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A tough defense and 35 combined points from Sophie Glancey and Taylor Feldman lifted the Lumberjacks to victory against the Eastern Washington Eagles on Thursday. | Via. Conner Olson jackcentral.org/sports/lumberj…

Smoke from a prescribed burn 12 miles southwest of Flagstaff could be seen in town today. A Coconino National Forest spokesperson said the burn may continue into next week if winter weather stays at bay. | Via. Brisa Karow jackcentral.org/news/prescribe…

NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera sat down with The Lumberjack Editorial Board at the Media Innovation Center inside the Communication building to answer questions in a Q&A session on Jan. 22. jackcentral.org/news/president…

NAU lost to the Portland State University Vikings on Jan. 18. Now, the Lumberjacks are currently tied for the seventh-best conference record in the Big Sky at 2-4. | Via. Rowen Johnson jackcentral.org/sports/lumberj…

On his last day in office, former President Joe Biden granted clemency to Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier. Peltier, now 80, will spend the rest of his sentence in home confinement. | Via. Daisy Johnston jackcentral.org/news/

NAU's Office of Inclusion: Multicultural & LGBTQIA Student Services hosted an event this morning to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. The event had guest speakers, food, live music and sign making before a march

Redshirt juniors Carson Towt and Diego Campisano led NAU’s dominant winning effort over the Sacramento State University Hornets on Jan. 16. Campisano finished the game with a career-high 19 points. Via. | Noah Butler jackcentral.org/sports/lumberj…

OPINION: Arizona’s school choice program advances the impacts of poor education on marginalized communities rather than providing them with the means to succeed. Via. Mason Robles jackcentral.org/opinion/arizon…

The Southwest Forest Science Complex flooded the first week of the spring semester, damaging offices, classrooms and the research they contained. The building is expected to partially reopen later this week. Via. | Emilia Mena Garcia & Elliot Stringer jackcentral.org/news/forestry-…

Campus Dining is partnering with Matador Coffee Roasting Co. to bring local products to campus. Matador products will be sold at Scholars Corner in Cline Library, Bean & Beaker in the Science Lab Facility and G's in the University Union. jackcentral.org/gallery/nau-pa…

Staff canceled classes in the Southwest Forestry Science Building due to flooding on the first day of the spring semester. Pictures from the building this morning show water dripping from the ceilings and into computer labs, hallways and classrooms.

The progression of terrain from Phoenix to Flagstaff is full of landmarks and geological wonders, making the drive proof Arizona is more than just a desert state. | Via. Emma Stansbery jackcentral.org/magazine/from-…

The Amtrak Train Station Flagstaff welcomes wandering travelers coming from all over the world. | Via. Sarah Manning jackcentral.org/magazine/route…

Located in a mountain town at 7,000 feet sits Northern Arizona University. From its first buildings to its newest, each one holds its own history and purpose. Architects have come from around the country to make their mark in Flagstaff. jackcentral.org/magazine/place…

Athletes from around the world flock to Flagstaff to train in elevation and experience the town’s culture. Via. Noah Butler

Connecting people from different walks of life, the Flagstaff Urban Trail System spans 58 miles across the city. | Via Samuel Grumeretz, Daisy Johnston & Sara Williams / Nathan Ecker & Mac Tronsdal jackcentral.org/magazine/a-cit…

A group of senior capstone students are working on a proposal that would establish NAU’s first Indigenous ethnobotanical garden. They hope to encourage cultural awareness and create a welcoming environment for Indigenous students. jackcentral.org/magazine/nau-s…

Flagstaff is a melting pot of cultures, with many cuisine options throughout the city. To experience these traditional flavors, The Lumberjack’s staff tasted some of the authentic dishes these restaurants offer to learn more about their history. jackcentral.org/magazine/a-tas…

No campus is complete without its fair share of dark recesses, nooks, crannies and corners. It is in these shadows, the margins, the unglamorous and overlooked that I, as a writer, have found meaning. | Via Molly Hunter / Jason Maggio jackcentral.org/magazine/i-fou…