The Lumberjack -- Oct. 26, 2017

T H E L U M BE R JACK

OCT. 26, 2017 – NOV. 1, 2017

COMING HOME A SPECIAL ISSUE

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ith homecoming just around the corner, the last four years of my college career seem to be a lot more prominent in my mind. Part of homecoming is celebrating both new and old traditions, bringing together generations of NAU alumni and current students. I never planned on being one of those students, but I count myself lucky today. When I first toured NAU, I left disappointed. I fell in love with the campus, but I thought that I should go to a bigger school with flashier accreditation. Still, I wanted to live in Flagstaff the moment I stepped outside and breathed in the air. This felt like home, so I told myself the rest would fall into place, and I chose NAU. In high school, I often felt pressured to pick the largest, most highly acclaimed schools. The advice given to me was always to get into a good college, not to get a good degree. What those large schools won’t say, though, is how much you miss out on the experiences and opportunities that smaller schools offer. Gone are the days when a degree is enough to land a job. Employers often seek candidates with KATIE SAWYER previous work experience, which is challenging to students just entering the work force who are seeking experience. CULTURE EDITOR So students at larger schools often leave with a degree but little to no work experience. The opportunities NAU offers go well beyond a degree. The programs and extracurriculars make it possible for any student to be involved in their major the day they move into their freshman hall. Being at NAU means being a big fish in a small pond where students are given the opportunity for greater involvement in clubs and organizations within their major much earlier on. Building this foundation was paramount to my success as a student and as a writer. Not all schools allow students to stretch to their full capability and with such ease. Without large numbers of students fighting over coveted positions their senior year and more programs available, students can thrive sooner. Homecoming celebrates a long history of old and new traditions in a school that is still rapidly growing. The students here are lucky for more reasons than just a beautiful campus. NAU turned out to be where I will receive my degree and so many more opportunities and experiences.

“We’re saddened by the loss of retired astronaut Paul Weitz who lived on Skylab & commanded 1st flight of Challenger.” – @Nasa on twitter

Thank you for reading. Two crew members, Joseph Kerwin (left) and Paul Weitz (right), of the first manned Skylab mission help each other suit up at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston during pre-launch training. Weitz died in his Flagstaff retirement home Oct. 23. Photo courtesy of NASA

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On the cover NAU senior wide receiver Elijah Marks runs past his opponent during a football game against UC Davis Oct. 21. Matthew Strissel | The Lumberjack

Corrections & Clarifications In the feature story “Death keeps the history of Jerome alive,” published Oct. 19, the city of Jerome should have been referred to as a copper-mining city, not a gold-mining city. The same story should have reported that Kenneth Cooper, owner of Ghost Town Tours, started hitchhiking his way to Jerome in 1998, not 1989. The Lumberjack is committed to factual correctness and accuracy. If you find an error in our publication, please email Megan Troutman at mlt273@nau.edu.

PoliceBeat Oct. 16 At 8:40 p.m., an RA in Sechrist Hall called to report the odor of marijuana. One NAUPD officer responded and criminally deferred one student for possession and use of marijuana. Oct. 17 At 8:08 a.m., a staff member called to report a subject throwing a deer’s head at the Gammage Building. One NAUPD officer responded but saw no criminal activity. It is unknown if this was a freshly severed head or if it was a mount. Facility Services was notified to clean the area.

Francisco Parking Garage. NAUPD responded, but the skateboarders were gone upon arrival. Oct. 19 At 7:24 a.m., a staff member called to report that two fire extinguishers were discharged in the hallway of Mountain View Hall. NAUPD responded and took a report. Fire Life Safety was notified to service the fire extinguishers.

At 12:15 p.m., a staff member called to report a subject hanging unapproved posters in the College of Business. No criminal activity was witnessed, just tax dollars At 2:05 p.m., a student wasted. went to NAUPD to report a sexual assault in Raymond At 12:59 p.m., a staff Hall. NAUPD took a report member called to report the and Victim Witness Services odor of marijuana in Sechrist was notified Hall. NAUPD responded, and one student was deferred for At 2:39 p.m., a student possession of marijuana and called to report a bicycle theft drug paraphernalia. at the University Field House. An NAU police aide responded At 5:06 p.m., a student and took a report. called to report harassment that started in July 2016. At 5:36 p.m., a non- NAUPD responded and took student called to report two a report. other non-students sleeping in a grassy area at the Calvary Oct. 20 Cemetery. NAUPD responded At 7:51 a.m., FPD called and cleared the non-students to request NAUPD to help through a field investigation. find a suicidal student at 1200 South Riordan Ranch Street. Oct. 18 Neither agency was able to At 3:16 p.m., a staff locate the subject. member called to report a subject smoking marijuana at At 2:08 p.m., a staff Pine Ridge Village. NAUPD member in the Du Bois Center responded but saw nothing called to report a subject illegal. putting a U-Lock on a door. NAUPD responded, and no At 3:39 p.m., a staff crime was observed. member called to report skateboarders being rude to At 3:27 p.m., a staff event staff at the University member called to report two Union. NAUPD responded subjects jumping from wall to and educated skateboarders on wall at the bookstore. NAUPD behavior and policy. responded, but the subjects were gone when they arrived. At 8:11 p.m., a student called to report skateboarders At 6:37 p.m., a student blocking traffic near the San called to report someone stole

Compiled by Brian Black their bedding from the laundry room in McConnell Hall. NAUPD responded, and after investigation, the items were found in a different washer. Oct. 21 At 1:29 a.m., staff reported an intoxicated student at Allen Hall. NAUPD, FFD and Guardian Medical Transport (GMT) responded. The student was transported to FMC and deferred for minor in consumption of alcohol. At 10:15 a.m., a student called to report someone stole multiple items from their vehicle in the Mountain View Parking Garage. NAUPD responded, and several other vehicles were found to be broken into. The investigation is ongoing. At 2:57 p.m., an RA in Reilly Hall called to report someone had damaged a fish tank by pouring bleach into it. NAUPD responded and cited the perpetrator for criminal damage. At 4:30 p.m., a crisis hotline employee called to report a student was attempting suicide. FFD, GMT and NAUPD responded. The subject was found and transported to FMC for treatment. Oct. 22 At 2:07 a.m., an NAUPD officer initiated a traffic stop outside The Suites. The driver, who was a student, was cited and released for driving on a suspended license. At 2:40 a.m., a student in The Suites called to report another student had violated a court-ordered injunction against harassment. The student was booked into Coconino County Detention facility for violation of a judicial order.

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Centralization of class scheduling leads to headaches Adrian Skabelund

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or the first semester, NAU is working under a new centralized system for classroom location, class-time scheduling and multi-term scheduling. Despite reservations from faculty, Provost Dan Kain said the goal of the scheduling system is to allow NAU to do more with less, and is designed to improve the college experience for students. “The reality is we are a campus that has grown enormously, nearly double the amount of students we would otherwise be dealing with, without having significantly improved our space on campus or increased our space,” Kain said to the faculty senate Oct. 9. According to a statement from the provost’s office, the system also brings NAU into the 21st century. The provost said the system has been implemented in a number of universities across the country including Cleveland State University and Michigan State University, and NAU will no longer be “playing catch up,” according to a statement from the provost’s office. Previously, classes were scheduled individually by the departments choosing what time and room the class was held in. CollegeNet, a computerized scheduling system, changes this, taking the responsibility for such scheduling away from faculty and departments, placing it squarely on the administration’s domain. The move adds to a trend of centralization of university service that included the consolidation of Information Technology Services (ITS) in 2016. Not everyone is pleased with the new system, and many faculty say the new system is counterproductive to teaching students. Anthropology professor Cathy Small is one faculty member who said the system has made her last semester at NAU far more difficult. Small explained during the faculty senate meeting that, although the administration sees it more as a management issue, the room a class is held in greatly affects how that class can be taught and is thus a part of the curriculum, something professors are supposed to have full control over. Small said she is teaching classes that require group work and discussion, but the room CollegeNet placed her in does not accommodate these needs. “I said, ‘Yes, I will spend my last few semesters teaching freshmen, and that’s all I’ll teach, just one thing,’” said Small Oct. 9. “I don’t want to be in this one particular

Students leave class in the Babbitt Academic Annex Oct. 24. With the new scheduling system, some classes have been moved to buildings that faculty say are inappropriate for their classes. Michael Patacsil | The Lumberjack

room, that’s the only thing that I ask for. And why? Because that one particular room is in a classroom where the chairs don’t even turn to the right or the left. I can’t do any of the interactive work in my classes.” It is the exact room she was placed in by the system, according to Small. Small added that she had appealed the decision, but she was told by the administration that classrooms are not assigned based on the teaching style of the class but instead on the size and location of the room. “I have spent 30 years here, and I am in my last semester. And it’s the first semester that I am going to teach in an environment I can’t teach in,” Small said. Sibylle Gruber, a professor in the English department and someone who has scheduled classes before, said her department has also had problems with the new system and that, although the goals of CollegeNet are admirable, the execution has not been promising. Gruber said implementation of the system has been rushed, and the administration did not give departments the necessary warning. She said this is especially true when it comes to the

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subject of multi-term scheduling. With the goal of giving students more control over their academic plan, multi-term scheduling makes departments plan out classes a full year ahead of time. Gruber said that this shouldn’t have been a problem as most departments already do this. But since it was officially implemented, many departments were not aware that their schedules for this fall semester would be carried over into next fall semester for 2018. “When the fall schedule for this [semester] was built, we didn’t know it would be carried over into the fall of 2018,” said Gruber. “It’s being locked into something we didn’t know we were being locked into.” Gruber added that multi-term scheduling is even more of a problem because it has compounded the negative effects of class time and classroom scheduling. Earlier this year, President Rita Cheng mandated that a fourth of a department’s classes be scheduled for non-peak hours, classes before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m., and this is still the case under centralized scheduling. Now, because of

multi-term scheduling, Gruber said that the professors who taught those classes are now stuck with difficult times for an extended period of time. “For one semester you can find childcare for example, but for two years, it gets more expensive,” Gruber said. “This is especially true for the lecturers and the instructors because they [teach more classes and] don’t make that much money, so they can’t afford to spend it on child care.” Gruber said that her department, like Small, tried to get some of the class times changed, but their appeals were, for the most part, rejected. According to administration officials, when the schedules are created, CollegeNet also takes a number of factors into consideration including the size of the class and the location of the room and gives preference to classrooms near the college or department. This too, faculty members dispute. English professor Anne Scott said that, before CollegeNet, it was fairly rare to have faculty teaching all across campus, but not anymore. “I know colleagues who have four different classes in four different rooms in four different buildings and having to go back and forth,” said Scott, a member of the NAU branch of the American Association of University Professors. She added that this has often means faculty members are unable to stay around at the end of a class to speak with students as they have to rush to another building for another class, an experience many students are familiar with. Gruber said that, because of these factors and more, the morale of many faculty is at an all-time low, particularly among instructors and lecturers who have heavier class loads. It does appear, however, that the systems will not be changing anytime soon, and the provost’s office stood by the system in an email. “We have been very clear that the goal of online classroom scheduling is to enhance the student experience,” an email from the provost’s office read. “CollegeNet matches class size to classroom capacity and campus location. Because of this efficiency, we are able to provide more course options for students.” For Gruber at least, the system is not completely negative. The goals of CollegeNet are admirable, she said, but it would have been nice if the administration would have worked with faculty to implement it instead of forcing it upon them out of the blue. Additional reporting by Conor Sweetman

NEWS

total enrollment surges, Class of 2021 biggest Ever Jessie Russell

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uring the past four years, NAU has grown significantly in terms of both enrollment and physical space, according to NAU’s Fall 2017 Planning and Institutional Research report. The growth is seen across a variety of categories including campus location, college, gender and race. This fall, there are 31,057 students enrolled at NAU across all campuses including online learning as a campus. This is an increase over last year’s fall enrollment of 30,368. In 2015, there were 29,031 students. In fall 2014, there were 27,715 students. That’s 3,342 more students, or a 10.8 percent increase, in total enrollment over four years. To compare, there’s been an 11.5 percent increase in students enrolled from fall 2014 to fall 2017 on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus. There were 20,134 in 2014, and now there’s 22,740 on Flagstaff Mountain Campus. Some colleges and academic plans have lost students over the past four years, while most have gained students. Fall 2017’s freshman class was the largest on record with 7,336 enrolled. The colleges that have gained students are the College of Education, up by 4.6 percent, the W.A. Franke College of Business, up by 11.8 percent, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, up by 12.4 percent, the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences up by 15.6 percent, the College of Health and Human Services up by 23.5 percent and the online college up by 42.1 percent. The colleges that have lost students are the College of Arts and Letters, down by 7.5 percent, the Provost College, down by 17.6 percent, and the Graduate College, down by 28.2 percent. The most popular degree choices are biomedical science with 1,182, criminology and criminal justice with 1,072, and nursing with 1,057. Not only has the university’s fall enrollment grown, but so has the physical presence of campus. There are multiple active construction projects as of Oct. 25. Some have been ongoing since mid-2016 and others are just starting. One new housing project opened to students this year, and another is expected for next fall. Enrollment numbers compared by gender show a high amount of growth among female students while revealing a much lower growth among male students. As of fall 2017, there are 12,064 male students enrolled at NAU

compared to 18,993 female students. In fall 2014, there were 16,322 female students. This increase shows a growth of 14.1 percent in female students over four years. Conversely, in 2014, there were 11,393 male students, showing an increase of 671 male students over four years and a growth of 5.6 percent. NAU only tracks data for male and female students, but the number of students based on gender still totals the same number of total enrolled students. As NAU has grown, diversity in race and ethnicities seems to have grown as well. By comparing the numbers of enrolled students of recorded races and ethnicities of fall 2014 to 2017, each category saw an increase. While, in theory, all races and ethnicities should increase, some increase more significantly than others. Since 2014, American Indian and Alaska Native student enrollment has increased by less than 1 percent, white student enrollment has by 3.7 percent, international student enrollment by 7 percent, Black/African American student enrollment by 16.8 percent, Hawaiian or Pacific Island student enrollment by 20.5 percent, Asian student enrollment by 23.5 percent and Hispanic or Latino student enrollment by 24.4 percent. To see how this growth has affected the NAU student body as a whole, one may view the percentages of races and ethnicities within the entire student populace.

As of 2017, Hawaiian and Pacific Island students make up 0.3 percent of the student body, Asian students make up 2 percent, American Indian and Alaska Native students make up 2.7 percent, black students make up 3.4 percent, international students make up 4.3 percent, students of two or more races make up

5.4 percent, Hispanic or Latino students make up 22.9 percent, white students make up 57.8 percent of the population and 1.2 percent of students do not specify their race or ethnicity. This data can be used to reach a variety of conclusions, but on the whole, it shows that NAU has grown significantly in recent years.

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NEWS

The afternoon sunlight shines through the autumn leaves onto a smoldering forest floor after Coconino National Forest workers methodically burned the overgrowth Oct. 5. Prescribed burns in northern Arizona reduce forest overgrowth and aim to restore the Mexican spotted owl’s habitat to historic levels. Shelbie Smithson | The Lumberjack

Controlled burns help endangered owl Rylee Sherouse

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he Mexican spotted owl is one of many endangered species in North America, and the Coconino Forest Service is taking action to help restore their habitat through prescribed burns. The Mexican spotted owl is the smallest in the family of spotted owls, but it is one of the largest owls in North America. It is one of three subspecies. They are found in forested mountains all over North America, from the canyons of Utah to the mountains of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and east into Texas. They are also found in Mexico, where they get their namesake. An estimated 2,106 Mexican spotted owls live in the United States, but the population of the owl in Mexico is significantly lower. On Oct. 17, approximately six miles south of Mormon Lake on the west side of Lake Mary, the Coconino National Forest Service burned 2,050 acres to help preserve the spotted owl’s habitat in northern Arizona. The burn lasted for about three days, and the Coconino National Forest Service let the fires burn overnight. George Jozens from Coconino National Forest Service said they conducted the burn in a deliberately slow manner. “We’re going to go in and introduce wildfire, but we’re going to do it in a slow, methodical method so that we can take care of this environment and burn the fuel that’s not needed anymore

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and make that forest healthier,” said Jozens. Jozens also said they monitored the endangered species to make sure they responded well to the burn. “The Mexican spotted owl is helped by this because it will have a healthier forest that it lives in,” Jozens said. “We monitor them with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and make sure we know where they’re at, what their environment is and where they’ve moved to in their surrounding areas.” One of the biggest threats to the Mexican spotted owl is the loss of old-growth forest, which according to the Defenders of Wildlife website is their preferred habitat. The owls nest in tree holes, old bird of prey nests, and rock crevices. An old-growth forest is a forest that has fewer, older stands of trees spread across a large meadow area. The tree-to-meadow ratio historically was around 30 to 70 percent. Old-growth forest is being lost due to a historic practice of fire suppression followed by large, devastating fires. Logging also played a role in the loss of habitat. The U.S. Forest Service recommended the suppression of wildfires for decades but in recent years, has implemented forest thinning and prescribed burns, often referred to as controlled burns, in an effort to help mitigate the forest overgrowth. Prescribed burns help forests because, after a near century of fire suppression, many publicly managed forests have become drastically overgrown and face a higher threat against fires and weather damage.

NEWS

The dangers of mixing caffeine and alcohol Hayley O’Connor

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hen alcohol and caffeine are mixed, the drinker’s ability to feel the effects of alcohol are masked, and they may not be able to feel how intoxicated they are. Coffee and energy drinks are considered a staple for many NAU students for early mornings, late nights or mid-afternoon pick-me-ups. Students also have a reputation for heavy alcohol consumption on the weekends, and during the week as well. Many do not consider what happens when mixing caffeine and alcohol. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “When alcohol is mixed with caffeine, the caffeine can mask the depressant effects of alcohol, making drinkers feel more alert than they would otherwise. Thus, they may drink more alcohol and become more impaired than they realize, increasing the risk of alcohol poisoning.” While this information is public, some students are still unaware of the dangers of mixing stimulants and depressants. “The facts and the dangers are alarming, and I don’t think I would ever try to mix caffeine and alcohol. I think it is important for high schoolers to be better educated on this issue before they make the transition to college life,” said Hunter Murchison, a sophomore speech language pathology major. On NAU’s website, a section under Student Life warns of the dangerous effects of alcohol. According to the page, coffee will not help someone become sober after consuming too much alcohol, but this page does not explain how mixing the two can be dangerous for the body. The Health Promotion Office in the Health and Learning Center conducts surveys each year asking students about how often they drink and use other substances. “The following data was taken from the most recent survey which was coordinated by the Arizona Institute of Higher Education (AZIHE) and administered to a randomly selected, representative sample of NAU students during March 2014,” according to the survey. Their survey found that 64 percent of students report drinking alcohol during the past month, and 32 percent reported binge drinking within the past two weeks. According to the survey, males reported drinking four drinks on average the last time they drank. Women reported drinking three drinks. Twelve percent reported driving after consuming any amount of alcohol. Other organizations on campus have begun to make efforts to prevent alcohol abuse. Greek Life has a committee called Greeks Advocating for the Mature Management of Alcohol. They are responsible for creating and implementing programs that address alcohol-related risks like hazing prevention, alcohol awareness, safe spring breaks and sex education. During their weekly meetings, they create campaigns that promote responsible drinking. ASNAU has also made efforts to curb student drinking as well. Students who work at ASNAU act as undercover officers during tailgates to find underage students drinking. Tequila Sunrise is a tradition created by students at NAU

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decades ago. This event is intentionally on the same day as homecoming. Businesses downtown and in other areas open their doors at 6 a.m., to an almost entirely student-based crowd to start drinking before sunrise. Sophomore psychology major Stacy Charon says this day is popular for mixing alcohol and caffeine to get drunk but not be tired from waking up early. “I know people that mix caffeinated drinks with their alcohol, usually vodka and Redbull,” said Charon. Flagstaff Medical Center was unable to disclose any information about the number of students admitted to the emergency room for alcohol-related issues during the last Tequila Sunrise. Junior public health major Kirsten Shiner said she often

sees ambulances on campus during the first weeks of school. She thinks this is because people do not know how to handle their alcohol. “A lot of people drink beverages which combine an energy drink with alcohol. I have heard many people say it can mess you up easily, but I have not tried it myself. These drinks have always concerned me because I see people get trashed after drinking one can. Alcohol is not healthy to begin with, and I think these habits make it even worse,” said Shiner. Not all students are combining alcohol and caffeine, but many do not know the consequences the mixture can create. NAU has made efforts to educate their students about the dangers of excessive consumption of alcohol and the consequences for students.

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OPINION-EDITORIAL

Millennials: A generation of ghosts SAVANNAH TATE

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ost of us have been there: You meet someone and start texting or snapchatting. Thinking things are going well, you ask them out to dinner and they agree. The day comes, you excitedly shoot them a text asking what time to meet up and — silence. You never hear from them again. It’s as if they evaporated into thin air. The only evidence that they’re still alive is the haunting read receipts under the seen but not answered texts, mocking you and the endless “what if ” scenarios you’ve created in your head. If this sounds familiar, you have been a victim of ghosting. Almost everyone at one time or another has either been ghosted or been the ghost. Nobody’s perfect. I, too, have been the ghost. Ghosting is such a common occurrence in today’s high-tech society. It’s the millennial version of being stood up. Having been on both sides of the graveyard, I started wondering why people are so quick to avoid telling someone that they’re not interested that they go to the lengths of never having to speak to them again. Ghosting someone is not the same as cutting someone off. If someone was never interested in someone else to begin with, or they were but the person ended up being creepy, then it’s totally normal to block them and never talk to them again. If two people have been talking, however, then one just completely stop talking with no explanation as to why, they are a ghoster and have probably left someone really confused and hurt.

After being ghosted, the mind can go to a dark place. A their significant others. They were never taught to respect their person might lie awake at night going over every conversation partner’s integrity. They have a skewed perception of arguing, searching for where they messed up. I’ve been there, and I can say often seeing it as unhealthy, hurtful and scary. that, most of the time, it’s not the ghosted’s fault. Often, people For the toxic cherry on top of the childhood-trauma cake, ghost because they’ve lost interest. Instead of having to tell the millennials have a fear of being emotionally vulnerable other person how they feel, they just stop the conversation because they’ve seen their parents abuse entirely. that vulnerability in each other and This tactic can be seen in unhealthy relationships how painful the aftermath can be. where partners will ignore each other when This gruesome concoction created a angry instead of just sitting down and generation that would rather act as talking about the issue at hand. I am not if they died in some horrific accident someone who can do this. I see arguing as than have an emotionally open and mature a constructive, and even healthy, aspect to conversation with someone. relationships. I’m a strong supporter of honest Because many forms of conversation communication. now are virtual, it’s easy to avoid having Unfortunately, this is not the case for uncomfortable discussions. Whether many people my age. It can be infuriating someone just lost interest, or if the other trying to talk to someone about my feelings person said something that they really and immediately being shut down and Illustration By Ariana Hauglid disagreed with, ghosting someone should labeled as crazy. not be the go-to solution. It’s immature, Just because someone has feelings and wants to verbally cowardly and only perpetuates the cyclical fear of emotional express them does not mean they are crazy. It means they are intimacy and trust. human and are trying to have a mature conversation about Instead, try this cool, vintage tactic of sharing one’s feelings. something that upsets them. I promise, almost everyone would much rather be told when I believe that, as the generation where divorce became someone’s not feeling it anymore over being left wondering where normalized, millennials were never taught how to properly they went wrong. express their feelings in a healthy and constructive manner to I mean, wouldn’t you?

Sexual assault and the abuse of power MARIA ANGULO

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he Harvey Weinstein scandal has flooded the news recently. The Hollywood movie producer has been accused by more than 40 women of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Many women have taken to social media to start a conversation about ending this cycle of violence against those without power. With hashtags like #MeToo, there are many stories about how people have endured situations of sexual harassment at some point in their lives. This has also started a conversation in mainstream media where people are trying to make sense of what has been going on. What caught my attention is how other people talked about it, saying things like, “It should not have happened,” “They should have come forward sooner,” or “We can’t let this happen again.”

I completely agree that no one should ever have to go through sexual harassment or assault, yet it’s very common, for women especially, to have to endure it. For many years, women have been told to suck it up because that is supposedly the way the world works. A workplace should be a place where people can enjoy what they do. They shouldn’t have to worry about a creepy coworker, an inappropriate boss or any other powerful person who thinks they should have everything they want, even if the other person does not agree with it. There is nothing worse, in my opinion, than asking, “Why didn’t they say something sooner?” Because, without noticing it, saying this shifts the blame toward the victim. People may think it’s really easy to speak up against a harasser at work, but it’s not so simple. The person being harassed may not want to speak out because they are scared of losing their job. Sometimes they are supporting a family.

Their job is a necessity, and they might not men are victims as well. They also feel ashamed think they could win against a superior. People about coming forward. shouldn’t say victims of harassment should have One thing I found that is very important to said something sooner. remember is that sexual harassment is not about The right thing to say is this, “Why do they attractiveness or sexuality. It’s about have to endure it? What’s wrong with the power. It’s about one person other person that he or she goes around having control over another. making others uncomfortable?” So, I will acknowledge It’s naive to think that, a moment where this after this big scandal, there issue is in the spotlight won’t be any more horrible to try and change this stories of sexual assault, culture in which the but people should do predator can feel free to do everything in their power this, and the victim is left in the to make life safer for shadows wondering why. others. It is never the victim’s This is not just a fault. They did not make Illustration By Dominic Davies Weinstein thing or a someone else hurt them. Hollywood thing. Many It’s always the predator’s people go through this in their lives. Yes, this fault, and no one should feel the need to excuse issue is seen more as a women’s problem, but their behavior.

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OPINION-EDITORIAL

Killing is never justified PAIGE ARVIZU

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eath is a casualty of war. It’s expected, but where does it end? There was an attack in Mogadishu, Somalia Oct. 14, killing “more than 270 and counting, according to government officials. More than 300 people were injured.” No particular group or persons have claimed responsibility for the attack, but there is speculation that a group called the Shabab is responsible. In March, President Trump loosened the United State’s grip on preventing civilian casualties in Somalia by overwriting previous procedures set by former President Barack Obama. Now, civilian bystanders can be killed if deemed necessary. This new procedure also caused a rise in air strikes, which is what analysts think this attack was caused by. The whole belief of an “eye for an eye” is what prevents these conflicts from ending — at least, not until the other side is completely destroyed. Peace should not be attained this way. While I understand that war is sometimes vital to

the success of our nation, there are other ways to achieve our goals. that killing is not the only option. Lives are not just pawns in the Trump’s new procedure will make conquering the enemy game of war. These are people with families, careers, beliefs and swifter, but it does not make it morally right because “soldiers feelings. People shouldn’t forget that, just because lacking a just cause also lack a right to harm,” they don’t live in the same place. according to Times Higher Education. Even Some might think killing civilians is though taking the moral route might take necessary for the greater good, and that the ends twice as long, the mass murdering of civilians justify the means. However, Osama bin Laden just to get to one bad guy is not a just enough said something similar once, arguing that those cause. killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks were “complicit in It may be easy for some to disconnect U.S. might and misdeeds.” and say civilian killing is sometimes a sad If anyone searches hard enough, there could always truth of war. The key word is disconnect. be a somewhat logical reason in the mass killing of people, People in the U.S. aren’t attached to but it doesn’t make it right nor necessary. As people, U.S. these civilians in Somalia. So, when citizens can’t forget that these deaths are not just something people watch these tragedies through they see on the screen. our television screens, some feel bad People kill to protect themselves, or for revenge, and are aware it’s wrong but don’t but this endless cycle almost always leads to war or take action. retaliation. Some people are taught as kids that When 9/11 happened, the Illustrations By Colton Starley violence is never the answer. So, maybe taking a reality of a terror attack hit home, and step back and thinking of different approaches to immediately the U.S. took action. If the U.S. treated every terror conflicts could prevent the murder of innocent people. attack as an attack on U.S. soil, then the government might realize

California fires alter land and lives MEGAN MUELLER

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alifornia is on fire. A significant portion of the northern region of the beautiful western state has recently fallen victim to aggressive blaze. It is sad to think of the postcard-worthy scenery becoming unrecognizable. The people, however, are very real, and their equally real homes are burning. Their schools are burning. Their stores and their restaurants are burning. Their childhoods and their memories are burning. Everything they know is reduced to chimneys and ash. Yes, California is on fire. Burning with it, are livelihoods. According to The Los Angeles Times, as of Oct. 18, a “combination of light winds, increased moisture and lower temperatures has aided firefighting efforts across the region.” In many ways, these efforts are too late as the fire has already taken its devastaing toll. Sonoma, Napa and Yuba counties have been burning since Oct. 8. This disaster has proven fatal for more than 40 people. Many are injured or missing. So many families have been displaced after their homes burned to nothing that there is not enough temporary housing to shelter them all. The immediate damage has been contained within wine country, but the effects

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of the fire reached a broader audience. Air quality in San Francisco was poor. President Donald Trump and other members of his administration have offered their condolences and support for those affected. “Our hearts are with all affected by the wildfires in California. God bless our brave First Responders and @ FEMA team. We support you!” Trump tweeted Oct. 18, almost two weeks after the fires began. Ironically, Trump actively supports industries that perpetrate pollution and ignores the science behind the human impact on climate change. Climate change, of course, is very likely a major contributor to the recent environmental imbalance that is causing the occurrence of so many natural disasters. So, as far as I’m concerned, Trump’s statement means very little. The thoughts and prayers of a presidential administration are empty when they are not supported by appropriate action. Like the president, many United States citizens view tragedy as the opportunity to express some brief concern before continuing on with their lives. It is rare that people are inspired to actually make personal Illustration By Brendan O’Reilly lifestyle changes. It is important to

mourn loss during times of tragedy, but it is also important to take measures toward preventing similar losses from happening again. This is where we must look to the environment. Policies regulating the animal-agriculture industry and fossil fuel combustion are non-negotiable steps toward a safer, healthier environment. Longevity must be prioritized over immediate monetary gain. On an individual level, it is essential that citizens recognize their impact on climate change. Lifestyle changes to reduce the overconsumption of resources such as transitioning to solar energy, eating less meat, or turning off the lights when they’re not in use are important and impactful in their own small ways. The effort to slow the destruction of the environment must be national if people make enough changes to reduce the occurrence of abnormal natural disasters. Making significant changes to everyday life is not easy, but lives are at stake. Real human lives. Homes are burning. People are sick. People are displaced. People are missing. People are dead. Some of this suffering can be avoided in the future. Not all of it, of course, but some. And when discussing the possibility of giving people a chance at life, some is more than enough. Some is plenty to spark compassion enough to at least try to make a difference. California is very much on fire. Burning with it are the livelihoods of many. It’s time to make a change.

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Ivanka Trump’s fake feminism KAYLIN DUNNETT

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here is something insincere and off-putting about how Ivanka Trump paints herself as an All-American businesswoman with decidedly no outside privilege to elevate her career. Her feminism is all about money, as is her family. Sure, she started the hashtag #WomenWhoWork, and she uses her name to tote her Ivanka-branded handbags and cheap clothing because, hey, Ivanka’s a self-made entrepreneur. For someone who supposedly champions women’s rights, I find it hilariously ironic that she would work with the Trump Administration, which, according to The New York Times, is currently moving to expand a birth control mandate allowing employers to “deny women insurance coverage for contraception.” Oh, yes, of course Ivanka and the rest of the Trump family care about women’s rights. Jill Filipovic, an opinion writer for The New York Times, described Trump’s daughter best: “She’s a post-feminist huckster, selling us traditional femininity and support of male power wrapped up in a traditional feminist bow.” Ivanka Trump is also notable for writing Women Who Work, a book full of cheesy quotes, which could easily have been echoed by a motivational poster hanging on an elementary school classroom wall. The book, serving as a marketing ploy to sell more Ivankabrand products, contains hollow axioms such as, “All women benefit immeasurably by architecting their lives.”

Your guess is as good as mine as to what that is supposed to mean. Women Who Work, a thinly veiled, self-help book for privileged white women, is less about giving advice to reach business success and more about finding fulfillment through material wealth. Flimsily strung together with quotes gleaned from various sources, there is less about “how to get there” and more about monologuing in architecture metaphors. The book fails to acknowledge the struggles of being a woman in a business world full of policy slated against workers. It assumes that a woman who works is able to shoulder past Illustration By Beneva Fatt obstacles such as racial bias, sexism, transphobia, homophobia and citizenship status. Nevermind sexual harassment by a superior in the workplace. Nevermind one’s inability to attain work due to an employer’s bias against trans and gay people.

Nevermind a worker’s citizenship status that only allows for meager jobs that abuse the worker’s rights at horrid pay rates. According to Catherine Rampell’s Washington Post article, Ivanka may advocate for paid family leave, but “contracted out the designs of her clothing line to a firm that offered zero weeks of paid maternity leave.” She obviously really cares about women and their families. Ivanka brands herself as a forward-thinking modern woman, softening the antics of her father by posting images of herself and her children on Instagram. It’s a carefully constructed, vapid facade. She is still part of an administration that “grabs women by the p****.” She is still part of an administration that decries abortion and aims to limit people’s access to birth control. This woman does not care, no matter how rosey and coddling her posts about being a mother first, businesswoman second may be. If Ivanka Trump cares about the rights of United States citizens as much as she claims to, she would better vet her father’s policies that harm marginalized women all over the country. If Ivanka is going to commandeer the label of a feminist, then she should act to the standard at which being a feminist implies.

Homecoming’s over-glorification of sports CHARLOTTE WILSON

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h, yes. Homecoming week. Sports fans rejoice, and the rest of us groan and silently sulk into the background. Homecoming week is supposed to celebrate former alumni in a series of celebrations, but we all know college students use it as an opportunity to party and loudly celebrate football. For years, celebrating football or sports in general has been something people go crazy over. People crowd into stadiums, tailgate, throw parties, get drunk, paint themselves, buy copious amounts of merchandise, scream or throw riots when their team loses. The list goes on. Yet, when I throw a Harry Potter marathon and decide to wear a Hogwarts robe, I’m a loser. If I geek out about Supernatural, Sherlock or Doctor Who, I’m a nerd. I have always felt my interests pushed to the background to make way for sports. Discussion and celebration of sports is inescapable, even in school. I just don’t understand what is so great about football, especially considering how many football players have suffered from chronic concussions and other serious injuries because of

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the sport. I mean, to each their own. I love all my geeky interests and hate when they’re condescended upon, and I understand that they’re not for everyone. That said, many sports fans are jerks. If someone doesn’t like their team or the sport, they get aggressive, especially with football. Have you ever been asked what your favorite team is only to respond with “Eh, I don’t really like sports” and receive a look as though you just murdered someone’s mother? I feel as though NAU has plenty of other things to celebrate equally. The school treats football teams and athletes like they’re celebrities when there are plenty of other students who are just as brilliant and talented who don’t get any recognition. What about NAU’s art programs and the poetry, literature and art they produce? Why don’t they get celebrated on as grand a scale? Even the marching band, which performs the fanfare for the NAU football team, isn’t appreciated enough. NAU is a diverse school filled with people with many different talents, but its sports programs get an entire week of celebration just for them. It’s a shame that all of NAU’s attention gets shined into one area when there is so much more to celebrate. Illustration By dominic davies

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Each year, students and community members take to the streets of downtown Flagstaff in the early morning to visit bars during Tequila Sunrise, Oct. 24, 2015. Maxim Mascolo| The Lumberjack

Tequila Sunrise: A legacy from first pour Peyton Gottschalk

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irst came the drink, then came the annual drinking festivities. Tequila Sunrise has a history that dates back to the 1930s. The concoction of tequila, orange juice and grenadine came into existence at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. This was around the time that a bartender named Gene Sulit came

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to the Biltmore to bring forth classy mixed drinks to be enjoyed by celebrities and elites, according to a 2012 Phoenix New Times article. It has been rumored that the inspiration behind the tequila sunrise drink was derived from a customer’s mentioning of his passion for Arizona sunsets, which went hand in hand with a love for tequila and refreshing, palatable flavors. This single customer’s

passions are what sparked the idea for the tequila sunrise cocktail that is known and enjoyed today. Making its debut before the margarita, this sunrise in a glass gained attention since its first pour and was mentioned in the 1940s when it was defined in the Oxford Dictionary. In 1956, the Los Angeles Times published a recipe in light of the frenzy around the tequila sunrise.

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Left: Students enjoy Tequila Sunrise in downtown Flagstaff, Oct. 24, 2015. According to a 2015 Flagstaff City Council report, the Flagstaff Police Department made 41 misdemeanor arrests related to Tequila Sunrise and Homecoming. Right: Outside Cuveé 928 Wine Bar & Cafe, Flagstaff Police Department officers stop Tequila Sunrise participants, Oct. 24 2015. Maxim Mascolo| The Lumberjack

Along with the creation of the tequila sunrise drink is the annual event named after it. Today, many NAU students and Flagstaff locals partake in Tequila Sunrise festivities. In the 1970s, the first annual Tequila Sunrise is reported to have taken place in response to The Lumberjack’s printing of an ad in reference to the tequila sunrise drink. It was advertised that, for 50 cents, a Flagstaff local could swing by a local pub on Wednesday nights to get a tequila sunrise. It was not until the 1980s, however, when Tequila Sunrise began to gain momentum as an annual event. In a September 1988 issue of The Lumberjack, an ad mentioned the event reading, “Tequila Sunrise Services! When: October 22nd Where: Elks’ Lodge (across from Fresco Market) Time: 6 a.m.-11 a.m.” With the first traces of the event rooting back to the Elks’ Lodge, which opened in Flagstaff in 1964, and is now located on north San Francisco Street, it can be assumed the event was an instant hit in town because it has prevailed for decades. NAU alumnus and Flagstaff resident Brad Richmann noted that, regardless of how the conception for Tequila Sunrise came to be. It is a one-of-a-kind event. “I am not sure how Tequila Sunrise started, but it’s always been a crazy time,” said Richmann. Tequila Sunrise can stand out as one of the more participated in and unofficially recognized festivities taking place during homecoming weekend. Its unusual character has also attracted not just the attention of locals but students from around the country. Some alumni also join in the early hours of the morning

to partake in Tequila Sunrise homecoming events. “It’s the one day a year the NAU community pretends we are ASU students,” said NAU alumnus Dane Redifer. The event has become so popular that people from other cities visit just for the occasion. “Some of my best friends are coming to town to celebrate from sunrise to sunset this year. It’s something you talk about year-round and now it’s here. I am pumped,” said senior English major Alie Costa. In 2014, NAU made news headlines in publications such as the Arizona Daily Sun and more for being nearly as partyoriented as ASU, and reports from the 2014 Chaos Report show that the Flagstaff Police Department (FPD) and liquor board officers arrested 14 people for underage drinking and eight for public consumption of alcohol. One person was arrested for having an open liquor container outside The Grove Apartments while another five people were arrested nearby that evening for underage drinking and misdemeanor drug charges. In preparation for the annual pub crawl, FPD is taking maximum action in hopes that people will create safe party environments as opposed to previous years. In the more recent years, however, the problem of underage drinking and overconsumption have led FPD to take more intentional planning to minimize mishaps. Not only has FPD taken action to make the celebration more controlled, they have advanced these restrictions to close down some main roads.

LeRoux Street, Aspen Avenue and a few others, are expected to be shut down for pedestrian access with the intent of keeping people in a safe area. While participants are planning where to partake in pre-tailgate activities, FPD is working behind the scenes with Flagstaff City Council and bar owners to provide a smooth-sailing Tequila Sunrise for 2017. A council meeting will be taking place Oct. 26 in collaboration with owners of participating bars like The Mayor, Collins Irish Pub and other hangouts in town to discuss restriction details for the event. “I don’t know too much about the logistics of it all. That’s what the open council meeting will be about,” said The Mayor’s co-owner Tim Pacatte. “I do know a big thing to look out for is fake IDs. This is the biggest day that students will use fakes so we really need to crack down as a bar, or we could get into deep trouble.” In the past few years, FPD noted a strengthened amount of professionalism by bar owners and staff, which may be what has led to a lowered number of arrests and fights. While arrests may be a concern for some Tequila Sunrise participants, for others it is not a concern as long as they participate in a safe and orderly manner. While bars and FPD may be perceived as more strict regarding Tequila Sunrise, preemptive planning and strict police presence have not put a damper on the hype of this year’s Tequila Sunrise celebrations.

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Preparing for Tequila-pocalypse Brittany Viar

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omecoming is a time of year for some college students and members of the Flagstaff community to come together and join in on some old-fashioned fun, which may include indulging in a libation or two. While there are a plethora of activities taking place around homecoming, there is one event in particular that stirs controversy among community members: Tequila Sunrise. This annual event is Oct. 28, and the City of Flagstaff and many NAU students are preparing for what is recognized as being a binge-drinking event. This event has become popular in Flagstaff, notably for college students. While it may be appealing to college students, however, it can be daunting for many liquor stores in Flagstaff. “I’ve had kind of a strange relationship with [Tequila Sunrise] over the years,” said James Holeman, owner at McGaugh’s Craft Beer Store & More in Flagstaff’s southside. McGaugh’s has been a middleman in many people’s Tequila Sunrise experiences. Holeman shed a light on the Tequila Sunrise experience from a business owner’s perspective. “I mean a few times we tried to have a table out front. We handed out water, and it just got a little insane,” Holeman said. “Now, what we do is we have a security screen door, and we close and lock it. So, we basically screen who’s coming in because they’ll be big groups of a dozen intoxicated people, and they’re not coming in my store.” Perceptions of Tequila Sunrise can vary, especially the viewpoints of participants as opposed to local liquor business owners. “In the last few years, [Tequila Sunrise] has changed, and it’s toned down a little bit. Historically, it can get kind of crazy with the public intoxication, public urination, bad behavior, that kind of goes with binge drinking,” Holeman said. “We don’t promote, condone or encourage that kind of behavior. NAU’s our neighbor. Homecoming’s great, but there’s been some pretty bad years, but it seems to have taken a turn for the better, I think.” Last year, however, Flagstaff Police Department issued several citations in response to public intoxication. “There were 10 [people] issued for consuming in public,” said Sharon Whitmore, Flagstaff Police Department Records Supervisor. Local bars open at 6 a.m. for the event. This annual pub crawl entails massive groups of people visiting downtown ready to partake in the events — some with an Irish coffee in hand — to start the day off. According to a Flagstaff City Council report from 2016, “The police department has historically provided this high police presence due to the high volume of people who patronize the liquor establishments in the area who open for business at 6 a.m.” The establishments that were open included: Collins Irish Pub, Monsoon, Maloney’s, Majerle’s Bar & Grill, McMillan Bar & Grill, The Green Room, Hotel Monte Vista and Hops on Birch. Other liquor establishments included Altitudes and Lumberyard.

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Craft IPA beers including Lagunitas, Odell and Stone IPA are stacked along the walls of McGaugh’s Flagstaff Craft Beer Store & More on south San Francisco Street in Flagstaff’s Southside neighborhood, Oct. 17. McKenna Rodriguez | The Lumberjack

Planning for Tequila Sunrise festivities was also examined through this city council report. Last year, in preparation for the event, a meeting was held on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at City Hall Council Chambers. Bar owners and employees were in attendance. For law enforcement, Tequila Sunrise often demands for the deployment of more police officers. “I’ve been a detective with [Arizona Department of Liquor] for about 13 years now. I couldn’t tell you how many of these Tequila Sunrise activities we’ve been involved with,” said Keith Turner, Arizona Department of Liquor detective. The Arizona Department of Liquor is an organization designed to enforce liquor laws, and the licensing process is familiar with Tequila Sunrise. “Generally, what happens is we’ll have a detective that is in charge of being in contact with FPD. That detective we have lives up in Winslow, [Arizona], and he covers the whole northern area. So, by this point, they’ve already had communication and meetings with Flagstaff Police,” Turner said. “They figure out when the busiest days [are], [which] clubs are the busiest, where complaints have come from and where most of the underage kids have been hanging out with fake IDs.” The use of fake IDs is common at events like Tequila Sunrise, and it can be easy for people to purchase them online. While fake IDs can be easy to obtain, they can be easy to distinguish for the Department of Liquor.

“Every one of the detectives with the Department of Liquor have gone to a fraudulent document examiner class. So, we learn all the ins and outs of what to look for to determine if an ID is fake or real. That is a very prominent job,” Turner said. Aside from being able to identify fake IDs, with large public events like Tequila Sunrise where excessive drinking is common, it is equally important to be able to distinguish signs of alcohol poisoning. “When we come into contact with someone who is that inebriated where they cannot communicate properly — their breathing is impaired, they’re unconscious — we usually turn that over to the local paramedics,” Turner said. “At any age, if anyone is overly intoxicated and they’re allowed to stay in a bar, it’s a violation.” Although Tequila Sunrise may be intended for fun, it can escalate to extremes. In light of homecoming, it can be important to prepare for Tequila Sunrise festivities whether one is a participant, business owner or law enforcement. “If any event has a heavy emphasis on drinking, period, it’s seriously concerning considering the number of fatalities this state and country has suffered with underage drinking,” Turner said. “There’s plenty of ways that a city, town or community can come together. Homecoming itself is a beautiful, wonderful experience without having to have bars [open in the] wee hours of the morning.”

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Halloween celebration or appropriation? Ray Anne Galzote

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AU students and staff come from a multitude of cultures, which have their own customs and traditions. With Halloween around the corner, it has become common for certain aspects of cultures to be adopted as Halloween costumes. This raises concern of cultural appropriation. “Cultural appropriation relates to imagery, representation and power dynamics. It is when someone adopts aspects of a culture not their own, which relies overwhelmingly on stereotypes,” said ethnic studies professor Rose Soza War Soldier. War Soldier is a California Indian Mountain Maidu, Cahuilla Luiseño of Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, which are Native American people from areas through southern and inland California. Many people can take offense to the act of people incorporating elements of cultures into Halloween costumes. While some people appropriating culture may not view their actions as negative, those who are having their culture appropriated can view it as a robbing of identity. In October, NAU Housing and Residence Life coordinated a poster campaign addressing cultural appropriation during the celebration of Halloween. This has sparked conversation among students and faculty. Sophomore English major Jordan Dyer stated that cultural appropriation regarding Halloween costumes is considered a ploy that can profit off marketing and redistributing aspects of another culture. Especially when people and their cultures are misunderstood or treated unfairly already in society. T. Mark Montoya, assistant professor of ethnic studies at NAU, noted that by taking parts of a culture for a Halloween costume can diminish its importance. It can also bring light to the violent past and current oppressions that a certain cultures have experienced. “Taking the social and religious values of people and stripping them of meaning is morally repugnant,” said Dyer. “The costumes tend to reinforce harmful stereotypes and perpetuate a harmful cycle of the subjects not being seen as actual people who are worthy of respect.” Regardless of one’s culture, cultural appropriation can affect communities regardless of it being positive or negative. War Soldier noted that Native American people think it is harmful to see their cultures misrepresented and that significant history diminished by simple caricatures. One culture that is continuously appropriated is Native American culture. For those who are non-native, cultural appropriation can show a lack of knowledge and understanding for native people and their culture. To War Soldier, Halloween costumes based upon one’s cultures can dehumanize indigenous people. “Public displays of ‘dress up’ as, for example, a ‘Pochahottie’ costume is inherently offensive because you are hypersexualizing and fetishizing the real life Pocahontas and, broadly, all indigenous women,” War Soldier said. While the notion of cultural appropriation is often raised around Halloween, it is not only relevant during this time and occurs throughout other platforms of expression. “One of the biggest things I’ve seen is tattoos. Many people get tattoos to express themselves, such as kanjis and tribal, but have no relation to it,” said sophomore elementary education major Khaitlyn Serrano. Serrano has observed and quickly noted the cultural appropriation happening regularly in everyday society. Serrano also noted that, regardless of people committing cultural appropriation, they may not intend to come off as offensive. Regarding Halloween, some people may not think twice about the costumes they wear. Dyer said that there should be no excuse when it comes to people committing cultural appropriation unintentionally. In another perspective, although cultural-appropriated Halloween costumes can be upsetting, Serrano noted that it’s more of a norm now in the United States for people to dress up, which is why Serrano does not take it personally. Ethnic studies assistant professor Frederick W. Gooding Jr. takes cultural appropriation seriously. Native American culture is especially relevant in Flagstaff, and Gooding said it is important to preserve the culture’s importance for future generations. “When it comes to Native Americans, such cultural and image appropriation continues every year without fail, and without the same swift, public condemnation that we see when other lines are

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crossed,” said Gooding. “All these years, and after all of the acknowledged subjugation that Native Americans have suffered wrongfully in our country, there still is no clear consensus on how to regard current Native American imagery with dignity and respect.” This Halloween, when it come to choosing a costume, some recommended that trick-or-treaters and others consider the repercussions that come from cultural appropriation, not just for oneself but for others. “Cultural appropriation in and of itself insinuates that you couldn’t care less about engaging respectfully with the culture,” Dyer said. “Halloween is the operative word here. No one’s engaging on a deeper level on Halloween. No one’s inviting you to engage with their culture. It’s all selfdirected.” Dyer and Serrano are two individuals who acknowledge that cultural appropriation is negligent, and to make ethical choices this Halloween, it may require research into cultures. The end result, however, can allow one to purchase or make a respectful costume while still remaining creative and unique. “I think it’s only OK if you are wearing something from your own culture or if you respect the culture that you are adopting because you would personally know what is rude and what is acceptable,” Serrano said. “By doing this, it can reflect, besides cultural appropriation, raising awareness and showing off one’s culture in a positive manner to others who may be more or less unaware of the variety of cultures in our world.” At NAU, there are several classes offered in applied indigenous studies, ethnic studies and history to learn about indigenous cultures. There are also many events on and off campus and Native American centers across the university and Flagstaff to bring awareness to ethnic equality and to disseminate ill-informed stereotypes that can surface from actions like cultural appropriation. One way to disseminate stereotypes about cultures, and preserve cultural history, is to be informed and mindful of how actions can have a domino effect on one’s peers and community this Halloween.

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Changing perspectives on disability Mikayla Shoup

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isability is something that people are aware of but not always comfortable with. Disability Heritage Month is not necessarily to spread awareness about disability but to change perceptions about disability and promote an inclusive community. National Disability Employment Awareness Month was recognized in 1945 under a different name when it was establish as a week-long event, “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1988, its name was changed. This month-long recognition helps spread awareness about the needs and issues facing people with disabilities who seek employment. While it is still nationally recognized as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or simply Disability Awareness Month, NAU decided to change it to Disability Heritage Month two years ago. “About two years ago we changed it from Disability Awareness Month to Disability Heritage Month because we think people should already be aware. It is 2017. If people are not aware of people with disabilities, we have a huge problem,” said NAU disability studies professor Matthew Wangeman. Throughout October, NAU has hosted events for people to learn about disability and to celebrate disability heritage. Some of the events included a Federal Disability Policy Panel — a panel about disability identity — a scavenger hunt and several sporting events. One event that has already taken place is A Conversation about Disability: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Disability But Were Afraid To Ask and was for people to have an honest discussion about disability. Guests were encouraged to ask questions and provided a safe environment for discussion. Wangeman doesn’t host this event solely during Disability Heritage Month. He typically plans one every semester. A scavenger hunt is one event put on by the organization NAU 4 All. This event is for people who wish to promote both physical and cultural accessibility on campus for people with disabilities. Lauren Graves, senior speech language pathology major and disability minor, is the president of NAU 4 All. To Graves, Disability Heritage Month is about discussing disability pride and heritage and promoting change on campus. “I think that people don’t think about

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disability as being a part of diversity, and that’s what heritage is, right? It’s part of someone’s identity,” said Graves. The scavenger hunt guided participants to different locations on campus where there are known accessibility issues and asked them to think about which groups were not considered in the design. NAU 4 All has actually seen changes in accessibility around campus as a result of their efforts. An elevator in the NAU Bookstore was put in after years of advocating and hosting events like the scavenger hunt that pointed out that some people could not access the bookstore because there was only stair access to the building. The City of Flagstaff has a Disability Awareness Commission that focuses on accessibility issues around town. They are a seven-member advisory commission to the council, and the city council comes to them with accessibility considerations and input. One consideration is to make sure that there are enough curb cuts. They also listen to concerns from community members about issues like the Flagstaff Urban Trail System, making sure they are accessible for all people. Kaitlyn Verfuerth is the chair of the commission. One of the major ways Verfuerth promotes change for disability awareness is by serving the community and working with children. “As a person living with a disability, I think the biggest obstacle is probably the perception of what other people think or their views on people with disabilities because some people aren’t as forward thinking,” said Verfuerth.

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Verfuerth is a professional paralympic wheelchair tennis player and teaches tennis to elementary school students in the Family and Community Teaming for Students after-school program. She also coaches the girls tennis team at Flagstaff High School. The Disability Awareness Commission hosts an annual banquet for Disability Awareness Month, which has previously given out awards to people with disabilities who benefited the community. This year, however, they are giving out awards to local businesses who have contributed to disability accessibility. The commission decided that giving an award for having a disability instead of one receiving an award for the good things they have done in the community was not as progressive as they would like to be. They are also considering changing the name of the commission because some people see “disability” as a negative word. There has been controversy regarding the word “disability.” Many people see it as a negative word because it suggests that the person is lacking in ability and prefer to use other terms such as “people with different abilities” and “exceptionality.” Some members of the disabled community, however, embrace the word as a part of disability pride. “I like ‘disability’ because I take pride in being a person with a disability,” Wangeman said. Andrew Imparato, the executive director of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), came to NAU Oct.18 as a guest speaker at the Federal Disability Policy Panel and the event A Conversation about

Disability: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Disability But Were Afraid To Ask. Imparato sees the word disability as a political word. There is a global movement surrounding the word, and while he agrees that “disability” is not a perfect word, he acknowledges the notion that a political movement would be required in order to adopt a new word. The AUCD is a national network of university centers for excellence in developmental disabilities. They specialize in research and development for the disability field and provide interdisciplinary training for professionals who work with people with disabilities. They have at least one university location in every state and territory. The NAU chapter is the Institute for Human Development. It is one of the oldest centers and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Imparato works at a federal level discussing government policies surrounding disability. Many people in the disabled community are concerned about ongoing issues in Washington D.C. with the Trump administration making changes to ObamaCare and insurance policies. Imparato reassures people that disability policy has always been a bipartisan subject and that there are a lot of people on the Trump administration and in Congress who advocate for disability and want to make a good policy. To continue making progress for disability, The AUCD stays busy during Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. “I’m just trying to raise the profile of these issues that we work on year-round, but October kind of gives us more of an opportunity to talk to people about the issues,” said Imparato. Though Disability Heritage Month is an opportunity for disability advocates to address and raise awareness about disability, people are working all year to change the various stigmas about disability. Many people hope that events this month will get people thinking about disability and how to make changes in their behavior regarding disability. “One of the things I hope comes out of these events is more students that have personal connections to disability feel more comfortable in owning their status,” Imparato said. “And, if they have siblings with disabilities or parents or other relatives, they’ll see themselves as part of the disability advocacy community and want to leverage their personal experience to try to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities wherever they are.”

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Homecoming dedicatee Judy Manor proudly shows off her NAU spirit next to the Parking Administration building Oct. 20. Libby Cummings | The Lumberjack

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eginning in 1936, a notable NAU employee has been chosen every year as the homecoming dedicatee. Typically, the faculty or staff member chosen has at least 10 years of NAU experience and has made an impact in their field of work. On Oct. 24, this tradition continued by honoring Judy Manor at the 2017 Homecoming Dedicatee Banquet. Manor is the assistant director of Campus Shuttle Services and is responsible for the daily operations and scheduling for Campus Shuttle Services. “I came to the university working on my degree as a student. I saw the buses and thought it would be cool to drive those,” said Manor. “So I got a [commercial driver’s license] through the university’s training program and became a bus driver.” Manor graduated in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in English. “I became a full-time employee right before I graduated. I did go and interview at other places, but this job was here, and so I stayed,” Manor said. “I became a year-round employee, then the

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interim operations supervisor, and then the program coordinator senior and now assistant director.” Manor’s work at NAU goes beyond just driving buses. “Judy is extremely dedicated to Shuttle Services,” said Darby Garcia, fellow assistant director of Parking and Shuttle Services. “I’ve worked with her for 17 years, and she’s always had that same level of dedication and has worked hard to build good relationships.” As the 82nd dedicatee, Manor is the newest to join in a longstanding homecoming tradition. “This is a very historical event that we hold every Tuesday the week of homecoming,” said Samantha White, the events coordinator of University Events. “We’re very excited to honor her.” Nominated by a former bus driver and student, Manor’s name continued to be brought up through the process. “Her name was put forward in a secret process, and she was voted in,” White said. “Past dedicatees have come from all types of faculty and staff, many of which have buildings named after them.”

The first dedicatee nominated for the award was Maragaret Hanley in 1936. Often referred to as Mother Hanley, she was the much-loved dining hall cook who went on to become the first head of dining and kitchen staff over her 41 year career, according to the book Northern Arizona University: Buildings as History by Lee Drickamer and Peter Runge. When the NAU Chain Gang awarded her the honor, they named the day Hanley Day. Manor was unaware of her nomination until she was surprised by her colleagues, friends and members of the student organization the NAU Chain Gang with the news. “It’s a huge honor, it really is,” Manor said. “I know I’ll have to give some kind of brief little speech at the banquet. As far as the parade, all I know is I’ll be sitting in a car and waving, but it really is a honor and I’m very grateful.” Manor is using this nomination as motivation to continue growing Parking and Shuttle Services. “With my program, Shuttle Services, I can see continued growth happening. I enjoy seeking out new technologies and things to allow students to more easily navigate the campus and make it easier for my drivers as well,” Manor said.

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Kayette pageant tradition continues Aliyah Humphrey

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lubs prepare their floats for the annual homecoming parade, logs are gathered for the annual bonfire, and in the distance, students across campus are buttoning up their flannels, strapping on their suspenders and growing out their beards. The Lumberjack Pageant is back. The NAU Kayettes, an all-women service organization, hosts The Lumberjack Pageant during homecoming week to determine the Lumberjack of the year. Formally known as the Mr. Lumberjack Pageant, the contest has been a part of the homecoming traditions since 1924 and each year brings new contestants with interesting talents. Adrianna Granillo is a member of the Homecoming and Recruitment Committee within Kayettes and is working hard alongside the rest of the Kayette members to bring the students their new Mr. or Ms. Lumberjack. “The contestants are always the best part of the whole thing. They always come with their own perspective of the pageant and put their own personality into their portion,” said Granillo. Granillo has been a member of the homecoming recruitment committee for over a year now. “I wanted to join so I can could help the pageant since it is one of our well known events,” Granillo said. “It’s always fun to be a part of.” This pageant is anticipated by students, alumni, faculty and staff every year. Judy Manor, assistant director for Campus Shuttle Services, is on this year’s judging panel and explained her excitement for this year’s pageant. “This is my first time to be a judge,” said Manor. “I was asked to be a judge because I am the homecoming dedicatee.” The homecoming dedicatee is a faculty or staff member who has the homecoming event dedicated in their honor. With Manor’s hard work on campus, she is a more than deserving candidate for the position according to the student population. Manor has been a member of the Lumberjack family for two decades and is appreciative of the honor of becoming homecoming dedicatee. “I came to NAU as a student in 1997, so 20 years,” Manor said. “I think homecoming has always been the highlight of the fall here on campus. I have seen more events added over the

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years, which I think is great.” The Lumberjack Pageant is a highly anticipated event during homecoming season. Senior health and wellness major Kira Harvey talks about her past experience at the Lumberjack Pageant. “I’ve only attended two of the pageants in my four years here at NAU, and I can honestly say I’ve had a fun time every time I go,” said Harvey. “I’m just waiting on our first lady Lumberjack to take her place on the parade float.” Senior physical therapy major Devin Johnson talks about how he has never attended a pageant during his four years as NAU. “I haven’t really attended the pageant before, but I [keep] hearing my friends talk about it every year.” said Johnson. “I don’t know. I’m just not the pageant-watching type of guy. I’ll see whoever wins on the float though.” Though the pageant may not be the favorite

part of homecoming for all of the students on campus, it is still one of the oldest traditions. “Tradition is a big thing in Kayettes. Being able to keep the tradition of The Lumberjack Pageant through homecoming tradition as well let’s us give the students a way to participate in a different way,” Granillo said. Many of the contestants are aware that the talent show is the most popular part of the entire pageant. “I understand that part of it is like a talent contest, which I am looking forward to,” Manor said. She recognizes that everyone participates for different reasons, but all in the name of showing school spirit. Performers work hard on their acts to perfect them before the big night, and their determination is apparent in the final show. “It lets the students openly express their spirit and love for NAU by participating

in a different way,” Granillo said. “All the performances I’ve seen are so creative, and I love them all. It’s hard to choose a favorite.” Not to mention, the contestants also bring a wide variety of talent to the table. “Hey man, some of the guys that do the pageant can actually carry a tune,” Harvey said. “They need to be signed to a label or something.” Stage presence is also an important aspect of the show, and something that doesn’t come naturally to everyone. “Personally, I wouldn’t be able to sing or dance in front of a large crowd so good for those guys,” Johnson said. So what exactly does it take to be considered the perfect Lumberjack? “The ideal Lumberjack Pageant winner is someone who has spirit and enjoys Flagstaff,” Granillo said. “Someone who embodies all the great aspects of campus.”

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Whatever floats your float Ashley Besing

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Home is Where the Lumberjacks Are” is the theme of this year’s annual homecoming parade. With music from NAU and local high school bands and student-made floats, the parade will start at the corner of Knoles Drive and DuPont Avenue Saturday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. and end at Cline Library. The parade is hosted by the NAU Blue Key Honor Society and has been a homecoming tradition since 1924. Jonathan Gil Salazar, Blue Key Honor Society Vice President and Homecoming Parade Chairperson, is excited for the event. “I would describe the homecoming parade as a lot of fun. It is a really good opportunity for people to show off their Lumberjack pride,” said Salazar. Salazar has seen a good amount of wacky floats in the past. “I think one of the most creative floats I’ve seen was a walking group that was dressed as circus animals, and they were holding a costume of, like, a train while they walked in a line. I think it was in Gabaldon, and I just thought it was really creative and cool,” Salazar said. Though floats are the main event, that’s not all that is featured in the parade. “Besides floats, we have groups walking in the parade, fire trucks, people riding in convertibles and this year we will have the Weiner Mobile,” Salazar said. The NAU Latter-Day Saint Student Association has won awards the past four years for their homecoming floats and are returning with a float this year. Angelo Riding, senior music education major and member of the association, is helping build this year’s float. “We do a lot of things through the school, but we also do a lot of things through the church community. So, this is how

bridge the gap,” said Riding. The association stays active on campus by hosting blood drives, football tailgates and setting up booths at freshman orientations. Their float for this year’s homecoming is called “The Higher Up, the Closer to Home.” “It’s going be the house from [the movie] Up, it’s going to be really cute,” Riding said as she cut up cardboard for the float. “We’re going to have balloons coming out of the top like the Up house.” The 10-person committee for the float decided against passing out candy and decided to hand out balloons instead. “We’re planning on passing out balloons. We want to write little messages on them too,” Riding said. Kaycie Sondrup, junior double major in special education and elementary education and member of the association, is helping build the float. “I think it’s really good for us to get involved on campus. Most people don’t even know this [club] exists,” said Sondrup. Though their float resembles the Disney film Up, the association wanted to tie the concept back to Flagstaff. “It’s going to be the San Francisco peaks,” Sondrup said. The Latter-Day Saint Student Association’s float is just one of 25 that will be at the parade, and building them is not a simple task. “It typically takes a couple of weeks to build a float, but it really depends on how much work you are able to put into it daily and how good you want the float to look,” Salazar said. Approximately 400 people attended last year’s parade, so a big turnout is expected this year. The event is free and is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Top Right: Students in NAU’s Student American Dental Hygienist Association construct their homecoming float Oct. 23 Michael Patacsil | The Lumberjack Bottom left: Latter-Day Saint Student Association members Angela Riding and Courtney Petersen create a float for the 2017 Homecoming Parade, Oct. 23. Maxim Mascolo| The Lumberjack Bottom Right: Riding and Heather Huish work on their homecoming float Oct. 23. Maxim Mascolo| The Lumberjack

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A celebration of death and life Nevin McReynolds

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uring the month of October, Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, will be celebrated all across Mexico and the southern United States. It’s a holiday to remember friends and family members who have passed away and doesn’t only serve as a remembrance of death, but a celebration of life. Like with most things, Flagstaff goes all out when celebrating Day of the Dead. On Oct. 22-23, local organization Flagstaff Nuestras Raices, which translates to “Our Roots,” held the 14th annual Celebraciones de la Gente event at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Not only is it an informative heritage program designed to teach curious visitors about the history of Day of the Dead, but it also serves as a lively festival to celebrate an ancient cultural tradition. Day of the Dead has been celebrated for hundreds of years. The original celebration to remember the dead took place earlier in the year, but Spanish invaders in the 16th century viewed the celebration as a pagan ritual and ended it. Through attempts to convert the indigenous people of Mexico to Christianity, the Day of the Dead gradually merged with the Christian festivals of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day late October and early November. Day of the Dead is a Mexican public holiday where altars known as ofrendas are set up to remember dead friends and family members and celebrate the memories of their lives. Flagstaff Nuestras Raices has been holding the Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona as both a festivity and an educational opportunity. On the group’s website, Flagstaff Nuestras Raices explained that they are “dedicated to promoting Hispanic culture and history through events, gatherings, the performing and visual arts.” Although the organization hosts a variety of events at different times throughout the year, the Celebraciones de la Gente is their longestrunning and most successful event. The Museum of Northern Arizona’s Dia de los Muertos festival many different programs were available to participate in, such as arts and crafts. Some of the most visible attractions at the museum were the ofrendas that had been

The Museum of Northern Arizona displays colorful skeletons at the Dia de los Muertos celebration Oct. 22. Devyn Coons | The Lumberjack

set up around the courtyard. These altars were decorated with photographs, jewelery, flowers, candles and other mementos. “Every year, we set up these ofrendas. Not just for family members but everyone we want to celebrate the life of,” said Flagstaff Nuestras Raices member Loretta Velasco. She pointed out significant items on the ofrenda. “Dia de Los Muertos is supposed to be a celebration of life, so you put things that the person enjoyed during their life,” Velasco said. “Like the food they liked to eat, or toys for the kids.” Material goods are not the only items used to decorate an ofrenda. Velasco also explained the importance of handmade offerings during the Day of the Dead celebrations and how they add a personal touch to each ofrenda. “Some people make sugar skulls,” Velasco said.

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The traditional sugar skulls, Velasco explained, are supposed to represent a departed soul and are made to honor the return of particular spirits. Named as such because modern skulls are made of sugar, the skulls on each ofrenda took a significant amount of time to make but were very unique in their appearances. Velasco also pointed out the paper banners that adorned the front of each ofrenda. “They’re made out of paper, which tears easily,” Velasco said. “But that’s supposed to represent the frailty of life. If the banner tears, you don’t fix it.” Finally, Velasco explained the significance of small dioramas that sat on a few ofrendas. “They show the things people liked to do while they were alive,” Velasco said. “They’re windows.” Some of the festival attendees shared more personal experiences and reasons why the Day of

the Dead was more important to them. Julia Canizales is another member of Flagstaff Nuestras Raices who had set up an ofrenda at the event. On this specific altar were dated photographs of people her family had lost over time, and at the very top of it was her husband. “I lost my husband last month,” said Canizales. “I’m getting over the sadness now, and moving into the acceptance.” Canizales explained how, although the loss had been very hard for her, she is still able to include her husband in the ofrenda and celebrate his life. Marshall Ortega, a volunteer tour guide for the Museum of Northern Arizona, was eager to share his view of the event. “We only get one life, so you have to live it,” said Ortega. “Love each other. Don’t waste your time on people who don’t love each other.”

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Top Left: People from Flagstaff Country honor their relatives by lighting candles and creating shrines for the celebration of Dia de los Muertos at the Museum of Northern Arizona Oct. 22. Top Right: The newly formed mariachi band La Maria NAU plays at the Dia de los Muertos celebration Oct. 22. Bottom Left: Skulls in all shapes and sizes decorate the memorial shrines. Bottom Right: La Maria NAU Mariachi band perform classical songs for the crowd in the courtyard of the Museum of Northern Arizona to celebrate the festivities of the day. Devyn Coons | The Lumberjack

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Homecoming Events Calendar Carnival – West Union Lawn, Thur. Oct. 26 @ 4-10 p.m. Traditions Day – West Union Lawn, Thur. Oct. 26 @ 4 p.m. Volleyball vs. Sacramento State – Rolle Activity Center, Thur. Oct. 26 @ 7 p.m. Blue & Gold Reunion – Multiple Activities, Fri. Oct. 27, Time TBD Alumna Author Book Signing – NAU Bookstore, Fri. Oct. 27 @ 3-5 p.m. Downtown Pep Rally – Heritage Square, Fri. Oct. 27 @ 5-7 p.m. Lumberjack Splash Bash – Wall Aquatic Center, Fri. Oct. 27 @ 7-11 p.m. Flannels and Flapjacks – Central Quad, Sat. Oct. 28 @ 8-10 a.m. Cafe Au Louie Alumni Breakfast – 1899 Bar & Grill, Sat. Oct. 28 @ 9-11 a.m. Parade – Campus, Sat. Oct. 28 @ 11 a.m. Volleyball vs. Portland State – Rolle Activity Center, Sat. Oct. 28 @ noon MakerLab Open House – Cline Library, Sat. Oct. 28 @ 1-3 p.m. Tailgate – Skydome Parking Lot, Sat. Oct. 28 @ 1 p.m. Sue Bennett Exhibit – Cline Library, Sat. Oct. 28 @ 1-3 p.m. Football Game – Skydome, Sat. Oct. 28 @ 4 p.m. Background Photo By Matthew Strissel

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The Souers silver lining

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ollowing the announcement that head football coach Jerome Souers would not be returning to the program following the 2017 season, did NAU make the right decision? The biggest issue with the university’s announcement seemed to be timing, coming just three weeks into the season after the team dropped to 0-2. After the team’s second loss, NAU announced that Souers would not be returning to the program after coaching the team for the past two decades. The Lumberjacks have not lost since the announcement, wining the last five games. Although one of the losses was essentially guaranteed, going against UA, both sides of the ball were plagued with question marks, especially on offense after losing senior wide receiver Emmanuel Butler for the season against Western Illinois. Currently at 5-2, the Lumberjacks have cleared KADE GILLISS the room of any doubters following their slow start and ASST. SPORTS are now in sole possession of the Big Sky Conference EDITOR lead. This is the first five-game win streak since 2013, which was the last time the program competed in NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. The Lumberjacks’ defensive backfield ranks first in the Big Sky in both interceptions, with 12, and in passing yards allowed per game at just 190. Over the five-game win streak, NAU hauled in 10 of their 12 interceptions. NAU had a total of eight interceptions last season. The stout defense has stifled opposing offenses, holding teams to 20 points or less in four of their last five games including an eye-opening performance against the former-No. 7 Illinois State Redbirds. The Lumberjacks held the Redbirds to 16 points, well below their 30-point average, forcing three interceptions along the way. NAU has not held four straight opponents to 20 points or less, for more than two decades ­— since the 1995 season. Sophomore quarterback Case Cookus has bounced back in a tremendous way, tossing 16 touchdowns and just one interception over their impressive stretch. All the while, running backs Joe Logan and newcomer Cory Young have shown big play potential on a weekly basis. Even with the loss of Butler, the offense has seemingly not lost a step, and senior wideout Elijah Marks has proven to be a reliable top target for the team, eclipsing the 100-yard receiving barrier six out of the seven games this season. Now, I am not implying that the team’s success is solely reliant on the impending departure of coach Souers. The addition of secondary coach Vernon Smith Jr. has been a tremendously underrated addition to the team, along with prying away Young’s explosiveness from Boise State. I am not even suggesting that Souers’ release is not deserved. Over the 20-year span, Souers has won 117 games, which is just 12 more than his loss total of 105. However, the team that has been absent of identity and relevancy for years is now viewed as frontrunners for the conference, and that can’t be ignored. Something has certainly gotten into the Lumberjacks since the announcement Sept. 11. I think the university may have inadvertently steered the team toward motivation that was absent at the beginning of the year.

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NAU rides five game win streak LANCE HARTZLER

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ollowing a 45-31 win over UC Davis Oct. 21, NAU football is currently on a five-game win streak, the team’s first since 2013. In those five games, the Lumberjack offense has scored 35 points in four out of the five games. NAU is heading into the homecoming game with both the offense and the defense playing at high levels. The defense has 12 interceptions on the season while sophomore

quarterback Case Cookus has only thrown four interceptions. With a turnover margin of plus-6, NAU has done well to keep the offense on the field. The Lumberjacks’ homecoming foe is Sacramento State University (SSU) and is scheduled for Oct. 28. SSU is coming into the game on a win-streak of their own having won their last two games. As it currently stands, NAU is first place in the Big Sky Conference at 5-2, 4-0 in conference play, and SSU is tied for third at 4-3, 3-1 in conference play.

Sophomore cornerback Marcel Myers leads the team out of the tunnel, holding the Lumberjack axe prior to NAU’s 48-20 win over Northern Colorado, Sept. 30. Victoria Kaschl | The Lumberjack

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Top Left: Head coach Jerome Souers gives a speech to players after practice Oct. 19. Ryan Vanderpool | The Lumberjack Top Right: After scoring another Lumberjack touchdown, junior running back Cory Young (left) and sophomore running back Joe Logan (right) celebrate NAU’s win over Northern Colorado, Sept. 30. Victoria Kaschl | The Lumberjack Bottom Left: A sideline celebration breaks out during NAU’s 37-16 win against Illinois State University Oct. 7. Austin Sudweeks | The Lumberjack Bottom Right: NAU sophomore quarterback Case Cookus looks for an open receiver during NAU’s win over UC Davis Oct. 21. The victory marked NAU’s fifth consecutive victory this season. Matthew Strissel| The Lumberjack

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Tailgating: The party before the game Savannah Oviedo

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tudents fill a parking lot, milling, dancing and cheering. Chants and music fill the air. Everyone dons their blue and yellow. Faces and bodies are painted to show their spirit. Games of beer pong and corn hole are littered throughout the lot as people mix and mingle. It’s like one big party sustained out of the back of people’s cars. This is tailgating season. Tailgating is usually defined by people getting together before a game, drinking and dining out of the back of their trucks. Tailgating has evolved since 1861, when the American Tailgaters Association believes the first tailgate took place. Civilians sat in the back of their wagons eating food and drinking beer to watch the First Battle of Bull Run between the Union and Confederate armies. Now, it’s become almost its own event with people showing up just to tailgate and leaving before the game even starts. There’s also more elements than just sitting in the back of a car drinking and eating. Tents are set up, along with games and music constantly playing from the numerous speakers that people bring with them. “Tailgating is just a means to get together as a student body and celebrate your school and show your spirit,” said junior environmental science major Vanessa Gomez, a member of Greek life. Greek life is a big part of tailgating, and they can be found at every event. Gomez said she thinks it’s important to have representation at the tailgates because it solidifies their involvement in the school and shows support for the football team. Greek life members aren’t the only ones who tailgate. Many other student organizations can also be found at the game as students who just want to go out and support their team. If someone is interested in getting a spot to tailgate at NAU, they must fill out a tailgate application packet and return it to the ASNAU office the Wednesday before each home game.

Fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi hosting games during the tailgate for the football game againts UC Davis, Oct. 21. Summer Hale | The Lumberjack

Tailgating can be a concern if things get too rowdy, though. The school tries to take as many precautions as possible, such as giving wristbands to students who are 21 and older if they want to drink. It’s also important for students and others to drink responsibly and pace themselves. Otherwise, they might not even make it to the game. For students working at the Walkup Skydome during the home games, it can be nerve-wracking at first because they do not know how loud and messy the tailgate might get. NAU students often remain respectful during an event that can so easily get rowdy. Freshman film major Demetria Hill, who works at the Skydome, said tailgating isn’t as bad as one would think. “The people who came through were very nice, and there were little to no problems,” said Hill. Hill also mentioned tailgating can be a bit messy but nothing she didn’t expect from hyped-up college students. When she first got the job, she was expecting rude students, guests and an insane amount of mess and madness. Instead, she encountered the trademark Flagstaff friendliness throughout serving the guests before, after and during the game. “It looked like everyone had fun, and they were all keeping safe, so I would say it was a success,” Hill said. People who go to tailgates can show the support for the football team and also create camaraderie between the students who choose to participate, even ones who may not usually spend time with each other.

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Even though the weather cools down during the fall months, hydration and sun protection is important during sports-oriented tailgates. Slap on some sunscreen before leaving because a few hours outside, even with clouds, can leave a mark on the skin. Also, drink water — especially if planning on drinking. Although this may not be a first priority, it is best for people to clean up after themselves. It’s a simple action to grab an empty can or chip bag and throw it into one of the many nearby recycle bins or trash cans. To make it easier, bring a trash bag and hang it to get rid of trash, and then throw it in a dumpster or trash bin later. No one can have fun hungry. Grab all the munchies, snacks and quick bites. Load up on potato and tortilla chips, salsa, spreads and maybe even some veggies to munch on. Don’t forget ample beverages either, people won’t hesitate to leave as soon as their food and drink supply runs out. Music is the life of a party. Find the best speaker and make a fire playlist. Make sure to charge the speaker before because no one wants a dead speaker in the middle of their favorite song. Go all out. Now is the time to don the brightest blues and golds. Don’t be afraid to grab a pack of face paint from the dollar store. Grab blue and yellow hair ties, earrings and socks. Deck out head to toe. The secret to a perfect tailgate is good company. Even if someone chooses to ignore all the previous tips, the best way to spend a tailgate is with the best people. Tailgating is a perfect way to enhance the college experience, so don’t hesitate to grab some drinks, a few good friends and head down to the Skydome parking lot before a game.

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Gosnell: A force to be feared

Left: NAU Division II IceJacks senior goalie Jaxson Gosnell has allowed just one goal so far this season and has recorded two shutouts. Michael Patacsil | The Lumberjack Above: Gosnell blocks a shot on goal during practice. He has helped lead the team to a 7-0 record this season. Wyatt Rutt | The Lumberjack

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axson Gosnell, NAU Division II IceJacks junior goaltender, is in his third season with NAU. The definition of a student athlete, Jaxson is majoring in biology and wants to pursue medical school after he graduates from college. “He’s a good guy on and off the ice,” said head coach Travis Johanson. Besides Gosnell’s academics, he has been unstoppable on the ice for NAU. Goal-tending is a sport within a sport. A goaltender’s job is to repeatedly get in the way of a frozen, hard, rubber puck. The goalie is the last line for the defense. Gosnell is all by himself in the net, and if he gets beat, the whole team gets beat. Goalies have a distinct kind of mindset. A good goalie knows

how to stop the puck, and a great goalie knows how to get up and keep playing after he lets one in. In Gosnell’s case, he hasn’t let much in the net so far this season. He has played 43 games in his career at NAU and only lost 11 games. He has four shutouts this season and has allowed just one goal. “This is one of the best years of hockey I’ve had so far,” said Gosnell. “We have a great group of guys.” Last season, the IceJacks made it to the American College Hockey Association national championships, but fell short of winning the title. They only lost nine games last season and won 26. Gosnell played 24 of those games and won 15 of them. “The way [Gosnell] played at nationals last year, he was by far one of the best goalies,” Johanson said. “He kept those games close for

us.”

Gosnell’s teammate and fellow goalie, sophomore Josh Nolan, echoed Johanson’s praise. “He always gives us a chance to win and always plays a solid game,” said Nolan. As a goalie, the position carries a unique pressure. Goaltenders can see everything that goes on throughout a game because they are on the opposite side watching their team’s offense attack. The best goalies can almost predict when the puck will enter their zone. All goalies, from children to NHL players, are familiar with the weight of expectations. Most hockey players begin at an early age, some learn how to skate before they can walk. Jaxson has played since he was 8-years-old and has progressed from playing travel hockey for teams in Phoenix to the collegiate level in Flagstaff. “He’s a great goaltender, he can pick

us up and put us on his back in games when we need him,” Johanson said. “He has a great hockey background [and] brings leadership and experience.” Gosnell hasn’t had to carry the team yet this season as the IceJacks have had multiple blowout games and haven’t given their opponents a chance to close the gap in competition. They have beaten all their opponents and have a 59-6 goal differential. The IceJacks have done well on the defensive end, keeping the puck in the opponent’s zone helps the team on both sides of the ice. That is exactly what is happening for the IceJacks. They keep putting the puck in the net while Gosnell keeps the pucks out. The IceJacks will be back on the ice Oct. 26-28 for a triple-header that will be held in the Prescott Valley Event Center. Puck drop for all games is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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