-managed a show done

mystery, romance, military history, gay and lesbian fiction, and horror.” Gabaldon said The Exile came about from her willingness to write for and her experience with cartoon panels and the graphic novel form. “A couple of years ago, I said to my literary agent, ‘You know, graphic novels are getting to be popular these days. If the chance should ever come along, I enjoy that form. I understand how to write a script like that, and I enjoy doing it, so I’d like to take advantage if anyone has any desire,’” Gabaldon said. “Well, a month later, along came [a publisher] from Del Ray books asking if I wanted to write a graphic novel.” Despite having a great deal of fun writing The Exile in tandem with illustrator Hoang Nguyen, Gabaldon said she finds constructing a good story to be a great experience regardless of the format. “It’s a really different experience, and I enjoyed having that,” Gabaldon said. “I work on multiple projects at a time, so I was in fact writing a regular novel while working on the graphic novel. I did it for fun — and it was fun — but that’s the reason I write regular novels, too.” The possibility of a major feature film being made about the series is not remote. Gabaldon said she has been in contact with several companies interested in bringing Outlander to the silver screen, but she has high standards for the director, cast and script of any movie adaptation. “We want someone who’s actually made a movie, which cuts off about 90 percent of them,” Gabaldon said. “We want someone who’s actually read the book, which cuts off another 8 percent. And we want people who actually understand the book.” Standing in line to get a copy of her book signed, Jordan Vargo, a junior accounting major, said she finished the entire Outlander series after hearing about it from a friend. “We’ve read her books forever,” Vargo said. “It

in the Studio Theater or for Mac Groves [Equus’ director]. Both are great and enriching learning experiences.” With its sexual themes and shots of brief nudity, the show is meant for mature audiences. But Rosetti said audiences should not let that steer them away. “It’s not what you expect it to be; sure there is nudity and people playing horses,” Rosetti said. “But the core of the play is about so much more, and it is so much better than that. You will leave feeling

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was really interesting — hearing her speak was really cool. One of my friends had read them; she said they were really good, and that I should try them.” Vargo said Gabaldon’s speech was reminiscent of her style of writing. “Nothing really surprised me,” Vargo said. “It was interesting; you can tell her personality from her books, and the way she spoke — it showed.”

something.” Nadine Lombardi, a senior theater major, said he believes Groves’ style created a more rich environment to the show. “The direction is different — we’ve been given lots of liberties, lots of freedom to create,” Lombardi said. With all the controversial elements and unique direction, Oliver said he believes Equus is a unique experience worth seeing. “This is a show that will challenge

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the audience and present a fascinating and exciting story,” Oliver said. “Again, it’s unlike anything the audience has likely seen before. Lastly, it is an interesting and exciting psychological detective story.” Equus begins this weekend at NAU’s Studio Theatre. The show runs Nov. 19-2, and continues Dec. 1-5. The shows begin at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 21 and Dec. 5. Tickets are available at the NAU Central Ticket Office.

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Media coverage of scientific issues Should media coverage of important scientific issues reflect traditional journalistic ideals of balance or the consensus of the scientific community? Traditionally, journalists try to present opposing sides of an issue in an equal, balanced manner. Yet reporting practices that adhere to the journalistic ideal of balance may not accurately refelct a consensus that exists within the informed scientific community. In light of the potential conflict in reporting between balance and scientific consensus, how should journalists write about scientific issues today?

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Black Ops from a distance BY TREVOR GOULD

ou’d have to live under a rock to not know about the tremendous impact the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series has had on the gaming industry. These first-person war shooters have sold millions of copies and given gamers a legitimate reason to risk carpal tunnel syndrome. With the recent release of the much-anticipated sequel, Call of Duty: Black Ops, nothing has changed; the game is amazing. With more than 3 million pre-orders and high critical acclaim, Black Ops has glued countless gamers to the television screen for hours on end. One of those individuals is my roommate, which means while I have no first-hand knowledge, I have experienced constant exposure to the sights and sounds of the game. This is a bedside perspective of Call of Duty: Black Ops, a worthy successor to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare crown. The first fact that must be addressed is the game is simply gorgeous. I often swivel around in my chair to face the television and witness a battlefield adorned in bright and realistic graphics that immerse me in the war-torn environments. Treyarch’s graphics designers are on top of their game with a colorful palette that makes Black Ops one good-looking game. Whether it’s distracting me from my homework in the middle of the afternoon or keeping me from muchneeded sleep at 2 a.m., the aesthetic quality of Black Ops never ceases to amaze me. The sound effects in Black Ops create a cacophony of chaos and confusion that brings the hellish reality of war right to your nearest television set. I’ll often be chilling in my corner of the room when my ears will suddenly be greeted with the boom of an explosion or

the rat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat of machine gun fire. If I didn’t know better, I’d swear bullets were zipping right over my head. Magazines click as they enter the gun chambers, men scream and mutter commands, and incoming air strikes nearly shake the screen with their deafening presence. These lifelike sounds grant Black Ops a whole new level of authenticity that only makes the experience that much more memorable. These aesthetic bonuses are nice, but gamers play Black Ops for the solo and multiplayer modes that have made the series so famous. The single player campaign places players in the shoes of an elite special ops soldier in the Cold War era. You’ll find yourself running and gunning in the Bay of Pigs, the jungles of Vietnam and the urban streets of China. The wide variety of level settings is refreshing and means each level is distinctive and contains its own unique identity. Of course, the single-player game is only the tip of the Black Ops iceberg, as most gamers prefer to take their talents online. My roommate is no exception to this reality. He logs many online multiplayer hours every day and racks up kills by the hundreds. I often witness my roommate using an in-game remote to drive around a tiny RC car he uses to kamikaze unsuspecting opponents. In addition, fans of zombie mode will be greeted with new maps, creative weapons, freakier zombies, and the ability to play as JFK and Fidel Castro as they protect the Pentagon from a zombie infestation. Although I am a simple observer, I can tell from merely being in the presence of Call of Duty: Black Ops it is a high-quality war game that will keep gamers addicted for a long time to come. It will also keep me on my toes for a long time to come; studying while hearing artillery explosions is quite an experience.

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With each passing week, we here at the A&E section are seeing The Fizz Out grow from a baby sidebar into a man-column (if Samuel L. Jackson were a column, he’d be The Fizz Out). Last week featured the release of a bestselling memoir written by President George W. Bush (dude can’t read, but he sure can write) and a rendition of “Thriller,” in which Michael Jackson rose from the grave to eat those corporate executives who defiled his trademark pre-pubescent voice. Let us know what you think of the current state of pop culture at JackCentral.com, but until then, read on to (Photos courtesy AP and Creative Commons) find out what made us tick this week.

Kanye refuses to grow up

Following an interview on The Today Show last week, the notorious rapper is canceling an upcoming concert appearance on the morning talk show. The interview, which aired on Thursday, featured Matt Lauer asking controversial questions regarding Kanye’s past comments on President Bush (the ones labeling Bush as a racist) and his interrupting of Taylor Swift at last year’s VMAs. Not one to give away his true motives (or understand the meaning of journalism), Kanye reportedly felt “set up” by the interview and has refused to participate in his aforementioned upcoming concert. Kanye, if you want people to understand you, your best bet would be to stop coming off as an arIn a time when companies are churning out rogant jerk. We all know “arrogant jerk” is just another synonym for “gay fish.” family-friendly flicks faster than Trevor Gould in the bedroom, mainstream audiences have been forced to deal with a plethora of hit-ormiss animated movies (Brother Bear, I’m looking at you). Even after getting dropped by multiple sponsors and undergoing expensive divorce proceedings, The only natural solution in this overcrowded marTiger Woods is still rolling in the dough. Aerial photos of Woods’ new mega mansion have surfaced on ket is to return to our roots, and Disney seems to have the web and indicate that he is going to inhabit the ultimate bachelor’s pad. received this memo. Winnie the Pooh, a stranger to the Located on Florida’s super-exclusive Juniper Island, Woods’ latest crib is estimated to be worth big screen for the past 30 years, is set to return next a cool $50 million. It comes complete with a narrow lap pool, a 6,400-square-foot gym/bar and a persummer in an all-new animated adventure. Now, normally, this is the part of The Fizz Out in sonal elevator. It doesn’t hurt that the beach is literally less than a football field’s length away, either. Of course, the mansion is surrounded by thick trees that will ensure Woods has privacy, whether which I make a joke (probably concerning the use of the word “Pooh”), but a return of a classic character it is for practicing golf or hanging out with several fine honeys delighted at his new relationship status from our youth is no laughing matter — though I will of “single.” say I hope Disney doesn’t take a “Pooh” on Pooh next summer. I’m already scarred by the imminent return of Yogi Bear and The Smurfs.

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Machete likes puppets

Danny Trejo is one of those actors typically typecast in roles. If you need an angry Mexican, Trejo is your guy. Imagine my surprise when Trejo, last seen fighting the immigration police in Machete, was reportedly cast in The Muppets, a new movie starring Jim Henson’s beloved characters set to be released sometime next year. Sure, Trejo is set to play a prisoner (you know, to help keep his badass cred), but when your arresting officer is probably going to be Fozzie Bear, it’s hard to make you manly. Here’s hoping Trejo hooks up with Miss Piggy and slices Kermit’s legs off for a French treat. Machete don’t text, but he sure eats in style.

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Nintendo is on like Donkey Kong

Nintendo has created some of the most beloved videogame characters of all time, and of course owns the copyright laws to all of them. Now the company is trying to trademark a popular phrase that alludes to its famous leading monkey, Donkey Kong. Nintendo is filing a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office to formally trademark the phrase “It’s on like Donkey Kong.” Although this move somewhat makes sense, the reality is the phrase wasn’t even created by Nintendo. It was originally written and coined by Ice Cube in the opening line of his 1992 track, “Now I Gotta Wet’cha.” I really hope this isn’t a sign that Nintendo is getting too power hungry. I don’t want it to come to the point that when I say “Mama Mia,” ruthless Nintendo lawyers appear out of green pipes and chase me, hell-bent on suing me for using their trademarked catch phrases.

Now everyone can ride in a Ferrari ... sort of

Roller coasters are exciting and exhilarating thrill rides that are often the centerpieces of amusement parks across America. Ferraris are expensive, fast and expertly crafted machines of precision aerodynamics. Put the two together, and you get the Formula Rossa coaster, the crown jewel of the newly opened Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. The Formula Rossa roller coaster rocks riders by accelerating from 0 -150 mph in less than four seconds. Guests will experience 1.7 g-forces as they blaze along a 1.2 mile-long track. I would jump at the chance to visit Ferrari World. Too bad it is located on the other side of the globe. They should make a Delorian World, where tourists can go on Delorian-inspired carousels, slides, and coasters and potentially go back in time in the process.

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