
A Working Man
http://northernarizonanews.com/blog/2012/02/20/a-working-man/- Dancing at Lughnasa brings comedic misfortune to NAU stage
http://northernarizonanews.com/blog/2012/02/19/dance-of-lughnasa/ 
Q&A: Ozomatli guitarist Raul Pacheco
http://northernarizonanews.com/blog/2012/02/17/qa-ozomatli-guitarist-raul-pacheco/
Coconino Center for the Arts: 10 x 10 exhibition
http://northernarizonanews.com/blog/2012/02/16/coconino-center-for-the-arts-10-x-10-exhibition/
Featured Stories

Building the future of NAU
Ever since the Great Recession tightened state budgets nationwide, public universities have buffered the steady decline of tax-payer support by increasing student enrollment. InsideNAU reported Arizona’s most recent reduction of $30 million from NAU’s budget leaves state support at less than 25 percent of the university’s revenue, compared to 41 percent a decade ago. While state support for NAU dwindles, enrollment numbers continue to grow with the 2010 NAU Campus Master Plan projecting … [Read More...]
NAU students excited for future despite bleak job market
Despite current economic troubles, a majority of college students remain on the positive side of the spectrum. According to an article on goodis.com, Young People Have the Bleakest Futures—But the Best Attitudes, less than 10 percent of adults ages 18-34 think they will not be making enough money to live the life they always wanted. Despite the optimism, Emilly Borthwick-Wong, a senior program coordinator for the Gateway Success Center, said realistically, students have a lot going against … [Read More...]

Provost Grobsmith steps down
Current NAU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Liz Grobsmith announced on Feb. 17 that she will no longer serve as provost following the end of her current appointment on June 30. Grobsmith will remain with the university in another position. “After 10 years as provost, I feel it’s time for me to move on to new challenges,” Grobsmith said in a university press release. “At this stage of my career, I’m excited to serve the university in a new role.” Grobsmith … [Read More...]

NAU uses energy audit to plan for carbon neutrality
Making the adjustment to energy efficiency and sustainability is a goal that NAU is making come to fruition through efforts beginning with an energy audit — administered by Noresco, a company that analyzes energy efficiency. The purpose of the audit is to calculate how much energy the campus consumes. With this, Noresco provides Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) that should be implemented to continue the university’s Climate Action Plan of a carbon neutral campus. Lindsay Wagner, … [Read More...]
Opinion
Staff Ed: Guns > Pot?
This past Thursday, the Arizona state house voted to ban medical marijuana on college and university campuses across the state. This decision comes no more than a week after the senate revised SB … [Read More...]
GOP: candidates on illegal immigration
Illegal immigration is a touchy subject and there never seems to be one good solution to solve the problem. In a country that is made up of immigrants it is almost our curse to always have these … [Read More...]
NAU aids in reducing plastic waste
College students demonstrate an unsurpassable ability to explore and criticize global and local issues, and move rapidly toward resolving problems; investing almost wholly their efforts in the … [Read More...]
Life
What’s non-traditional about NAU?
When leafing through the course catalog of NAU’s academia, students may find themselves searching for an interesting class. While passing over Biology 100 or Psychology 102, many students may not believe they have more interesting options. However, incoming freshmen have many unique class options they are not aware of.
Luckily, freshmen have an entirely different course [...]
Couch Talk: Generation Me
By Emily Appleton
Narcissism seems to be a more prevalent personality trait in our generation than in the past. The evidence of this epidemic lies in the overall changes in individuals and in the culture at large. As Dr. Jean Twenge has acknowledged in her book Generation Me, America has become a much more accepting and relaxed [...]
Sports
Flashes of freshmen talent gives women’s hoops hope for future seasons
With post-season aspirations over for the NAU women’s basketball team, it is refreshing to see head coach Laurie Kelly attempting to get a head start on next season. With a season-ending knee … [Read More...]
NAU needs to make big splash with men’s hoops hire
There's only one word to describe this year's men's basketball season — dismal. As the final two games of the season approach, the Lumberjacks have performed well below season expectations, … [Read More...]
Ice in his veins: NAU hockey captain leads team in the rink
Captain. A word synonymous with leader, earned through hard work and dedication. The letter 'C' adorns the jersey of someone who guides the team on and off the ice. According to his coaches and … [Read More...]
Arts & Entertainment
How to (not) listen to music: Study Jam
I don’t know about you but I can get lost inside my mind. I have yet to lay an effective crumb trail for finding my way out once I get too far in, but I’ll get around to it eventually. Until then, … [Read More...]
A&E Staff chimichanga reviews
"Idaho has the potato. Georgia has the peach. New York has the big apple. Now it's time for Arizona to be recognized for the chimichanga," said Grant Gardner, owner of El Capitan Fresh Mexican Grill. … [Read More...]
Vagina Monologues offer laughs along with awareness
Vagina. It is not a word typically used in everyday conversation. Many people may even feel uncomfortable talking about this part of the female body. The Vagina Monologues is a collection of stories … [Read More...]

