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From the Editor

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s the end of this academic year comes to an end and summer gets closer and closer, make sure to look out your window, because if you’re still in Flagstaff, it may be snowing. Even so, for the seniors leaving good ol’ Flagstaff next week, it’s going to be hard to leave the place we’ve spent four wonderful years.

With only one more week left at The Lumberjack, the last two editions are going to be filled with compelling stories detailing what has been going on lately around campus. In this issue, there will be a feature on the recent Fossil Free NAU protests that took place last week.

Those involved held sit-ins and even led a protest to President Rita Cheng’s office to end the university’s investment in the fossil fuel industry.

While this was happening, it was also Hip Hop week last week on campus. Throughout the week, several speakers CORY WALTERS held meetings and get-togethers to discuss a variety of today’s ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR topics.

With finals week approaching us like a train coming down the tracks, it can be a very stressful time in our lives. Sometimes we find ourselves staring at one study guide for hours to hopefully remember information we will most likely forget the day after the final. Two words of advice: stay calm. All you can do is try your best. Be confident in your studies, and at the end of the day, you either understand the information or you don’t. So take it easy, but amid the hard work, enjoy the last week at NAU as seniors and have a great graduation.

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PoliceBeat April 25 At 9:35 a.m., a standby to maintain peace was initiated as student-led protests began in the Student Academic Services Building (SAS).

Assistance was provided and everything was fine.

At 2:26 p.m., an officer reported seeing a subject who matched the description of a Flagstaff Police Department (FPD) suspect in Lot 13.

Three NAUPD officers responded, but the original officer lost sight of the subject and no contact was made.

At 8:36 p.m., a parent reported their child was not responding to texts.

The subject was not in their dorm at the time, but their roommate called at 9:51 p.m. to report the subject had returned. The subject told officers they were suicidal.

An on-call counselor was contacted and the subject was allowed to stay in their dorm room that night.

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April 27 At 8 a.m., a resident assistant (RA) at Reilly Hall called to report burnt toilet paper on two floors. One NAUPD officer responded.

No damage was found and the area was cleaned.

At 12:52 p.m., a staff member called to report a subject parked in a 15-minute space in Lot 16 and was sleeping in their vehicle for an hour. One officer responded and the vehicle was checked and found unoccupied.

April 28 At 9:02 a.m., a student reported a subject leaving a package unattended and a second subject picking up the package and going inside the Health and Learning Center. One NAUPD officer responded and the area was searched, but the subject was gone upon arrival.

At 10:38 p.m., a resident called regarding loud parties that frequently occur at a nearby apartment at Hilltop Townhomes. The residents were contacted and advised to keep the noise down.

At 9:06 p.m., a group of five student protesters refused to leave the SAS building when it closed at 9 p.m. Twelve NAUPD officers along with FPD responded and the students were cited April 29 for trespassing before being At 12:44 a.m., an RA released. at Taylor hall reported that Post-it notes had been left April 26 in an obscene shape on their At 4:09 p.m., a passerby door. One NAUPD officer reported a dog running responded and a report was loose near the Hotel and filed for information only.

Restaurant Management building. One NAUPD At 8:54 a.m., an RA at officer responded but the dog McConnell hall called to was never located. report damage to 26 exit signs. One NAUPD officer At 8:23 p.m., a student responded and the leads were reported possible gun shots exhausted. outside the Wettaw Building.

One NAUPD officer At 10:03 a.m., a faculty responded to search the member called to report a surrouding area. Everything subject taking photos of Lot was fine.

13 and the inside of vehicles.

One NAUPD officer responded and the area was searched. The subject was gone on arrival.

April 30 At 12:46 a.m., a concerned citizen reported a male and a female subject arguing outside of the gym area at The Suites. Three NAUPD officers responded and one subject was arrested and booked into Coconino County Sheriff ’s Office jail for underage consumption of alcohol. One subject was given a criminal deferral for underage consumption of alcohol.

At 8:48 p.m., a student reported being stalked by another subject at the Walkup Skydome.

One NAUPD officer responded and no crime was observed.

The suspect was contacted and asked to stop contacting the student.

At 10:25 p.m., a student reported a subject who was masturbating in public in the Biological Sciences building.

One NAUPD officer responded and the area was searched, but the subject was not located. The victim did not wish to pursue the matter criminally.

May 1 At 12:53 a.m., staff at Wilson hall reported that eggs had been thrown at an RA’s door. One NAUPD officer responded but no crime was witnessed.

At 9:58 p.m., a student at The Suites reported an unknown subject knocking at her door. Upon officer arrival, the subject was found to be her neighbor, who was having an electrical issue.

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New policy requires permit for those parking on campus after 4:30 p.m.

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he president’s office at NAU recently approved a policy that will require a permit for those parking on campus after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The announcement for this policy, which was going to arrive via NAU News on April 20, was postponed, but the director of Parking and Shuttle Services, Erin Stam, confirmed the policy will go into effect on August 1, 2016.

According to Stam, NAU has actually been considering a policy such as this for quite some time.

“I was asked to develop multiple options; I probably submitted eight various versions of what we might be able to do in order to keep providing parking and shuttles on campus,” said Stam. “We see over 1,200 cars in a week parking [after hours on-campus].

It’s not for free: permit holders are paying for it. We are trying to not increase permit prices by asking each user to contribute and that was something recommended to us years ago.”

But since The Lumberjack published the news on April 21, the upcoming revision to the parking policy has been met with an outpouring of concern by many members of the university and community alike. An

NAU alumnus, Kai Little, who also works on campus, was among those upset, but said he was not surprised when he heard the news.

“The university has a captive revenue base and they’ve displayed their willingness to milk it,” said Little. “The fact that they have faculty pay full price for parking passes is astounding to me and is a mark of how desperate they are.”

But Stam looks at it another way. For Stam, the new measures are the fairest possible. However, she understands why the policy may be upsetting to some.

“Parking is a very sensitive subject.

People get very emotional about it, but my job is also to make sure I don’t have to jack up permit prices on those who are currently coming to campus,” Stam said. “In many ways, we’re actually protecting the faculty and students who currently have permits by not penalizing them and by not making them bear the brunt [of the costs].”

Little was also worried about another possibility, mainly that “the fees will continue to go up and will expand to cover more departments.”

But Stam said, just like with the current permits, the money from nighttime passes will only go to fund maintenance and shuttle services. Stam also reiterated that Parking

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and Shuttle Services receive no funds from the rest of the university.

“The idea behind it now is that students are parking for ‘free,’ but it’s not for free,” Stam said. “We put a lot of money into those parking lots.”

Little, however, was not convinced.

“I can appreciate that they are using some of the money to improve parking lots if there really is something wrong with them in terms of integrity or safety,” Little said. “But what is the point of new parking lots if no one can afford to park there?”

Owner of Greenhouse Productions Matthew Ziegler was also concerned the policy may have a negative impact, but in a different way. Ziegler, who organizes events, thinks the policy may lead to lower attendance for shows held on campus.

“It seems to be something that’s a real disincentive for people,” said Ziegler. “If [people are] going to have to pay to park on campus, especially if there used to be free parking on campus, I think it could potentially hurt my events and might make me less likely to present events on campus.”

According to Stam, the university is aware of this particular concern and may have a plan to address it.

“We are working very closely with people

who do events on campus to try to develop some options for community members so we can give them some choice,” Stam said.

“There will still be certain events — largescale campus events — where parking will be accommodated.”

As part of this process, Parking Services has requested a list of events for the fall semester from many departments.

Ziegler said, as well intentioned as this is, it “sounds logistically difficult” at best, and his company does not usually have their events scheduled more than three to six months in advance.

“In my business, it’s hard to get people to come out and attend things and there are a lot of other events going on,” Ziegler said. “There are a number of factors that are challenges to get people to come to events.

It’s sort of a hand-to-mouth existence so anything that’s going to be a disincentive to potential attendees [is something] I’m not going to be in favor of.”

Stam agreed the new parking policy will be especially challenging for the community, but her office will be working to find an adequate solution.

Nighttime parking permits will cost $4 for one night and $160 for one semester.

NEWS

Deciding to call it a snow day: Differences in NAU and FUSD’s closure policies

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BY ADRIAN SKABELUND

n the wake of a spring snowstorm and Flagstaff’s notoriously unpredictable weather, finals are not the only subject students are talking about. Though the snow from this recent storm melted faster than it fell, it reinstigated discussion on NAU’s policy on weather-related class cancellations.

Over the past few years, the amount of classes the university has cancelled can be counted on one hand, leading many students and faculty members to question the process university administration uses to determine “business as usual” during inclement weather and if the policy should change.

Danielle Gervasio, a lecturer in humanities, has heard complaints from her students and wondered about NAU’s decision-making process herself.

“My experiences are like everyone else’s.

NAU doesn’t close for snow until it’s really, really bad, but of course, then we’re already here on campus or trying to get here,” said Gervasio.

“Students are up in arms about it, and I do know when the weather is very bad, and I’m here, a lot of my students can’t get here. What’s the point of having a class when it’s only half full?”

According to Cynthia Brown, the Director of Public Affairs at NAU, adverse weather conditions are simply part of the NAU experience.

“NAU sits at the foot of the highest peak in the state and receives an average annual snowfall of 100 inches per year,” said Brown. “Campus tours and orientation sessions include discussion of winter weather, and all students, faculty and staff are aware of such conditions.”

Gervasio said that, in some ways, she agrees with Brown and that, at times, students can be somewhat dramatic about snow conditions. But she added this does not mean that the overall lack of class cancellations is not an issue.

“It can be dangerous,” Gervasio said.

During a snowstorm Jan. 15, Flagstaff saw an average of seven snow-related collisions in an hour, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., totaling 52 collisions in a single day. Although it is unclear if there is a correlation between canceled NAU classes and fewer collisions, Sergeant Margaret Bentzen, the Public Relations Officer for the Flagstaff Police Department, confirmed that fewer cars on icy roads generally means fewer accidents.

“Typically, we have a large amount of accidents during the ‘commute’ time, which is from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. typically, and from around 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.,” said Bentzen. “If the roads have less traffic, we typically see less accidents.”

There are also other unintended consequences for faculty like Gervasio when the university decides not to cancel classes. She lives over an hour away, which can leave her in a bind when trying to

get to school during inclement weather.

“Technically, if the university is open, I am required to hold class,” Gervasio said. “That’s what my contract states and being here, I think, is important. Just shifting everything online isn’t the answer unless it’s an extreme situation. If the university closed, I would do that. I drive in every day up the mountain and so when the weather is bad, I have to either contend with terrible road conditions and hope I don’t get in an accident, or I have to make prior arrangements to be here before the storm begins, which I do a lot.”

For Gervasio, prior arrangements mean getting a hotel room just to make sure she can teach her class in person and on time without risking treacherous roads.

“The Drury does offer a special rate for those of us who do this, but it’s not cheap, and sometimes we’re staying up here multiple nights in a row,” Gervasio said. “So we’re talking about [having to pay] a couple hundred bucks just to teach my classes.”

NAU is not the only Flagstaff institution whose need for student safety sometimes conflicts with the need to properly educate students.

Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD), which contains seven elementary schools, two junior high schools and two high schools, serving over 10,000 students, deals with the same weather as NAU, and often the two entities come to drastically different conclusions.

Joe Martin, FUSD’s director of transportation, explained how the school district decides whether to cancel school. He added that it is something they put quite a bit of thought into as it’s a very serious decision. In fact, Martin himself will head out early to see what road conditions are like before making the call.

“Normally, it’s just me, but there have been some storms where I’ve had the luxury of having two to three people out,” said Martin. “What we try to do is make sure that the conditions on the road are not going to get worse than they are when I’m out there. I’ll drive and then radio back and tell them what’s going on: what direction is it coming from, is it going to be icy, but obviously the conditions change.”

According to Martin, the majority of time FUSD cancels school it is because of dangerous road conditions, mainly the ice beneath the snow itself.

“Safety is first. We don’t want anyone going off the road. We don’t want any accidents,” Martin said. “This will be my 30th year ... you know what’s safe and what isn’t safe. The problem is that not everyone has four-wheel drive. Now, trying to stop a bus on snowy conditions, that’s a testament to the drivers, and a lot of parents drive really well most of the time.”

Snowstorms and other inclement weather can create hazardous driving conditions for students and faculty commuting to and from campus. (Photo By Jennifer Hilderbrand)

At NAU, Brown said the process is similar.

“During a winter storm we have crews on-campus surveying and plowing the roads beginning at 2 a.m.,” Brown said. “Our police, emergency management and facility services team members drive to campus around 4 a.m. to assess for themselves the conditions of the roads.”

In addition, Brown explains that, in the end, “A group of stakeholders and [NAU leaders] take multiple steps in a thoughtfully outlined process to make the decision to continue or alter campus operations.”

One difference between NAU and FUSD’s policies is how each treats midday cancellations.

For Martin, changing one’s mind midday is unthinkable.

“You’ve got to be careful not to call it too early and you also don’t want to reverse your decision once you do call it,” Martin said. “You can’t say you’re going to have a late start and then cancel it because typically you already have students out at the bus stops. It’s a challenge to make the call but you’ve got to stick with the call you make.”

NAU, on the other hand, will sometimes issue a cancellation notice halfway through the day, something that especially irks Gervasio.

“Let’s say I come up here Sunday at noon for a long winter’s nap, so that on Monday, I can just walk from the Drury to my office,” Gervasio said. “I get here and I’m ready to go and then at 1:30 in the afternoon, NAU cancels the day. All my students are already on campus, I’m already on campus and now everyone has to get out of here.”

But by far the largest difference between NAU and FUSD is the concept of snow days.

FUSD’s schedule works six days into the semester that can be given up if the need arises. NAU has no such buffer and, at the moment, Brown said the university has no plans to institute one.

According to Martin, the school district usually uses all six of those days and he believes, for FUSD at least, those days are a necessity. At the same time, Martin said, they never use one lightly.

“For [NAU], I think the necessity’s not there, you’ve got most of your people living on campus,” Martin said. “I do know for us, the decision does get a lot harder after snow days have run out. It’s a thankless job calling snow days because nobody is going to agree with it. There are going to be people who say, ‘over in my neighborhood, the subdivision is fine, the roads are good.’ [While others say] ‘over in this area, the roads are terrible, how could you call that?’”

Gervasio agreed that pleasing everyone is impossible, but she still said the university could do better.

“It’s hard to know so far ahead of time, I understand the day before they’re in the moment and things change all the time,” Gervasio said.

“What we think could be three feet of snow may turn out to be nothing, but I think [for NAU] to be calling it at one in the afternoon is a little bit ridiculous. That’s late to be suddenly changing your mind.”

In the end, no matter what students and faculty say about NAU’s policy on snow, there is one thing everyone can agree on: with summer just around the corner, it will be a long while before this subject resurfaces again.

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NEWS

Undergraduate Research Symposium showcases student accomplishments

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BY DALTON DAVIDSON

n April 29, NAU students presented a variety of research and projects at the NAU Undergraduate Research Symposium. Presentations ranged from art to cooking demonstrations, and every kind of research from the value of workout methods estimated by cost and satisfaction to the prevalence of flies based on region and climate. Needless to say, the symposium showcased a variety of projects from students with wide ranges of mindsets and goals.

Senior psychology major Rang Ly, who was presenting for her fifth time, described her experience with the symposium.

“I love the symposium. I love the research and presenting.

I’m presenting later today again, and it’s so exciting to see the hard work my team and I have done over the course of the semester come to fruition,” said Ly. Many students and community members came to the symposium to see the projects and demonstrations.

Junior exercise science and fitness and wellness major Cameron Scheidt came to the symposium due to an interest in health and behavioral science.

“I just wanted to check out the health and behavioral science area, because those are the topics I’m interested in. It’s really interesting to see what people have been looking at and researching,” said Scheidt.

There were also judges for the event who analyzed the projects in order to declare the best research efforts and demonstrations and to provide the presenters with constructive

criticism. The judges were chosen for these roles because of their success and expertise in their own fields, giving them authority to help the students in those fields.

Brian Hagedon, one of those judges and a design professional and architect from Tucson, said judging the research is a great learning experience.

“We have a great time every time we come here. Even if we know nothing of the subject matter, the presenters know, and it’s so much fun to learn. It’s great to see these budding students who are going to be experts one day in biology, economics, social work or whatever,” said Hagedon.

Danielle Dillon, a scientist and research associate in the center for bioengineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, said she was very excited to see the undergraduates and their efforts in science. She mentioned some of her favorite projects from the day.

“There was a multifunctional material that holds a charge and is strong,” said Dillon. “It’s super next-gen because it could be used in all kinds of technology, especially electric and hybrid cars. Then there was an RV thing down in the Valley where 7,000 RVs showed up and dumped their waste. There was over 100,000 gallons of waste, and these kids were looking for a way to deal with all that waste.”

Freshman elementary education major Caleigh Morrow was presenting in the first-year seminar section on music therapy and its effectiveness.

“Music therapy can regulate your mood and arousal

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Top: Undergraduate students’ research presentations line the Walkup Skydome during the annual Undergraduate Symposium on April 29. Right: Freshmen Tessa Diehl and Jensen Grief present their research for the Honors program at the symposium.

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levels, it helps children learn speech and listening, and patients with schizophrenia that received music therapy got better treatment than those who didn’t,” said Morrow. “It opens up a conversation between the left and right brains too. There’s a myth that this therapy is temporary, but the research shows that it should be used at all times.”

Some projects ended up being incomplete due to uncontrollable circumstances, but still provided excellent insight into the field and gave the students the chance to present to the experts in their field while also gaining the experience of presenting an intensive research project.

Senior fitness and wellness major James Cox described his own project.

“I implemented a fitness program for three boxers to find out which kind of method was best. Unfortunately, I couldn’t complete the research due to injuries. Two of the boxers got concussions, and the other broke his nose,” said Cox. Junior environmental engineering major Josue Juarez also described some of his own favorite projects as a visitor.

“There was a cool project based on the biological treatment of high-strength wastewater. There was also this cool alternative landfill liner that ended up not being successful but was still a cool idea,” said Juarez.

Juarez summed up the event by saying, “It was nice looking around at the projects in my own discipline and outside it. It was nice to see the things people have done all year.”

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Student vows to never move car in protest of university parking costs

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BY CONOR SWEETMAN

arking on campus is not only expensive, it’s also a nuisance to try and find a spot, even with a permit. That is why sophomore interior design major Hoke Colburn (who works for Parking and Shuttle Services) is vowing to never move his car in protest of the exuberant cost of parking on campus, which comes in addition to the tuition and fees he already pays as an out-of-state student.

“I live off campus and don’t have a parking pass. Finding a parking spot where I won’t get ticketed is a nightmare in the morning. That’s why when I found this spot, I knew I could never move my car again,” said Colburn.

He found a small lot of three empty spaces on north campus behind a building so infrequently used that no one knew about the location until Colburn drunkenly stumbled upon it.

“I was leaving a fat rager at the geology building one night and I had to pee, so I wandered away from the road behind a tree and boom. There’s an opening just asking to be filled,” Colburn said.

Colburn says that he was motivated by the overwhelming cost of a student-parking pass, which is over $400, and the ticket-happy meter maids that wander the campus and ticket everything on wheels, looking for their next victim. He believes protesting will change the face of parking on campus, and possibly the world.

Colburn says he isn’t doing this just for him; he’s doing it for all of NAU. He wants to better the community by convincing the university to do away with the high-priced parking passes.

“One small parking spot for man, one giant lot for mankind,” Colburn said.

With his pledge to hold his spot going strong, Colburn resorted to walking or begging for rides from his friends. He vowed to never move his car until the end of the year.

Some cold nights, he is forced to sleep in his car.

“Some days I have class that runs till eight or nine at night, and by then it’s too dark and cold to walk and all my friends have left, so I just sleep in my car,” Colburn said.

Colburn has set up an entire camp area in the back of his SUV, complete with a stove to cook on.

He says the location is convenient because NAU’s WiFi reaches there and there is an electrical outlet close enough to run an extension cord to.

“Yeah, everything I need is right there and I don’t really see any reason not to live in my vehicle. I think I might even get a small generator so it could be a bit warmer at night,” Colburn said.

One drawback that Colburn admits is difficult to overcome is the lack of bathrooms.

“I know it kinda sucks that there’s no bathroom, but I’m a guy, so I just go out the window and I shower in the sprinklers in the mornings,” Colburn said. “The second problem is the real issue, but a pail has fixed that for now.

Once, his car was buried under so much snow that it was no longer visible. Colburn spent several hours digging it out of the snowdrifts with his bare hands.

Other students have taken notice of Colburn’s fortune and have started to fill the few spots that are there.

“I saw the car parked there one day and went to check it out and saw some guy camped out in there. I asked him about it and since then I’ve been parking next to him in my little bug,” said senior anthropology major Sally Carrera. “I’ve been trying to find a place to park on campus for three years now.”

The two are unsure about whether or not they’ll be there to stay. The university could put up a sign requiring a permit but the pair is prepared to deal with that.

“If the school tries to kick us out by putting up a permit sign, we’ll uproot it and heave it through the doors of Parking and Shuttle Services (PSS),” Carrera said. “If that doesn’t work, then we’ll start disabling the PSS vehicles and then eventually, if it comes to this, we’ll set fire to the building and roast marshmallows over the smoldering ruins.”

The Indiana primary was May 3 and it resulted in victories for both Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders. This win was crucial for Trump who needs more delegates in order to avoid a contested convention. A contested convention occurs when no candidate reaches the delegate count needed to become the party nomination.

It could result in either one of the original candidates securing the nomination or a newcomer to the race being nominated.

After the results of the Indiana primary, Ted Cruz has suspended his campaign. The only Republican candidates left are Trump and John Kasich. Trump will most likely be the Republican nominee.

Trump recently accused Hillary Clinton of resting her campaign on “the woman card.” He stated that, “If Hillary Clinton were a man, I don’t think she’d get 5 percent of the vote. The only thing she’s got going is the woman’s card.” At a rally, Clinton responded by stating, “If fighting for women’s health care and paid family leave and equal pay is playing the woman card, then deal me in.”

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What it means to be a part of Greek life

F Sisterhood: Building bonds

BY CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AND RACHEL DEXTER

Dear Diary, Sisterhood is more than a group of girls, it is a manner of building bonds that last a lifetime. Whether it’s through Girl Scouts, a sporting team or a sorority, sisterhoods can be extremely beneficial.

Aside from making friends and attending social gatherings, Greek life provides amazing life skills and opportunities. Here at NAU there are over 13 sororities, 11 of which are housed at Mountain View.

“What made me want to join a sorority was to find my home away from home,” said junior Speech Language Pathology major Celest Segovia. “I always wanted to join one ever since I was little, watching movies about them, I wanted to see what it was really like. I learned that it is nothing what they make it out to be on the news, TV, movies, etc.”

Segovia is a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and has been involved with Greek life since freshmen year. Much like Segovia, Kaylee Clark, Leah Fox and Allison Spencer have all enjoyed their experiences in Greek life.

Clark, a member of Alpha Delta Pi, got to know 150 women, who she now considers sisters.

For her, “giving back to the community has always been important and Alpha Delta Pi has provided various ways to do so. These past three years I have volunteered with with the Ronald McDonald House in Phoenix. I also have developed vital social skills by making connections with my sisters and participating in recruitment,” said Clark. “There are also many leadership opportunities.”

Spencer also touched on the skills and relationships Greek life has given her.

“Alpha Pi holds many events to bring girls together,” said Spencer. She really expressed how great sisterhoods can be — it’s the little things that help them bond.

Fox, a junior special and elementary education major, is a part of Gamma Phi Beta. As a native from Flagstaff, she was looking for a group of girls who would always be there for her.

And Greek life provided that.

“What sisterhood means to me is knowing that you have support and there is always at least one person who is there for you regardless if it is rain, shine, snow, night or day,” said Segovia.

“Sisterhood is finding your best friends, your roommates and possibly your bridesmaids.”

Across sororities the message is the same — build bonds, value relationships and cherish your sisterhood.

Girls, sororities are not the cult movies make them to be. Enjoy your time in college, and whether it’s sports or Greek life, be you and have fun doing it.

Sincerely, The Opinion Editors

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BY GABI WEISS

or many people, their college experience involves being a part of Greek life. Being a part of Greek life begins by rushing to join a sorority or fraternity on campus, a soul-wrenching process that determines your home away from home. Whether or not you decide to join the Greek life community at NAU, it is imperative to keep in mind that your experience with your sorority or fraternity is completely personalized and catered to each person. In other words, it is likely that being in a sorority or fraternity will not reaffirm your expectations pre-rush. It is nothing similar to the way the movies illustrate it to be, and your experience will be vastly different than your friend’s.

Being a part of Chi Omega thus far, I have learned the experience is all about how you make it. You gain as much as you give; the more effort and time you put into your chapter, the more rewarding the outcomes are likely to be. That being said, it is normal if the transition does not come easy. Many times movies and social media fail to portray the difficulty that may come with joining Greek life. It is important to note that struggling with assimilating into your sorority or fraternity is common and normal. But, with effort, determination and not allowing yourself to get caught up in the reality versus expectations, being a part of Greek life can be one of the most rewarding experiences during your time in college.

Joining a sorority was always something I planned on doing during my time at NAU; however, I decided not to rush my freshman year. Moving to Flagstaff from southern California, I wanted to set a good foundation for my grades and lifestyle before putting too much on my plate. It was definitely a blessing, as I learned how to start living on my own without any help; however, it made joining a sorority a much more difficult process.

Already having established my core group of friends, it was not easy being thrown into a group of girls whom I did not know, with hopes of making genuine, life-long friendships. In addition, most girls choose to rush as freshmen. Throughout college, the grade difference only exasperated my inability to smoothly transition into being part of a sisterhood.

Moreover, like I previously stated, the true benefits of joining Greek life are based on how much you give back to your sorority or fraternity. For some people, their sorority or fraternity is their life; being a part of a sisterhood or brotherhood becomes a lifestyle.

Already having developed my normal routine in college, it was difficult watching Chi Omega become everything to certain girls, while it was only a part of my life. Having to set aside extra time for my sorority on top of my school work, my job and my extracurricular activities was far from easy. For a while, I just truly did not think Greek life was for me, and it is definitely not for everyone. Close to dropping but not a quitter, I decided to give it the rest of the year in hopes I would start to enjoy my experience more.

I found that learning how to stay organized and balance all the different parts of my life led to the commencement of me finding my place and enjoying my time within my sorority. By balancing my time, I was able to specifically allocate time dedicated to Chi Omega. The more effort I put into my sorority, the more things started to turn around. I can honestly say that I am incredibly proud of sticking it out.

Chi Omega has taught me so much about myself in areas that I did not even know I had issues with. Being a part of such a wonderful sisterhood taught me how to be comfortable in my own skin. Normally I am a very private person, but Chi Omega helped me share my thoughts and feelings without the fear of being judged. My sorority showed me how important sisterhood is. I’ve learned to express how I feel and trust that my supportive sisters will always be there. In addition, I have met some amazing girls from different grades whom I would not have met otherwise. With study hours due every week, I value Chi Omega’s emphasis on scholarship, something that has only motivated me to do continue striving for the best.

If you decide that joining Greek life is something that you want to do, it is necessary to remember there is no telling how your relationship with your sorority or fraternity will pan out. So, eliminate all expectations and allow yourself to let things happen naturally.

Remember, if it does not seem to be working out, stick it out. You only have one chance to create the best experience for yourself, do not let it pass.

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A moral minimum wage

CARTOON BY ROBBIE

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Don’t lose sleep over it

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BY MAX COHEN

e now stand within spitting distance of the end of the spring semester and that means the perfect storm of papers, projects and presentations — along with those dreaded final exams — has already begun to strain our minds and zap our nerves. If you’re anything like me, this might lead to a few frantic sessions of vigorous hand wringing, and even a hefty decline in sleep, as a result of stress and studying.

But considering the vast importance of sleep, maybe this is not the best response. We can, by all means, wring our hands to our heart’s content, without having to fear any serious consequences from doing so.

But the amount of sleep we get at night is a matter of such significance that neglecting the activity can lead to some major problems.

First off, we gain nothing by staying awake all night cramming for our final exam. In fact, the opposite is true. When we replace sleep with coffee, and spend midnight hours leaning over our textbooks instead of snoozing in our beds, our minds never get the chance to convert the information we come across into lasting memories. And so on test day, the person who received less sleep will end up having a more difficult time recalling that information. In the end, that person collects knowledge in much the same way as a strainer collects water.

There are other consequences that arise from sleep deprivation as well. It impairs our focus, slackens our awareness and hampers our decision-making abilities.

If you’ve ever gone a full night without sleeping, then you’ve seen these effects first-hand, and know about the heavy toll they take on your overall cognitive performance.

This is why we should be weary about burning the candle at both ends. Although the activity would seem to boost our productivity, the research on the subject has shown, in fact, that it does exactly the reverse. From my own experience — and trust me, I’ve had plenty of it — the harms associated with all-nighters easily outstrip

the benefits.

But it should be noted that sleep deprivation is not always the consequence of a conscious decision.

Some people, while putting forward an honest effort, have serious difficulty when it comes to falling or staying asleep. Sometimes this stems from a medical condition, such as sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome.

But oftentimes the problem occurs because of our poor nightly (and daily) habits. Because we have the power to change our habits, many of us can improve our quality of sleep in a big way.

This has to do with a concept known as “sleep hygiene,” which webmd.com explains is a term that “refers to those practices, habits, and environmental factors that are critically important for sound sleep.”

Here are a few of the pointers they give for improving sleep hygiene: • • •

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Cut out the caffeine at least four to six hours before going to bed, and try to avoid other stimulants, like nicotine, right before bed as well.

Make sure your sleeping environment is quiet, dark and set to a comfortable temperature.

Use your bed as little as possible throughout the day, so as to prevent your mind from associating it with other activities. This sort of association might distract you, and ultimately keep you awake at night.

Keep away from heavy meals at least three hours before bed. A light snack, on the other hand, can help promote sleep — especially when this snack contains dairy, or is rich in carbohydrates.

These are some important tips to keep in mind to give us all a fighting chance at racking up a good night’s sleep. And with the increased workload of final exams and final projects, getting the best quality sleep, perhaps more than anything else, can put us in the best possible position to succeed.

BY KATHRYN HEFFERNON

ope Francis and Bernie Sanders recently gave the rallying cry for a moral economy.

A moral economy is where the poor are cared for, where wealth is fairly distributed and where there is little or no inequality. According to Sanders, democratic socialism creates a moral economy where the poor can thrive rather than be stuck on the bottom.

Sanders has several ideas on how this can be achieved in the United States. These plans include greater taxes on the wealthy and more social welfare programs that help the poor.

One of the top things that Sanders is advocating for is a $15 minimum wage. Many agree with Sanders, arguing that people need a livable wage and an income that allows them to rise out of poverty. Indeed, many fast-food workers have begun protesting current minimum wage laws and are demanding that states and the federal government raise the minimum wage.

The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but several states have minimum wages set higher than this. And with the increasing number of worker protests and calls for a moral economy, there have been states that have passed laws to increase their minimum wage over the next few years.

It is understandable why many believe one way to achieve a moral economy is through a higher minimum wage. However, this thinking is misguided. An increased minimum wage actually hurts businesses and workers. The most moral minimum wage is a wage that is determined by the free market.

A higher minimum wage hurts businesses, especially small business owners. A common argument from those who support a higher minimum wage is that business owners are greedy and want to keep all the profits for themselves. These people say the only reason businesses pay their workers anything decent is that government minimum wage laws force them to. Otherwise, businesses would pay their workers just a few cents an hour and treat them like slaves. The argument is that capitalism enslaves people to the greed of businesses.

This argument seems logical, but it creates a double standard of human nature and reveals a misunderstanding how the free market operates. Business owners are seeking a profit because they want to survive, provide for their families and rise up in the world.

Business owners are people too and they have the same goals as regular workers. Both groups of people are allowed to have goals and work to achieve those goals, no matter the job title.

Furthermore, the free market doesn’t enslave people. Rather, capitalism liberates people by allowing for competition and equal opportunity. The argument that business owners only pay their workers because of minimum wage laws is not valid because workers are an asset. Businesses are in constant competition with other businesses, and competition is not only about products. Labor is a part of the competition as well. Businesses know they must pay their workers a decent wage in order for employees to stay with a company. This is why some companies pay their workers more than the minimum wage. Competition leads to higher wages and better benefits for employees.

The free market not only naturally creates better wages, but it also helps businesses thrive and people keep their jobs. A higher minimum wage hurts small businesses because companies don’t have the money to pay their workers $15 an hour and still make a profit.

Take a small fast-food company, for example. A large portion of the company’s income goes to production costs: wrappers, cups, containers, food supplies, etc. Another chunk goes to the government through taxes, and then another to employees’ paychecks.

What is left is the company’s profit, and after all these costs, there isn’t much of that. With a higher minimum wage, businesses would be forced to lay off workers because they simply wouldn’t have the funds to pay for these things and stay in the green. This increases poverty.

Many then argue that large corporations have the funds to pay people more than the minimum wage. This may be true, but small businesses do not. There are more people employed by small businesses than corporations and small businesses will not survive with a higher minimum wage. This means that people who work for these businesses will not survive with a higher minimum wage.

A higher minimum wage does not create a moral economy as it works against its own goal of alleviating poverty. The free market already encourages higher wages and an increase in the minimum wage will hurt both businesses and people. Capitalism is the most moral economic system. We shouldn’t try to change a system that’s not broken.

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Setting a precedent: fighting fossil fuel investments

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BY SCOTT BUFFON, HANNAH COOK, CONOR SWEETMAN AND ADRIAN SKABELUND

mid chanting, marching and handcuffs, Fossil Free NAU (FFNAU) worked last week to undermine the university’s investment in the fossil fuel industry.

Their goal: get President Rita Cheng to release a statement in support of their cause, further influencing the NAU Foundation to take money out of the controversial industries. The Foundation’s investments constitute a mystery, as the foundation is a private organization that is exempt from publicizing its financial history. To gain the attention of students, Cheng and the media, students and members of FFNAU protested for a week straight, all the while demanding action.

According to Cheng, the point of the Foundation’s investments is to generate scholarship money for students through various investments.

The students occupied the Student and Academic Services (SAS) building during the protests. The students were forcibly removed from the building for tresspassing after regular business hours, but served no actual jail time.

In a page-long letter signed by FFNAU, the students demanded Cheng publically support their divestment efforts and recommend the issue be debated by the NAU Foundation Board in July.

“We believe this initiative is not only financially prudent for NAU, but is morally and ethically necessary,” said the students in their letter.

Cheng would eventually respond to their efforts after being pursued by students to force a response — a technique called birddogging. The response was not in favor of their efforts, but the organization played off of the hype, saying some statement is better than no statement.

Days 1 & 2 — Monday, April 25 - Tuesday, April 26

Left: NAU President Rita Cheng is followed April 28 by media and protesters who showed up to an official function to request a statement on the investment in fossil fuels at NAU. (Photo by J. Daniel Hud) Bottom: FFNAU protesters gather in the Union to participate in a final protest. (Photo by J. Daniel Hud)

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In an attempt to force Cheng to publicly renounce fossil fuel investment, FFNAU organized a week-long protest on campus that resulted in the arrest of eight students within the first 48 hours.

The protests had an increasing amount of students in attendance, and approximately 500 students signed a banner-like petition in support.

Armed with signs like “Youth Choose Climate Justice” and “#studentsoverprofits,” a group of approximately 50 NAU students gathered at Central Quad to begin their week-long protest. After protesting all day and recruiting other students to join their cause, FFNAU left with a petition of nearly 500 signatures to take to the president’s office.

“We’re here to rally, we’re here to march over to the SAS building and hold space because it is time for Rita Cheng to take her stance on the fight for climate justice,” said junior geography major P.D. Gantert. “There is no more room for her to be neutral in a fight where people’s livelihoods and our futures are at stake.”

After a brief meeting on the lawn at Central Quad, the group of students swiftly marched to the SAS building, chanting, hoping to capture the attention of other students and faculty.

“This action is really about supporting students to be leaders on climate,”

said Michaela Mujica-Steiner, a senior women’s and gender studies major who serves as FFNAU’s internal communications coordinator. “We really think the students tonight are showing leadership and we think the students here are demonstrating what true climate leadership looks like.”

Day 3 — Wednesday, April 27

FFNAU marched from the University Union to President Rita Cheng’s office to demand a response to their protests, urging the university to divest from fossil fuels and turn to clean sources of energy.

Students from FFNAU reported that Isa Rueda, Cheng’s assistant, had promised the group Cheng would have a statement responding to their protest prepared

by April 27. However, Cindy Brown, director of Public Affairs, said in a written statement to The Lumberjack that no statement was set to be made.

After it was clear that a response was not coming from Cheng by Wednesday, FFNAU made the decision to march to her office and demand a response.

This protest included about 40 supporters who marched to Babbitt Administrative Center and participated in the hour-long sit-in. The group chanted and carried signs that said NAU “needs to divest now.”

When they arrived at the building they were met by police and administrators. The police facilitated the sit-in by ensuring the protesters were not blocking doorways or exits or disturbing those in the building.

NAUPD officers were there as a precautionary measure and would not comment on the situation. There were at least six officers on scene.

“It is essential that Rita takes a stand on this issue; she cannot remain neutral,” said junior biology major Marcell Occomore-Viana.

Cheng was meeting with out-of-town guests in her office, according to her staff. She did not address the students while they were in the building.

When the building closed at 5 p.m., an NAUPD sergeant addressed the group of students and explained that they would be taken into custody and charged with trespass if they remained inside.

All members of FFNAU left without incident.

Day 4 — Thursday, April 28

Cheng released an email statement regarding the university’s investments in the fossil fuel industry.

FFNAU and various members of the media caught Cheng after an event in the NAU forestry building and demanded NAU’s position on divestment. Cheng did not acknowledge any of the questions asked at that time.

Later, in an email statement sent to the entire student body, Cheng addressed FFNAU and reinforced the university’s commitment to sustainable practices, highlighting the many programs and initiatives the university takes part in.

“Recently, NAU students representing Fossil Free NAU have questioned the Foundation’s investments in the fossil fuel industry,” Cheng said. “This is not a new discussion…NAU students representing Fossil Free NAU have been involved in that discussion as well, and have provided information to the NAU Foundation Board on a number of occasions. Conversely, I have also listened to and reviewed information on the topic.”

Cheng also cited the university’s leading role in many of these areas, also bringing up several awards the university has won for its environmental efforts.

Mujica-Steiner was not impressed by the president’s statement.

“We have been moving forward with the Foundation and we’re meeting with particular Foundation members before this action but this letter really gives us an opportunity to begin further work with the Foundation,” Mujica-Steiner said. “We’re not looking to engage with Rita Cheng, she has made her stance very, very clear.”

At the same time Mujica-Steiner was pleased they had finally gotten a response from Cheng.

“I think that it demonstrates that we have built power this week,” Mujica-Steiner said. “That we can move her and that we did move her to do something she was very resistant to. Cheng, coming out with this statement, was a direct result of our actions.”

Day 5 — Friday, April 29

FFNAU’s final rally began outside the University Union where approximately 40 people came out to support the effort.

“I think that the eight arrests were very, very beneficial to our cause . . . it helped propel our campaign forward, and the students were able to express how much they actually care,” said Mujica-Steiner.

The rally began when two students read FFNAU’s official response to NAU President Rita Cheng’s statement regarding divestment through a megaphone. The letter outlined FFNAU’s thoughts on Cheng’s statement.

The protest attracted the attention of several students passing by. Some students continued to walk by while others stopped to listen.

“I think it’s noble. I think that we should divest as a university . . . However, the protesting itself is a little too personal in regards to President Cheng and I think that she deserves a bit more respect that has been given,” said Molly Carney, a freshman environmental science major, witnessing the event. “I think that it is important as a youth culture to move together to work for something that we believe in.”

The chanting and singing protesters progressed through the Union before marching north on the pedway outside the Liberal Arts building and into North Quad.

“We don’t see Rita Cheng’s comments as negative.

We really see it as a chance for students to take it upon themselves to lead,” Meyer said. “I’d say this is the biggest action we’ve done [all week]. We’ve shown that there is a lot of student support behind this and we’re really optimistic for the future.”

The NAU Foundation Board will meet for a retreat in July and FFNAU wants the board to decide then to divest. If the board doesn’t discuss the matter during their July meeting, FFNAU hopes to see it on the agenda for the following meeting, which is in October.

A handful of other universities across the nation have partially or fully divested from fossil fuels, including Prescott College, a private college about 100 miles from Flagstaff. Prescott College made the commitment in 2014 to divest from 200 of the largest fossil fuels corporations in favor of green energy, as have colleges like Stanford and Unity College.

Top: Sophomore biology and environmental science major Laura Blair leans on the hood of a police car while her arrest is processed after occupying the Student and Academic Services building for approximately twelve hours. Middle: Sophomore environmental studies major Jack Meyer rallies fellow students to join FFNAU in their march to occupy President Rita Cheng’s office April 27. (Photo by Halie Chavez) Bottom: An NAUPD officer overlooks the protesters sitting in the SAS building. (Photo By Andrew Holt Frazier)

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Flagstaff’s own Tow’rs perform at the Green Room

BY RYAN ORR

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t the Green Room it is hard to attract a full crowd, but local band Tow’rs had no problem doing so April 28.

Tow’rs began a few years ago in Flagstaff as a husband and wife duo: Kyle and Gretta Miller. Joining the two were some of their best friends, Emma Crislip, Kyle Keller and Kory Miller.

April 28 was the last show for drummer Kory Miller who is moving to Phoenix to follow his dreams of pursuing art. For Kory, there could not have been a better way to celebrate his time and departure with the band.

As a gift and dedication to Kory, Tow’rs brought out a lifesized cardboard cutout of Kory and gave it to a fan in the crowd, allowing his legacy in the band to live on as they part ways.

Tow’rs is unlike any other folk band you hear today — as you listen to their songs, they take you to a specific environment and evoke a certain emotion, making the songs more personal and relatable.

“They have excellent vocals and good riffs — overall, they are a stellar quintuplet that sounds fantastic,” said fan Jody Hewitt.

Tow’rs sophomore album, The Great Minimum, explores new sounds and themes. This album utilizes more electric guitar tones, making the songs heavier, but sustaining the roots of their founding style.

“Our new album deals with a lot,” said Kyle Miller. “Many of the songs include stories of my marriage with Gretta and our child. I got really spacey and psychedelic while writing these songs. I also looked into a lot about death and what the Creator’s role would be with us, trying to understand morality as well as faith.”

Tow’rs are currently preparing for their summer tour, during which they will head from Denver to Chicago and St. Louis and back down through the southern states. They are also playing in the Audiofeed Festival in Urbana, Ill., which includes bands such as Josh Garrels, Emery and Listener.

“I always love seeing Tow’rs,” said Flagstaff local Chris Campbell. “Their style is a lot different from most of the bands up here, but they know how to put on a show and bring a crowd.”

Some of the underlying themes may be hard at times to talk about in their songs, but Tow’rs takes these potentially darker ideas and transforms them into optimistic and relatable messages that lets the crowd dance and sing along.

The heart of Tow’rs is comfortably in Flagstaff, giving them the opportunity to play here as often as possible.

“Flagstaff is the reason we can do this,” Kyle Miller said.

“I always feel a little emotional: this town and these people are why I get to write the songs that I do. I have overwhelming thankfulness for everyone in Flagstaff.”

The fan base is loyal to the band, giving them the strength to continue to create the kind of music they love.

As the band’s fan base keeps growing, it increases their chances of playing shows they want to play and meeting artists they want to play with. Local support for a band is the greatest thing that can happen to a band, and Tow’rs is living proof of that.

TOP: Bassist Gretta Miller of Tow’rs sings at their recent performance at the Green Room April 28. BOTTOM: Tow’rs attracts an excited crowd at the Green Room. They are preparing for their upcoming summer tour. (Photos by Michael Patacsil)

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Emily McClintock • 21 • Junior • Studio arts major - printmaking emphasis What gives artists, musicians & poets their inspiration to create? The Lumberjack interviews Flagstaff creatives of all types and finds out what makes their imaginations spark.

BY JACQUELINE CASTILLO

| Can you tell me a little about yourself?

I am originally from Iowa and I moved to Lake Havasu about five to six years ago. I finished off high school and now I am here doing art. |What kind of things do you enjoy doing besides printmaking?

I read a lot. Wow, is there anything I’ve been doing besides art lately? |What other art mediums do you enjoy?

Painting and ceramics are my other tracks that I have to do. I do like working in charcoal and ink in my free time, which is a lot of pen work. |What is it about printmaking that called you to it?

It is very drawing intensive — because we do not have a drawing emphasis, this was the closest I could get. | How do you find inspiration for printmaking and drawing?

Lately, I have a darker sense of humor, so a lot of things about death. I also draw a lot of inspiration from nature. |What are some examples of work you’ve done that goes along with that theme?

The last print I just did was a 17- or 18-color litho. It is just this girl and there is a snake wrapped around her about to bite her — there [are] also poisonous plants wrapped around her hair and she has no eyes. I also do a lot of flowers and animals. I kind of combine a lot of animals together to make one weird creature. I once did an owl and he had spider eyes with horns — with that one there were also moth wings everywhere. |What you say was the hardest part in printmaking for you at the beginning?

There are four types of printmaking that we teach here, which are silkscreen, relief, intaglio and litho. I always struggled with silkscreen and relief because they are a lot more graphic than what my style usually is. So it is hard for me to translate what I imagine in

(Photos by Andrew Holt Frazier)

my mind into those mediums. |So on the other side of the spectrum, what technique out of those four do you feel most comfortable in?

Lithography. With that technique you use limestone. You draw on it with a grease pencil or any grease substance and you have to etch it with acid. So that is always fun. It burns off the top layer of grease and makes a divot in the stone that will hold the ink. So when you print it on the press you have to keep your stone really damp so when you [apply] the ink it only sticks to the grease. You have to apply a lot of pressure to it [in order for the ink to stick]. | Do you have any printmakers or artists that inspire you?

Not specifically printmakers, but I have so many [artists who inspire me]. Audra Auclair — I found her on YouTube and I love her style. She uses a lot of the same elements that I do. Mostly if I need inspiration, I will just look up art or surrealist art that I want to do at that moment rather than [a] specific artist. | Have you ever sold any of your work or done any shows?

Not really, I am not super into that. It is hard to market myself.

I’ve done a couple of shows for NAU. My painting professor has a gallery downtown where I have displayed my paintings. They just had a student juried show that I submitted a couple of my prints for, so a lot of local shows. | How would you define creativity?

Creativity is anything that really inspires you and makes you want to work harder. I think a lot of it has to do with inspiration and ideas and wanting to get those ideas out in some form.

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CULTURE

Chuck D speaks about rhythmic lifestyles

BY CHEYANNE MUMPHREY

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ip-hop is rap vocalization, an expression and an entire subculture, embracing and encompassing entire communities.

From April 25 to 29, NAU’s Ethnic Studies program hosted its third annual Hip-Hop Week. Featuring events in DJing, MCing, BBoy/Girling, graffiti and knowledge of self, Hip-Hop Week explored the complex culture and lifestyle.

During the week, NAU hosted Chuck D, leader and cofounder of the legendary rap group Public Enemy. Other speakers during the week included Queen Mohammed Ali, a multimedia activist and CEO and founder of Nation19, and MC Supernatural, an American rapper best known for his “on-the-spot” freestyle and battle rap abilities.

“People all over the world are infatuated with our culture and hip-hop,” said sophomore marketing major VanSamuel Diggs. “I feel like this week is so important because it shows all those peoples’ art and cultures. They congregate for this one thing — that makes it genius.”

Hip-hop engages in social justice and provides a form of expression for those looking to make a difference in their communities. Chuck D has a dedication to social justice both as a member of Public Enemy and as an activist.

Using his revolutionary and intellectual voice, Chuck D tackled issues and provided insight on technology, politics, music and race throughout the years. For him, it starts with the arts.

“Art and music belong to everyone,” said Chuck D. “I provide a service to those who believe it is an art form.”

As a public figure, Chuck D talks on behalf of the people, not at the expense of them. People listen to him for that very reason. For him, it is not about himself or his notoriety; it is about representing a message and a community.

“I’m accomplished as a student and I’m accomplished as a person, so they consider that being in the public profile — that gets people in the building,” Chuck D said. “But immediately you have to throw it outside of yourself and you have to jump into the person who is listening to you.”

Chuck D explained how you have to discover what your audience would like to hear and discuss those topics with them.

“When you talk to somebody you have to assume that you are listening to yourself — you have to give them something they can relate to and talk to them as if you’re encouraging them to be themselves,” Chuck D said.

It has been over 25 years in the spotlight, and Chuck D is still dropping knowledge across the globe.

“You have to pay attention to what’s out there. I probably rarely ever get into things that say, ‘This is my opinion; you should listen to it,’ but rather ‘This is what’s out there, what do you think?’”

Chuck D said. “We’re in a society where we are surrounded, so you really don’t want to tell young people that it’s their fault. This

Chuck D of Public Enemy leads a discussion and Q&A on “Rap, Race, Reality & Technology,” April 27 in Prochnow Auditorium. The Ethnic Studies program presented NAU Hip-Hop Week April 25 to 29, for students to celebrate and learn about hip-hop.

(Photo by Jasmine Coro)

is what they’re living with, this is what you’re in the middle of — this is what you’ve inherited and you have a chance to not be as dysfunctional as everything you’ve seen.”

Other speakers Queen and MC Supernatural embraced their culture through campus presentations. Queen grew up as a revolutionary thinker. Her magazine, Nation19, is dedicated to tackling how black people are portrayed in the media and social media. It also explores a dysfunctional society and depicts black people in a positive light. MC Supernatural uses vocalization, best known as rap, to get his message across.

Although they use different media outlets, Queen and MC Supernatural both serve a goal: to educate the public and initiate conversation.

Hip-Hop Week hosts events that advocate and increase cultural understanding, for people of all races, ethnicities and backgrounds. Unfortunately, not everyone understands the culture that is hip-hop.

In order for that to change, Tylor Brown, sophomore business major and MC for the Chuck D lecture, explained that discussion and exposure are the best methods.

“You have things like this; you have Chuck D come out to the community, you have local hip-hop artists, local graffiti artists. You

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have these artists come out and speak, because though the audience still may be chained, they have the capability to break those chains,” said Brown. “They have the opportunity to see the root behind hiphop if they keep digging further, if we relay that message. They can’t say nobody ever told them.”

Ethnic studies professors Frederick Gooding and T. Mark Montoya work to educate the youth and our society about indigenous cultures worldwide. Culture is bringing people together based on similarity and puts all differences aside — it is an act of unity.

“Time is everything. Work as hard as you can to make the difference that you want. Don’t give up on your goals, because you think that it may take a long time because time is going to pass anyway,” said Queen. “What you do in that amount of time is what really matters.”

One of the best ways to bring people together, as Hip-Hop Week has shown, is through music.

“Music speaks and resonates to people across the world. Music is not a commodity — it’s a part of life,” Chuck D said.

If you learn nothing else, pay attention, associate with likeminded people and educate yourself, because like Chuck D said, “Minds are the real estate of Millennials.”

CULTUR E

Becky with the good hair

BY CHRISTINA LEWIS

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ueen B once again made a statement to the world. Her latest piece, Lemonade, is not only music but a visual masterpiece. Beyoncé’s album comments on infidelity and emotional suffering.

The meaning behind the name of the album is up for discussion. Some claim it is based on a speech her grandmother makes in the visual album saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Because many viewers assume the album is about Beyoncé and Jay Z’s relationship, this is a likely conclusion to come to.

Beyoncé’s Lemonade takes the listener and viewer through the difficulties of her marriage and the process of overcoming them. The visual album is composed of chapters, titled with emotions one would go through when working through those difficult times.

Additionally, she addresses the mistreatment of women, primarily black women. At one point in the film, she states, “the most neglected person in America is the black woman.”

The assumed controversy of this album is Jay Z’s infidelity with another woman referred to as “Becky with the good hair.” Some people may wonder if this is just another business move like during the couple’s last tour when they were supposedly getting a divorce.

Lemonade was released only on Tidal, which Jay Z owns. The same week that Lemonade was released, Tidal became the number one app downloaded, meaning some of the money made off the album goes into Jay Z’s pocket.

The album is by far Beyoncé’s best work, based on the album’s high publicity and praise. She went all out with Lemonade, giving the listener not only her amazing voice, but a wide range of genres to listen to, making the album more intriguing.

The visual album is put together to make a movie of its own. Every song transitions fluidly into the next. The visuals in every video are breathtaking and there is an extreme attention to detail.

“Hold Up” has received the most attention of the tracks on the album. This track is a slap in the face to cheating partners. This message is given in a catchy and sweet way. In the visual album, Beyoncé walks around town with a baseball bat, destroying anything in sight, with an undeniable smile on her face.

(Illustration by Alanna Secrest) While some say Lemonade has encouraged women to stand up for themselves and to take control of their relationships, others say this album is a horrible misrepresentation of relationships for a young girl to look to.

If you look deeper into Lemonade, Beyoncé reveals the trials of marriage when the relationship becomes strained. She also shows the effects infidelity has on women. She also reveals what it takes to overcome this issue in a marriage if you want to make the relationship work.

Overall, Lemonade has received a great deal of attention. Everyone is going to have their input on the album, and ultimately no one besides the artist herself will know the true motives behind it.

All opinions aside, the album is a work of art — it is diverse, catchy, emotional and (of course) fierce.

Honoring the late artists of 2016

BY RICARDO OROZCO

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he recent loss of musical legends has made this year one of the most disheartening times in the history of music. From the unexpected passing of Prince, to David Bowie’s conclusion of a long, uphill battle with cancer, 2016 has without a doubt been filled with the sadness of fans worldwide.

Some of the fans are celebrities themselves, as after Bowie and Prince’s passing, stars mourned their idols by paying tribute in the best way they knew how: through music.

The first pop star to pay tribute to Bowie was Lady Gaga, who performed a medley of Bowie songs during this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony.

Bowie, who died Jan. 10, was also given tributes at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. He was also honored with a tribute concert, “The Music of David Bowie,” at Carnegie Hall in New York.

The concert featured the Pixies, Michael Stipe of R.E.M., Cyndi Lauper and many additional rock icons all honoring Bowie through covers of his songs, according to Rolling Stone.

Prince, who passed away in his Paisley Park home April 21 after cancelling two performances in Atlanta, was also given tribute by big-

name stars.

Rock legend Bruce Springsteen gave a purple-lit performance covering Prince’s “Purple Rain” at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn.

The day of Prince’s death, Ludacris, Lil Fate, and DJ Infamous paid tribute to Prince in a short mix of Prince songs that the audience sang along to during their performance at NAU’s Walkup Skydome.

Tributes to these late greats are not always performed by spotlight artists. Even the passing hum of “Heroes,” Bowie’s 1977 hit, or screaming along to Prince’s “Little Red Corvette” pays tribute to the mark these icons have left on the world. These timeless hits prove that no matter how much time passes, these two will continue to rock peoples’ eardrums.

This idea of leaving music behind is a common idea among iconic musical artists. According to ABC News, a vault in Prince’s home contained enough unreleased music to put an album out every year for a century. He said to The View in 2012, “One day, someone will release them. I don’t know that I’ll get to release them. There’s just so many.”

That will be their legacy: leaving their tunes to bless listeners’ ears after they will not physically be able to play them.

(Illustration by Robert Quick)

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he beginning of May is when ESPN draft analysts Mel Kiper and Todd McShay make the most TV appearances, giving out their annual draft grades for the NFL draft on hour-long SportsCenter specials and shows like NFL Live. On the NFL Network, Mike Mayock does his own draft specials, like a first-round mock the night before the draft. Websites owned by companies like ESPN — the NFL network, CBS and Fox Sports — all have multiple writers who do their own mock drafts and give out draft grades hours after the third ZACH ASHTON day is complete. Sidebars on the Laremy Tunsil debacle and Myles Jack slipping SPORTS EDITOR to the second round have been headlining almost every football section of these websites.

The draft concluded April 30 with 253 players being picked by NFL teams instead of the usual 254, thanks to the Deflategate saga and Roger Goodell stripping the Patriots’ first-round pick. To the surprise of no one, no NAU players were selected in the draft, however, former NAU tight end R.J. Rickert has been invited to the Bears’ rookie minicamp. Rickert finished his senior season with 352 receiving yards and four touchdown receptions. In the past couple years, former tight end Beau Gardner and running back Zach Bauman were invited to the Falcons and Cardinals’ minicamps, respectively.

Writers and TV personalities have created immediate post-draft grades for a couple of decades now, and when you look back at some of these pieces, there is a lot of disagreement as to who won and lost drafts. Some of the best classes in the past five years, like the 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers draft class with receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown, got post-draft grades ranging from an A to a C. The 2012 Seattle Seahawks draft class, with linebacker Bobby Wagner and quarterback Russell Wilson, got a D and an F by separate writers on Bleacher Report and a C- from Kiper. Part of what played into the widespread confusion surrounding the Wilson pick was that the Seahawks had just signed quarterback Matt Flynn to a big contract that offseason and he was the presumed starter heading into training camp. Draft experts claimed he wasn’t a fit for their system or they did not need him because they had Flynn.

No one could have predicted Wilson would become one of the best quarterbacks in the league so early on, but looking at reports written by “experts” on him coming out of Wisconsin proves a point about being so quick to guess what players will do in the league before they even play a snap against an NFL team. Defensive lineman Malik Jackson was a fifth-round pick by the Broncos in 2012 and just signed a $90 million contract with Jacksonville. Brown was picked in the sixth round and is arguably the best receiver in the NFL and quarterback Tom Brady was also picked in the sixth round. Brady’s accolades say everything you need to know about him.

The saying, “The draft is an inexact science,” is one that has been uttered by many people over the years, but it seems to be a fact that is forgotten by football fans and experts alike around this time of year. Draft pundits who scout hundreds of players each year may know more about these prospects than your average fan, but even guys like Kiper, McShay and Mayock will guess wrong on a lot of these prospects. Post-draft grades released in May should not be taken as gospel; in fact they should almost be ignored. Undrafted free agents will make teams and shock the entire league the way quarterbacks Tony Romo and Kurt Warner have in the past. A grade of a draft should not be taken seriously until players have enough time to prove whether or not they truly belong in the NFL.

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Injury to Rochin proves costly in Big Sky title match

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BY MATTHEW KIEWIET

he NAU women’s tennis team finished their impressive season as the Big Sky Conference tournament runnerup, falling to the University of Idaho Vandals 4–0 in Gold River, Calif. May 1. The win gave the Vandals their second straight conference tournament championship.

An injury to junior Hailey Rochin in doubles play forced the Lumberjacks to retire early on court number two.

With freshman Hanneke Lodewijks and sophomore Blanka Szavay ahead 3–2 on court one, senior Jordan Denesik and junior Marta Lewandowska fell to sophomore Lucia Badillos and freshman Marianna Petrei on court three, giving Idaho the early 1–0 advantage.

“We lost the doubles point quite quickly,” said head coach Kim Bruno. “That gave Idaho the momentum from the get-go. Everyone had to step up and play harder, and we just didn’t have that level in us today. We didn’t get it done.

It’s not what we came here to do.”

Sophomore Livia Hollosy replaced Rochin in singles play. Denesik and freshman Eirene Granville were then forced to play on courts four and five, respectively, instead of five and six where they been successful all season.

Timing was not on the Jacks’ side. Lodewijks was headed to a third set on court one. Granville was ahead 3–2 in her second set, and Szavay was on the verge of giving NAU their first point leading 5–4 in her second set after winning her first. Before any of those scenarios could play out, sophomore Ana Batiria, freshman Maria Tavares and senior Belen Barcenilla defeated Lewandowska, Hollosy and Denesik respectively in straight sets, giving the Vandals the 4–0 victory.

“One match doesn’t define us,” Bruno said. “We accomplished a lot this season, and you’ve got to remain proud of what you’ve done.”

The team had five players finish the season with double-digit wins in singles play. Denesik led the team with 16 singles victories and did not drop a conference singles match all season. Szavay was close behind with a 15-8 singles record and only lost one conference match.

The Jacks finished their season 18–8 overall and 11-1 in the Big Sky. With Denesik as the only graduating senior, NAU looks to be back in the thick of things next season.

BOTTOM LEFT: Senior Jordan Denesik gets fired up during her singles match April 9 at the Aquatic and Tennis Complex. (Photo by Zheng Liu). TOP RIGHT: Junior Hailey Rochin lunges to reach the ball March 5 at the Aquatics and Tennis Complex. (Photo by Kelsey McHugh). BOTTOM RIGHT: Sophomore Blanka Szavay lines up to return a shot during a singles match against Sacramento State March 24 at the Aquatic and Tennis Complex. (Photo by Andrew Holt Frazier).

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Jacks fall to Idaho in Big Sky semifinal match

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BY ZACH ASHTON

fter advancing to the Big Sky Tennis Championships semifinals with a second win over Montana State in a week, the season came to an end for the NAU men’s tennis team April 30 at the Gold River Racquet Club in Sacramento, Calif. The third-seeded Lumberjacks lost to the second-seeded Idaho Vandals 4–1.

Both teams fought for control of the doubles point and the early momentum, with all three doubles matches being closely contested. Freshmen Tim Handel and Ruben Montano started the match off for the Jacks and fell 6–4 on court one to the pairing of senior Jackson Varney and freshman Artem Vasheshnikov. Freshman Lucas Coutinho and sophomore Mark Kovacs clinched the doubles point for the Vandals with their 7–6 win on court three over the pairing of sophomores Felix Schumann and Jackson Lee. On court two, freshman Lucas Taylor and sophomore Eden Peleg were tied at 6-all with senior Odon Barta and sophomore Felipe Fonseca before Idaho ended doubles play with their win on court three.

In singles play, freshman Thomas Fisher evened the score for the Jacks with his 6–4, 6–3 win on court six over Coutinho. With the score all tied up, Idaho stepped up their play and won the next

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three matches, clinching their spot in the championship game. Kovacs turned the lights off on the Jacks’ season with his 7–5, 7–6 win on court three over Schumann after Lee lost to Vasheshnikov 6–2, 6–1 and Handel lost to Barta 6–3, 6–4. Taylor and Montano did not get to finish their singles matches, but both of them forced a third set and were up in those final sets before play finished.

“We played pretty well and fought really hard at the end,” said head coach Ki Kroll. “We were winning on two courts before we lost it at the end. Everyone was fighting so that is all we can ask of the team. I was pretty proud of them, it’s just sad that we couldn’t get it done today.”

The Jacks finished the season with a 9-3 record in Big Sky play and won six straight conference matches to end the regular season. Taylor led the team in singles wins, finishing the season 14-8.

Handel was not far behind with a 13-9 record and Schumann, last season’s leader in singles wins, finished this season 12-9. The future for this team looks bright considering no one on the team is an upperclassman.

“I think we’re in a good place,” Kroll said. “Obviously a loss is always hard, but we have learned over the season and all of the freshmen have improved over the year. I think they are all going to be outstanding players for us and I think we’re moving in a positive direction.”

Weber State defeated Idaho 4–3 May 1 to claim the Big Sky Tennis Championship title.

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