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Opinion: Prop. 203, p 10 Sports: Fieldhouse, p 14 A&E: Theatrikos Christmas Pageant, p 19

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oon, NAU students living west of campus will have an easier time getting to their classes, as the city is drawing up plans to add a new Mountain Line route that runs through campus.

The Flagstaff City Council met on Nov. 16 and recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2010-71, which approves cooperation between the city of Flagstaff, NAU and the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transit Authority (NAIPTA) for forming a new bus route that would link downtown and the Woodlands Village area to the NAU campus.

The new route has a target completion of fall 2011, and will see PROP 203 page 8 run from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. every 10-15 minutes.

Kevin Burke, city manager for Flagstaff, said the new bus route has been coming for some time.

“It was passed by the voters in 2008,” Burke said. “NAU is one

BY ELIZABETH BRANDOW of the largest untapped populations for public transit, with people his past summer, the Flagstaff Unified School District going on and off of campus. It makes sense to try to address pub(FUSD) school board came to the conclusion that Flagsee ROUTE page 7 staff schools were in desperate need of change, and that conclusion resulted in school closures, new district boundary TOP: A Mountain Line bus on Route 66 approaches the stop at the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce in downtown maps and students transferring schools.

Flagstaff. (Photo by Vann Johnson) LEFT: The new route link“I am so mad — I can’t believe I have to go to Flagstaff ing downtown and Woodlands Village may have several High next fall,” said a local high school student about receiv- stops throughout campus. (Graphic courtesy of NAIPTA)

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s the recount began to unfold, the margin between success and defeat began to shrink for Arizona Proposition 203 — a ballot measure asking the state’s voters to legalize medical marijuana. Finally, 11 days after the election, it was announced 203 had just narrowly passed, 50.13 percent to 49.87 percent.

After trailing by as many as 10,000 votes on Election Day, the proposition had ridden to a 4,341 victory after all the poll results were tabulated.

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In previous years, students could avoid the lottery by opting to stay in their same room. Alicia Voytek, associate director of Residence Life, said this policy resulted in newer students being unable to find rooms in other halls.

“This change to a full lottery results in the fairest process for the most students, allowing all students a chance to secure on-campus housing, not just those already in an upper-division space,” Voytek said. “Allowing upper-division students to reapply to their same rooms would hinder students in [Freshman Connections] halls from having the chance to reapply to that space.”

To increase the number of students the campus can hold, Residence Life will also be offering the option of “triple room” arrangements in select freshman halls.

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CrimeLog Nov. 22 At 1:39 p.m., a student reported a gift card had been stolen from her mailbox at the NAU bookstore.

An officer was dispatched, and a report was taken. All leads have been exhausted, and the case is closed.

At 4:35 p.m., a staff member from Parking Services contacted NAUPD to assist the parking enforcement staff to stop a subject from breaking a boot off the subject’s vehicle, near the Social and Behavioral Sciences West building.

An officer was dispatched and found there was no damage made to the boot, and the problem was resolved.

Nov. 23 At 10:38 a.m., a staff member from Gabaldon Hall called NAUPD to report a resident might have been using drugs.

An officer was dispatched, and nothing was found.

At 12:56 p.m., a staff member from the Babbitt Administrative Center called to report graffiti on the brick walls.

An officer was dispatched. All leads have been exhausted, and the case is closed.

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Nov. 24 At 1:52 a.m., a staff member from Gateway Marketplace called to report several subjects were shoplifting in the store.

An officer was dispatched, but the group had left. A report was taken, and the case is still under investigation.

At 7:32 a.m., there were several reports of an intoxicated subject outside the Blome building.

An officer, Flagstaff Fire Department (FFD) and Guardian Medical Transport (GMT) were dispatched.

The subject was taken to Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) for evaluation and warned of trespassing on campus.

At 10:30 a.m., a subject came into NAUPD to report her parking permit had been stolen from her vehicle in the Knoles parking garage.

An officer was dispatched and took a report, but all leads have been exhausted, and the case is closed.

At 12:30 p.m., a subject reported her parking permit had been stolen from her vehicle in the parking lot near the Communication building.

All leads have been exhausted, and the case is closed.

At 2:10 p.m., a staff member from Morton Hall called to report a resident had tripped on the stairs and see CRIME page 3

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Karaoke with Simon [8 p.m./Hotel Monte Vista Cocktail Lounge] Ages 21 and up

Sunday, Dec. 5

Performance by Chad Hollister [9 p.m./Green Room] Ages 21 and up Amateur Comedy Night [9:30 p.m./ Smokehouse BBQ Restaurant] Ages 21 and up

Friday, Dec. 3

Invisible Children Benefit [4 p.m./Downtown Greenhouse] Kick Out The Jams [5 p.m./Kickstand Kafe]

Downtown Farmers Market [8 a.m. /City Hall parking lot]

Monday, Dec. 6

Bicycle Polo [5:30 p.m./NAU sports field] Flagstaff Song Circle [7:30 p.m./Weatherford Hotel] Performance by Nolan McKelvey [8 p.m./Wine Loft] Karaoke with Ricky Bill [8 p.m./Hotel Monte Vista Cocktail Lounge]

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25-Cent Draft Beer [7 p.m./Museum Club] Ages 21 and up Performance of Equus [8 p.m./NAU Studio Theatre]

Saturday, Dec. 4

FIRST Lego League Robotics [8 a.m./Coconino High School] Students will showcase their robotic creations.

Kiwanis Christmas Tree Sale [9 a.m./Chase Bank parking lot]

Food Not Bombs [12 p.m./Wheeler Park] Irish Christmas in America [7:30 p.m. /Orpheum Theater] Watch top Irish-American musical acts ring in the holiday spirit.

The Gallery Collection [All day/Beaver Street Gallery] Beaver Street Galleries presents the Gallery Collection of Art.

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

Latino Night [9 p.m./Museum Club]

Performance of Equus [8 p.m./NAU Studio Theatre]

Karaoke with BJ and Eddie [12 a.m./Green Room] Ages 21 and up

Tuesday, Dec. 7

City Council Public Hearing [5:30 p.m./City Council Chambers] Public hearing on new zoning code.

NAU Classic Film Series [7 p.m./Cline Library] Open Mic Night [8 p.m./Charly’s Pub & Grill] Ages 21 and up

Jazz Jam [10 p.m./Mia’s Lounge] Ages 21 and up

Wednesday, Dec. 8

Flagstaff Singles [5:30 p.m./Little America] Ages 18 and up International Film Series [7 p.m./NAU Liberal Arts building] Ladies ‘80s [8 p.m./Green Room] Ages 21 and up Open Mic Night [8 p.m./Mia’s Lounge] Performance by Tony Norris [8 p.m./Wine Loft]

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An officer, FFD and GMT were dispatched. The subject was taken to FMC for treatment.

Nov. 25 At 9:55 p.m., a resident of the South Family Apartments called NAUPD, concerned there was an intoxicated individual sitting in a car near Campus Heights.

An officer was dispatched but did not find anyone.

Nov. 26 At 2:53 a.m., a student

called to report he was bleeding from a self-inflicted wound.

An officer, FFD and GMT were dispatched. An on-call counselor was paged. The subject was taken to FMC under Title 36 for evaluation.

At 4:56 p.m., a subject called to report an aggressive dog was near the south soccer fields.

An officer was dispatched, and the owner was contacted and reunited with his dog.

Nov. 28 At 7:20 p.m., a resident from Sechrist Hall called to report his guitar had been stolen from his room. This occurred in between Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.

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ing news in July of school changes after Sinagua High School closed. “This means I won’t be able to see some of my friends as much.”

Although some students — especially older students in middle and high school — have complained about transferring to different schools, the elementary school students are taking it a lot easier after South Beaver and C­­­­hristensen Elementary schools have closed.

Carolyn Hardy, principal at Kinsey Elementary School for the past five years, said she had anticipated Kinsey would take in a majority of the students from South Beaver Elementary, which had about 337 students. However, after the school board decided to change the boundary map, Kinsey received only 77 former South Beaver students. Kinsey also accepted five new teachers, four from South Beaver and one from Christensen.

Other South Beaver and Christensen students were put into Marshal Elementary School or DeMiguel, depending on where they lived on the district boundary map.

Hardy said she was somewhat disappointed because she was looking forward to taking in all the students from South Beaver, but she also said she is content and understands the board’s plan is for long-term budgeting and population consideration.

The reason several schools closed and others merged and switched K-6 programs into K-5 and 6th-8th grade in the past few months is not because NAU decided to purchase South Beaver, but because the school district noticed a huge decline in student enrollment. Because the numbers were declining and the budget could not allow schools to remain open, FUSD had to come up with a plan.

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An officer was dispatched and took a report, but all leads have been exhausted, and the case is closed.

At 9:02 p.m., a subject called to report a vehicle had lost control and collided with a street light on University Drive near Target.

Officers were dispatched.

The driver had lost control of the vehicle because of ice. The driver removed the vehicle with the help of AAA. At 11:57 p.m., a student called NAUPD to complain she was experiencing numbness.

An officer, FFD and GMT were dispatched. The subject was taken to FMC for evaluation.

After months of planning last year and evaluating the schools based on inspection and room sizes, Christensen Elementary was just not living up to the sizeable classrooms and design requirements for renovations.

The former Sinagua High School building is being used as the Sinagua Middle School campus, but instead of doing the normal 7th-8th grade programs, they have changed to a 6th-8th grade program.

“It’s going better than expected,” Hardy said.

“They are able to be with kids more their age, even though parents were worried about them not adjusting. At the same time, these kids will be able to stay with the same kids from middle school to high school ... it makes the transition easier for them.”

It was not until a couple of weeks before school started when the district finalized their plans about where all the students were going.

Kinsey was a perfect example of trying to make the transition easier, not just for the kids, but the parents, too.

“When I talked to the parents on the phone, I would explain that we could make a boundary exception, but I also told them if they do that, they would have to provide their own transportation,” Hardy said.

Flagstaff Middle School was closed for reasons similar to those of South Beaver — low student enrollment.

“Students are doing well academically and socially,” said Kim Branges, executive assistant for the FUSD governing board.

Kinsey conducted open houses a little differently this year. The weeklong open houses allowed parents to register their children, but also granted time for the students to meet their classmates and teachers and find familiar faces.

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“Based on the positive feedback received about tripled-room options, incoming freshmen for 2011-12 have the option to request a tripled room,” Voytek said. “The number of tripled rooms offered will depend on space availability and the size of the new freshman class.”

Voytek said guaranteed on-campus housing needs to be reserved for new students because juniors and seniors are the most prepared to move into other residences.

“Upper-division students gain more experience and independence each year, and [they] have more exposure to navigating the college environment,” Voytek said. “In general, they are more equipped to live off campus than freshmen and sophomores.”

Lindsey Van Eck, a sophomore anthropology major, said there are obvious reasons why upperclassmen would find off-campus housing more appealing than underclassmen would.

“It’s a good way to meet new people, and it’s fun,” Van Eck said. “But there’s a certain point where living on campus gets boring; you want to live on your own and be an adult.”

According to data from Residence Life, NAU currently houses approximately 41 percent of the students enrolled on the Flagstaff mountain campus. In comparison, UA provides

16 percent of its population with oncampus housing, and ASU holds 18 percent.

Voytek said the changes to NAU’s housing lottery were not necessitated by rising enrollment and larger freshman classes, but are rather intended to make the reapplication process easier.

“A version of the housing lottery has been in place for many years for ‘rising sophomores’ moving from Freshman Connections halls to upper-division halls,” Voytek said. “With the continued enrollment growth and more demand for housing than space, the expanded lottery allows all current students a fair chance to live on campus. Even with moderate growth, we would have seen higher demand than space, but the consecutive years of significant growth and the cumulative impact led us to this decision sooner.”

If students are looking to live on campus again in the fall, Voytek said they could increase their chances by applying for halls with specific requirements the entire student body cannot reach.

“If students reapply at the same rate they did last year, most students participating should be able to secure a space on campus — it just may not be in a hall of their choice,” Voytek said. “Current [Freshman Connections] students will be natu-

rally weighted in the lottery due to the larger number of students in that group, and that traditionally freshmen tend to reapply at higher rates overall than upper-division students.

However, upper-division students reapplying to halls with credit-hour or GPA requirements may help one’s odds in that fewer students will be eligible to reapply for those spaces.”

Ashley Mellgren, a freshman psychology major and current resident of Allen Hall, said she would prefer to reside in a campus residence hall next year.

“I think on-campus is better because everything is here,” Mellgren said. “Our campus is pretty tight as a Photos of halls that will be affected by the lottery changes, including Sechrist, Reilly, Wilson, Allen and Tinsley. (Photos by Rico Medina) community.”

Mellgren said the university needs to invest in more housing so a greater number of students are not asked to fill the same space in coming years.

“It is fair, but it does suck at the same time, just because you have the room,” Mellgren said. “I know for a fact that my friend who lives in McKay would love to stay with her roommates. Logically, it does make sense, but in the long run, it does kind of suck. I think there needs to be more housing so there isn’t the three-room thing. If we want to grow as a school, I think housing is one of the biggest parts.”

New program connects NAU to community college students

BY LEVI STALLINGS

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AU is partnering with Maricopa County community colleges to give students a cheaper alternative to the usual four-year program.

The partnership, called Connect2NAU, allows students to complete a conventional baccalaureate degree for half the cost of traditional education. The program accomplishes this by extending NAU-accredited classes to a variety of locations outside of Flagstaff, which can then be selected to best suit the undergraduate.

“It’s a joint admission,” said NAU President John Haeger. “It will allow us to be in discussions with community college students as they’re pursuing associate’s degrees.”

Through Maricopa colleges, students will be able to complete an associate’s degree and then go on to pursue their bachelor’s degree here in Flagstaff. The degree programs offered through Connect2NAU include business administration, com-

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munication and social science, education, hotel and restaurant management, public management, and many others.

The program allows students to complete up to 90 credit hours at Maricopa County locations and then finish the remaining 30 at NAU for degrees in arts or sciences in interdisciplinary studies, with an emphasis in either humanities or public management.

Andrea Buehman, Maricopa executive director of academic affairs, said students will greatly benefit from the joint admission, which is intended to help students get through college in less time for less money.

“The student is baccalaureate-bound,” Buehman said. “During the first semester at community college, an early access to university advisers makes student goals more attainable.”

By being concurrently admitted to NAU while attending community college, students in the program will have access to online resources, Cline Library, an NAU email account, a Bridge to NAU

tutorial and an NAU adviser. Also, the admission application fee for students coming into NAU from the program will be dropped.

“Students can complete a lot of programs without leaving their home campus,” said Patty Moore, NAU’s associate vice president of Extended Campuses. “We have a joint recruiting opportunity to say to students that if you come to our college, not only can you complete an associate’s degree, but you can get a baccalaureate later on.”

Doug Smalls, NAU’s associate dean of Extended Campuses, said the program gives students more opportunities to plan ahead with their degrees.

“We can work with them at a much earlier stage in curriculum,” Smalls said. “Talking about a major in the first semester allows us to help students plan out their progress.”

The partnership will extend to many Maricopa community colleges including Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale and more.

Haeger went on to say the relationship between NAU and the community colleges is the

most crucial aspect of the program’s success.

“This is not something we can do alone, because we have to share student records,” Haeger said. “We have to trust that students will pursue a higher education both through Maricopa County and the university.”

Buehman agreed, describing the partnership as “mutually beneficial to both sides.”

Maricopa County colleges and NAU will provide academic advisers to the students in the program, who will guide participants in their choice of classes throughout their education. Furthermore, anyone who completes the Connect2NAU program with at least a 3.5 GPA will be granted a $2,000 transfer scholarship.

Haeger said he believes the program will be a great, flexible choice for students.

“Different education structures will appeal to different students,” Haeger said. “When a four-year residential experience is not the best fit for a student, we can determine another method to meet their needs.”

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Sunny prospects — Solar in Doney Park underway

Doney Park residents are in the process of installing solar panels on their homes in an attempt to reduce electrical costs. The project is funded

by APS customers with NAU and the city of Flagstaff providing technical assistance. Those participating in the program receive a reduced community rate. (Photo by Tressa Toomer)

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lagstaff is taking another step to becoming green: 200 homes will be receiving solar arrays, 50 homes will be getting new furnaces, and six wind turbines will be placed/built on different properties in the northeast Flagstaff area.

Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) approved a $10.8 million Arizona Public Services (APS) pilot project on April 2. The project is officially underway as applications are being screened, approved and sent to the solar installers.

APS said they chose Flagstaff because of the city’s limited renewable resources and growth. APS will also be able to monitor Flagstaff a little more closely than they used to by tracking weather, equipment failure and customer usage.

“This will be targeted on the northeast side of Flagstaff,” said Stephanie Smith, sustainability specialist for the city of Flagstaff.

Doney Park and Timberline homeowners can still apply for 1.5-megawatt solar panel systems for their roofs. In the long run, people who participate in the project

will have their electric bill cut in half and pay a community power rate, which can help cut costs tremendously.

APS has already approved about 100 homeowners out of the 180 who have applied, so there are about 100 spots left. So far, the first half-dozen have already been installed in the Doney Park area.

“The response [has] been very positive,” said Dan Wool, a media relations representative for APS. This summer, APS began to send out letters and make phone calls to qualifying residents who live in the following areas: south Railhead Avenue, north Wupatki Trail, Koch Field east or Timberline Estates.

Residents will have to lease their roofs to install solar panels for electric generation, and homeowners will be stuck with these bills for the next 20 years. They will also have to maintain their homes as much as possible to save money on their bills.

They will have to replace their furnaces, seal leaky ducts and replace things where gas could easily be wasted over time.

According to the city of Flagstaff, NAU was not originally asked to participate in

the project. However, recently APS said NAU would be working with the city as this project concerns sustainability and changes to the power grid.

“The Flagstaff solar project will not only make Coconino County a leader in renewable [energy], it will build on Arizona’s reputation for supporting solar energy research and development,” said Chairman Kris Mayes. “This pilot will measure the impact of concentrating a number of solar systems in a given area and will likely prove that solar energy reduces the need for additional utility infrastructure, thus saving all ratepayers money over time.”

The ACC said the project would cost $410,000 per year, totaling $10.8 million.

Wool said the installation of the solar panels alone usually costs $200,000, but this project is offered for free.

The funding for the pilot project will come from APS customers, not from private or federal funding. Though President Obama has promised the country billions of dollars in energy resources, Flagstaff will not see much of it, if any. APS is funding their own project.

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lic transit for that group so you get the most efficiency.”

Mark Garrett, a junior speech therapy major and resident in the Woodlands Village apartment complex, said he was excited to hear about the new route and plans to ride the bus regularly once it is instated.

“I honestly kind of like it,” Garrett said. “I know a lot of times — especially with the weather and how it’s been — walking from my apartment complex to class, normally, it’s not that far. The distance hasn’t changed, but with the snow and the ice, it adds a lot of time. If the bus was reliable, it would make things a lot easier with getting to class on time.”

Garrett said any traffic increases caused by the route snaking through campus would be worth the benefits for students living off campus.

“As far as around Woodlands Village, it’s busy already,” Garrett said.

“There are always cars going up and down University [Drive], and I don’t think there’d be much of a difference.

On campus, I could see where some people might not like that there are a lot more buses going around, but at the same time, I hear a lot of people complaining about the current campus bus system. I think it would balance out — yeah, there’d be a lot more traffic, but students would be able to get to campus easier.”

Jeff Meilbeck, general manager of NAIPTA, said one of the features of the new transit route will lessen this possible traffic increase.

“The best thing about the new route is the dedicated bus-only transit way,” Meilbeck said. “This will provide a ‘short-cut’ through the most congested parts of campus for buses, bikes and pedestrians.”

Meilbeck also said adding the new route through campus moves toward NAIPTA’s overall goal: making mass transit the better choice.

“NAIPTA’s vision is to make transit services an excellent choice for northern Arizona communities,” Meilbeck said. “In order for people to choose transit, it has to be high-quality and highly accessible. By providing 10-minute frequency service in comfortable buses through the center of campus, the new route should be an excellent choice for NAU students, faculty and staff.”

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the voters after an early deficit, but he did not find the eventual outcome to be out of character for the state.

“The vote on medical marijuana was extremely close,” Solop said. “The opposition was ahead much of the time, though the election was not decided for almost two weeks. In that respect, I was surprised to see that the ballot question was ultimately supported by Arizona voters. From a historical perspective, Arizona voters supported medical marijuana on two previous occasions. Thus, it was not a total surprise to see medical marijuana supported once again.”

The recount included the ballots cast on Election Day and about 11,000 outstanding provisional and early voter ballots that had yet to be counted.

The passing of Prop. 203 makes Arizona the 15th state in the nation — excluding the District of Columbia — to legalize medical marijuana. Solop said public opinion throughout the nation is trending toward partial, medical-related legalization of cannabis.

“As medical marijuana acceptance grows, it is not surprising to see more states supporting the concept,” Solop said. “Layer this on top of the fact that we’re an aging population, and you can see that momentum is on the side of medical marijuana becoming more accepted throughout the nation.”

The new law allows physicians to prescribe 2.5 oz. of marijuana every two weeks to patients with serious debilitating illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s disease, cancer and multiple sclerosis. If patients live more than 25 miles away from a licensed dispensary, they are allowed to grow up to 12 plants in their home with a permit and doctor consent.

While the state government cannot prevent the new law from going into effect, Solop said the

Arizona Department of Health Service and the state legislature now face the issue of regulating the distribution of medical marijuana.

“The issue now is in the hands of Arizona Department of Health Services to develop a system for regulating and distributing medical marijuana,” Solop said. “The legislature could intervene in the process and shape final regulations.”

On Nov. 30, a panel discussion titled “Prop 203 Passed… Now What?” was held in the Communication building. The panel consisted of Erica Jenkins, a senior criminal justice major, Officer Jerry Rintala of the Flagstaff Police Department (FPD) and Kurtis Campbell, a senior speech communication major. The panelists discussed what the future holds for the regulation of medical marijuana and the challenges law enforcement will face in enforcing Prop. 203.

Rintala said FPD and other departments across the state will face issues verifying medical permits and conducting efficient sobriety tests.

“I can verify an ID,” Rintala said. “I can verify a permit. How are we going to verify that it is an actual prescription? We are still going to do field sobriety tests, but that is the only way we can test without drawing blood”.

Allen St. Pierre, executive director of the National Organization for Rational Marijuana Legalization (NORML) foundation, said his group approves of Arizona’s decision on Prop. 203. “[Arizona’s] medical cannabis law is best described as hybrid, as it is a combination of a number of different models from other states,” St. Pierre said. “Overall, NORML is happy to see [Arizona] become the 15th state to create legal protections for sick, dying or sense-threatened medical patients who, along with their physician, opt to choose cannabis as a cheap, effective and non-toxic alternative to pharmaceuticals.”

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Medical marijuana in Arizona a sign of political diversity STAFF EDITORIAL

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he approval of Proposition 203 — the ballot item legalizing medical marijuana —

by Arizona’s voters is nothing short of shocking. It’s another surprise from a state that is proving to the rest of the nation that it, if anything else, is chock-full of political surprises.

And while the controversial (and nationally popular) SB1070 legislation made Arizona the darling of conservative thought and values, Prop. 203 sends a completely different message. For in any other traditional red state, the proposition would have been crushed, carrying both connotations and actual implications too radical for many conservatives.

Gradually, the rest of America is learning something we’ve all known about Arizona for some time: We pursue our own course of action, and our political diversity does not lend itself to a seeing things in only white and black — or red and blue.

It would have been easy for the writers and the proponents of Prop.

203 to have copied a successful formula. Three of our neighboring states — California, Colorado and Nevada — have legalized medical marijuana, and plagiarizing their battle-tested legislation should have been a temptation. Instead, the men and women behind 203 took the best parts of medical marijuana laws across the nation and

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created a proposition built for the unique situations Arizona faces.

A major pitfall Prop. 203 avoids is the acceptance of “pseudo-medical” persons as medical authorities.

This means homeopathic doctors and other “alternative medicine” gurus cannot sign off on marijuana prescriptions. This is an example of Arizona learning from the mistakes within California’s preceding law.

That is not to say Prop. 203 is without flaws. Arizona’s creation is obviously imperfect, and it certainly did not attract the possibility of a consensus — if not for a mere 5,000 voters, the state electorate would

have rejected it.

One noticeable problem is Arizona’s lack of built dispensaries.

Under the letter of the law, any citizen with a prescription for medical cannabis who is not within 25 miles of a dispensary is authorized to supply themselves with marijuana by growing it on their property.

The demand for new dispensaries will plummet once people receive the go-ahead to grow their own medicine, which will further allow people to produce their own supply. This clause of the proposition will make it much more difficult to regulate who is legally receiv-

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ing marijuana as part of a medical treatment plan.

Another issue is the inability for law enforcement officers to accurately assess whether drivers found with THC —the chemical found in marijuana — in their system have been driving under the influence of marijuana. Because THC does not leave the body with the quickness of alcohol, more defined guidelines for the legal limits of THC — measured by the amount in a person’s blood — need to be established by a state statute, much as laws regarding blood-alcohol content do.

It is clear Prop. 203 needs a bit more refining, regulations and review. For now, that job will be left to the Arizona Health and Human Services Department, who is tasked with turning the ballot measure into practical, workable policy. The state legislature may also have a turn at making slight changes — so long as they do not violate the will of the voters.

As citizens of the state, we can only hope the end result is something that responsibly provides medical marijuana to those who need it while not placing a greater burden on law enforcement to distinguish between legal and illegal supplies of cannabis.

But in the end, this decision signals more than a growing nationwide acceptance of marijuana as medicine. This decision is a reminder that Arizona — and all the people who inhabit it, from Yuma to Page — is not a book to be judged by its cover alone.

Much to the ire of national news media that see everything in black and white terms (actually, red and blue terms), this state has a political diversity and independent approach that is nothing new. It has always defined Arizonans and connected them to their state and its history.

After all, this is the only state in the Union where your medical marijuana card can be used as proof of citizenship. Welcome to the great state of Arizona — sweet land of unpredictability.

BY NATE ALCORN

Last Friday, just like millions of Americans, I partook in a Black Friday proverbial treasure hunt. This year, I had a particular goal in mind: to find, get a deal on and purchase a PlayStation 3. My journey began at Walmart at midnight. In just a simple venture to grab a few discounted games, I was shoved, pushed and nearly tackled over items I wasn’t even trying to purchase. As the clock struck 12:01 a.m., it was like a starting gun went off as what seemed like hundreds of shopping carts brigaded down the Walmart aisles. But my espionage didn’t end there. After waking up at the ridiculous hour of 5 a.m., my hopes of nudging inside Best Buy were crushed as I drove past a half-mile line wrapping around the store. To my chagrin, Target wasn’t much better. Although I was able to slip inside, crowds and competitive line finagling scared me away. With my PS3 dreams nearly dead, I was fortunate enough to grab a holiday bundle pack at Gamestop. It’s sick to see the greed that takes place on such a day, but nonetheless amazing to think I saved $80 this holiday.

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Middle-of-the-road politics healthy amanda BUNGARTZ

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he other night at dinner, when pressed about my opinion on a controversial political issue, I was called out for being too wishywashy, too middle-minded: “You mean to say you don’t have a strong political stance? That’s cheating, Amanda. Pick a side!”

Now I may be a little biased, but I don’t think choosing not to identify with a political party is cheating at all.

I think it’s actually quiet intelligent.

Who cares if I follow the elephant or the donkey, the red or the blue? Why do people think we have to choose between the far-left Democrats and the far-right Republicans? There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a more middle-of-the-road approach to politics. Both parties have valid and stupid reasons for the stances

they take on various issues. So I hold unique personal opinions on all issues, regardless of whether those opinions agree with a specific party.

So many people vote a straight party ticket without even getting to know the candidates — or even worse, without really learning about the important issues. Voters can’t be bothered to have a solid foundation for their own beliefs, which is simply blind voting. But shouldn’t the American people be 100 percent sure and confident in something that dictates our country’s rules, regulations and policies, regardless of the political parties we Americans claim to follow?

To be honest, I’m sick of the radical “right” and the radical “left.” What I think our country needs is a new and improved “center” — a comingtogether to advance our country and society, uncontrolled by these inflexible starting positions. As Congressman Bruce Barton once said, “You can afford to have a decent regard for public opinion; but you can never

afford to let yourself get into the pathetic condition where what ‘they say’ or many say will keep you from doing what ought to be done. It is a hopeless condition to be in, because what ‘they say’ today is not what ‘they said’ yesterday or ‘will say’ tomorrow.” Have we really been conditioned to believe people need to be pegged by a single label? Things change; it is inevitable.

Life is messy, complicated and can’t simply be run by one “side” or the other. No one group can satisfy all our needs, so why not combine the two for the betterment of the entire nation? I have never been a die-hard “party” person. I favor responsible government, irrespective of its size and responsible in the sense that these officials should be prepared to accept tough choices and shared sacrifices, not repeat mindless slogans or misquote our Founding Fathers. Instead of looking back to the past, we need to move forward by fixing the present. Forget the whole red-versusblue debate. I guess you can say I’m pushing for more purple politics.

True Life: Allen Hall inconveniences kassidi RHINEHART

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ore than 7,000 NAU students live in on-campus housing. If you’re a resident of Allen Hall, you’ve probably noticed the various workers painting walls, taking apart bathrooms and shutting off the water. Whether you live in Allen or not, construction is bothersome.

Recently, Allen has faced several water shut-offs for periodic working times. Each time, a sign has been posted stating Wilson Hall will be open for Allen resident use. But the idea of walking to another hall just to go to the bathroom is ridiculous.

The lack of access to facilities was first brought to my attention a little over a month ago when I was bathing in the second floor bathroom. In the middle of my shower, the water suddenly shut

off. The water stayed off for several hours, and upon coming back on, the sinks spewed out brown water. That’s disgusting.

I can understand the reason for all of it; Allen showers are not exactly the best and have needed work on isolation valves, but this should not be an excuse for residents to be so restricted from facilities that require daily use. As a student with early and late classes, I am often affected by this because I am home during the work and water shut-off times.

As a resident, I pay somewhere around $4,500 to live in Allen for the year. When broken down, that’s an average of $562 per month. The average studio apartment in Flagstaff goes for about the same but often includes some kind of kitchen space and bathroom. I for one am upset I am expected to pay the same rate as someone living in a studio apartment while receiving significantly less for my money. Another huge access restriction for the girls has been changing bathroom door locks, which has occurred

three times now. Each time the locks change, all the girls in Allen have to go to the front desk and exchange keys.

Initially, it didn’t seem like such a big deal. But after attempting to get a new bathroom key and being told they had run out and I would have to wait two days for a new set to come in, I was rather peeved. Their suggestion? Use the lobby bathroom or try jiggling the key inside of the lock.

Living here should not be such an inconvenience. As of right now, two of the showers in the only bathroom on my floor are closed for use.

Seventy girls trying to use two showers is unrealistic and obnoxious. NAU should have done this work over the summer or should be doing it over breaks. I would never rent an apartment that didn’t have guaranteed access to facilities, especially for the price I pay to live in Allen Hall.

Now I am all for the beautification of the place I call home, but I find it to be rather irritating to have to live through this kind of obstacle on top of the others faced in previous weeks.

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Students must to get used to the new NAU nate ALCORN

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t is no mystery NAU is in a period of change. Everywhere we look, we are reminded of the ongoing shift in the Lumberjack image. Random holes on the pedways, the emergence of new buildings, ongoing renovations and an expanding student population all serve as daily reminders that the NAU some of us first came to is different.

Many of us chose NAU for its small class sizes and intimate feel, or simply what ASU and UA couldn’t offer. But now, as NAU undergoes an extreme makeover, students are beginning to ask the question: “at what cost?”

Yes, NAU may be taking steps away from the original home we all grew to love, but my message back to the students is simple: Get used to it.

As NAU expands, there will be negative side effects — there’s no doubt about that. We as students are now used to seeing class sizes increase. LOUIE enrollment times are becoming even more competitive as more students vie for seats in quickly filling classes. Upperclassmen are faced with uncertainty about housing as Residence Life scrambles to house the growing student population and plans leave students’ housing destinies to chance in the housing lottery this coming year. The ever-apparent construction on north campus — from new buildings, to old ones, to mysterious fenced-off holes — has become a familiar sight. Finding a remote spot to study at Cline has become a challenge, the ability to successfully bike down the

pedway is now a survival skill and grabbing a fork at the Hot Spot has become treasure hunt.

So yes, the students have fair argument that NAU is changing and has already morphed.

But NAU officials have a fair defense: Enrollment is up across the country. For several consecutive years, the entire nation has seen higher freshman enrollment rates, making NAU not alone in its growing numbers. Also, it is no secret Arizona — as well as the U.S. — is facing economic blight. As the state continues to slash the educational budget, NAU must counter with students paying tuition to keep us current Lumberjacks locked in to our individual “four years, one great rate.” With more students, challenges must be overcome by different campus departments, such as Residence Life (which guarantees housing to all incoming freshmen who meet a priority deadline).

This is the reality we as students must face. Yes, NAU is shifting, but we can’t to hold our school to unrealistic expectations.

As far as construction is concerned, we often seem to forget the ultimate goal. Physical NAU expansion is meant to eventually benefit the student body. With two new buildings, the Health and Wellness Center and the Native American Cultural Center, set to open in fall 2011, a majority of our student body will be able to enjoy both of these top-of-the line facilities.

NAU has changed and will continue to. It’s a tough pill for students to swallow, but it’s one that needs to be choked down; the reality NAU faces is inevitable. To be true members of Lumberjack country, we have to accept this and continue to be thankful NAU can still maintain a major part of its image.

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t’s that time of year again, when boxes for canned foods, blankets and warm clothes are scattered throughout buildings on campus.

It’s the time of year when some organizations, like Smiles for Christmas, ask for toy donations for less fortunate children. Soon, Salvation Army volunteers will ring their bells outside grocery stores. The Thanksgiving and Christmas season is probably when we think most about those in need.

It’s a noble desire to want to help the poor. It feels good to drop some change into a container — whether it is on a counter at a Circle K or outside of a Safeway. Charity is, for most of us, a quick dropping of a bag of cans or a handful of change that gives us a warm fuzzy feeling of SINCE 1914 knowing we’ve helped someone.

The recent collapse of India’s microfinance industry is a sobering look at charity — just in time to

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MATURITY Great truth, but I have a slight disagreement. All of this and that all goes back to games.

Games that have to do with being the “most desirable.” We all know about these games, so I dont need to elaborate on it. But at the end of the day, all these games are silly and petty. If we were all just truthful, honest, and genuine…there would be no problems of “what do they really want? what do they really mean?” because it has

question our warm and fuzzy feelings. For-profit companies started loaning small amounts of money — such as $200 — to the poor, who used the money to start businesses, fix up homes, etc. Now, the loans are backfiring because people can’t pay them back; that means the for-profit companies are losing the money they sought to gain from the loans.

Banks that backed the loans are suffering, affecting the Indian economy for the worse because of the losses.

Those who received loans were oftentimes unqualified to pay them back and/or were never educated about loans in the first place.

The loan defaults have had huge financial ramifications for the country, because the for-profit companies’ mix of misguided good intentions and greed preyed on people who couldn’t afford the loans in the first place but needed financial help.

What is happening in India is similar to what happened in the U.S. with subprime lending. Giving a person a fish —in this case, handing him or her a loan — will not help in the long run. The only way to help people is to teach them how to fish. The people in India who received loans

should have been given more information when making that financial decision, instead of being handed money in hopes the interest payments would make profits for those who were in charge of the loans. It seems the people in charge of lending forgot the loans were meant to help people overcome poverty, not become slaves to debt — if the lenders were even looking to alleviate poverty, to begin with. The financial meltdown in India also goes to show greed — selfish interest — has no place in charity, an action synonymous with selflessness.

Charity is more than the emotional acts of benevolence we typically think about. Helping somebody can be serious work — relieving suffering or fulfilling needs usually isn’t automatic. The Indian for-profit companies’ greed aside, we can see from the Indian microfinance industry’s collapse charity is more of a process than an action.

Most of us help the process of charity by providing money or goods so large organizations can give them to others, but we must recognize giving somebody money or food, or giving a child a toy, is not the end of it.

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SportsReport New hoops home proposed for 2013

BY NATE ALCORN

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AU has unveiled plans to renovate the Fieldhouse into an event facility that would serve as a new home for the NAU men’s and women’s basketball teams.

The Fieldhouse has served as the temporary recreation center for the past year and a half while the current recreation center undergoes construction, set to open in fall 2011 as the new Health and Wellness Center.

NAU Associate Vice President and Interim Chief Facilities Manager Jane Kuhn outlined details of the possible renovations.

“It would also be used for concerts, speakers, intramural and club sports; it will really be a multi-use facility,” Kuhn said. “The project is part of the university’s master plan, which eventually will include a core area for student and community events, including

Ardrey Auditorium, Cline Library, the Native American Cultural Center and the renovated Fieldhouse.”

The lighting, sound, surface and seating would all be improved to “provide a more intimate environment for the fans,” Kuhn said.

Locker rooms for both teams would also be added, as well as offices for the coaching staffs.

University fundraising and state funding will finance the project, which will cost an estimated $28 million.

The new Fieldhouse might open as soon as spring 2013 but could be delayed because of funding and approval.

“There are still many steps in the process to get this project underway,” Kuhn said. “We have to get approval from the Arizona Board of Regents, raise a portion of the costs of the renovation through community donations, [and] have it designed and constructed.”

(Photo by Rico Medina) INSET: The proposed structure (Courtesy graphic)

Women’s basketball falls short of title at Thanksgiving tourney

BY STAYSON ISOBE

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AU women’s basketball head coach Laurie Kelly had plenty to be thankful for at her team’s annual Hilton Garden Inn NAU Thanksgiving Tournament. She claimed her 100th career win at the helm of the Lumberjacks in a 61–57 victory over her previous school, Binghamton, on Nov. 26. However, the Lumberjacks fell short in taking the tournament crown, falling to Drake 67–52 the following night.

“Actually, going into the game, I didn’t know that was the situation,” Kelly said. “Obviously it’s a mem-

orable win to beat Binghamton; it shows the great players that have played here at NAU and some of the great teams we’ve had to be able to accomplish that. I sure would’ve liked 101 in the championship game, though.”

The Lumberjacks jumped out to a 10-point halftime lead in their tournament opener and led by as many as 15 with 11 minutes left to play. However, the Bearcats worked their way back and tied the game at 55.

Following a timeout, sophomore guard Tyler Stephens-Jenkins put NAU ahead for good with a 3-pointer with 33 seconds remaining, and the Lumberjacks see BASKETBALL page 17

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Men’s basketball sophomore •sel guard Gabe Rogers was ected as the Big Sky

NAU sophomore volleyball •nam setter Kelli Dallmann was ed to the All-Big Sky Conference player of the week.

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Caty Huntington strips the ball from a Drake basketball player Saturday at the Hilton Garden Inn Tournament. NAU lost 67-52 and placed second in the tournament. (Photo by Lisa Simpson) from BASKETBALL page 14

held on to advance to the championship game.

“We came out and tried to maintain our home court advantage, keeping our court ours with a win,” Stephens-Jenkins said.

But the tournament title would be won by the Bulldogs as the Lumberjacks fell behind early — 14–4 to start the game — and were never able to pull off the comeback victory. Drake shot 47.9 percent from the field for the game and held NAU to 33.3 percent shooting.

“We battled hard against Binghamton, but Drake is a better team than we are right now,” Kelly said. “It’s funny, because from a conditioning standpoint, they looked like they were the team that played at altitude.

We’re struggling to score, so we need to step up and make some plays, knock down some open shots. We didn’t play well against Drake, and walking away from that game, it was easy to say that they were the better team.”

Sophomore guard Amy Patton scored a tournament-high 23 points in the win over Binghamton, and junior guard Caty Huntington led NAU with 11 points in their loss to Drake. For their play, Patton and Huntington were named to the All-Tournament Team.

“I think we played very well [during the tournament],” Huntington said. “But we

haven’t reached the potential that we should be at right now. As a team, we learned a lot from ASU and UA; they’re two really good Pac-10 teams, and we can take that as we get closer to the Big Sky.” Since their season-opening losses at ASU and UA, the Lumberjacks have won three of their last four games and stand at 3–3 after winning all of five games last season. Although the team is struggling on the glass — being outrebounded 37–26 and 40– 34 against Binghamton and Drake, respectively — the team is headed in the right direction as they get closer to conference play.

“Our big focus right now is rebounding,” Stephens-Jenkins said. “Our last game against Drake was a very good Big Sky game, even though they’re not in the Big Sky. It was a good test of where we are, and I think we’ll be ready by the time we get there.”

The Lumberjacks continue their season-long seven-game homestand with games against San Jose State on Dec. 1 and Utah State on Dec. 4.

“The one thing about winning the conference and trying to be a top team is that you have to win at home,” Kelly said. “Coming into this week against San Jose State and Utah State, those are two games we need to win. We need to get things going at home, and we look to get back on the winning track.”

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McNeill concludes storied career

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avid McNeill closed out his NAU career with nine All-American awards, two 5,000-meter national championships and an All-American of the Year award for the track and field, and cross country honors in ESPN The Magazine.

“It’s bittersweet,” McNeill said when asked about the season coming to an end. “[My best moments involve] the whole freshman year,” he added. “It was my first season, first impression with an all-star team.”

McNeill had a strong positive impact on the cross country team and showed he had potential. He was chosen 2009 Cross Country Division I Scholar Athlete of the Year and 2010 Track & Field Division I Scholar Athlete of the Year. In 2008 and 2009, McNeill was the Big Sky Conference cross country champion and in 2010 he was named NAU Male Athlete of the year.

“David McNeill is a great runner and has earned every award that he has received,” said Eric Heins, director of track and field, and cross country.

McNeill was named the Mountain Re-

gional Athlete of the Year by the U.S Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

He is also the second person in history since 1978 to have claimed the men’s individual title at the NCAA Mountain Regional Championship three straight years. The first man from Northern Arizona to win the individual title for the third-consecutive year was Rich Sliney in 1970-72.

On Monday, Nov. 22, McNeill led the Northern Arizona’s men team to Terre Haute, Ind., for the NCAA Cross Country Championships.

Leading up to his last race, McNeill looked forward to closing out a strong running career with a solid finish, but, ironically, in the final race he suffered a side stitch and finished 101st at 31 minutes and 23 seconds.

“It’s the end of one year and the start of another,” McNeill said.

Next month, McNeill will be among the graduating class to receive their diploma.

Even though McNeill is graduating, it doesn’t mean that he will no longer be close to the NAU cross country team.

“Flagstaff is my running home,” he said.

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with Cameron Jones by Matt McFadden Photo by Jennifer Hilderbrand You have to start somewhere On the court, he is a star. Off the court, he is a history major with plans to be a teacher and a coach. But senior guard Cameron Jones means so much more to the NAU men’s basketball team than that; he is their veteran leader and caring friend.

Jones was born in Fort Lewis, Wash., but he calls Los Angeles, Calif., his home, having played high school ball at Los Alamitos High School. Growing up in a basketball-oriented family, it was easy for Jones to immerse himself in the game.

“My family — especially my mom and my cousin — were my biggest influences for basketball,” Jones said. “My mom played basketball when she was in college at the University of Puget Sound, and my cousin played at Stanford, and now he is in the NBA.” Jones’ cousin, Landry Fields, was a four-year player at Stanford before being drafted in the second round of the 2010 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. It was Fields, Jones said, who pushed him during their days as high school teammates to be the player he is today.

“I’ve always looked up to him,” Jones said. “He is a year older than me, so everything he does, I try to duplicate.”

Fields was able to mentor Jones, now a senior and star of his own team, and get him ready for his final year of college ball.

Like Fields, Jones must get ready to be the face of his team through the good times and bad.

“He just told me there is a lot of added pressure your senior year because scouts are looking at you,” Jones said. “But he said go out there and play. You have to play your game, act like nobody is in the stands and do what you got to do to help your team win, and everything will fall into place.”

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Leading by example The Lumberjacks, picked to contend for their first Big Sky Championship since 2007, look to Jones for leadership. He is one of five seniors on this year’s squad, but head coach Mike Adras said Jones has been a leader for this team for quite some time.

“He has really accepted the fact that he’s got to be vocal and be able to lead by example, as well,” Adras said. “It’s always a plus when one of your best players is your hardest worker, and I think as an example to the guys, he has been great. What he says to guys — not just on the court, but in the locker room, on the bus, on an airplane — those things are important because everyone is looking for him to be that leader.”

Jones’ leadership qualities do not go unnoticed by the NAU coaching staff, nor are they overlooked by his teammates.

His roommate and fellow-senior forward Shane Johannsen said Jones is not only a good friend of his, but someone who is there for him and the rest of the team when they need him most.

“He is someone we always look to,” Johannsen said. “He’s such a vocal person, and when things are going good or when things are going bad, we can look to him, and he can pick us up. He presents the kind of energy that can get the whole team going.”

Jones has accepted his role and is determined to be the vocal leader for the squad. His on-the-court talents and leadership are what his teammates attribute to his success.

However, Jones is most proud of what he does outside the gym. As evidenced by his nomination for the 2010-11 Lowes Senior CLASS Award — an accolade given to a senior at the Final Four ceremonies who exhibits notable achievements in the

community, the classroom, character and competition — Jones said he and his family take great pride in those things. Jones said caring for teammates, friends and the community are important to him during his college career.

“Off the court, I’m most proud of being a good teammate,” Jones said. “Some teammates don’t really care about their team, but I feel that I’m a really caring teammate. I keep in touch with everyone I’ve played with through all my years of basketball. I feel really comfortable being the leader of this team, and my role is to help everyone pick their game up and for me to lead by example.”

The big dance and pro ball NAU, and especially Adras in recent years, has seen many alumni play professional basketball after hanging up their Lumberjack uniforms, whether they play in the NBA (Dan McClintock), on the Canadian national team (Kyle Landry) or overseas (Josh Wilson and Ruben Boykin Jr., to name a couple). Johannsen said Jones can be a big name on that long list after graduation.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that he is going to play somewhere, whether it’s the NBA or overseas,” Johannsen said. “It’s 100 percent that he’s going somewhere. He is one of those players that has the talent to do it and can rise up to any level of competition.”

His coach said he fully believes in his talent, but Jones’ focus is elsewhere.

“I don’t think he’s worried about that right now,” Adras said. “I think he’s worried about helping this team be successful, and he realizes that if he does what he is supposed to do, those opportunities will certainly present themselves.”

Jones does not snuff the idea of playing professional ball, but he does agree with his coach.

Instead of setting his sights on paychecks and fame, he is aim-

ing for more immediate but sentimental goals: playing in the NCAA tournament. “[To play in] the ‘big dance’ is real important to me,” Jones said. “I’ve won a championship in every level I’ve played in, so the last step is to win a [Big Sky] championship while I’m here. That’s my all-time dream. Growing up, I watched the tournament on TV, and now I want to be there, too. It is a huge goal for me and the team to make it there, so hopefully we can get it done.”

Jones’ humility and obsession with leading his team have taken over his thoughts, which now lead to one consistent objective.

“Right now, I’m focusing on college,” he said. “The NBA is always going to be there, and there [are] going to be pro leagues all over. I’ll worry about the pro stuff when college is done, but right now, my focus is to help this team win a n d get us to the dance.”

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Theatrikos ushers in holiday spirit Bringing The Best Christmas Pageant Ever to Flagstaff The play is based on the popular 1972 book of the same name, written by Barbara Robinson. TOP: The young cast rehearses a scene. BOTTOM-CORNER: Two actresses practice an important scene.

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onight, Theatrikos’ Doris-Harper White Playhouse will raise its curtains and usher in the Yuletide spirit with its annual Christmas mainstage performance. This y e a r ’s

production is Barbara Robinson’s illustrious show The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a mischievous holiday play set to bring the Christmas spirit to Flagstaff.

Theatrikos is a popular non-profit theater organization committed to providing quality productions to northern Arizona. They put on multiple shows every year, including an annual Christmas production.

Joe Maniglia, Theatrikos’ educational director, said the group has a revolving lineup of Christmas shows that alternate annually.

“There are a number of holiday shows that Theatrikos has put on in the past,” Maniglia said. “Examples are A Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, Christmas Story, Inspecting Carol and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

We always do a Christmas show,

and those are all part of our Christmas lineup.”

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is based on a highly successful book written

by Robinson in 1972. The story focuses on six juvenile delinquents who all bear the same surname of Herdman. They decide to go to church for the first time, not because they are seeking spiritual guidance, but because of the free snacks. Despite the displeasure from church members, the Herdmans are all cast in roles for the Sunday school’s Christmas play.

The kids go on to tell the story of Christmas in a drastically different fashion than normal.

Out of the 25 actors cast, more than half of them are ages 15 and younger.

Erin Townsend, stage manager for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, said working with kids requires a completely

lagstaff residents were able to take a closer look at the dazzling celestial features that adorn the northern Arizona night sky this past Friday and Saturday night at the Thanksgiving Star Fest. Lowell Observatory hosted the viewing to celebrate Thanksgiving and share all the astrology the night sky has to offer.

The Thanksgiving Star Fest featured various astrological activities and allowed visitors to peer through numerous telescopes set up around the observatory. Volunteers and educators helped guests locate certain stars, planets and constellations in the vast night sky.

Leeta Slama, transaction coordinator for California Lifestyle Realty in La Quinta, said everyone involved in the event was friendly and that she was able to witness some truly amazing sights.

“The educators were very informed and friendly; they made sure everyone got a chance to see through the telescope,” Slama said. “We got to see Jupiter with the red ring, Andromeda and star clusters. It was really cool to actually be able to see the stars and rings up close.”

Among the attendees were people from Phoenix seeking a true stargazing experience.

Olga Lykhvar, an ASU graduate student, said she decided to visit Lowell Observatory because of the lack of star visibility in Phoenix.

“I came here from Phoenix because we don’t have stars there,” Lykhyar said. “I’m really glad I came tonight, because one of Lowell’s educators told me that the conditions tonight were rare; it’s very uncommon to be able to see Jupiter and its moons as clearly as we did tonight.”

The Lowell Observatory houses several state-of-the-art

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Directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard. Written by Dan Fogelman and Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm (fairy tale). Starring Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, and Donna Murphy. Running time: 92 minutes. Rated PG.

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n my four years as movie critic, I have never actually reviewed an animated children’s film I attended with children in tow. This past Thanksgiving break afforded me this previously unattained experience, the children being my two cousins, Sydney and Ellie, who are 3 and 2, respectively. On the way to the theater, my uncle asked the girls what we were going to see, and they excitedly screamed, “Rapunzel!”

We were actually going to see Tangled, the latest (and apparently last for a while) princess film from Walt Disney Animation. As is customary when the Mouse House goes about creating a new princess, the story is not exactly as the Brothers Grimm originally wrote. Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) is a princess born with some pretty spectacular hair: So long as you don’t cut it, it can turn back the effects of time for an individual, including reversing the aging process and healing all wounds. Gothel (Donna Murphy), a greedy old woman, swipes the baby for her powers and hides her away in a tall tower. The king and queen, devastated by the loss of their daughter, declare an annual event in which floating lanterns are lit and cast into the sky in hopes the lights will lead the princess home.

Her stepmother, now known as Mother Gothel, insists Rapunzel not leave the tower because the outside world is far too dangerous. But when an on-the-run criminal known as Flynn

Rider (Zachary Levi) unfortunately hides in the tall tower of the more-than-capable princess (she does kung fu with her hair), Rapunzel cons the con into taking her to see the lights.

The experience of Tangled — and I imagine any children’s movie with a remotely engaging narrative structure — is a bit of a rollercoaster, from what I can tell. The girls loved Rapunzel for no other reason than she is a beautiful princess with wonderfully long hair they would just looooooove to brush. When the story (and consequently the color palette) became darker, the girls were scared and therefore needed to be cuddled. When the horse showed up, they were pleased. The climax was confusing because the story has multiple mommies — an anomaly to a little girl’s mind. Regardless, when the inevitable happy ending arrived, both girls were thrilled, and they only had good things to say when the theater lights came up.

Making an engaging film for adults is far more challenging, having more to do with a solid yarn and good character development than pretty princesses. Although Tangled has the kind of plot holes you can run a train through, it is an entertaining flick with an undeniably Disneyesque feel. This is Disney’s 50th animated film, and the colors, castles and general trappings of the land where “Happily Ever After” is certain are more than a little familiar to us.

But there is certainly a difference in the spirit of Tangled, due in large part to the nature of

Second Take: Burlesque

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e Line Pictures’ musical Burlesque is a lot like a sugar-coated cupcake with bright frosting and multicolored sprinkles. The film’s initial appearance is that of pure, sweet bliss, yet as soon as you take a bite, you realize the rest of your treat is as bland and devoid of real taste as Cher (co-headliner for this flick). Burlesque is great to look at, but the film lacks substance, especially with a plot consisting of every cliché in the book.

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the villain. Mother Gothel is apparently a sorceress, but she wields no magic after the first scenes, and her cruelty is substantially subtler than that of previous Disney baddies. She has a song (as all Disney villains do) titled “Mother Knows Best,” and it combines maternal tones with toxic lyrics that cross into the realm of psychological domestic child abuse. As a connoisseur of Walt Disney, I have seen my fair share of evil stepmothers, but this one’s modernized and realistic sadism dissects with a knife instead of the blunt force of Snow White or even Cinderella.

As we left the theater, Sydney and Ellie were both utterly exhausted and in need of a nap. Such is the way children most often digest cinema. I am told that when the same two little girls saw the far smarter but less hip Toy Story 3, the emotional ups and downs were even more engaging, and the now-infamous incinerator sequence and its implications were apparently more than a little difficult to fully explain. Perhaps the more challenging we make children’s movies, the more pertinent the questions in need of answers, and therefore the better the movies themselves inherently become.

Tangled is a film nowhere near the musical and intellectual merits of the great Disney princesses like Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora or even Tiana from last year’s excellent Princess and the Frog. This one warms the heart without remotely enlightening the mind. Not great, but merely good enough.

There is no doubt in my mind Christina Aguilera possesses killer pipes, drop-dead good looks and average acting abilities, but even her glittering presence isn’t enough to raise Burlesque out of the depths of mediocrity. Aguilera struts her stuff in glitzy and gaudy costumes while dancing to various up-tempo musical numbers, which is a treat for music aficionados and males with eyeballs, but unfortunately, she is the only bright spot in Burlesque. The rest of the characters are unconvincing, walking, talking clichés who don’t make up for the barebones plot. This film lacks any shred of even semi-originality. How the Burlesque screenwriters could be content with their work is beyond me.

It is painfully apparent throughout Burlesque that the film is trying to be the next Chicago or Moulin Rouge. Burlesque sadly doesn’t come close to either of these films, and it shouldn’t even be uttered in the same sentence as them. If you want some bright lights, glitter and some cool dance routines, I highly recommend Burlesque and guarantee you won’t be disappointed. But if you want a musical with actual depth and significance, skip it and rent one or two of the aforementioned (better) musicals instead.

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irl Talk, aka Greg Gillis, is a DJ, which means his credibility as an artist is immediately called into question. Putting it simply, he mixes several songs together. However, his individual and innate instincts to mix and remix these very specific samples of music into entirely new and cohesive tracks is undeniably impressive, and All Day, his latest album, is an illustration of this skill. All Day has an expansive feel, as though creating an overview of the American pop music scene, while creating a danceable club mash-up of popular culture and Top 40 hits, featuring no less than Lady Gaga, Dr. Dre, The Jackson 5, Ke$ha and John Lennon.

Like in his previous albums, Girl Talk’s aim is to explore what music can be while pushing the legal and artistic boundaries placed on corporate popular culture. All Day kicks off with Ludacris’ “Move, Bitch,” backed with the instrumentals of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” and complemented with Jay Z’s “New York State of Mind.” Not sure what this would sound like? Be assured it is fully awesome, and those who haven’t experienced Girl Talk before should run and download this very different and very free album as soon as they possibly can.

Oddly enough, the trouble with Girl Talk’s latest may be sheer repetition. This may be his most “complete” album to date, but unless you are dancing and/or rolling on ecstasy, you might get a bit tired of the somewhat cycling beats. Yes, there are roughly more than 400 tracks featured within the 1.1-hour running time, but the mixing of beats eventually becomes somewhat tired, and we pine for a distinct commentary (which “Every Day,” the final track, thankfully provides, if not a moment too late). But perhaps this is hardly a problem for Girl Talk’s intended audiences: music enthusiasts and those dance-aholics who just want a good beat to bump and grind to.

If Girl Talk isn’t an artist, he certainly exhibits more artistic merit than the pop stars who created the original tracks. Those who can appreciate a good beat and multiple genres (like Lil’ Wayne meets Simon and Garfunkle, or MOP’s “Ante Up” backed by the beat to Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the U.S.A.”) will be able to appreciate what All Day has to offer. Better still, the album is free and can be downloaded as a whole or in separate tracks on the mash-up minister’s website, illegal-art.net/allday.

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everal issues ago, the Dining Bros brought you a look at Flagstaff burger joints, sorting out who’s who and the meat between the buns. This week, the duo tackles yet another extremely popular dish: pizza. Many places claim to be or have been voted “Best of Flagstaff,” but the Bros take to the tables to find who’s really the best and who’s lying. It’s a battle of wits, tomato paste and colleagues to truly find the best pizza in Flagstaff.

ROMA’S PIZZA The Good: Roma’s makes a good, hearty pizza. It’s something that looks filling and leaves nothing behind. The pies are nothing short of mouthwatering, and it doesn’t take long to reach a good, full feeling. Roma’s uses only the best ingredients, and they have a wide assortment of toppings, allowing you to decorate the pizzas with anything you want. Roma’s Pizza lives up to the “Best in Flagstaff” title.

The Bad: There aren’t many bad things to say about Roma’s. If you like thin crust, Roma’s main courses tend to be thicker. Prices can get costly, but only if you begin to buy everything that looks good, going crazy with specialty pizzas and overloading with toppings.

The Verdict: Great prices for even greater pizzas. The two locations in Flagstaff easily make Roma’s a recommended place to go.

FRATELLI PIZZA The Good: Fratelli has great prices — impressively great prices — for good pizza. Their package deals, especially anything with Breadstix (a paper bag full of Fratelli’s signature breadsticks), are the sure way to go if you want pizza. Take, for example, the Lumberjack Special: a 14-inch one-topping pizza, breadsticks, and two cans of soda or fountain drinks for $14.50. It almost feels like you’re stealing food.

The Bad: Fratelli was also voted “Best in Flagstaff” a few times, but in recent years, the quality of food has made them lose this title. The pies taste above average, but the breadsticks and great bundles are what help Fratelli’s pizza taste better.

The Verdict: Fratelli is a simple and easy answer if you want a quick bite. It’s better than fast-food-chain pizza places, but it’s not high-quality pizza.

NiMARCO’S PIZZA The Good: NiMarco’s is your classic college pizza joint. It has that “hang out” feel and a welcoming atmosphere. The pizza is great, with a crispy crust and good homestyle quality. They have a wide variety of choices and great prices, usually between 10 and 14 bucks for a pie that feeds three to four people. The location is perfect — right between campus and downtown — making it a fairly easy walk from campus. Once inside, you’ll be greeted by a wonderful staff, some yummy pizza, and a desire to hang out and relax. This is the way a pizza place should be.

The Bad: Aside from the fact they don’t deliver until after 5 p.m., there aren’t many things wrong with NiMarco’s.

The Verdict: NiMarco’s is the perfect place to go to if you want to hang out with your friends, relax, or enjoy the atmosphere while getting some work done and enjoying really good pizza.

NEW JERSEY PIZZA DELIVERY The Good: New Jersey Pizza Delivery has the best pizza in Flagstaff. Period. The ingredients are fresh and all provided locally, so you know the quality is high. They even hand-make their own mozzarella in the back. It’s hard to find good pizza sauce nowadays, but New Jersey hits it spot-on. You simply aren’t going to find this quality anywhere else.

The Bad: These pizzas are very expensive when compared to some of the other places we’ve reviewed, and while not ridiculously expensive (a pizza costs $15-20), it’s still enough to make college students wary for their wallets. Even though New Jersey Pizza Delivery delivers, it’s located in east Flagstaff, which is a long walk.

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The Verdict: Despite the higher prices, the quality of this place is too good to pass up.

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new dynamic altogether.

“It is very different working with kids; they have a much different energy than adult actors,” Townsend said.

“It is difficult getting them to focus. As you work with them and they learn their lines and staging, things smooth out. It is very rewarding working with the kids.”

Maniglia said many of the children in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever were recruited from Theatrikos’ TheatriKids program.

“A number of them were in our TheatriKids program over the summer,” Maniglia said. “I contacted them, and a good one-third of the TheatriKids auditioned for the show.”

The TheatriKids program provides an educational opportunity for kids to learn the workings of a play and obtain hands-on experience in a theatrical performance.

Theatrikos makes different workshops geared toward lighting, directing, writing and improvisation.

Maniglia said director Alisa Davis and assistant director Dennis Hattem did a great job in casting the various children’s roles.

“If you have read the book, you know the main characters are these wild bunch of kids, and I think the brass did a great job casting this show,” Maniglia said. “The kids that play the Herdmans look like trouble, the good church kids look like good, innocent kids. The humor really comes Most of the cast of Theatrikos’ The Best Christmas Pageant Ever are no more than 15 years old. Many of the out because these kids are properly cast.” young actors and actresses were recruited from the TheatriKids summer program. (Photo by Trevor Gould)

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