The Lumberjack

Artist Jeremy Fish brought his "On the Road of Dreams” exhibit to Flagstaff Tattoo Company on Sept. 19, showcasing 20 new prints inspired by Route 66 and his fascination with transportation. Fish said he is taking the exhibit to cities along Route 66 through November to honor his father, retracing a trip they took together 20 years ago. He added that he wanted to celebrate the highway's 100th birthday this year.

NAU made quick work of the Southern Utah Thunderbirds in straight sets, 25-15, 25-12, 25-16, for the Big Sky Conference opener on Sept. 24. Senior outside hitter Hanah Stoddard led NAU’s attack with 15 kills, providing a consistent offensive presence throughout the match. Head coach Ken Murphy said Stoddard performance improved from adjustments during practice over the week. “She’s our biggest leader and biggest impact,” Murphy said. “She made some offensive adjustments this week during practice.

Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of hate speech, harassment and gun violence, which some readers may find disturbing. Yik Yak is an app designed with anonymous connection in mind. Available to college and high school students throughout the U.S., this online forum full of connection has become a hotspot for bullying and complaining. Tyler Droll and Brooks Buffington, graduates of Furman University, met in an app development class and decided to create Yik Yak in 2013.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a 34-year-old man outside his east Flagstaff apartment on Sept. 16, marking the agency’s first arrest since opening an office in the city in April. Maria Castillo Rincon, the man’s representative, said in a KNAU article by Adrian Skabelund that he was preparing to take his children to school when ICE agents arrested him in his apartment complex’s parking lot on East Cortland Boulevard and North Country Club Drive.

NAU is replacing its Starship food delivery robots with new Grubhub robots after Starship Technologies announced this summer the company would end its U.S. university campus operations. The new robots are currently being tested on campus as NAU Campus Dining transitions its food ordering system to Grubhub. Campus Dining expects the robots to begin delivering food to students before January, although an exact launch date has not been announced.

The Community, Leadership, Alliances and Belonging Center (CoLAB) kicked off Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month with the Celebración de NAU, offering opportunities for social connection and campus resources for students Tuesday Sept. 15 in the du Bois Ballroom. Music and conversation filled the ballroom from 5:30 to 8 p.m. as students mingled, sampled the provided refreshments and chatted with student organization representatives.

Ales with the Arb returned to Mother Road Brewing Company with the help of The Arboretum on Sept. 16. The event occurs on the third Wednesday of each month, connecting Flagstaff residents with local scientists by “nurturing nature in your pint.” Attendees sit down inside while speakers give themed seminars about all things outdoors: waiters bring drinks to tables and patrons can enjoy locally-brewed drinks as they converse with colleagues about the nightly scientific presentations.

Freshman Hannah Rutten broke the 200-meter individual medley record and won the women’s pentathlon as NAU opened its home schedule with a strong showing. Rutten finished the 200-meter individual medley in 2:21.36, breaking the previous record in the event. She also won the 100-meter backstroke in 1:05.00, the 100-meter breaststroke in 1:18.17 and the 100-meter freestyle in 59.61. The freshman also finished the pentathlon with 4,130 points to take first place.

Sara Dant and Dan Flores, historians and authors specializing in the American West, discussed the development of public lands, how they shaped the region and ongoing political battles surrounding them at Cline Library on Sept. 16. While owned by the American people, public lands are primarily managed and administered by four federal agencies: the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and National Park Service (NPS).

Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of sexual assault and domestic violence, which some readers may find disturbing. Sept. 14 At 1:24 a.m., a student requested medical assistance at Hilltop Townhomes. NAUPD and Guardian Medical Transport (GMT) responded and transported the student to Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC). At 4:04 p.m., a staff member requested medical assistance for a student at the du Bois Center.