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Northern Arizona University’s student voice since 1914 Vol. 114 Issue 9 | November 3, 2022 — November 9, 2022

OPINION CULTURE Performative activism NAU brings in the light with Diwali celebration MONTY GANTT perpetuates inaction

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n Oct. 14, an activist group called Just Stop Oil vandalized Vincent Van Gogh’s famous work of art, “Sunflowers,” valued at $40 million, to draw attention to the current climate crisis regarding oil and gas exploration and fracking in the United Kingdom.

The two activists, Phoebe Plummer, 21, and Anna Holland, 20, threw tomato soup onto the painting and glued themselves to the wall beneath it, at London's National Gallery. Plummer began speaking to the crowd about the oil crisis being intertwined with the high cost of living before both women were removed and arrested.

This is a prime example of performative activism.

Some may think performative activism is effective because it often involves doing daring, public stunts to draw attention to a certain cause. Although it sparks conversation, there is no actual change that stems from these types of protests because they are simply exploitative in nature and are only meant to catch shortterm attention.

There is no point to performative activism — it draws negative attention, and most people see through the displays and respond with criticism to the stunts pulled. Performative activism is also referred to as slacktivism because of the surface-level effort it takes and the impact it has on the standing of those participating on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. The organization reached international news, and most headlines highlighted how awful their actions were. It begs the question of the organization’s effectiveness in its fight. Twitter users have already begun to dispute their legitimacy.

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or students of any descent, staying connected with their culture can be a difficult aspect of leaving home. Being away from family, friends and, for many, even the country they were born in can cause some to lose touch with important traditions. Some oncampus celebrations of these traditions can help students bring those pieces of home to their life at university.

The Indian Association of Northern Arizona (IANA) is a non-political, on-campus organization formed to bring together and educate students, faculty and community members who are interested in Indian culture. It also provides a space for Indian students and staff to create one community.

On Oct. 28, the IANA hosted a celebration to commemorate the Diwali holiday. Diwali is a traditional Hindu holiday honored throughout India that essentially celebrates the triumph of good over evil, or light within darkness. During the days-long festivities, diyas are displayed among homes to represent different good fortunes, gifts are exchanged and families partake in large feasts.

The evening began with a video from NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera wishing those in attendance a happy Diwali. Cruz Rivera was unable to attend the event in person due to a prior obligation.

“Indian Association of Northern Arizona’s Diwali celebration serves as one of the highlights of the year for everyone in the university community, and it is fantastic to once again welcome everyone to an in-person Diwali celebration," Cruz Rivera said. "On behalf of our Northern Arizona University community, I wish all of you a wonderful and happy Diwali.”

Indian Association of Northern Arizona’s secretary and treasurer Sanjana Ramesh prepares to perform a song at the Diwali celebration in the du Bois Ballroom, Oct. 29.

Victoria Medina | The Lumberjack The IANA’s Diwali celebration was filled with festivities that put Indian culture on full display.

Many student-led dance groups performed traditional Indian dances and modern variations of dances from the Bollywood world. Students performed celebratory songs from their home country. The crowd was even treated to a surprise traditional Chinese lion dance from the Sacred Mountain Fighting and Healing Arts Dojo.

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NEWS

Biden administration announces subsidies to mitigate drought Biden administration to pay per acre-foot of water conserved from the Colorado River

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ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY DELABARRA

WILLIAM COMBS III

he Colorado River’s water levels now sit at 34% of capacity — down from 40% the previous year. Since 2000, the river has lost 20% capacity compared to its 20th-century average. Lake Mead and Lake Powell, its two largest reservoirs, lost 50% of their total capacity in the past five years.

Forty million people rely on the river for drinking water as well as irrigating farms and powering electric grids in the region.

The river is split into halves. The upper basin supports Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico, and the lower basin provides water and energy to Arizona, Nevada, California and Mexico.

Due to this unprecedented drought crisis in the southwest, the Biden administration announced new measures to mitigate the river’s water levels. Starting in January 2023,

Arizona must decrease its water consumption by 592,000 acre-feet. Moreover, Nevada is mandated to cut back 25,000 acre-feet.

As part of the Inflation Reduction Act — which passed in August — $4 billion was allocated to drought mitigation efforts in the region. On Oct. 12, the Department of the Interior announced its plan to disperse this round of funding to the region — The Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program.

Since the lower basin is experiencing harsh symptoms of drought and climate change, the first round of funding will be allocated to these states. The department said it is working on long-term conservation efforts which will include the upper basin states.

For large water consumers on the river’s lower basin, mainly farms, the department opened subsidy applications for every acre-foot of water conserved from the river. Applicants will receive higher payments based on the length of the commitment.

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FROM THE EDITOR

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idterms are coming. The cold winds are getting colder and I’m finding my patience getting ever-thinner.

In times like this, with significant political turmoil and classes at full intensity, it is easy to be overwhelmed and hear hopelessness tapping incessantly on your conscience. But the days when time moves too fast are exactly when we need to slow down.

Your homework is important. Your work and personal relationships are important as well. But at the end of the day, you are alone with yourself, and your inner self must not be restless.

The last few weeks I’ve laid awake in bed, alone with myself and unsatisfied with the person I am. I’ve been overwhelmed, worried about deadlines and projects that won’t finish themselves. Yet, these worries that keep me awake are self-created illusions.

We have exactly enough time in each day to complete what needs to be done. That seems like a flowery empty statement, but each day I find it more true. We are flooded constantly with false urgencies — this 10-point homework assignment needs to be done, I need to respond to these messages, I need to do my laundry ... the list continues without end.

But do these things truly need to be done? Or do we need to eat, rest and accomplish only what is necessary without sacrificing JORJA our inner peace?

HEINKEL We are inundated with these urgent illusions that lower our energy and distract us from the true needs of our lives. The next time a late assignment has you hyperventilating, consider: Does this mistake change my character? Does this mistake invalidate me as a BREAKING NEWS person doing the best I can?

It is unlikely that a missing assignment will destroy your academic career, but letting small failures impact your perception of EDITOR yourself will corrupt your sense of peace and lower your productivity going forward.

Consider each day what is truly important and essential for your foremost goals and the integrity of yourself. Your tasks may change by the day, but one primary goal should always remain.

Each day, aim to be satisfied with yourself.

No matter the urgency around you, all things are fleeting except that which lives within you. Center yourself in patience and kindness, and peace will surround you from inside out.

Thank you for reading!

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s a freshman coming into NAU, I didn’t know anyone. I hail from Albuquerque, New Mexico, meaning there is now 400 miles of desert between me and my old life. Now, in my senior year, I have only now started to feel like the Emma I left behind in Albuquerque almost four years ago.

I had an amazing, strong community surrounding me in highschool. I had a close group of friends. I was captain of the swim team, and had a job I enjoyed: Lifeguarding at the Jewish Community Center. I had ­— and still have — a loving relationship with my family and got to live with my cat and dog, Cricket and Rigby.

It was hard to leave behind, and after a five hour drive and a teary goodbye, I was suddenly alone. It was especially jarring since I was so comfortable and secure at home.

College has overall been a wild ride for me. I added two minors, lost my Sophomore year to COVID, dropped the Honors College, made friends, lost them, made new ones, had a brief stint on NAZ Today and a long stint of depression. Through all of it I worked at Dara Thai, which I love, but could write a whole book about my experiences there.

Although I had small pockets of friends, I was missing a sense of community. I care deeply about connecting with those around EMMA me. I added a community engagement minor to try to feel that sense of belonging that I had in Albuquerque again. The minor LONG helped, but to be honest, writing and editing at The Lumberjack has been what has helped me start seeing Flagstaff as my home. The ability to talk to community members, hear their stories, learn about local politics and joke around in the newsroom has made me ASSISTANT feel like myself again. Nothing is more rewarding to me than writing an article that makes me feel like I helped someone tell their FEATURES story.

EDITOR My time at NAU has felt like an eternity, and yet it went by in the blink of an eye. I know it’s corny to say, but I really wouldn’t change a thing. I have met some beautiful people, learned a lot of lessons and come into contact with a lot of talent at The Lumberjack. This has been an enormous period of growth for me. I have found myself again, and for that I am so grateful. Cheers!

Thank you for reading!

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EXECUTIVE BOARD Camille Sipple, Editor-in-Chief Brenden Martin, Managing Editor Emily Gerdes, Director of Digital Content Marley Green, Copy Editor Lian Muneno, Director of Print Design Lydia Nelson, Director of Marketing

EDITORIAL STAFF Daisy Johnston, News Editor Sophia Swainson, Assistant News Editor Jorja Heinkel, Online News Editor Xavier Juarez, Assistant Online News Editor William Combs III, Senior Reporter Jessie McCann, Opinion Editor Maria Rodriguez, Assistant Opinion Editor Hannah Elsmore, Features Editor Brisa Karow, Assistant Features Editor Emily Rehling, Culture Editor Emma Long, Assistant Culture Editor Evan McNelia, Sports Editor Noah Butler, Assistant Sports Editor

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VISUALS Jonah Graham, Director of Photography Rainee Favela, Director of Illustration Collin Vanderwerf, Director of Multimedia Taylor McCormick, Assistant Director of Photography Tess Bandstra, Assistant Director of Print Design Jacob Handley, Senior Photographer Octavia Freeland, Senior Photographer Amirah Rogers, Director of Social Media

FACULTY ADVISERS David Harpster, Faculty Adviser Rory Faust, Sports Adviser

CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS The Lumberjack is committed to factual correctness and accuracy. If you find an error in our publication, please email Camille Sipple at ces475@nau.edu.

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EVENTS CALENDAR NOVEMBER Sunday

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Make it Blue & Gold @ Union Point

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2nd Annual Indigenous Community Connection Fair @ Downtown Flagstaff

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Fantasy Football Wingo @ Du Bois Center

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The Last Mapmaker Reading and Giveaway @ Brightside Bookshop 20

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Open Mic Night @ Hops on Birch

Traditions Day | Pep Rally, Bonfire, Chili Cook-off @ Central Quad 10 Prochnow Movie Weekend: Twilight Breaking Dawn

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ASNAU Carnival @ Union Pedway

Homecoming Parade NAU Football vs.

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NAU Volleyball NAU Volleyball vs. Idaho State vs. Weber State @ @ Rolle Activity Center Rolle Activity Center

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Louie’s Cupboard Food Distribution @ University Union

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Prochnow Movie: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once

NAU Orchestra Concert @ Ardrey Memorial Auditorium 27

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Slack Friday @ Downtown Flagstaff

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Jake Shimubukuro @ The Orpheum Theater

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NEWS March 11 the Honors College. Officer responded At 8:29 p.m., a Drury Inn & Suites and the student was transferred to stafi member reported a male Terros Health. non-student asking for clothing. O Oct. 23 March 7 cers responded and no criminal activAt 1:22 a.m., a Tinsley Hall At 8:56 a.m., a student requested ity was witnessed.

At 9:15 p.m., an Honors College employee reported a stolen fire assistance outside McKay Village a—er student called to report they were extinguisher.

NAUPD falling on ice. NAUPD , Flagsresponded tafi Fire and March 12 sexually assaulted. NAUPD responded reported the Department (FFDincident. ) and Guardian At 12:04 a.m., a faculty member re and took a report. The investigation is Medical Transport (GMT) responded. u q ested a welfare check on a previous ongoing.

At 2:08was a.m., a staff member The student transported to Flag - at student. NAUPD was unable to con Gabaldon Hall reported an intoxicated tact the subject and the requesting stafi Medical Center (FMC).

28 student. NAUPD responded, the party was noti eOct. d.

At 8:49 a.m., Office of the Dean was atransported toa Flagstaff Atstudent 12:54 p.m., RA reported “Mc of Students forwarded a report to MedicalHall” Center (FMC) deferred March Connell sign had beenand taken.

13 NAUPD of a sexual assault on a for minor in consumption of alcohol.

NAUPD responded and later de At 11:11 a.m., NAUPD reported student with no location, date or time termined the sign had already been observing a vehicle violation ofi cam given. A report was taken and the At 2:48 p.m., a student called to pus. found.

A citation was issued for driving investigation is ongoing. report a theft in Lot 31. NAUPD without a valid license, no valid reg responded and took a report.

March 7 istration and proof of insurance. The At 10:31 a.m., NAUPD received At 8:56 a.m., a student requested vehicle was towed for a mandatory an anonymous online report from Oct. 24 Village a—er 20assistance outside McKay day impound. the South Village apartments At 5:45 p.m., a student walked into falling on ice. NAUPD, Flagstafi Fire for suspicious activity. An officer NAUPD (FFD to report a sexual assault at March Department ) and Guardian 14 responded and information was Sechrist Hall.

Officers responded and Medical Transport (GMT) responded. At 6:58 p.m., a student reported a sus provided. took a report the investigation The student wasand transported to Flag - is picious person in the area of lot 3C. ongoing. stafi Medical Center (FMC).

NAUPD responded but no contact At 5:16 p.m., a student reported was made. finding an NAU ID, the property was officers reported At 12:At 54 9:11 p.m., p.m., a RA reported a “Mc - a put into safekeeping. non-student assistance Connell Hall” signeeded n had been taken. with March 15 a jump start on South SandeFrancisco NAUPD responded and later At 4:26 p.m., a stafi member report At 7:30 p.m., an alarm at the Street and East Franklin Avenue. termined the sign had already been ed gra ti on a blue light phone near Engineering Lab was activated due found.

Knoles and McConnell DrivesAt 4:44 to an unknown reason. NAUPD Oct. 25 responded and found no evidence of anect employee reported At 10:At 277:06 p.m.,a.m., a subj reported a criminal activity. Fire Life Safety was a vehicle on South Reilly Hall fire resident makingKnoles suicidalDrive advised. Later it was found the alarm and East McConnell Drive. Flagstaff statements.

NAUPD responded, lo was triggered due to an overheating Fire Department extinguished cated the student in o g od health the andfire and officers escortedwith thea public vehicle to air compressor. Facility Services were provided the student notified.

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At 8 4:30 p.m., a non-student March finding stolen NAU Atreported 6:03 p.m., NAUPDareceived mul golf cart reatalarm Pinenoti Del Drivecoming and State tiple cations Route 89A. NAUPD responded, from Mountain View Hall.

NAUPDtook a report and had itthe towed campus. and FFD responded, areatowas searched and determined the alarm 26 was caused by a Oct. mechanical failure 1:47 Fire a.m., student fromAt a dryer.

Lifea Safety wascalled noto report a student at Allen Hall in ti ed. possession of a large amount of drugs.

NAUPD March 9 responded and the student into Coconino County Atwas 12:2booked 0 p.m., an employee reported Detention for possession nding drugs in Facility the University Union. of drug responded equipment and andentered possession NAUPD the of marijuana withevidence. the intention to sell. found drugs into A report was taken for information only.

At 7:08 a.m., an employee at The calleda Campus to reportHeig a hit-and-run AtSuites 7:02 p.m., hts stafi accident involving a Starship member reported having constiparobot.

NAUPD responded and took a report. tion. NAUPD, FFD and GMT re sponded and the stafi member was Oct. 27 transported to FMC. At 9:59 a.m., an employee called to report March 10 a disabled vehicle at South Drive and East McConnell AtKnoles 6:16 p.m., a student reported three Drive.

NAUPD provided vehicles stuck in the snow near thetraffic until theFields. vehicleNAUPD was no longer Skycontrol dome Practice disabled. and assistance was providresponded ed. Facility Services was contacted to NAUPD plowAt the11:12 roads a.m., and put cindersassisted on the FPD with a funeral escort on West hill.

University Drive.

At 10:53 p.m., an Allen Hall RA At 7:18 p.m., student reported a damag ed aceiling tile. called to requestresponded a welfare check on aa report. student in NAUPD and took

Oct. 29 At 1:37 a.m., an employee at Gabaldon Hall reported a student in an altered state of consciousness.

The student was transported to FMC

by GMT and deferred for minor in consumption of alcohol.

At 11:52 a.m., a non-student called to report a trespass and automobile burglary at Drury Inn. Officer responded and took a report.

At 11:00 p.m., an Officer initiated a traffic stop at Aquatic and Tennis Complex. A non-student was arrested and booked into Coconino County Detention Facility for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) to the slightest degree. They were charged with DUI above .08, and extreme DUI. The vehicle was impounded.

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oconino County Flood Control District invested over $11 million for small, short-term flood mitigation projects on the Pipeline burn area to begin immediately.

Lucinda Andreani, Coconino County Flood Control Director, told KAFF News the mitigation efforts will continue projects in Wupatki Trails, Brandis, Campbell and Paintbrush corridors.

The budget of up to $11.5 million will include the construction of berms – sediment barriers at the edge of slopes or ditches – near Landfill Road to reduce flooding into Doney Park.

“They are projects that we can implement immediately,” Andreani said.

“They will literally begin construction today.”

These measures were not included in the long-term projects for watershed restoration, culvert improvements and natural sediment deposits outlined by the Coconino County Flood Control District. However, Andreani said obtaining funding for long-term projects is still a priority.

The immediate projects such as the Landfill Road berms will use sediment from last summer’s floods. Extra sediment will be available to residents for erosion prevention at no cost.

“We’ve had several planning meetings, and we should see activity very quickly across the area,” Andreani said.

“That will help reduce the impacts on those areas and stabilize those channels for what we expect, unfortunately, to be some level of continued flooding going into the future.”

The increase in flooding is directly related to the fires in Flagstaff last summer.

Flagstaff’s Pipeline Fire last June burned over 26,000 acres of land, costing $7 million in initial response efforts and leaving Flagstaff vulnerable to monsoon storms in August.

Patrice Horstman, chair of the Flagstaff Board of Supervisors, said in a community meeting that Flagstaff has experienced over 40 separate flooding events this year.

“This is the biggest natural disaster that the city and the county has ever experienced,” Horstman said. “The city and the county working together have really joined their efforts to do what we can to assist in this very devastating time.”

Still, Horstman said there is much work to be done.

Nine watersheds have been impacted by the natural disasters of the past summer, Andreani said, and flooding has increased by 26% after the Pipeline Fire.

Andreani said the city’s infrastructure was not designed for such an increase in flood flows, and could not handle the flooding capacities seen over the summer.

“This has been a really horrific summer for a lot of people in this broader community,” Andreani said. “We have a Herculean effort ahead of us.”

In an Oct. 11 city hall meeting with Flagstaff’s Wildland Fire Management Team, current mitigation measures were discussed, such as the development of alluvial fans – fan-shaped deposits of gravel, sand and silt that spread out flood water to prevent damaging fastflood torrents. These fans have been implemented in West Tributary, Mount Elden Estates and the north end of Paradise Road. Two additional fans north of Flagstaff have been delayed due to the presence of endangered Mexican Spotted Owls.

Section Director of Public Works Sam Beckett said the alluvial fans in West Tributary have already proven effective for flood mitigation efforts.

“It did exactly as it was supposed to do,” Beckett said. “It spread out the water flow, it reduced impacts to the area.”

Now, as the November midterm elections approach, the City of Flagstaff proposes a $57,285,000 infrastructure investment for wildfire suppression, flood mitigation and wastewater treatment in the Proposition 441 ballot.

The general obligation bond for Prop.

441 will be repaid through a secondary property tax increase over 20 years and will not exceed 10%, according to the official Nov. 8 election information pamphlet.

Out of the $57 million proposed, $2.185 million will be devoted to the replacement of four outdated fire department vehicles that exceed 20 years old. Two of these vehicles are fire engines used to carry fire fighters, water and equipment. The other two vehicles – water tenders – carry large amounts of water to support firefighting efforts.

The information pamphlet said the four vehicles are outdated in safety features and require ongoing costs for repairs.

The allotment of $2 million to the fire department is dwarfed by the $26 million budget for stormwater flood mitigation proposed by Prop. 441 to increase stormwater capacity of Spruce Wash, which was heavily damaged in the 2019 Museum Fire.

Prop. 441 funding would triple the capacity of the Spruce Wash drainage system from 400 cubic feet per second to 1,200 cubic feet per second, and fund channel improvements from Paradise to the Killip Retention Basin in Sunnyside.

The $26 million allotment, if approved, would be directed to high priority projects, as the information pamphlet said all stormwater mitigation improvements for Spruce Wash is estimated at $80 million.

Beckett said the cost of these mitigations is significant, but necessary.

“At the end of the day, it is what we need to get to the end goal,” Beckett said. “We wouldn’t put in all this work if we didn’t believe that the threat was still there.”

The city will hold a summit for the Spruce Wash projects on Halloween.

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Adderall shortage in the United States may last until 2023

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“Just as much as there are people that abuse this medication, there are a lot of people who need it and these people will struggle from the shortage and how well they focus,” Andrade said. “Depending on the severity of the ADHD, this will reflect in their work as they try to find other options besides Adderall.”

The National Community Pharmacists Association did a survey on staff shortages in pharmacies, which also addressed supply shortages. The survey concluded almost 64% of community pharmacists have reported it has become hard to obtain the medicine and prescribe it to patients.

Shortages of Adderall began over the summer and may last until sometime in 2023. The FDA encourages patients to look into alternative methods. This includes different medications that have been proven to help ADHD, whether it be medication that is taken when needed or medication that is taken every day to slowly help fight ADHD.

“Patients should work with their health care professionals to determine the best treatment option,” the FDA said in the announcement.

Increased Adderall usage has been researched over the past few years. The rise of Adderall usage is due to several different reasons; these include student stress levels as well as how easily attainable the drug often is. Students feel pressure from school and are prescribed Adderall or obtain it from their peers.

“There are some good short-term benefits for people who are in highstress majors or people that can’t afford to go without working,” Andrade said.

“Coffee and energy drinks might not be enough. Different medications like Adderall become super useful so the brain is producing enough stimuli that they feel more focused.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated three in four children in the U.S. receive treatment for ADHD. Sixty-two percent of those

children receive medication for ADHD. According to Dr. Gabrielle Shapiro, a psychiatrist in New York interviewed in an NBC news article, the shortage could be dangerous for children prescribed this medication. This may lead to serious impacts on their school work and emotional well-being.

Many patients who use Adderall for ADHD have been having trouble finding a pharmacy to fill their prescriptions.

Some pharmacies in Flagstaff, which do not have enough Adderall for all patients, have been filling prescriptions based on which patient had their refill signed off on first. In May, CVS and Walmart announced they would no longer be filling controlled substances from online mental health companies Cerebral and Done.

The FDA announced it will keep information on the issue up to date on its website and continue to look into delays to help manufacturing companies

cross the United States, a shortage of Adderall will likely continue in drug manufacturing companies until the end of 2022 at the earliest. Meanwhile, the demand for Adderall continues to increase.

Last year, usage of Adderall went up by 10.4% from 2020, reaching around 41.4 million prescriptions of Adderall prescribed.

Adderall is commonly prescribed to treat Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is a neurodevelopmental condition that stems from the selfmanagement developmental system in the brain. Some symptoms of this disorder include inattention, lack of focus, hyperactivity and impulse control issues.

Teva, one of the leading companies in producing Adderall, is experiencing delays in manufacturing for the medication. Other companies continue to produce Adderall, but are unable to keep up with high demand in the U.S. without Teva providing medication as well.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement about the shortage Oct. 12.

“FDA is in frequent communication with all manufacturers of amphetamine mixed salts, and one of those companies, Teva, is experiencing ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said in the announcement.

Teva’s drug manufacturing delays are due to multiple factors: A rise in demand for Adderall, a shortage of labor in the company and limitations on distribution set by the Drug Enforcement Administration that has led to shortages.

The FDA has posted information about the Adderall shortage and it updates the post regularly with the status of the shortage. Once manufacturers can meet total demand again, the shortage will be marked as resolved.

Jessica Andrade, a senior studying psychology, shared her concerns over the The vitamin aisle sits in front of a sign inside Walgreens, Oct. 31. Jacob Handley | The Lumberjack Adderall shortage.

SUBSIDIES continued from FRONT Applicants who sign up for a one-year agreement can earn up to $330 per acrefoot of water conserved; a two-year agreement will pay $365 per acre-foot and a three-year plan will pay $400 per acre-foot. The federal government also included options for a variety of pricing based on alternative conservation proposals as well as long-term commitment plans for systemic sustainability.

Eligible applicants are able to submit a comprehensive water conservation proposal until Nov. 21.

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) supplies water from the Colorado River to over 500,000 acres of farmland in Imperial Valley, California.

The district is one of the largest water consumers in the lower basin.

Robert Schettler, public information officer for the IID, said the district is pleased with the federal government’s efforts to mitigate the drought in the region.

Right now, Schettler said the district conserves over 500,000 acre-feet of water per year and is on track to commit to another 250,000 given farms in the region opt-in.

The new federal subsidy plan will aid in this goal, however, due to large conservation efforts already underway, Schettler said the IID will be looking into proposals with higher payments and longer commitments.

Schettler said water conservation in the region is not as cut-and-dry as many would think and actually has some adverse effects on the local economy and the Salton Sea. “When we conserve water in the Imperial Valley, it has some impact,” Schettler said. “We have been a part of the Quantification Settlement Agreement since 2003 and ever since then, the water to the Salton Sea has gone down, so the Salton Sea has suffered. Because of this, we are most interested in seeing on-farm

conservation enhanced.”

Doing so would allow agriculture in the area to continue to flourish — a main component of Imperial Valley’s economy. Schettler said one in six jobs in the area are directly related to agriculture and as such, the IID has to walk a fine line between drought mitigation and preserving the region’s economy.

A solution would be to improve on conservation efforts already in place. Schettler said enhancing the canal water delivery system would be a natural next step. An open canal system with a dirt floor allows for seepage; installing concrete would aid in conservation on this front, he added.

“We will be looking at the plan for on-farm opportunities to expand the current programs and they have to be in a way where they do not cannibalize what the farms are doing now,” Schettler said. “Whatever the farmers are getting now, it has to be incentivised enough for them to participate even more.”

Schettler said the current agro market presents a challenge for conservation efforts. Due to its robust production, the farmers would need to be incentivized beyond the current market to continue further down the conservation path.

In Arizona counties such as Mohave, Pinal and Yuma rely on the river’s lower basin for about half of their water supply. Sam Elters, county manager for Mohave County said the subsidy plan is a necessary step.

“We understand the value of the Colorado River and the current conditions of the river in light of this drought that has impacted the entire Southwest,” Elters said. “This is a complex science, and it gets into what each state is allocated and if they are overallocated or not. Something has to be done. It may not be easy, it may be painful and it may require a lot of sacrifice, but we need to do what we can to get through this drought.”

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SBS holds first academic fair T AVA HINIKER

he College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) held its first academic fair, “This is SBS,” in the du Bois Ballroom, Oct. 26.

Over 30 booths advertised a variety of SBS majors, minors, resources and clubs. Assistant Dean for Student Success Chrissina Burke said this event was specifically designed to bring faculty members and students together, since SBS is the largest college on campus.

“A lot of students come to NAU, choose a major and don’t necessarily get a chance to explore other options,” Burke said. “So, we started thinking about how we could get all the departments out in front of our students and make an exciting event to help us connect with them in a meaningful way.”

Academic fields represented at the event included psychological sciences, anthropology, sociology and many others to provide details for those experimenting with other educational plans. Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Social Work Kiley Huntington said communication between students and program leaders is crucial to help them define their future pathways.

“Our program has really exploded in the last few years,” Huntington said.

“The more exposure you have, the more interest you can generate and the more students will know what their options are. Hopefully, this event is able to help students make informed decisions about what they want to do with their

education.”

In the aftermath of a pandemic and in the midst of midterm season, Huntington added that events like “This is SBS” gave faculty a chance to meet with others in their departments, and students a chance to socialize.

“I think with COVID-19 being what it was, this event is a great way of having that face-to-face interaction that’s been missing,” Huntington said. “Having us here as a point of contact and being able to share what we have to offer are good opportunities events like these bring.”

Crowded events and communicating directly with professors can be intimidating for some, so SBS faculty incentivized participation by offering complimentary refreshments. Each booth also used its own hand-outs and raffles to encourage student engagement.

One main method of student interaction was the student passport, created by Burke, which was a customizable pamphlet provided at the welcome booth in the center of the ballroom. The sheet encouraged students to fill in information about booths of interest for extra credit in their courses and a chance to win a gift certificate.

To complete the passport, visitors also had to investigate relevant resources including the Center for Service and Volunteerism and Institute for Human Development. They then dropped it off at the SBS career hub to qualify for the final drawing, which Burke said serves as a way to promote career-related services both throughout

the event and in the hub itself.

“The biggest thing we want to highlight for students is career development,” Burke said. “We wanted to make it work so that the passport was interactive and students could show their faculty that they had come here. It also gives them a chance to get out of the classroom and work to win prizes we know they need.”

Additional student resources set up booths within the event to help provide their services to SBS students.

Representatives from Cline Library and the academic success centers used the opportunity to answer questions and give out relevant information such as the proper use of the library and who

“OUR MOTTO IS ‘THE VOICE OF THE STUDENTS. IT IS BECAUSE OF THE STUDENTS THAT WE EXIST AND, AS SENATORS, WE SPECIFICALLY REPRESENT STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF SBS. WE’RE HERE TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STUDENT ISSUES SO WE CAN BETTER REPRESENT THE STUDENTS OF SBS.”

— Callie Lowe, ASNAU senator to contact for tutoring assistance.

Junior Callie Lowe is an ASNAU senator. Lowe said she was present to gain inspiration for the organization’s future actions.

“Our motto is ‘The voice of the students,’” Lowe said. “It is because of the students that we exist and, as senators, we specifically represent students in the College of SBS. We’re here today to learn more about student issues so we can better represent the students of SBS.” With valuable information and limited methods of sharing it, schoolwide resources including ASNAU use community environments to educate in one-on-one environments while gaining a sense of what additional support is needed.

“It’s awesome to be here, and meet our fellow students where they already are, to talk to them about things,” Lowe said. “We want students to feel comfortable knowing that we’re here as a resource for them.”

If a student is struggling with determining a major or academic plan, Burke said she recommends they contact professors and academic centers for advice.

“One of the things we know about humanity is the reason we are so successful on the planet is that we have community and relationships,” Burke said. “It is the thing that keeps students successful. By bringing everybody together, it builds camaraderie. We are the biggest college so making sure we’re out there is really powerful.”

Burke said SBS faculty and students hope to continue this event annually.

To learn more about SBS institutes and programs, visit the NAU website.

Top left: Olivia Vester and Natalie Davis, News Manager and Programming Director at KJACK Radio, table with their piece of equipment at the SBS academic fair in the du Bois ballroom, Oct. 26. Top right: Chris Jock and his associate talk with an interested student at the SBS academic fair in the du Bois ballroom, Oct. 26. Bottom left: Junior Greg Barlow paints a mask at one of the booths during the SBS academic fair in the du Bois ballroom, Oct. 26. Bottom right: Senior Halle Mason, president of the Psychology Club, talks to a student at the SBS academic fair in the du Bois ballroom, Oct. 26. Jonah Graham | The Lumberjack

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FBI to host Citizens’ Academy in Arizona Starting in February of next year, the FBI will be hosting a local Citizens’ Academy

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n early 2023, the FBI will host two six-to-eightweek Citizens’ Academies in Tucson and Phoenix.

The FBI Phoenix Field Office and Flagstaff Resident Agency’s collaborative Citizens’ Academy will be held Thursday evenings from Feb. 2 to March 23, 2023.

Xavier Segura, an appointed professor of practice at the University of Arizona and a nominee for the academy, explained the academy is a simplified version of the FBI Academy agents go through.

In order to be considered, candidates must be a business, religious or community leader. They also must live or work within the division’s jurisdiction, be at least 21 years old, consent to a limited background investigation and attend all sessions with no more than two excused absences.

Segura, who is a former member of the United States Armed Forces, was recommended for the academy by a colleague who used to work for the FBI. “I was actually a former Army sniper, back in the service, prior to my academic journey,” Segura said.

“So, with that, I kind of bring that military aspect.”

Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice faculty member Juliette Roddy also applied to the academy. She became interested after seeing an advertisement and felt it was a natural extension of her current enrollment in the Flagstaff Police Department (FPD) Citizens’ Police Academy.

“I’m kind of curious to know more about their daily work and the daily work of the people I interacted with who are part of the FBI,” Roddy said.

There is also an emphasis on getting community leaders involved.

According to Kevin Smith, a public affairs officer for the Phoenix FBI office, the FBI is looking for strong community leaders who can take what they learn at the academy and spread the information.

Ultimately, the goal of the academy is to increase public awareness about the FBI and its role in law enforcement.

“It helps to strengthen the relationships and improve understanding of the FBI and the communities that we serve,” Smith said. “We’re only as good as the communities that we serve.”

For those in Flagstaff, there are no in-person classes available, but they can go into the FBI’s Flagstaff office and virtually attend the Phoenix or Tucson classes.

“What we really want to do — since we cover the entire state of Arizona — is we want to entice people in the Flagstaff area to take a look at the opportunity and to see if they would have an interest in applying to get into this class,” Smith said.

After the program concludes, graduates are encouraged to join their local FBI Citizens’ Academy Alumni Chapter to strengthen relationships and improve understanding between the FBI and community.

Graduates, while not official spokespersons for the FBI, may be called upon to share their understanding of the role of federal law enforcement.

“They’re looking for people to be a liaison between the FBI and citizens, so that maybe when they have a case in the area, they can call on those citizens for any information they

might need,” Roddy said.

Beyond those who have more experience, Segura said he thought the program would be even better if students could attend.

“One of the pitches that I’m actually going to pitch to the FBI once I get over there is I’m going to talk to them about potentially making this an internship,” Segura said. “I think a lot of students — especially coming from the CCJ [Criminology and Criminal Justice] program — would have a great experience participating in this academy.”

Benefits for students who participate in the academy include networking and career opportunities, learning experience and building connections between the youth and law enforcement.

“The FBI needs youth, needs people in their ranks, people who are connected to this southwest region,” Roddy said. “I think it would be an excellent idea for students.”

Connections to the southwest region are important because of unique problems that may affect the area, such as border-related issues.

Another option for students is FPD’s academy, a 14-week program with Tuesday night classes.

“Students should first maybe consider doing the Citizen Police Academy, which is less competitive, but people are going to spend more time with you, you’re going to learn more local issues, and I do think that is a good thing to have in your background prior to applying to the FBI training academy,” Roddy said.

Applications for the FBI Citizens’ Academy were due Nov. 1. Once nominations are received and reviewed, applicants will be notified.

For those interested in learning more about the Citizen Police Academy, check the city of Flagstaff’s website. For more information on the FBI Citizens’ Academy, click here.

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Winter parking restrictions now in effect TAYLOR SCHWARTZ-OLSON

The city of Flagstaff recently announced via a media release that winter parking restrictions are now in effect and will last until April 1, 2023.

According to the release, parking in alleyways or on city streets is prohibited between midnight and 7 a.m. to allow for plowing of the streets in the event of snow.

Even when no snow is present, restrictions will be in place to allow for street sweeping.

This ordinance will be enforced by the Flagstaff Police Department, and any cars parked in violation when no snow is present will receive a ticket. Cars parked in violation when snow is present will also receive a ticket in addition to possibly being towed to allow plows through.

If plowing is needed following a snow event, there are several first-priority streets designated by city council that will be worked on first. This includes downtown, Mountain Line transit routes and school bus routes.

All other streets are considered a second priority, and there are some not maintained by the city. The city posted a map on its website to illustrate these areas.

The policy also takes into consideration plowing timeframes based on the amount of snow. The more snow, the more time the city sets aside for plowing completion.

In addition to plowing, city road crews treat streets with cinders, an abrasive compound that helps increase friction between vehicles and icy roads. The city also works to keep the sidewalks clear for pedestrians.

The city has also published safety tips for driving in winter weather. This includes only using chains or studded tires when necessary, and being considerate of emergency drivers and snow operation crews. It is important to allow them space when driving and to adhere to the parking ordinance.

To learn more about the city’s snow and ice operations and the parking ordinance, click here.

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Hilderbrand

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Approval voting will close the partisan divide

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inor political parties in the United States, such as the Libertarian and Green parties, are largely dismissed due to the chokehold created by the winner-take-all voting system. This system forces voters to vote strategically, choosing the candidate they think has the best chance of winning rather than the candidate that best represents them.

This system also enables BRENDAN gerrymandering, or when state TRACHSEL governments draw legislative district borders benefitting their OPINION WRITER party. It also reduces representation by wasting all votes not cast for the winner and creates a spoiler effect for minor parties. The result of all these effects is the creation of the two major political parties, also known as the political duopoly.

The Democratic and Republican parties are well aware of the shortfalls of our system and abuse them to their benefit.

Individuals associated with a party see massive shifts in values and priorities over time that they are stuck with because the other option is so far away on the spectrum.

Americans are not satisfied with our existing system of democracy. While two-thirds of U.S. citizens agree that democracy is the best form of government overall, nearly 60% dissatisfied with American democracy. The majority of Americans believe a third party is needed to represent the country.

If the two parties are not doing an adequate job, and people want the option of a third party, we need to implement a system that enables minor parties to compete. This is where approval voting comes into play.

Approval voting is different in that voters choose all candidates they approve of instead of choosing one individually.

The candidate with the most yes votes wins.

It allows voters to have more legitimate options and safely vote for who best represents them. For example, a politically left voter can approve of a Green Party candidate and a Democratic candidate instead of having to choose between one or the other.

This completely removes the spoiler effect, properly gauging support for minor parties and allowing them to succeed.

This system does have its opponents, but it will create higher satisfaction, as voters will always be able to cast a vote for their preferred candidate and will not have to split their vote. Voters will also have more options from increased candidate visibility.

As of 2020, there are two cities in the U.S. using approval voting for local elections. In both St. Louis, Missouri and Fargo, North Dakota citizens brought approval voting to the city themselves through voter-led initiatives.

Minor party candidates would have an actual chance at winning under this system, allowing voters to have more choices for party affiliation and better representation of their values.

Having multiple viable parties also fills the partisan divide between the two major parties. A more diversely represented political spectrum will ensure that there are options all over instead of the political duopoly deciding where our politics go.

We do not have to live under the false premise that there are only two paths where our country has to go. Approval voting would allow minor parties to compete, give voters more options, create candidates that align with more people’s values and strengthen our democracy.

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ILLUSTRATION BY SAM GLABERMAN These activists are not creating an impact; they are just causing disruptions and creating more work for the art conservators; the people who care for the paintings.

Above all, what Just Stop Oil activists did was disrespectful and inconsiderate.While Plummer spoke to the crowd, she asked what was worth more: “Art or life? Is it worth more than food?”

She mentioned that many people would have to choose between heating their homes and heating their food. Although the reality of the situation is ironic, calling attention to this type of crisis by wasting a can of food someone could have eaten directly contradicts the point she was making.

This is not the first time this group has done something like this, and I do not believe it will be the last, despite negative attention from their demonstrations.

The group had sparked action in other protests, such as in one instance when two activists climbed the Queen Elizabeth II bridge in the United Kingdom and prevented ships from entering the area for 36 hours, disrupting the oil supply chain. This shows the group can create an impact without running the risk of ruining priceless works of art simply to draw attention rather than spark change.

Although I support their message and the cause driving them, I do not agree with vandalizing parts of history like this painting. Not to mention that Van Gogh was unproblematic. If they were going to go after a painting, they could have gone for a painting done by a controversial artist such as Pablo Picasso, who has been described as a misogynistic womanizer.

Days later, the activist group Last Generation spread mashed potatoes on a Claude Monet painting in Germany in support of the same cause as Just Stop Oil. These individuals were also arrested and are facing possible charges of property damage and trespassing. No action came from this — just more disdain for the group.

Movements such as #MeToo and Black Lives Matter (BLM) turned into a viral trend that demanded support from certain

communities. At the height of these displays on social media, their true significance was minimized due to performative activism.

Displays like the aforementioned case and others such as Blackout Tuesday on Instagram, which was in support of BLM, were performative in actuality. Though this trend drew attention to the issue, it did not enact any real change.

Companies branding a rainbow on merchandise during Pride month is another example of performative activism that has become very common.

I believe the Pride month example may be worse than others, as those companies accumulate huge amounts of money through the merchandise they brand for Pride. At the same time, some of those companies or their CEOs are donating copious amounts of money to politicians working to diminish the rights of that community.

These presentations of performative activism do nothing substantial for the cause they stand behind. Although organizations are mentioned in news coverage of performative protests, the main focus is on the activists doing the demonstrations. Most people won’t remember what they were throwing the soup in support of, just that these individuals threw soup on a priceless painting.

If an organization continues to participate in performative activism stunts, it won’t make a change and could end up not being taken seriously.

It’s unfortunate that performative activism is as common as it is. This type of activism can be seen in nearly every movement in recent years due to social media. It is problematic and just takes away meaning from the true cause behind the displays.

There are other ways to protest that draw attention, such as walkouts or sit-ins, which are completely unproblematic and historically effective. If Just Stop Oil staged a sit-in at the Van Gogh Museum and prevented profit for an entire day it would have been more impactful than throwing soup on the painting.

Organizations should look for ways to draw attention to their cause without simply being performative such as these.

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ctober is National Women’s Small Business Month. This nat women on campus who balance schoolwork and managin market-esque event where business owners are able to displa

Emily Beebe (she/her) Junior Creative Media and Film Business Name: Emily’s Side Hustle

Amanda Heimbuck (she/her) Senior Environmental Science Business Name: Manda’s Plants

“It initially started off as a hobby. I started in the summer of 2021. I picked up crocheting a little bit, but I fell out of it until 2022. I was getting my tonsils out and knew the recovery process was going to be a little rough, so I figured I’d pick up crocheting again. It was kind of unintentional because I showed my friends some pictures of the beanies I made, and they were all saying, ‘I want one, I want one.’ It really all was this snowball effect.

“I needed a car. I’m trying to get a down payment right now, so I made my own business in my apartment. [Plants] are something I’m exploring in my major, so why not? I propagate all of them; I grow all of them in my apartment. Most of them are shipped in. Others are ‘surrendered’ to me because someone couldn’t take care of them. Most of my plant pots are from local thrift stores to support sustainability.”

“At the end of the day, I really just like creating things for other people, and this was a perfect opportunity to do that and allow people to customize their own stuff. It’s like a collaboration with every piece.”

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Grace Meinem Sopho Journ Business Name: At the time of publishin

“I make handmade candles. I thrift jars or mugs and I’ll sell some c

“I’m into selling unique pieces … I’m making earring tootsie rolls … literally everything an

“I have always — my entire life — loved earrings a where I was like, ‘I could make earrings myself.’ For always told me I should sell them … a

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gs out of bottle caps, vintage tabs from milk cartons, nd everything that can be an earring.

and funky earrings, and eventually, it got to a point r so long, I just made earrings for myself, and people and I started doing it. It’s going well!”

Lauren Frick (she/they) Freshman Forestry Business Name: Calico Hats

Haley Jacoby (she/her) Senior Art Education Business Name: Haley Jacoby Art

“Creating stuff has always been in my family.

My mom crochets, and she tried to teach me, but I couldn’t. So, I tried to knit, and it’s just a really good stress reliever. I wanted to start selling stuff so I could fund my own hobby, so I wouldn’t have to spend out of my own savings for college. I like making hats, and I think they’re pretty cool.”

“I was taking a lot of ceramics classes, and I had a lot of things that I’d created in the class, and I just started selling them on story sales on Instagram. A lot of my friends were really supportive and into it, and I thought it would be a good idea to start a business.

“I would describe my art as pretty unique, oneof-a-kind, quirky and funky. I just saw [noses] on some pottery one day and thought, ‘Oh, you don’t see that often,’ and I wanted to try it.

I started doing it a lot after that. I think it’s a really cool facial feature that people don’t really appreciate — it's underlooked. So, I wanted to highlight it in my art in that way. It’s a cool characteristic in a lot of personalities.”

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Mark Moore organizes children's books inside the PALSmobile, Nov. 3. Jacob Handley | The Lumberjack

PALS: mobile library for kids

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literacy skills.”

On Oct. 27, the PALS program attended Reading Under the Stars, put on by Knoles Elementary. The bookmobile was parked in the back lawn, and kids were encouraged to come inside and check out books. After checking out books, the kids set up blankets and sat down with hot dogs and popcorn to look at the stars.

Elisa Shoup, front desk assistant at the Flagstaff Public Library, helped at the event.

She was stationed at a table in front of the bookmobile which held books, bookmarks, glow sticks and information about the library.

“This is my first experience working with PALS,” Shoup said. “It is super fun so far.”

Josie Hammond, an instructional specialist at Knoles Elementary school, put together the event alongside other staff members. She said she spent all afternoon making popcorn and setting up. Hammond said it was all about community and family engagement. The event was once only for fifth graders, but now it has expanded to the entire school.

Along with PALS, Knoles Elementary had another special guest at the event.

Representatives from NAU’s social work program were at the event passing out popcorn. Senior Abriella Michols said they came together to raise $1,500 for Knoles Elementary to expand its library.

Archer said the bookmobile was originally funded by a grant through an anonymous donation, but now, the van is funded by the library's yearly budget.

Kirsten Pearson, the executive assistant for the Flagstaff Public Library, explained how those who want to help out PALS can.

“People can donate to PALS,” Pearson said. “If they donate directly to the library, they are welcome to include a detailed explanation of how they would like the funds to be used. These funds will then be allocated this way.”

he Flagstaff Public Library has put itself on wheels with its bright-colored bookmobile since the 1990s. The Palsmobile travels throughout Flagstaff and Coconino County visiting preschools, daycares and community events.

PALS stands for Preschoolers Acquiring Literacy Skills. Inside the RV, kids can check out books at the front desk. The rest of the bookmobile is an open space with bookshelves on each wall, each filled to the roof with books.

The Flagstaff Public Library created its first bookmobile, which serviced people of all ages, in 1996.

The bookmobile expanded in 1999 to service people from Coconino County and Navajo Nation. The focus was later changed to center around children two to five years old.

A new vehicle was purchased in 2007 and was updated to its current look with bright colors, flowers and mountains.

The PALS staff brings the bookmobile to local events. They attend downtown Flagstaff ’s Concert in the Park series in Heritage Square and participate in backto-school nights and resource fairs in schools. The bookmobile also makes an appearance in Touch a Truck events, where children can learn about and roam inside different vehicles such as fire trucks and construction machinery.

Jessica Archer runs the PALS program at the library with the help of three other employees.

“They love picking out books,” Archer said. “There is a lot of independence with it because they get to pick a book that they want and it's on their level. Every single book in there is age appropriate for them, and they get to come up to the desk and give their name … there is no grown-up doing that for them.”

She said it is not only the appearance of the bookmobile or what is inside that makes it special. Kids can individually pick out books and resources they might not have access to if the library was not on wheels.

Continue reading on JackCentral.org While the other employees each go to one school a month, Archer brings the van out to the other schools all on her own.

Since public schools in northern Arizona start in August, Archer gives them the month to get settled and develop a routine. Then, in September, she starts visiting the schools in the van.

“They get to know the person who comes to their school because [we] go to the same school every month," Archer said. "They’ll be like, ‘Yay, Jessica’s here.’”

Archer said her favorite PALS event this school year was in Cameron in Navajo Nation. Head Start, an organization that helps young children from low income families succeed in school, put on a parent engagement night and PALS attended.

This particular event was Halloween-themed, and Archer said she got to interact with both the kids and their parents. As their guest speaker, she led storytime with the kids.

“It’s always super exciting when you have kids give you hugs and say, ‘I love you, Jessica,’” Archer said, “It is really sweet.”

The storytime events that PALS hosts consist of more than reading books to kids.

Archer said the books the staff pick are purposeful. The library wants to make sure the books they read to the kids are inclusive, have pictures and help kids develop their emotional and social skills.

“Everything is really intentional with a bigger purpose,” Archer said. “You keep The PALSmobile parked inside a garage in downtown Flagstaff adjacent to the it fun and light and engaging, but you’re also always hitting all these important top Office of Sustainability, Nov. 3. Jacob Handley | The Lumberjack

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NAU Fashion Club prepares for downtown runway show

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AU Fashion Club is back in session for its second year with new upcoming events. The club has already been active, coordinating weekly meetings and group photo shoots. This year’s members plan to continue the club’s tradition of putting on photoshoots displaying various fashion styles. The most anticipated event this year is their first ever runway show.

NAU Fashion Club aims to inspire self expression through fashion and art. The club’s events include photo shoots at a number of Flagstaff locations with different themes and costumes.

The club’s co-presidents, Annika Hurts and Felina Hans, are sophomores. Hurts and Hans started NAU Fashion Club last year and continue to lead the club this year.

Hans said she spreads the information about upcoming events, like shows or photoshoots. Hurts said she plans the meetings and comes up with activities to do as a club.

Their main focus is their upcoming runway show, Hurts said.

“The show is going to be at The Hive downtown; it’s this new DIY recording space type [of ] vibe,” Hans said.

The upcoming runway show is the club's first ever.

The theme of the show is “Dirty Laundry” and will contain clothes of mixed patterns and prints. Hurts said they have local punk bands that will be providing the music for the show.

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LIKE THE ARTISTRY OF IT. I LIKE THAT I CAN EXPRESS MYSELF WITH FASHION AND PLAY AROUND WITH SILHOUETTES AND AESTHETICS.”

– Felina Hans, NAU Fashion Club co-president

to find a club where people also dressed up too much,” Torre said.

Holt said she enjoys fashion because it gives her an outlet to express herself and feel comfortable in what she wears.

While their focus is on the runway show, Hurts said they have other aspirations for the year. The club is only one year old and has 20-25 attendees, she said, and their goal is to be more well-known.

Hans said they accept everyone, even those uninterested in fashion. She said it is a productive environment for creative people.

“I think everyone wants to learn about fashion, but [they don’t] know how to go about it,” Hans said.

The club offers other positions besides fashion designers. They are looking for graphic designers, models and photographers to contribute to the club’s content, Hurts said.

Last year, NAU Fashion Club content focused mostly on photoshoots.

The club put together around 10 photoshoots anyone could participate in, Hans said. One popular photoshoot the club did last February was Valentine’s Day-themed.

The club also put on a Halloween-type photoshoot in the woods where people dressed up as goths and jocks from the ‘60s. The concept was that the jocks were participating in dark magic instead of the goths, going against societal norms, Hans said. Along with the ‘60s theme, they did a photoshoot in the Galaxy Diner in Flagstaff.

Last year the club created its yearbook photoshoot, which they plan on doing again this year. In this photoshoot, attendees took "cheesy," school-like photos with blue parchment paper as a background to recreate a school yearbook, Hans said.

“We stuck to mostly photoshoots last year because we were freshmen and still adapting to college,” Hurts said.

Last year, they did many smaller projects because bigger events were too much to handle, Hurts said, but now they are ready to showcase larger projects.

With a year already under their belts, the club presidents said they are ready for improvement.

The club was not organized the first year, and by the beginning of the second semester, many people dropped out, Hurts said. This year she said they want it to be better, so they made a strong team of officers and created a year-long, planned-out calendar to stay organized.

NAU Fashion Club held its first photoshoot of the year on Oct. 13, which was Halloween-themed. People

styled themselves in costumes or festive attire to get their photos taken.

Torre came dressed as a goth cowboy clown and said the photoshoot was enjoyable.

Holt was also in attendance and said she created a spooky ensemble for the shoot.

Torre said she is looking forward to all the upcoming events with the club this year including the runway show, which will be the club’s most anticipated event.

“I FELT LIKE I WAS DRESSING UP

TOO MUCH FOR MY CLASSES, AND I WANTED TO RELATE TO PEOPLE, SO IT WAS NICE TO FIND A CLUB WHERE PEOPLE ALSO DRESSED UP TOO MUCH.”

– Grey de la Torre, club member “[I’m excited for] making more connections and finding more fashion inspiration because there is always more to wear,” Torre said.

As the club works its way toward the runway show, it continues to create a fun and norm-defying culture at meetings and events like the Halloween get-together.

The runway show expands on what NAU Fashion Club has already worked toward with their photoshoots.

The show will be on Dec. 10 at The Hive in downtown Flagstaff.

So far, this is the only expected runway show for the club this semester, but Hans said she would like to do similar, smaller events next semester. She said she wants to do other “mini” shows in hopes of continuing to promote NAU Fashion Club.

Hurts said she and Hans started NAU Fashion Club because there was not a club on campus for the type of fashion they appreciated.

“We really like funky, experimental and fun prints,” Hurts said. “[We] like really out-there fashion.”

The co-presidents said that this club started because of their interest in fashion. Hurts said dressing up every day gives her the motivation to get up every morning.

She said she enjoys experimenting with clothing and finding a designated style for herself.

“I like the artistry of it,” Hans said. “I like that I can express myself with fashion and play around with silhouettes and aesthetics.”

Another club on campus similar to NAU Fashion Club is Northern Arizona Merchandising Association (NAMA). A few of their activities as a club include meeting with merchandising professionals, going on fashion-related field trips and sponsoring fundraisers. NAMA discusses recent fashion trends in merchandising, whereas NAU Fashion Club inspires unique fashion choices.

Grey de la Torre is a senior and has been a part of the club since last year but was not as involved in the events.

Torre said she wants to take part in more aspects of the club this year, she said she appreciates fashion because self expression is really important to her.

“What you wear is what you are putting out there about yourself,” Torre said.

Brissa Holt is a freshman and has been a member of the club since the beginning of this semester.

Holt said she joined the fashion club because she wanted to expand her perspective on different styles of Top: Annika Hurst takes a look at Brissa Holt and Grey De La Torre’s cookies while at the NAU Fashion Club fashion.

“I felt like I was dressing up too much for my meeting. Bottom: Felina Hans and Joey Contadino eat the cookies they decorated at an NAU Fashion Club classes, and I wanted to relate to people, so it was nice meeting for cookies and costumes to celebrate early Halloween, Oct. 27. Sara Williams | The Lumberjack

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rowing up I fell in love with movies, and one of my earliest memories is of a really sh**ty movie called “Baby’s Day Out” and nothing can change my fond memories of this movie. I quickly fell in love with cameras, but I didn't realize my passion until I got my first phone, an iPhone 7+. I am currently a freshman at NAU and I’m majoring in Journalism with a minor in photography. I grew up in Anthem, Arizona, and moved to Surprise, Arizona after my parents realized that Anthem was too expensive. I’ve been on a life-changing one year road trip around the United States visiting 39 states and even spending a summer in Alaska. Out of all of the states I’ve been to, my favorite will always be Montana, and specifically Glacier National Park. Recently, I was introduced to photo-journalism and now my main focus is to become a Conflict Photo-Journalist/Doc Film-maker. I fell in love with photography as a passion and saw how very simple, yet intricate photos have changed people and their view on life. That is what I want to do with my photography but for now, I’ll be taking photos for The Lumberjack.

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Bedtime Stories for Adults ZACHARY MARKWICZ Who told you what strength was?

How many weaknesses did they try and fail to hide?

There is no being strong Only strong enough Strength was never earned or trained, only found So do not look around lost But do feel weak, cry your tears on my shoulder, while I cry mine on yours You never were fragile, only sensitive Criteria never meant for you, taught not to trust So you chased strength before you knew how strong you were Rest now, let your tears trace trails along your face and their puddles pull you to pillow I will keep watch while you heal, and I will be a shield before sword You’ll breathe new life yet.

Tomorrow you will already be who you want to be.

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CULTURE Taylor Swift: “Anti-Hero” or “Mastermind?”

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n Oct. 21. Taylor Swift released her 13th studio album titled “Midnights,” with 13 songs encapsulating 13 sleepless nights throughout her life. The album was appropriately released at midnight with a surprise 3 a.m. release where Swift announced the “Midnights (3am Edition),” with an additional seven tracks.

“Midnights” broke records almost immediately. The day after the album was released, it broke the record for the most streamed album in a single day in Spotify LYDIA history.

NELSON Since her debut album in 2006, Swift has dramatically changed her music style with her DIRECTOR OF debut and first few albums being categorized as country, then later evolving into countryMARKETING pop with her newest releases being labeled pop, which drew in a larger audience.

While her sound has changed, many fans have grown with that change and can still relate to the lyrics of Swift’s songs which is what draws many to her music.

Quickly after the album’s release, her young fanbase started to fill social media platforms with her newly released music. Fans use songs like “AntiHero,” “Karma” and “Bejeweled” and create videos on TikTok dancing, lip syncing or making jokes based on the lyrics. These videos get Swift’s new music out to a larger audience and have boosted them in the charts.

One of the most popular tracks with over 70,000,000 streams on Spotify just a week after its release, “Anti-Hero,” draws in listeners with some of its lyrics. Lines like “It’s me/Hi/I’m the problem, it’s me,” have fans using this quote from the song all over social media, catapulting the song into popularity. Later in the song, Swift sings, “Sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby/And I’m a monster on the hill.” Fans have admitted to being turned off by this lyric as many are taking it literally or just finding the wording strange. This lyric is believed to be referencing a line in “30 Rock” where a character describes herself as a “sexy baby” while talking in high-pitched voices to seem younger and more desirable.

Swift began her career when she was 17 and is 32 now at the release of “Midnights.” This is much older than other pop singers in the industry, and while this does make her stand out from other popular artists in their teens, Swift is still able to write lyrics that relate to her largely young audience base.

While Swift has been able to dive into a few different genres and styles of music, all of her music tends to sound recognizable to her. Midnights has vocals that are similar to her fifth studio album “1989” but are edited in a way that is unique to “Midnights” and can’t quite be compared to her other albums released so far.

“Midnights” is an album for everyone. So many can relate to the lyrics describing anxiety-ridden nights writing about relationships, friendships, body image, mental health and self-doubt.

This album is classic Taylor with feelings of her past albums with a newer spin. The lyrics are as relatable as ever and something you can’t help but sing along to.

Hometown Spotlight: Arcadia, Arizona

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EMILY REHLING

entered right between central Phoenix and Scottsdale, there lies a citrus grove. Built atop that citrus grove is the neighborhood I grew up in.

Arcadia might have changed plenty in the 21 years I’ve been alive, but to me, it’s still the same, a perfect patch of green in the dusty orange landscape of the Valley.

Arcadia has always had this glamorous character to it — probably influenced by the adjacent cities of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, which hold a bit of an upscale reputation. However, it still holds a quaint charm. It’s the perfect place to raise a family; every house has a sprawling yard, front and back, and the wide neighborhood roads hold plenty of room for bike riding. I have clear memories of picking oranges, grapefruits and lemons from the variety of citrus trees in our culde-sac, remnants of the old citrus groves.

Along with the houses, Arcadia has plenty of unique restaurant and shopping options that I’ve grown nostalgic for lately. La Grande Orange, once again a reference to the citrus groves of Arcadia lore, is a combination of a grocery store, pizzeria, bakery, delicatessen, coffee shop and gelato shop. Though the parking is hellish, there’s something for everyone and the food is fantastic.

Speaking of restaurants: About 25 years ago, a man named Sam Fox started Fox Restaurant Concepts and launched multiple restaurants in the Arcadia area throughout the next decade. Today, Fox is known as the man behind True Food Kitchen, Zinburger, the Henry and Culinary Dropout among many others. Those restaurants are staple hotspots in Arcadia, and you can bet on finding each of them with a 30-minute waitlist every weekend.

Arcadia is known for its all-American atmosphere. I mean that both literally and figuratively; our biggest celebration is an annual Fourth of July parade, and I wouldn’t be lying if I said sometimes life growing up there felt like an episode of One Tree Hill. It was peak suburbia.

Of course, that can get boring and it isn’t enough for everyone. Thankfully, 10 to 20 minutes in any direction can get you to downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, all of which have plenty to offer.

Downtown Phoenix has everything for both tourists and locals. It houses the Footprint Center, which is home to the Phoenix Suns, Arizona’s only promising sports team — our football team, the Arizona Cardinals, will never win me over.

Every month, downtown sees the First Friday celebration with blocks filled with art, music, food and the occasional flat-earther. It’s everything someone needs to get to know Phoenix a bit better.

Scottsdale is a shopping mecca. Scottsdale Fashion Square was where I spent my adolescence, running around from the food court to Forever 21 with only 20 dollars to my name. It boasts the title of Arizona’s largest shopping mall, and to me, it is heaven. Right down the road is Old Town Scottsdale, a western-themed area that is such a nightlife hotspot that it’s quickly becoming akin to the Vegas Strip.

Rivaling Old Town is Tempe’s Mill Avenue, where all of Arizona State University’s student body comes out to play on weekends. I’ve never spent much time here — though I’m now a Lumberjack, my allegiance will always be bound to the University of Arizona.

Despite its proximity to ASU, the rivalry between the two larger state schools of Arizona is strong in Arcadia. Every year during the Territorial Cup rivalry game, my dad would hang up our Wildcats flag as our neighbors hung up their Sun Devils flag. Tensions were high, and whoever’s respective team won held gloating rights until the next game.

Of course, Arcadia was not without its own activities. Right at the top of the neighborhood is Camelback Mountain, a famous landmark for the Phoenix area that’s perfect for hiking and scenic views. Local boutiques are scattered throughout the neighborhood, and if you’re really feeling like stepping into Friday Night Lights, you can attend the local high school’s football games.

Arcadia had its fair share of faults. There was neighborhood drama and some haughtiness. I’ve moved out of the neighborhood since, but every time I drive through it now I get the strongest sense of nostalgia. Yes, it can look and feel a bit like Wisteria Lane at times, but its unique character is something I’ll miss for my whole life.

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An overview of the Phoenix skyline from the vantage point of Camelback Mountain.

Photo courtesy of Emily Rehling

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DIWALI continued from FRONT The event’s attendees also consumed dishes and desserts associated with Diwali provided by NAU Campus Dining. Many of those in attendance gathered by the photo booth to take pictures with one another. Also featured was a fashion show that showcased the fashion of India. After the event was formally over, many stuck around to participate in group dances.

Among the attendees of the event were many non-Indian students there to share in the celebration of Diwali. Dozens of students and faculty joined in the group dances, took pictures and helped themselves to multiple plates of food. This did not go unnoticed by event organizers like Sanjana Ramesh, the treasurer and secretary of the IANA. “It’s really a great opportunity to share our culture with Americans just as much as they share their culture with us and I’m grateful for that,” Ramesh said.

Saloni Jain, president of the IANA, reiterated that the event’s purpose was to educate those who may not be familiar with Diwali and the holiday’s traditions.

“That’s the main reason why we did this,” Jain said. “We wanted people to come to this event and know about Diwali, and I think we accomplished that.”

Ximena Licano is not an NAU student but heard about the event from friends.

She said she believes it is essential for those not native to a culture to still celebrate the traditions of other cultures.

“I think all cultures are beautiful and have things in them to celebrate,” Licano said. “There’s no one person who’s more worthy of celebrating over another.”

The sentiment of celebrating others was echoed by sophomore Abbe Cooley, who feels that personal faith gives her the belief that celebrating other cultures is important.

“I feel that God made race and race is sacred, so I believe that all races should be celebrated,” Cooley said. “So it’s important for unity’s sake to go out and integrate with other cultures.”

NAU student Abbie Booth also said that as a mostly white university, it is the obligation of other students to make Indian students feel comfortable and as close to home as possible.

“Diwali stands for the victory of light over darkness, and that is one universal theme that is common across all cultures,” IANA vice president Husain Sodawalla said. “We wanted students who are Indian as well as non-Indian — Chinese, Pakistani, Ghanaian, so many of them — we wanted them to take home that we are all one people.”

Sodawalla also expressed how people from other nations can come to the United States without forfeiting the traditions that make their respective cultures unique.

“When people come to this country, they’re bringing their unique flavors, without losing any of it behind, so we have this very interesting, very delicious, very deep taste of people,” Sodawalla said.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many travel restrictions prevented international students from going back home to see their families during times when classes were not in session. This made it even more difficult for students who already haven’t been back in their homelands in an extended amount of time.

Sodawalla is one of these students; he said that he has not been back in India since

Graduate student Shubhangi Tandon performs a solo dance at the Indian Association of Northern Arizona’s Diwali celebration in the Du Bois Ballroom, Oct. 29.

Victoria Medina | The Lumberjack 2015.

Sodawalla also referenced how Cruz Rivera doing something as simple as sending a video to wish everyone a happy Diwali shows how NAU has shown its support to Indian and other international students, even during the most troubling times. “[The pandemic] was a very scary time and a very lonely time, but during that time, the university never left us,” Sodawalla said. “For the president, to take time out of his busy schedule to do a recording like that with such wonderful words, such kind words, it really energizes us — the emotional connect [back home] is always missing, so that’s when the university has come in and they open their arms and just embrace us and our culture.”

Those who are interested in attending future events hosted by IANA can visit the organization’s events page.

Dance group Tanisha & Soldiers perform at the Indian Association of Northern Arizona’s Diwali celebration in the Du Bois Ballroom, Oct. 29.

Victoria Medina | The Lumberjack

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CULTURE

The legend of the Emerson Ghost F ANAI CARRASCO

lagstaff residents sat down for an eerie night Oct. 26, as the Flagstaff Public Library recently hosted an event unpacking spooky encounters with the Emerson ghost on site.

The public library, located at 300 Aspen Ave, is known for its employees’ unsettling encounters with what they call the Emerson Ghost.

Legend says Emerson Elementary School was built upon the grounds of what is now the Flagstaff Public Library.

The haunting story of the custodian who took his own life in the basement of the elementary school was debunked in the briefing by the library’s programming librarian, Mary Corcoran. The attendees learned this was not true. Instead, the origin of the paranormal activity was attributed to the infamous Flagstaff murder of the Walkup family.

“There’s no evidence that the custodian ever killed himself at the school,” Corcoran said.

According to Corcoran, Emerson Elementary school was a pleasant place.

The rumors attached to the school were just that and many ghost stories that had been passed along between residents were debunked.

However, there was one factor that lended some weight to the legend.

The 1937 deaths of Marie Walkup and her four children by the hand of Marie herself could be an explanation for the reported ghost sightings at the library. Two of the Walkup children attended Emerson school.

There were three hotspots shown to indicate where strange activity had been felt by former and current employees of the library — the basement and the teen and younger youth sections. Corcoran said many people in the library have reported they have felt something watching them in these hotspots.

As residents took all the information in, library staff shared their scariest encounters with the Emerson Ghost and what they believed to be true.

Librarian Molly Sadler spoke about her disturbing encounter with the ghost.

“Every December we do a holiday program,” Sadler said. “So I got up very early. It was 5 a.m., and it was still very dark outside. None of our staff was here yet. I was sitting in my office and I heard the wail come from somewhere from the depths of the library.”

Sadler thought it would not be a smart idea to check where the wail came from. She was not going to do it without protection. Her first thought was a cell phone, but she came to the conclusion that hers was not going to be of any use to her.

“So I came back in and I got my scissors,” Sadler said. “I started to take two steps out of my office and the wail came from around the corner.”

Afterward, Sadler shared her thoughts about what may or may not be in the library.

“There may be an explanation to this,” Sadler said. “I don’t know, but I’ve been here for 25 years, and I’ve had enough encounters that I’m like ‘alright, I think something is going on here.’ There are a lot of stories that the staff didn’t tell. We even hear from across the street at city hall.”

Corcoran also gave insight into what she believes in and whether or not she thinks the Emerson ghost is real.

“My personal beliefs?” Corcoran asked. “I do believe in ghosts and other spirits. I love the history of parapsychology [psychic phenomena] and looking into what causes either a haunting, or some kind of odd event. I really do

Drewan Lucero, demonologist, attends the Library Ghost event and shares his personal encounters with paranormal activity, Oct. 26.

Victoria Medina | The Lumberjack

“IF YOU CAN NOT HANDLE IT, DO NOT GO LOOKING FOR IT, BUT IT MIGHT COME LOOKING FOR YOU.”

– DREWAN LUCERO believe that the story of the Walkup murder is what became the lead in Emerson.”

Corcoran explained why the library chose to host this spooky event.

“This is fun, everyone loves ghosts, that was a packed house and it’s Halloween,” Corcoran said. “No matter what you actually believe about the haunting, I think it’s fascinating.”

Afterward, demonologist and exorcist Drewan Lucero took a moment to share his studies of spirits and how they relate to the Emerson ghost.

“The thing is that spirits could come where they were comfortable and where they enjoy the area, that’s possible,” Lucero said. “People that have died could still be roaming around.”

In regard to the Walkup murder theory, the two sons who attended the school could still roam the aisles of the library, according to local legend.

“It’s all depending on what you believe and what you’re able to handle,” Lucero said. “If you can not handle it, do not go looking for it, but it might come looking for you.”

The Emerson haunting continues as the residents are left with only the mysteries behind the paranormal activity.

The Flagstaff Public Library is open to the public, but visitors should be wary of the basement.

A presentation about paranormal activities in the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Library takes place Wednesday night, Oct. 26. Octavia Freeland | The Lumberjack

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Bbno$ performs at Prochnow Auditorium

Top: Bbno$ performs Rick Astley's hit single "Never gonna Give you up," Oct. 21. Middle Left: Bbno$ plays at the prochnow auditorium, Oct. 21. Middle Right: Dan E.T. performs on-stage with Mouse Powell at the Prochnow Auditorium, Oct. 21. Ethon Peddle | The Lumberjack Bottom Left: Rapper and singer bbno$ runs on stage as he is introduced by his DJ, Danny, at the bbno$ concert at the Prochnow Auditorium held by Sun Entertainment, Oct. 21. Bottom Right: Dan E.T. sings into the mic as one of the openers for the bbno$ concert at the Prochnow Auditorium held by Sun Entertainment, Oct. 21. Taylor McCormick | The Lumberjack

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SPORTS Coach of the Year may be in sight for Brian Daboll

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he 2022-23 NFL season has been full of surprises through the first eight weeks of play. The New York Giants are off to a very hot start, but I want to talk about the man running the team, first-year head coach Brian Daboll.

New York football has been the laughingstock of the league for the last couple of years, but the Giants are ready to change that and have already put the league on TONY notice. Many believe that Daboll MIELE is a strong contender for coach of the year, and now if we look at his WRITER season so far, we can get a better picture of why this is true.

Daboll is the Giants’ fifth head coach since the beginning of the 2016 NFL season. He has taken the Giants to another level this season. Daboll is on pace to give the Giants their first winning season since 2016, when they went 11-5 but lost in the Wild-Card round of the playoffs.

The Giants are 6-2 and have no intentions of slowing down. Although they lost to both the divisional rival Dallas Cowboys and the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks, they have significant wins over the Green Bay Packers and the Baltimore Ravens.

This team wasn’t put together with gathering the top talent in the league and paying them the most money possible. This team was put together from free agent signings and from drafting people that have very good potential.

Daboll shined in the offseason specifically in the draft. New York had two first-round picks in the top 10. The Giants drafted defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux out of the University of Oregon with the fifth pick, then drafted offensive tackle Evan Neal out of Alabama with the seventh pick. Daboll also had very good pick-ups from free agency.

A good coach that wants to win can change everything.

Daboll has this team running on all cylinders and looks to continue this great season. Daboll has turned this club into a very good team early on this season. Already, he has the Giants at 6-2 and in second place in the NFC East. With these six wins, he matched the number of wins they’ve had in any of the last five seasons.

The Giants have just gotten better with what they have, and Daboll has put the pieces together and is looking to be the coach of the year. The players are rallying behind their coach and look like a very good football team. At this point in the season, Daboll is the frontrunner to win the Coach of the Year award.

Liam Lloyd (21) drives the ball against Mississippi Valley State, Dec. 4, 2021.

Skyler Coblentz | GCU Athletics

NAU transfers join forces through Arizona ties BRENDEN MARTIN AU men’s basketball has re-tooled and reloaded for the 2022-23 college basketball season that officially starts for the Lumberjacks on Nov. 7. After losing most players on the roster last year — largely through the transfer portal — NAU head coach Shane Burcar looked to rebuild a team with nowhere to go but up after finishing last in the Big Sky Conference.

The Lumberjacks ended with a 9-23 overall record and went 5-15 in conference play. NAU ended last season on an eight-game losing streak that culminated in a loss to then-defending conference champion Eastern Washington in the first round of the Big Sky Tournament in Boise, Idaho.

Going into this season, Burcar and the program used the transfer portal to their advantage and picked up players that already had a connection to NAU and the state of Arizona. The Lumberjacks recruited graduate guard Xavier Fuller out of the University of South Dakota and sophomore guard Liam Lloyd from GCU. Fuller committed on March 29, exactly 20 days after NAU’s season-ending loss. Lloyd joined NAU the very next day.

“They both came on official visits,” Burcar said. “The day they both got in the portal, we contacted them. I told both of them we’re recruiting both of them.”

Fuller and Lloyd came to NAU for specific reasons beyond looking to rekindle a fire that has been missing for NAU men’s basketball.

Fuller is reuniting with Burcar, who was his coach at Mesa High School.

Fuller was the 6A East Valley Region Defensive Player of the Year his senior season in

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Mesa and made the All-Region first team.

“I wanted to come back home and be closer to home so my family can come see me play more,” Fuller said. “Ultimately — for my last year — that’s kind of what I was looking to do.”

Fuller cited several reasons for his departure from South Dakota in addition to being closer to home. These reasons included the firing of head coach Todd Lee after four seasons.

Lloyd was in a similar situation as Fuller, where coaching changes at their former schools led them to cross paths in Flagstaff. In Lloyd’s case, coming from GCU, he scored a total of 44 points in 172 minutes through 30 games across two seasons.

The year before he arrived in Phoenix, GCU fired head coach Dan Majerle after finishing 13-17 overall and 8-8 in the Western Athletic Conference in the 2019-20 season that was cut short due to COVID-19.

“My situation at Grand Canyon [University] was not as I hoped,” Lloyd said. “I committed to coach Majerle three years ago now. My senior year of high school I committed to coach Majerle, so I was expecting a different coach.

Obviously, I love coach [Byrce] Drew and I love everything they’ve provided me over my two years here at Grand Canyon, but I just thought it was time for me to move on.”

Fuller said Burcar was the first coach to call him when he entered the transfer portal, saying the call was expected for both of them as Burcar wanted to continue coaching him at the college level. However, uncertainty surrounding Burcar’s future before being named an assistant coach at NAU in 2018 led Fuller to choose South Dakota.

The changes in his old program came at the perfect time to have one last dance with Burcar as a graduate student pursuing his master’s

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“The one thing I would say about Coach Burcar is that he’s a visionary,” Fuller said. “Once he believes in something, he’ll tell you to picture it. I feel like you can’t help but go along with it.”

Fuller’s connection to NAU goes beyond Burcar, as South Dakota and NAU played each other last season on Dec. 11, 2021, in Vermillion. The Lumberjacks got a good look at Fuller’s talents, as he led the Coyotes to a 76-71 overtime win as he broke out for 20 points on eight made field goals, both season highs.

Burcar said he believes Fuller can step in and help the team as soon as he steps on the floor.

“I think right away he’s going to fix our two-point defensive field goal percentage and our offensive two-point field goal percentage,” Burcar said. “We absolutely need to get to the rim more. Defensively, on paper, every night he’s going to guard the best wing the other team has. I would say, right now, you put him on the floor, he’s our best perimeter defender right away.”

Both Fuller and Lloyd cited the recently opened Student-Athlete High Performance Center as a factor that pushed NAU to the top of their list of schools.

Lloyd said it reminded him of his hometown of Spokane, Washington, where his father, current University of Arizona men’s basketball head coach Tommy Lloyd got his start as an assistant coach at Gonzaga under head coach Mark Few. Having played in Arizona during his father’s tenure in Tucson, Lloyd said it was not a priority for him to stay in the state his dad works in. NAU just happened to make him feel most loved.

Unlike in Fuller’s case where he and Burcar knew each other, Lloyd had zero connection with the team before it reached out to him. The only thing connecting the two was Lloyd said he played an Amateur American Union game against current NAU junior guard Jalen Cone when they were younger.

“On my phone call with Coach Burcar, that was the first time I ever met him,” Lloyd said. “He introduced himself to me and we kind of hit it off from there.”

Being the son of a high-profile Division I head coach gives Lloyd valuable insight that other players don’t have, but in this instance, he was just happy to have him by his side during the transfer process.

“To be completely honest, in my decision process he’s just been supportive of me,” Lloyd said. “He trusts me to make the right decision. He’s just a dad, just a normal dad.”

While Fuller committed 48 hours after his official visit, Lloyd committed to NAU on the spot once he got to campus. Burcar also touched upon the dynamic of recruiting the son of a fellow college head coach as successful as Tommy Lloyd has been and how having him on campus was like.

“Him and [Tommy Lloyd’s] wife, Chanelle, came up as Mom and Dad, simple as that,” Burcar said. “I have four young kids too. I would just want to be treated like a dad and we made every effort to do that [for him].”

Burcar said his relationship with Tommy Lloyd was no different from any other coach. The two have coached against each other in the past when Lloyd was still at Gonzaga.

Both Fuller and Lloyd have been brought to NAU to help a growing team while being on different timetables. Fuller enters his final year of eligibility as a graduate student and Lloyd enters with three years of playing time left, giving him plenty of time to grow. The two will see their first official action of the season on Monday, Nov. 7 against Michigan State in East Lansing, Michigan at 5 p.m. MST. NAU’s first home game of the season will be Tuesday, Nov. 15 against Benedictine Mesa in the Rolle Activity Center at 6 p.m. MST.

Xavier Fuller maneuvers around an Air Force defender, Nov. 11, 2021. Aaron C. Packard | University of South Dakota Athletics

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(4)Sacramento State University

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(6)University of Montana

(5)Weber State University

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(1)Northern Arizona University

(6)University of Montana

Semifinal winner 2

(2)University of Idaho

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