FROM THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Hello Lumberjacks!

This semester, The Lumberjack is fortunate enough to have the opportunity to print two special editions. Our first special issue of the semester is based around the concept of “It’s a small town” and is filled with local content. Well, the wait is over! We are proud to announce our first special edition is ready for you to enjoy.

The Lumberjack has been based in Flagstaff for more 100 years; although we are a universitybased newspaper, we would not be able to do quality work without the support of the community. Our goal with this issue is to highlight the unique corners of Flagstaff that make this town a unique, welcoming environment for all.

The LJ staff has been collecting stories and designing this issue for the past month. Within this issue you will find a higher quantity of content from each section along with bonus content from our visual departments.

You will find stories covering Route 66’s loss of popularity, local businesses owned by members of city council, a Humans of NAU on bartenders and servers, a story on local tattoo artists and more!

We sincerely hope you enjoy this love letter to our mountain town. Love,

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Executive Board

Emily Gerdes, Editor-in-Chief

Hannah Elsmore, Managing Editor

Lydia Nelson, Director of Digital Content

Daisy Johnston, Copy Editor

Lian Muneno, Director of Print Design

Marley Green, Director of Marketing

EDITORIAL STAFF VISUALS

Taylor Schwartz-Olson, News Editor

Tess Bandstra, Assistant News Editor

Emily Rehling, Opinion Editor

Halli Smith, Assistant Opinion Editor

Brisa Karow, Features Editor

Zachary Markewicz, Assistant Features Editor

Jessie McCann, Culture Editor

Marian Hernandez, Assistant Culture Editor

Noah Butler, Sports Editor

Nathan Ecker, Assistant Sports Editor

CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

Megan Ford-Fyffe, Director of Photography

Taylor McCormick, Assistant Director of Photography

Ethon Peddle, Senior Photographer

John Chaides, Senior Photographer

Alexis Beaman, Director of Illustration

Octavia Freeland, Director of Multimedia

Jonah Graham, Assistant Director of Multimedia

Liam Combs, Assistant Director of Multimedia

Amirah Rogers, Director of Social Media

Faculty Advisers

Bree Burkitt, Faculty Adviser

David Harpster, Reporter Advisor

Rory Faust, Sports Adviser

The Lumberjack is committed to factual correctness and accuracy. If you find an error in our publication, please email Emily Gerdes at eng66@nau.edu.

Northern Arizona University sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, on homelands sacred to Native Americans throughout the region. We honor their past, present and future generations, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home.