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VOICE SINCE 1914 • VOL 100 • ISSUE 14 • APRIL 25, 2013 - MAY 1, 2013
BY ELIZABETH SEARS
eniors Malia Wahinepio, Nicole Perez, Ghizelene Doballah, Alice Pacaut and Alice Walker led the Lumberjacks to a 7–0 shutout against the Weber State University Wildcats (WSU) on senior day, April 20, at the Enchantment Resort in Sedona. “It was a tribute to the seniors. It was a special day for all of them. Every single senior got to play. I think they all came together and really savored the moment,” said director of tennis Kim Bruno. “I think that is something a lot of the people do not do in their lives and they did, and understood that, ‘Hey, this is our last regular season match we are going to play.’ They enjoyed it.” Perez and Doballah won their 11th-straight match as a doubles team after defeating juniors Ashley Tanner and Michelle Warwick 8–7 (7–4) at the No. 2 doubles spot. Wahinepio and Pacaut improved to 18–3 with an 8–2 victory over sophomore Carly Lloyd and junior Nittaya Phonharath at the No. 3 doubles spot. Wahinepio won her 51st career singles victory after she defeated Phonharath 6–1, 6–1 in her final regular season match as a Lumberjack. “I just went out and put it all on the court being that it was my senior match. I was sad in the beginning, but in the end it was very exciting,” Wahinepio said. “Knowing it was my last match, I went out there and didn’t really think about it; I just played the match.” see TENNIS page 17
Senior Allison Edwards organizes the city made of recycled material. This project, Recycle City, was put on by NAU’s chapter of American Institute of Graphic Arts. (Photo by Andi Sanchez)
W The seniors of the NAU women's tennis team raise their flowers in commemoration of senior day. The team faced off against Weber State at the Enchantment Resort in Sedona on April 20. (Photo by Holly Mandarich)
BY AMBER GEORGE
hile the community is constantly striving for a more ecologically friendly lifestyle, Flagstaff has gone above and beyond for this year’s Earth Day. All around the city, various events were held to celebrate the planet, and to educate the community on how to live a more eco-friendly, sustainable way of life. Over the weekend, Allison Edwards, a senior visual communication major, organized the Recycle City event, in attempts to encourage people to recycle and point out how much society impacts the environment. “Recycle City is a community art project, awareness
campaign, and fun Earth Day activity for the whole family,” Edwards explained. Those who participated were instructed to build at least one small-scale building from recycled materials. On the day of the event, each participant brought their own recycled materials to the Coconino Center for the Arts and spent several hours making small buildings; everything from houses to fire departments. All of the buildings participants made were then collected together at the end of the event to make one large Recycle City. While each person could take a different approach on their building, there were multiple awards given for categories including the most unique, the Flagstaff looksee EARTH WEEK page 14
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PoliceBeat April 21 At 1:11 a.m., staff at Cowden Hall reported two individuals who were passed out and unresponsive due to alcohol. Officers of Northern Arizona University Police Department (NAUPD), assisted by the Flagstaff Fire Department (FFD), responded to the scene. One of the individuals was taken to the Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) by Guardian Medical Transport (GMT) for treatment. He was charged and released for one count of underage consumption. The second individual did not require treatment. He was charged and released on the same offense. At 2:10 a.m., a resident of Cowden Hall reported she had been assaulted by her boyfriend. Investigating officers determined enough evidence existed to bring charges of domestic violence assault and disorderly conduct. The subject was then arrested and booked into the Coconino County Detention Center (CCDC). At 4:34 a.m., staff of Residence Life requested NAUPD serve the subject in the above case with a denial of access to campus dorms. NAUPD officers served said document on the subject who was still incarcerated at CCDC. April 20 At 2:17 a.m., officers were called to check out an intoxicated subject near the intersection of San Francisco Street and Route 66. Upon arrival it became evident to officers the subject was in fact intoxi-
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cated and had urinated in public. The subject was given a field interview, was warned of the consequences of future public urination and sent on his way. At 12:42 p.m., a resident of Aspen Crossing reported they had been enduring harassment from another student since December 2012. The case remains open. At 7:50 p.m., staff of the University Union called to report a panhandler was on the premises. Responding officers were unable to locate the subject. April 19 At 1:58 p.m., staff of the Performing Arts Center called into report a homeless individual was roaming the halls of the building. Officers encountered the subject, who was field interviewed and warned against trespassing. The subject then left the area. At 8:17 p.m., staff of the du Bois Center called for assistance. They were trying to convince an employee not to drive because the employee was intoxicated. NAUPD requested assistance from the Flagstaff Police Department (FPD) with the attempt to locate. Neither agency was able to make contact with the subject. April 18 At 12:03 p.m., a resident was reported stuck in an elevator between the first and third floors at The Suites. FFD and dorm staff was notified. The resident was
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freed and was reported as fine. April 17 At 2:41 p.m., an officer reported he was out with a skateboarder at San Francisco Street and McConnell Drive. The officer was counseling the subject about the perils of skateboarding in the roadway. The subject was given a verbal warning and sent on his way. April 16 At 11:53 a.m., staff of the Engineering building called in to report “odd occurrences” that had been ongoing since March. Investigating officers determined this information was only a third party account. Attempts to make contact with the individual primarily concerned in the matter have yet to bear fruit. No further action was taken. At 2:29 p.m., employees of the Gammage building reported they were in receipt of a counterfeit bill. The bill had been received from another university department. The bill was taken into evidence and a report was filed. The case remains open pending further investigation. April 15 At 9:18 a.m., a call was received at NAUPD Headquarters from a California resident who alleged they were being harassed by an NAU student. The call was for information purposes only as the caller did not wish to press charges.
Events Calendar Calendar Events THURSDAY, APRIL 25
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
BFA Gallery [10 a.m./Beasley Gallery]
Vocal Jazz Concert [7:30 p.m./Ardery]
German Table “Stammtisch” [ 6 p.m./NiMarcos Pizza]
Shea Campbell Violin Recital [7:30 p.m./Ashurst]
NAU School of Music Recital [7:30 p.m./Ashurst] NAU Jazz Final Spring Concert [7:30 p.m./Ardrey] Taco Tuesday [5 p.m./Green Room]
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
Song Festival [ 3 p.m./Ardery]
Easton Corbin [7:30 p.m./Prochnow Auditorium] Immigration Awarness Art Show [8 p.m./Riles]
Greg Brown Art Show [11 a.m./Riles]
Pride and Prejudice [8 p.m./Clifford E. White Theatre]
MONDAY, APRIL 29
2013 Undergraduate Symposium [All Day/Walkup Skydome]
Views From Flying Carpet [11 a.m./Cline]
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 31 Yucca Soap [4 p.m./S.B.S] “A Sense of Inclusion” Photographic Journey [7 p.m./Ardrey Auditorium] Ladies Eighties [8 p.m./Green Room]
“Godfather” Film Series [7 p.m./Cline] TUESDAY, APRIL 30
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Students, faculty, staff and community members participate in this years’ Relay For Life event in the Walkup Skydome. (Photo By Crystal Milner).
NAU students walk for a cure at Relay For Life
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BY MITCH KULLOS
alking or running for hours at a time may not be the way most people would like to spend a Friday night, but for those coordinating and participating in Relay For Life, such a small sacrifice is well worth it to help combat cancer. Relay For Life began at 6 p.m. on April 19 in the NAU Walkup Skydome and continued through the night until 6 a.m. The benefit was put on by NAU to raise money for the American Cancer Society and has become an annual fixture in NAU’s event calendar. The American Cancer Society’s website had been tracking the event since its onset on April 19. Amazingly, the event raised over $60,000 before the walk even began. The society’s website listed the impressive statistics from the NAU section of Relay For Life. According to the American Cancer Society’s site: “Some 113 teams and 1,318 participants have raised $78,612.55 so far.” The site then listed the many teams that had contributed to the overall donations, the top three being NAU Kayettes with $7,811.10, the NAU Relay Planning Committee with $4,391.36 and the NAU College of Education at $4,346.01. Such an outpouring of kindness from so many was a clear expression of community involvement to find a cure for cancer.
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Alex Messina, director of team development, highlighted the event overall and explained the general feeling of both participants and organizers. “I think it went really well. This is my first year on the committee and it was a fantastic experience. We had 113 teams, which well exceeded our goal of 100 teams,” Messina said. Overcoming previous goals has come to be expected from the NAU Relay For Life. The positive feeling felt by all was reflected in the amount of donations the event received and the dedication of some walkers. “We raised over $78,000 and raised $60,000 before the race from registration, sponsorship and whatever people felt they could do or contribute themselves,” Messina said. “Some people sent out emails and letters to friends and family asking for donations.” Every participant had reasons to join in the walk against cancer: some for family, some in honor of those who had cancer or some simply because it was the right thing to do. While their motivations vary, it is the enthusiasm and help in raising funds that will inevitably help in finding solutions for the widespread disease. Committee member Kenzie Hunt discussed the many events of the night and the focus of the event as a whole. “We started with a kind of opening and letting all the par-
ticipants know why we are here and our mission statement, and from there we started all of our onsite campsites,” Hunt said. “In the middle of the event, we had a luminaria event and had a speaker come and discuss his personal journey with cancer.” The idea of walking for others and being touched by cancer in some way, family member or otherwise, was incredibly potent in unifying the community and people from all walks of life to find a cure. Such feelings are hard to explain but often can be experienced; in this case, the story of some was shared with many. “There was so much energy on the floor; it was unreal,” Hunt said. “There were many people who were directly affected by cancer and were there for that reason. And for those who weren’t directly affected by cancer, they still are affected by their teammates’ experience.” The sun set on the participants in Relay For Life while they headed into the Skydome only to exit with a new sun shining. The idea itself seems hopeful, with opportunity for a new day, and, while tired, the emotional connection to the event and each other seemed to have driven people through the long 12 hours. While cancer is no easy foe, when unified, enthusiastic individuals join to raise money and, more importantly, hope cancer stands no chance against so many.
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all 2012 brought in the largest freshman class in NAU history, but the anticipation for Fall 2013 seems to provide continued growth. NAU student population has gone up 2.2 percent from the past year, with 16,920 students on the Mountain Campus and over 24,000 students enrolled in NAU overall. NAU has increased its online enrollment by 14.2 percent and enrollment of international students has increased by 8.6 percent. ABOR has set a goal of 25,000 undergraduate students by the year 2020. To achieve this goal, NAU has advertised the university statewide and beyond. NAU President John Haeger commented on the growth of out-of-state students and said, “We are getting a lot of out-of-state kids. California has especially been very good to us.” NAU officials claim it is difficult to release numbers right now for Fall 2013 enrollment, because not everyone
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ore than 400 people attended a talk given by Damien Echols on April 22, a wrongly convicted death row inmate released in 2011. Echols spoke about his time before his conviction, his time in prison and what lead to his release. His talk was in conjunction the Arizona Innocence Project (AIP) in order to bring attention to wrongfully convicted inmates. Echols was convicted along with two other teens in 1994, in the case of the “West Memphis Three” in which three eight-year-old children were murdered. Echols, along with Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin, were arrested for the crime based on assertions of satanic ritualistic killings. Misskelley and Baldwin were sentenced to life in prison while Echols was on death row. “There was no motive, there was no physical evidence and there was nothing that connected the three teenagers to the victims at all,” said Lorri Davis, wife of Damien Echols. “There was this movement started because it was clear that there was an injustice and the case had so many inconsistencies.” Though they were ultimately released, the state of Arkansas refuses to admit guilt in the matter. “They were about to have a new hearing in Arkansas after 18 years of fighting for it and at the last minute the state offered a plea deal . . . they said they could maintain their innocence but they had to take a guilty plea and they could walk out after 18 years, which makes no sense at all,” Davis said. Because of this, the actual killer remains free. “There’s a real viable suspect in the case right now,”
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has registered at this time but it is presumed to be a significant number. Tom Bauer, director of public affairs said, “NAU is optimistic that we will see increases in freshmen and transfer numbers. Additionally, as you may have noticed, the university has seen a large number of on-campus visitors, which can translate to new students.” Though they cannot confirm a number of the students, they are anticipating it to be above those of this past year. They base their expectations on deposits and responses to acceptance letters. “All of the signs are indicating that it’s going to be a huge freshman class,” Haeger said. “By this summer we should know for sure, but the signs are looking good.” Along with the increase in enrollment, Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) has recently passed the tuition increase budget request made by Haeger. “They passed the tuition recommendations that I made, which would increase the Pledge amount, which is 5 percent up from what last year’s incoming students are paying,” Haeger said. “It’s still a great bargain, 1.25 percent
Davis said in reference to the state not pursuing a new suspect. “They have no incentive to do so . . . it’s political.” Despite new forensic technology, cases like Echols’ are still happening, and the AIP is attempting to help the situation. “The innocence project is an undergraduate program. Inmates write us letters and we review cases to see if they were wrongfully convicted. It is only in cases of actual innocence, not legal innocence,” said Nick Short, senior criminology and criminal justice major and AIP member. Echols spoke for more than an hour about his experience to a completely full auditorium, with many more waiting in the hall for an opportunity to speak with him. He signed copies of his book and posed for pictures with the audience members after the event finished. Though Damien and Lorri travel to speak about his experience and raise awareness, they leave his prison experience behind them. “We have gone on with our lives,” Davis said. Echols’ story moved many people and it was particularly relevant to Alexandra Clitso, a junior criminal justice major at NAU. “I thought it was inspiring,” Clitso said. “I’m a criminal justice major and, because of my wrongful convictions class, it was something that really moved me that people find justice.” The AIP has helped with seven exonerations and it continues to take cases while Echols tells his story around the country. His book, Life after Death, is available at most bookstores. To learn more about AIP visit their website at ArizonaInnocenceProject.org.
for four years.” The Fall 2013 incoming in-state undergraduates will pay $8,871 while out-of-state undergraduates will pay $21,226. Students utilizing the Pledge Program have tuition at a fixed rate; current students’ tuition will not be affected for four years. NAU Fund Phonathon employee and student ambassador Crisselle Aquino commented on the improvements NAU is making to accommodate the growing number of students. “NAU is currently priding themselves on the recently built HLC building, the extended hours of Cline Library, the newly renovated Ardrey Memorial Auditorium [and] the planned expansion to the University Union,” Aquino said. With the growth of enrollment the university has developed more online courses to help students get the classes they need. They are also trying to gain more tenured faculty to provide options for students.
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NAU tuition hike unavoidable STAFF EDITORIAL
ollowing global trends of population increases, enrollment at NAU has increased steadily since 2005. This growth is concurrent with Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) goals of an undergraduate student population of 25,000 on the Mountain Campus by 2020. Currently, the Mountain Campus has nearly 17,000 students. Coupled with enrollment increases are tuition hikes. ABOR recently approved NAU president John Haeger’s requested five percent tuition increase for incoming in-state undergraduate students, which will raise tuition by $487. Incoming out-of-state undergraduate students will pay an additional $467, a two percent increase on outof-state tuition. At the same time, in-state graduate students who are incoming will pay an additional $390, a 4.7 percent increase, and enrolling out-of-state graduate students will also pay an additional $390, a two percent increase. The cash-strapped college students may whine and moan about a few extra hundred dollars, this increase only affects students not under NAU’s Pledge Program, which guarantees tuition will remain a flat rate for eight undergraduate semesters. NAU prides itself on innovative academic and social programs, all of which require funding. As the university strives to become a national leader in sustainability and become carbon neutral by 2020, incoming tuition revenue should be used to fund the university’s goals. If ABOR hopes NAU will have 8,000 more students on campus by 2020, the same year the administration has pledged to have zero carbon emissions, aggressive funding and comprehensive energy planning must be implemented. The carbon neutrality goal is not the only pilot university program requiring funds. Innovative organizations within NAU, such as Action Research Teams, University College and the Lumberjack Mathematics Center, are often lauded by the administration, but, like any other start-up, can involve substantial budgets. Additionally, if NAU were to have 25,000 undergraduate students on the Flagstaff campus by 2020, day-to-day operational costs would increase. This includes developing and building new dining and living areas, which, if the university hopes to attain carbon neutrality by the same year, should be LEED-certified. Though these necessitate more of a start-up investment, they are substantial long-term investments that help eliminate externalities and lessen electricity costs. The tuition increases will only generate an estimated $9.6 million, which seems like a boon to students subsisting on ramen, but NAU is still recovering from substantial budget cuts from the Arizona Legislature. While students cry for more programs, activities and experienced faculty, they need to remember the associated costs with the services. If students want more professors whom can focus on teaching than research, they should understand the university must use creative funding sources because they cannot rely on high-profile research grants. Although the cost of a college education in the United States is expensive, NAU’s tuition increase is necessary in order to continue to keep small class sizes, the luxuries of the Mountain Campus and other associated services. Copy Chief Maddie Friend wrote this editorial on behalf of the staff.
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How to successfully berate a politican
f someone were to ask me who my most loathed politician is, I wouldn’t hesitate to respond with a resounding Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Of all the corrupt and despicable politicians in America, Arizona holds claim to the absolute worst. Unfortunately, citizens of Maricopa County fail to recognize the blatantly COLTON racist practices of this DARGER sheriff, and even frequently endorse them. While it’s perfectly understandable for Arizona citizens to possess strong sentiments regarding the reelection of Arpaio, violent or criminal actions are inexcusable if we favor the principles of democracy. Grievously, someone has decided to do just that. As has been widely covered recently, Maricopa officials discovered a package mailed from Flagstaff to the sheriff containing explosive materials. Luckily, this package was intercepted before anyone was injured. Despite the atrocious and damaging policies of the sheriff, including his racist stance towards immigration, attempts to physically harm him — or any other political figure — are unjustifiable and an affront on the democratic ideals America
was founded on. To attempt to alter the results of the elections is clearly in contrast to our democratic principles, regardless of controversies regarding his election. Rather than resorting to criminal methods of influencing the political domain, or even entertain the notions of them, citizens must learn to use the tools that have been designated for them. While the person behind the attack should obviously face the consequences for their actions, this should hopefully serve as a reminder to the sheriff that he should at least attempt to be less awful. After a particularly controversial political matter, it is critical for citizens to remember there are legal methods in which they are capable of expressing their dissent. Aside from the obvious, yet horribly neglected, method of voting, politicians are often willing to meet with their constituents and discuss certain grievances. If you are unable or just unwilling to express your disapproval in this fashion, politicians are also quick to respond to emails regarding particular policies. If you’re still reluctant to do that, in which case your opinions probably aren’t worth expressing, you can also resort to writing a particularly nasty message on their social networking site; you won’t actually
accomplish anything, but maybe it will be enough to satisfy your simple mind. While all of these are potential methods for you to express your opinions, there are also a number of online petitions that one can sign in order to put pressure on an issue. The number of methods you have at your disposal to confront a politician are countless without resorting to immoral actions. Currently, the bomber has not been taken into custody, and there are still no leads. While it is likely this was an isolated incident, there is still risk of another attack. Although it’s clear this attempt to injure Arpaio is unjustifiable, perhaps it’s time for the sheriff to recognize the consequences of disregarding the needs of constituents. By alienating members of communities and adopting policies of “no leniency,” the sheriff continues to make citizens of Maricopa County feel their rights are being trampled on. Rather than create an “us vs. them” mentality, the sheriff should be attempting to create an atmosphere that creates open dialogue between his department and the public. If the sheriff is more inclined to listen to the opinion of the people, perhaps Arizonans will be more likely to use democratic ways of challenging his policies.
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Editorial&Opinion Hopi artifacts wrongfully auctioned in France
Pope Francis versus the nuns: a tale of two traditions
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magine you have lost something such as a family heirloom or sentimental item and the next day you see it online for sale. For the Hopi tribe, this nightmare became a reality. On April 12, 70 sacred Hopi artifacts were wrongfully auctioned by the French auction house Neret-Minet Tessier & Sarrou. These artifacts were religious items in the Hopi culture that cannot be owned or sold. The items are meant to represent the spirits and their ancestors. They are made to look like a face, each vibrantly decorated and unique looking. They aren’t even allowed to be shown to children, yet they were put on display for all to see and to buy in France. The auction generated $1.2 million for auctioneers and owners. The Hopi tribe and many supporters, such as the U.S. Ambassador to France and even Hollywood star Robert Redford, cried in NATASHA outrage about the event and sent letters of protest REEVES to the auction house. Protestors also stood outside of the auction house on the day of the sale, but despite the objection, the auction went on without any hesitation. These items were originally stolen from the Hopi tribe in the 19th century and the only people who have the right to those items are the tribe. The selling of these artifacts would be equivalent to an auction house trying to vend a rosary or an item belonging to the Pope. To add insult to injury, the French are ignorant to the artifacts by calling them “masks” when they are tools used to communicate to ancestors and the dead. They also kept referring to the items as works of arts. In French law, it is illegal to sell a tomb and these items represent a tomb rather than a piece of art. These items act as a connection to the dead just as a tomb symbolically does the same thing. “One day I might give some back,” said an unidentified collector. “But if it had not been for collectors in the 19th century who contributed to the field of ethnology, there would very little knowledge of the Hopi.” Many disagree with this collector’s claim and his statement sounds haughty towards the Hopi people. This buyer’s statement is the same as if someone bought a stolen car from a criminal and said “Maybe I’ll give it back to you.” The Hopi tribe has a rich history still maintained and shared today. These collectors may have gathered a lot of information on indigenous people, but obviously not all of their research was accurate considering the lack of knowledge the auction house has on the items. “We have lots of art that can be shared with other cultures, but not these,” said Bo Lomahquahu, an American exchange student in France who is a member of the Hopi tribe. “Children aren’t even supposed to see them.” The Hopi tribe, along with the U.S. government, needs to take action against this auction house. The tribe’s legal advocates have sued the auctioneers at the auction house. Lawyer Quentin de Margerie bought one of the items on behalf of Servan-Schreiber to give to the Hopi. While compensation is all well and good, if the Hopi Tribe wins the case, money won’t make up for their lost artifacts. This matter is not only wrong in principle but offensive to the culture.
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hen Pope Francis was elected to lead the Catholic Church this March, much was made of how this new pope would be progressive — a pope for the modern era. What a fantasy. The leader of the world’s largest religious institution has upheld this past year’s condemnation of the Leadership Conference of Women (LCWR), the group that represents the vast majority of American nuns, stating they have promoted “radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic faith” by not expressing enough hatred for parochial issues like gay marriage and abortion. The organization has focused too much on the plight of the poor, the Vatican says. After all, Jesus spoke much more of his JAMES disgust for the LGBTQ community than the GINGERICH struggle of the meek. Yeah, right. Take a moment to appreciate the lovely paradox that the first pope to name himself after the patron saint of the poor would maintain such a verdict. It is not a shocking revelation, though. The notion the spiritual hierarchy could now reverse this vitriolic doctrine they have gone to such an immense effort to impress in its followers over the past century is naïve and whimsical. Of course, modern society is growing exponentially beyond the maturity of the clergy, and it is not the ministry’s job to adapt in sync with the rest of us. Unlike evolution, which the Church accepted after 150 years of widely accepted science caught up to them, there is no physical proof all humans deserve their God-given rights. That simply takes some moral fortitude, which the Vatican has already proven it does not have. One man will not change that. The LCWR are rebels in the eyes of Rome but only acting in the interest of good, according to most American parishioners. When the crackdown was announced in 2012, the public showed nothing but encouragement for the sisters.
Political Cartoon by Brian Regan They are quite popular in America and most other places where the needs of the destitute outweigh the people’s desire to scorn their fellow citizens. Yet the Vatican wanted to reshape the conference to better reflect their image of what the holy throng should be. Essentially, they seek a less liberal, more aggressive cluster of likeminded disciples. Goodbye Virgin Mary; hello Fred Phelps. Pope Francis was supposed to represent some sort of change. He promised a more “tender” Church that cared more for the poor. He even boldly stated conventions should not stand in the way of helping “the poorest [and] the weakest.” Surely this man, the first church leader to be born in Latin America, a region where poverty is pervasive, will find value in placing the necessities of the many ahead of the prejudices of the few. This reaffirmation is his way of making his priorities clear. Perhaps the Church will change, but not now. The progress made in the past several decades for women’s right to control their own bodies and consenting adults’ right to express their love has overwhelmed those still trapped in the conservatism of yesteryear, yet their message remains the same. The great irony is the LCWR is being criticized by a leadership whose adherence to the teachings of Christ is far inferior to their own. These righteous vestals have made it known they will not abandon their God for the elites who claim to symbolize him. What sheer splendor it must be to rule from the lavish confines of the Vatican in palaces built by the teachings of a man who epitomized modesty. The liberal enlightenment taking hold across the globe is not the consequence of a society gone wrong, but rather a theocratic hierarchy who shows revulsion at a culture capable of finding reason in honest premises. If Pope Francis sincerely believes the principles of these nuns are evil, then call me Satan.
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Stephanie Lui Mei looks through a kaleidoscope crafted from recycled material made by John Rogers, at the One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure exhibit at Coconino Center for the Arts. (Photo by Andi Sanchez) From EARTH WEEK page 1
alike and the most buildings created. “At the event, we are encouraging people to visualize the amount of recycling our community saves from landfills,” Edwards said. “As everyone combines their individual buildings into one city, the effects of community participation and teamwork magnify the impact of a few recycled boxes. This recycled city illustrates how individual efforts can create something beautiful when we work together.” Maria LaSala, a junior public health major, attended the Recycle City event and had a positive experience contributing to the cause. “Recycle City was fantastic,” LaSala said. “It demonstrated how much recyclable materials I can produce in a few short weeks, and building the city was so much fun!” At the end of the day, many buildings were contributed to the Recycle City end result, and the event was successful in showing just how much the community throws away. “We had participation from around 100 kids and several parents got involved,” Edwards said. “We had children building solar panels, hospitals, police stations, and pet stores. All the kids had a blast and it sparked a lot of discussion and people saying, ‘Oh, look, it’s all made out of trash but it is still cool.’” Numerous other events will take place around Flagstaff sticking to the reuse, renew and recycle ideals; the Recycled Art Exhibition is one of many. In honor of Earth Day, Flagstaff is currently showing its 11th Annual Recycled Art Exhibition in the Coconino Center for the Arts. “The purpose of the exhibit is to encourage the reuse of a variety of materials in new, different and creative forms,” said Tammy Bishop, administrative specialist for Flagstaff Community Development. Bishop is one of many helping to put together the exhibition this year. The gallery presents various sculptures and art pieces which are composed of entirely recycled materials. It stands as a way to be aware of all the materials and objects the community throws away — and shows them off in an artistic way. “The recycled art venue is an important community event, bringing together artists, resi-
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dents and many visitors with the goals of enjoying artwork and fashions made from recyclables, junk, found objects or reused materials and learning more about recycling in general,” Bishop said. The exhibit is on display in the Coconino Center for the Arts until May 25, and it features many different workshops for all ages. David McKee, a member of Storm Water Management for the city of Flagstaff, is one of the many artists who have pieces displayed in the exhibit. His pieces, “Dìonadair” and “North American Tree Museum,” show off what can be done with bits of recycled metal and wood. “I have noticed over the years that events like these sometimes allow artists to get outside of their normal creative outlets, such as painting or sculpture, and it is so cool to see something unexpected from them,” McKee said. The annual event has brought the community together in a way that allows people to appreciate creative art while also learning how they can recycle in a more fun and interesting way. “This event brings us together to share our artists’ visions, statements, beauty in forms that were harvested from thrown away objects,” McKee said. “When you see them now, they are treasures, not trash.” Anyone can come and share in the inspiration behind the Recycled Art Gallery, as well as participate in many creative workshops and marvel in the unique creations from local artists. Earth Day may be over, but the drive to go green and recycle is still marching forward in the city of Flagstaff. NAU is hosting events all week in celebration of it. Thursday, April 25, is the NAU Energy Tour, where students can take a peak into the school’s underground tunnels and learn about where water comes from. On April 26, students can expereince what it is like to go 30 hours without food in the 30 hour famine organized by NAU’s Project GIVE. Later that night, people can donate their clothes and take part in the NAU Undie Run. To end Earth Week on April 27, join the Center for International Education for a campus cleanup. For more detailed information about these events, visit www.green.nau.edu/earthweek.
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ou are walking through the store considering what to purchase to fit your needs. You want to be as green as you can for the most part, so when walking through the store, you walk up to the item with the words “all natural” or “made from post-consumer waste” and put it in your cart. You feel pretty good because you are saving the environment. The thing is, this may not always be the case. There is a phenomenon rampant in the consumer market tricking many consumers into thinking they are doing the right thing: greenwashing. Greenwashing is a spin in which green marketing is deceptively used to promote the perception an organization’s products, aims and policies are environmentally friendly. Whether it is to increase profits or gain political support, greenwashing may be used to manipulate popular opinion to support otherwise questionable aims. Companies do this to gain support, increase sales or lobby for policy change. In a market where green is trendy, many companies are pouncing on the green initiative and not always being truthful. Overall, companies use seven sins of greenwashing to spin their products. The first is the sin of the hidden trade-off. This is when a company — a paper company, for example — sells its product as greenbased on a very small set of parameters rather than the whole picture. The paper may be made from “30 percent post-consumer waste” but the other 70 percent is harvested unsustainably. This, of course, they do not put on the package. The second sin of greenwashing is the sin of no proof. This is when a company labels its products with terms such as “produced sustainably” or “made from recycled material” without having anything anywhere else on the package to back up the claim. It is always important to do a little research into the claims of companies before purchasing their socalled green products. Many companies also sell products in which the environmental claims are extremely hard to understand or are very vague. The most common example of this
sin is when companies say their product is all natural when, in reality, radioactive materials, arsenic and other poisonous chemicals are all natural. Sometimes, environmental claims have no relevance due to policies or other laws; therefore, many products use the sin of no relevance to make products seem greener than the competitors, when they are not. Products free of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are major instances of this sin. CFCs have ozone-killing effects and therefore have been illegal since the Montreal Protocol signed it into law in 1987. Due to this legislation, all products are technically CFC-free, regardless of having a label or not. It seems many products — no matter what you do — have some detrimental effect to the environment. The sin of a hidden tradeoff uses this to help market products as healthy for the environment overall. The major sinner in this category is the tobacco industry and their organic cigarettes. Sure, the cigarettes may be organic, but they can still cause cancer and other illnesses. Another offender is fuelefficient sports utility vehicles. They may get more gas mileage than other SUVs, but using a bike or a hybrid is a much better option. The last two sins fall into the same category: full-on lying. This is the least common sin as many companies do their best not to hurt their public image by being deceitful. This sin is committed when either the claim on the packaging is completely untrue or false labels are used to make green claims from agencies which do not exist. When trying to stay away from tricky greenwashed products, an extremely useful resource is the GoodGuide. Whether you use the app online or on your cell phone, GoodGuide can be used to help you find products that are safe, healthy and good for the environment. The free phone app can be used to scan objects at the store and get an instant rating to ensure purchases are up to your personal standards. Next time you go into the store, make sure the “all natural, good for the environment” product is really everything it says it is.
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Hannah Palazzi rehearses in the Performing and Fine Arts building for the theater presentation of Pride and Prejudice. (Photos by Amanda Ray)
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petite brunette with light behind shy eyes, she could only be a Bennet. Do not let her small nature fool you. Hannah Palazzi, an 18-year-old freshman theater major from Prescott, snagged her first leading role as Elizabeth Bennet in NAU’s presentation of Pride and Prejudice. Despite the pressure of taking on a legendary role, Palazzi carries the stage and welcomes new challenges with true Bennet will and stature for the commemorative anniversary adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, which was released 200 years ago. Between early mornings and night rehearsals, memorizing lines and perfecting her British accent, Palazzi has little time for anything else than theater, but as her father instilled growing up the theater is where she is at home. “I’m studying theater because it’s what I genuinely enjoy and always had the passion for, but ultimately my father was my inspiration,” Palazzi said. Palazzi took her first steps in front of an audience at age eight as the “no-named orphan” in Annie. She then ruffled her feathers in high school as Babette in Beauty and the Beast. She later joined community theater in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and sang soprano in Sweeny Todd. When she reached the cobblestone pathways of NAU, Palazzi realized many would not take her education seriously, but she was determined they would see her as more than a shadow. “This is the first lead role I’ve ever had. I crossed my fingers and just about jumped for joy,” Palazzi said. “You always hope for it but you never really know what the directors are
looking for.” To carry the stage as Elizabeth Bennet, a firecracker daughter and sister to four in 19th century England, Palazzi found common ground with her character’s heart, in which she could bring her own attitude and truth. Once memorized lines are spoken naturally, honing the character takes over. She opens the pages of her Pride and Prejudice paperback, scanning scribbles in the margins while flipping from one tab to the next. She completed telltale research focusing on Elizabeth’s spirited satire and reactions to expectations of the Regency era lifestyle. “Anyone that’s read the book can find many characteristics to relate to. I was one of those girls who read it thinking, ‘This is me.’ She’s not the prettiest daughter but she’s bright, smart and observant,” Palazzi said. “There are a lot of certain expectations that go along with playing a very well-known character, even one played by Keira Knightly, so I had to focus on what I could bring to the role as opposed to how others have done it and have confidence to create my own Elizabeth.” Pride and Prejudice rotates around a world of expectations including family lineage, women, and society. Many of these themes mirror social conceptions still seen today. From Palazzi to Bennet, she found her strongest character similarity within the twisted turns of dating and “ridiculous” expectations. “It’s that idea of needing to have someone in your life just because if you don’t, you’re considered an outcast,” Palazzi
said. “If I’m going to be with someone it’s because I genuinely like them. Liz wants to marry for love, not for the wrong reasons.” Palazzi attributes her young success to the support of those alongside her in the department. Through respect and encouragement, she has gone on a journey from Acting 101 to the Clifford E. White Theatre with her best friends rooting her on. She has traveled to London and witnessed Shakespeare in the Park, taught herself to play the guitar, picked up sewing tips and tricks in the costume classroom and has dreams of reading, writing, and hitting Los Angeles to pursue acting professionally. “There are so many brilliant female roles out there; I love the outspoken, opinionated and witty characters, and there are always new ones being written,” Palazzi explained. “My dream would be to play Beatrice from Much Ado About Nothing or definitely be to be cast in Wicked.” The cast of Pride and Prejudice celebrated their opening matinee with an event called “An Afternoon with Darcy and Elizabeth Tea” in honor and celebration of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s novel. The Bennet family along with their cousin, the Reverend Mr. Collins, and Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley were all in attendance with the guests, sipping tea and crunching on cucumber sandwiches anticipating the night’s opening stories. Pride and Prejudice is on stage now through April 28 at the Clifford E. White Theatre. To purchase tickets, visit the Central Ticketing Office located in the University Union.
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Left: Sophomore Johanna Vang serves the ball against Weber State University (WSU) on April 20 at the Enchantment Resort in Sedona. Right: Seniors Ghizelene Doballah (left) and Nicole Perez (right) play their doubles match against WSU’s juniors Ashley Tanner and Michelle Warwick. (Photos by Holly Mandarich) from TENNIS page 1
Doballah won her tenth match of the season after she defeated freshman Kristi Elmer 6–1, 6–2 at No. 2. “I think I played really well. I just didn’t give her any chance. The score sounds like it was an easy match, but it was not. It was like long points, deuces and ads in all the games,” Doballah said. Pacaut dropped the first set against junior Thais Kurer, but battled back and won in a third set tie break 2–6, 6–2, 7–6 (7–5). Sophomore Hannah Stone clinched the match for the Lumberjacks after she defeated Tanner 6–3, 6–2 at No. 1. The Lumberjacks have won 10 of their past 11 matches and end their regular season with a 16–9 overall record. The 16 wins mark the highest single season total since the 17 win season in 2002. “We should be the talk of the town. It has been an outstanding season. Those little accomplishments show a lot for how good these girls have gotten over the last couple of years,” Bruno said. “I am very proud of what we have accomplished
this year.” After a successful regular season, the Lumberjacks will head to Sacramento, Calif. for the Big Sky Conference (BSC) Championships tournament. “We are excited. We want to go out there and compete and play with everything we got,” Bruno said. The tournament will begin April 26 and run through April 28. The top six teams of the BSC will compete in the tournament. “I haven’t really thought about it yet, but for sure I know that I just want to take it one match at a time,” Wahinepio said. “Whoever we play first round, that is who I want to focus on, not who we are playing second or third.” The Lumberjacks will be the third seed with an 8–2 BSC record. “We are ready for conference, we are really confident and we cannot wait to go and hopefully get some wins,” Doballah said. Sacramento State enters the tournament as the No. 1 seed and University of Montana enters as the No. 2 seed. The two
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schools were NAU’s only losses during the conference season. “We are keeping our heads high; we got a little chip on our shoulder from losing to Montana earlier this year. We are going to leave it out on the court this coming weekend,” Bruno said. NAU will play its quarterfinal match against the No. 6 seed Montana State University (MSU) on April 26. NAU defeated MSU 6–1 on April 6. The only loss was at the No. 4 singles spot in which MSU’s junior Ellie Crum defeated Wahinepio. “I am not worried about match ups right now. We are going to play our game; we are going to compete our hardest. All we can do is do the best we can do on that day,” Bruno said. The Lumberjacks will work hard this week in order to get ready for conference championships. “Go to practice and have a lot of confidence, teach each other good intensity and prepare for the first team we are playing. That is what I think is the most important thing that we do,” Wahinepio said. The team mentioned their goals for the rest of the season. “Get your mind ready, get pumped and just be there and be ready to fight and that is it,” Doballah said.
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he NAU men’s tennis team finished its season with losses to Weber State University (WSU) 5–2 and Portland State University (PSU) 4–3 on senior day at the Enchantment Resort in Sedona. NAU lost to PSU on April 20, which was seniors Patrick Schimmelbauer, Robert Martin and Shaun Waters’ last match as Lumberjacks. “I hope the guys that are graduating can still take something from this season,” said Kim Bruno, director of tennis. Schimmelbauer and junior Dominic Bermudez defeated senior Connor Gilmore and freshman Lukas Kortus 8–5 at the No. 1 doubles spot. Martin and sophomore Trevor Unger lost to junior Antoine Bechmann and freshman Ian Risenhoover 8–6 at the No. 2 doubles spot. No. 3 doubles pair of Waters and sophomore Kester Black lost to sophomore Alec Marx and junior Abhinav Mishara in a tight match 9–8 (7–4), which clinched the doubles point for PSU. “We had our chances; we lost in a tight tiebreaker in doubles and lost 4–3,” Bruno said. Martin earned his final win as a Lumberjack after defeating Mishara 7–5, 6–4 at the No.3 singles spot. “Martin going out there and winning his last match means a lot to him. He stepped up this season as a senior and proved himself,” Bruno said. Schimmelbauer lost to Bechmann 6–2, 4–6, 6–4 in his final match as a Lumberjack. “Patrick Schimmelbauer was emotional today. Being here for four years, he left it out there on the court today,” Bruno said. Bermudez won his tenth match of the season after he defeated Kortus 6–0, 6–2 at the No.2 singles spot. Unger also won his singles match 6–4, 6–3 at the No.6 spot against senior Zach Lubek. NAU losses at the No. 4 and No. 5 singles spots clinched the match for PSU. Despite winning the doubles point to start off the day, NAU lost to WSU 5–2 on April 20. “I think we have had chances in all our matches; we put ourselves out there but just haven’t gotten the job done,” Bruno said. Schimmelbauer and Bermudez defeated juniors Oliver Good and Caio Poitena 8–6 at the No. 1 doubles spot. No. 3 Black and freshman Sarp Laleli lost to senior Ryan Garner and junior Anthony Trabert 8–6 at the No. 3 doubles spot. No. 2 doubles pair of Martin and Unger defeated freshmen Todd Fought and Sanjay Goswami 9–7, clinching the doubles point for the Lumberjacks. However, WSU won five out of the six singles matches and defeated NAU 5–2. No. 1 Schimmelbauer got the only singles win for the Lumberjacks after he defeated freshman Jakub Gewert 6–3, 6–3. Bermudez, Black, Laleli, Martin and sophomore Alan Barrios all lost their matches in straight sets. The Lumberjacks finished their season with an overall record of 4–19 and 1–9 in the Big Sky Conference. “Unfortunately, it has been a little bit of a frustrating season for the men. The guys that come back next year hopefully will learn from this season,” Bruno said.
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Senior running back Zach Bauman practices drills while carrying the ball the April 19 spring practice held at the upper practice fields. Bauman ranks second in school history rushing yards in 33 games. (Photo by Amanda Ray)
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fter three seasons, running back Zach Bauman sits at 3,618 career rushing yards, just 176 away from the school’s record held by Marcus King (1998–01). “I have certain milestones and of course, you want to be number one and surpass those types of things,” Bauman said. “It’ll mean a lot [to pass King] and I’ll take time to reflect on it after this season, but I’ll know breaking the record will mean a lot to me.” Although spring practices have started, Bauman and the crop of the running backs are in a flux due to injuries. Bauman, who returned last week, missed multiple practices, and two weeks ago running back Casey Jahn suffered an injury that will keep him out until summer. “Our running backs know what they can or can’t do, so while they’re working through their injuries, it gives us a chance to look at guys that haven’t played running back,” said head coach Jerome Souers. Jahn finished with 306 yards, including 111 and 144 rushing yards against Fort Lewis and Idaho State this past season respectively, suffered what appeared to be a severe ankle sprain on April 6 during a team scrimmage.
“You can’t replace Casey; he has such an impact. Mentally, physically, he’s a tough, tough kid,” said running backs coach Jimmy Beal. “Can’t replace him, but definitely will need guys to step up because that’s what we need to do when injuries happen.” The Lumberjacks have eight running backs on their spring roster, including Bauman and Jahn. Two are freshmen and another is a transfer, but both Souers and Beal have seen some good things from their younger players. “I’ve seen a lot of energy from them and as a group, they just want to get better,” Beal said. “They want to learn the game and be that guy.” Some might see the injuries as a blessing in disguise as it gives the coaching staff a better look at those players who are trying their best to make the team. “We have some new guys that have walked on to the program and trying to make the squad so we get a chance to evaluate those guys,” Souers said. “So it’s a challenge when you don’t have your regular guys that are returning veterans, but at the same time, anytime you can get a new face looked at and an evaluation done, there’s a positive to be gained from it.”
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aston Corbin is living up to his newest album’s name, All Over the Road, as he continues to a tour across the country. However, the country-music singer isn’t too far down the road to pass through NAU. SUN Entertainment is bringing Corbin and singer-songwriter Ann Marie to Prochnow Auditorium on April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Corbin is known for his successful self-titled debut album, Easton Corbin (2010), and its two singles, “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It,” both of which went to No. 1 in the Billboard country charts. Corbin released his
second studio effort, All Over the Road, on Sept. 18, 2012. When looking at Corbin’s success on the charts, playing a smaller venue like Prochnow Auditorium may seem like a stark contrast. “The cool thing about a small community is that everybody knows everybody,” Corbin said in a 2012 interview with Smashing Reviews Magazine. “ . . . I love the intimacy of that and the small town feel.” NAU sophomore marketing major, Mikayla Sandalcidi said Corbin would fit right into Flagstaff. “I saw him three years ago at a small country saloon in Colorado. He was very full of energy
and gave a really good concert,” Sandalcidi said. “I think he’s one of those artists who likes to be more personal with his fans and having the concert in a small setting like Prochnow will make the concert better.” Considering SUN had not brought a contemporary country artist to NAU since Julianne Hough in 2009, SUN program coordinator Rachel Sizemore wanted to give it another shot. “We wanted to round out the semester with a different genre,” Sizemore said. “Country has been gaining more popularity in the last couple of years and Easton Corbin seemed like a good fit.” SUN’s selection has been varied so far: comedy team Key & Peele, hip hop duo Macklemore & Lewis and American Idol winner Phillip Phillips. Bringing a country artist to NAU was SUN’s way of appealing to a variety of tastes. SUN marketing specialist Eric Prochnow
said while he’s heard great feedback, the interest in Corbin and country music at NAU is apparent by the show’s sold-out tickets. “With the variety of different genres of music performers have brought to NAU this semester, this concert is definitely one for the country music fans,” Prochnow said.
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Flagstaff native returns after hiatus in Phoenix
NAU alum Brock Lefferts, the one-man band of A Cloud for Climbing, performed his first show in a year and a half. Joined by artist Black Lanterns (BLKLNTRS), the two displayed their distinctive take on electronic dance music (EDM). Lefferts’ performance featured an array of instruments including the electric guitar, acoustic guitar melodica, laptop and soundboard. Building on guitar rifts with various electronic beats and tones, Lefferts’ sound created an ambient atmosphere. He performed at The Hive on April 19 to an intimate crowd. (Photos by Jeff Bucher) 20 The Lumberjack | Jackcentral.com
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ccurring on a relatively auspicious date, Rock-It-Man Records showed there’s more than one activity on April 20. As one of the handful of remaining independent record stores in Arizona, Rock-It-Man is one of over 700 participating stores celebrating Record Store Day. With its first kick-off in 2008 at Rasputin Music in San Francisco, Record Store Day went with the trend to promote small music businesses across the nation. By combining the importance of music and the unique characteristics of every independently owned record store, Record Store Day emphasized the significant experience local stores have to offer. Since its conception, Record Store Day has propelled further into a day where customers can find a series of rare collectibles and limited editions, things that would melt any collector’s heart. “You’re not going to go into a record store because there’s a sale; you’re going into the store because there’s something you want,” said Rock-It-Man owner Ben Gersten. “Bands like Mars Volta, their album has been online for a hundred dollars, two hundred dollars, three hundred dollars. Well, bands like that are friendly with their fans, so somebody walks up to them and says, ‘I really would like to buy your record, but I can’t afford it.’ How do you get it out? You have a day where you can find things that are reissued, and that’s what happens today.” In the Flagstaff community, there’s only one go-to store for all things music. Rock-It-Man record store, located on the north side of the tracks on Leroux Street, has a cozy, friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable employees, enthusisatic customers and a huge stack of records. Its most unique quality, however, is Gersten’s familiarity with his customers and his way of accommodating his customers’ tastes. “Ben’s always been really helpful and he’s ordered stuff that we needed,” said Flagstaff local Bobby Woodruff. “I
just think it’s a really great record store.” Though Record Store Day may have some promotional motives, it’s also an event that brings music junkies together. People flowing in and out of the store diligently flip through the boxes of vinyl hoping to find that rare treasure to add to their collection. Others toss around record jargon discussing which artist released what at different times, and which piece was the most promising for a collection. “There’s just so much more to a record than there is to a CD or a downloaded song,” Woodruff said. “The fact that you can open up [a record] and look at the work and cover art, it’s really important. I think the whole package is art, not just the music itself.” While music collectors have seen the digital medium for music rise to fame, doubts and fears have cast over how much longer record stores will exist. Within the past decade, video and music stores who have not jumped onto the e-book wagon, have permanently closed their doors. Still, the record collectors insist vinyl is not a lost medium for music. It’s hard to have reservations when looking at crowds of people lined up to purchase their cherished record rarities. “It is blossoming. Vinyl is the largest growing segment of the music industry right now; it’s on the increase. These kids today are picking up on it and they’re into it,” said NAU art history professor Danielle Gervasio. “Once you hear vinyl, once it’s something that you’re into and love, it changes the way you feel about that music. I think there are groups of people who are coming, and they can’t help but love it. You cannot deny that it sounds amazing. Most of the people that I know who like vinyl are young people.” When record stores of the nation close their doors, music enthusiasts should walk away with the wise words of Ben Gersten. “In the next year, CDs will almost be gone, but records will never go away.”
TOP:Tom McMillian, musician and vinyl collector, bought vinyls on Record Store Day. McMillian started collecting vinyl when he was 10 years old and has about 1,500 albums. He says vinyl has better sound quality than digital CDs, and he’s planning to record his own vinyl album. BOTTOM: People shop in Rock-It-Man Records on Record Store Day, April 20. (Photos by Jing Wang) April 25, 2013 - May 1, 2013 | The Lumberjack 21
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Opinion: Record Store Day needs 365 days of support
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or indie hipsters and 40-something vinyl junkies alike, Record Store Day is one of the grandest Easter egg hunts to date. What began in 2007 has drastically morphed from a celebration as yet another holiday to stimulate the economy all while finding the last few vinyl records to perfect that 100-someMYKEL VERNON- thing collection in the SEMBACH back of your closet. In a digital age where music purchases are dominated by iTunes, Record Store Day is a refreshing analysis of music as an experience rather than a product. Unfortunately, we seem to have forgotten the celebration in light of exclusivity. Record Store Day has turned into the Black Friday of the music industry. Of course, many decry that Record Store Day is extremely supportive of these inde-
pendently owned shops and that without making purchases through them, they would cease to exist. Fortunately, there is a solution to this cycle.
to anytime I’m there). Go and show your support with your attendance. They’re less likely to close when they know they have people around to feel the impact.
Eliminate Record Store Day
If you buy, pay with cash
When we think of it as only one day, that leaves 364 days of the year out of the question for giving our support. Just because we’re at our favorite record shop on the third Saturday of April doesn’t mean that we’re giving any more support than we would be if we just walked in any other day. Record stores need support through the year, so skip Record Store Day and go as often as possible.
Support does not equal monetary transaction
We think that because they will at some point they will use our money to pay their rent or bills or pay their oh-so lovely employees, that anything less is worthless. You don’t have to buy something every time you go (although it’s really hard not
While the previous steps are a bit more theoretical, this one has some science to it. When you pay with a credit or debit card, approximately 20 cents of your dollar stays within the state while 80 cents goes to paying fees for processing the transaction. When we pay with cash, it’s the opposite. While this does not guarantee the cash will stay within the retailer, it is more likely it will boost the local economy rather than filling the pockets of CEOs. So don’t fret that Record Store Day is over, just go on your next day off or after you pick up your morning coffee and you’ve got some time to browse around. It sure is a lot more fun looking at records than it is to watch broadcast news, that’s for sure.
Movie Review: Oblivion - R
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BY PAUL BEIMERS
t may be April, but the first summer blockbuster of the year has arrived. Joseph Kosinski’s Oblivion is the definitive popcorn flick, neatly fulfilling every requirement of the genre. The enormous budget and flashy effects, however, are only the glossy sheen that attempts to disguise a thin script. The year is 2077, and Earth has been reduced to rubble. Torn asunder by a war between the human race and an invading alien species known as the Scavengers, what’s left of the population has been moved to Titan, Saturn’s largest moon.
Left behind in the waste is Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) and his teammate Victoria (Andrea Riseborough), overseeing and repairing the mechanical drones that patrol the planet’s surface. Eager to be finished with their mission and join the rest of humanity, Jack and Victoria are sent spinning when their regular procedures are interrupted by the arrival of an unidentified spaceship. The drones, seemingly against their programming, destroy it and most of its crew, the only survivor being a mysterious woman named Julia (Olga Kurylenko), who Jack inexplicably feels drawn to. Rescuing Julia results in Jack being
kidnapped by the Scavengers, who are revealed to actually be fellow humans, led by a man named Malcolm (Morgan Freeman). These two newcomers reveal Jack’s knowledge of the world is a lie, and a series of revelations turns him against his partner and those he works for as he aims to discover the truth behind his mission and everything he believes in. Oblivion does offer some interesting ideas of its own, but they are all but buried by the recycling of well-worn storytelling elements from past contributions to the genre. Enjoy this one while you can: there are plenty more about to take its place.
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