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Darby Walker

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Arizona
As seen in: The Lumberjack
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Darby Walker’s Biography

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Dedicated reporter and photo-journalist for NAU's The Lumberjack, with experience covering political issues, cultural events, criminal justice and localization journalism.

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City council gives no resolution on Flock issue

City council gives no resolution on Flock issue

The Flagstaff City Council and mayor listen to residents speak for and against the use of Flock cameras in Fl…

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Southside Tavern drawn into court case with Flagstaff

Southside Tavern drawn into court case with Flagstaff

The Flagstaff Police Department has repeatedly cited downtown bar Southside Tavern for party nuisances, drawi…

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AI and image-based sexual abuse: Just another technological horror

AI and image-based sexual abuse: Just another technological horror

Picture the feed of your favorite social media app. All seems well as you scroll, until you come across a vid…

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Danny Brown delves into underground hyperpop in "Stardust"

Danny Brown delves into underground hyperpop in "Stardust"

Danny Brown's latest album "Stardust" features an eclectic mix of hyperpop, indie and hip-hop features with a…

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Mexican Slum Rats play jazz-punk show at Orpheum Theater

Mexican Slum Rats play jazz-punk show at Orpheum Theater

California-based indie, garage-punk, jazz-fusion, alternative rock outfit Mexican Slum Rats played the Orpheu…

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Charlie Kirk's assassination and stadium memorial fuel TPUSA

Charlie Kirk's assassination and stadium memorial fuel TPUSA

After Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk's assassination, more than 65,000 people attended his me…

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Trump holds political rally in Phoenix before midterms

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By Darby Walker
| The Lumberjack Verified
President Donald Trump came to speak at a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event at the Dream City Church in Phoenix on April 17 to gather support for the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Thousands attended the rally, and the U.S. Secret Service provided security alongside local law enforcement from the Phoenix and Scottsdale police departments.
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Fraternity member pleads not guilty after hazing death

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By Darby Walker
| The Lumberjack Verified
Following a Delta Tau Delta (DTD) initiation-related death in January, the fraternity’s pledge master, Carter Eslick, appeared in court via Zoom for arraignment on April 6. He pleaded not guilty to one charge of hazing, which is a class 4 felony. The arraignment came after weeks of investigation by the Flagstaff Police Department (FPD) and an independent review of evidence by the Coconino County Attorney’s Office. A Coconino County grand jury brought the indictment on March 27.
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Apache Stronghold responds to Oak Flat ownership transfer

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By Darby Walker
| The Lumberjack Verified
The U.S. Forest Service officially transferred ownership of Oak Flat, land in the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, to a private company for mining development on March 16 after years of legal battles and protests. Chi’chil Biłdagoteel, commonly known as the Oak Flat campground, is a 6.7-square-mile plot of land sacred to the San Carlos Apache Tribe and many other Native Americans.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

A trainee reporter for my university's student newspaper, which ended up teaching me a lot that I needed to know to be a reporter.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, I have one in an old storage unit somewhere but it's a more useful as a photo prop than a writing tool at this point.

How is social media changing news?

In just about every way, but I think that the journalism industry is slowly but surely adapting to the new landscape of media.