The Flagstaff City Council has officially shut down the city's Flock surveillance program after numerous objections from residents and activists! Read my full, independent article on the situation on Substack now!
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Flagstaff City Council ends contract with Flock
After a unanimous vote on Dec. 16, the City Council canceled Flagstaff’s contract with Flock Security, with the FPD deactivating all cameras shortly after public comment.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Flagstaff City Council has officially shut down the city's Flock surveillance program after numerous objections from residents and activists! Read my full, independent article on the situation on Substack now!
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Danny Brown's Nov. 7 release of "Stardust" is a unique and high energy mix of hip-hop and hyperpop. A huge highlight on the album is the underground nature of features like Femtanyl, Underscores, ISSBROKIE, and 8485.
Read my full review in the Lumberjack!
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Read my full review in the Lumberjack!
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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 an experimental sound and catchy songs that seamlessly jump between varied genres.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Danny Brown's Nov. 7 release of "Stardust" is a unique and high energy mix of hip-hop and hyperpop. A huge highlight on the album is the underground nature of features like Femtanyl, Underscores, ISSBROKIE, and 8485.
Read my full review in the Lumberjack!
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Read my full review in the Lumberjack!
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Flagstaff City Council heard concerns around the use of Flock cameras on Oct. 28 in a public meeting.
Prior to the meeting only Councilmembers Aslan and Garcia voted against renewing the contract. Read more, including an interview with Aslan, in The Lumberjack!
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Prior to the meeting only Councilmembers Aslan and Garcia voted against renewing the contract. Read more, including an interview with Aslan, in The Lumberjack!
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City council gives no resolution on Flock issue
Council member Austin Aslan criticizes the Flagstaff City Council’s lack of action after the agenda was amended to push the Flock Safety contract to a future meeting.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Flagstaff City Council heard concerns around the use of Flock cameras on Oct. 28 in a public meeting.
Prior to the meeting only Councilmembers Aslan and Garcia voted against renewing the contract. Read more, including an interview with Aslan, in The Lumberjack!
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Prior to the meeting only Councilmembers Aslan and Garcia voted against renewing the contract. Read more, including an interview with Aslan, in The Lumberjack!
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I've been working with other student journalists on a new weekly podcast covering news and college life. Come check out the first episode of Cutlines & Deadlines now! Our first topic is dating in 2025, and how college students view relationships and sex in the modern era.
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Cutlines & Deadlines- Ep. 1 Dating & Situationships in 2025
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October 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I've been working with other student journalists on a new weekly podcast covering news and college life. Come check out the first episode of Cutlines & Deadlines now! Our first topic is dating in 2025, and how college students view relationships and sex in the modern era.
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The Flagstaff City Council will be holding a public meeting to discuss a petition asking for an end to the city's contract with Flock Safety. Flock has faced controversy for data privacy and civil rights issues. You can find more info in the article below!
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City council meeting on Flock cameras this month
Flagstaff City Council will hold a public meeting on Oct. 28 to discuss a citizen petition demanding the city end its contract with Flock Safety, a surveillance company that has
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October 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The Flagstaff City Council will be holding a public meeting to discuss a petition asking for an end to the city's contract with Flock Safety. Flock has faced controversy for data privacy and civil rights issues. You can find more info in the article below!
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The Mexican Slum Rats played a jazz-punk styled concert at the Orpheum in downtown Flagstaff on Oct. 9, including songs from their recent album. Read my article in The Lumberjack for the history of the band and their thoughts on the new release!
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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 Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff. The band was joined by opening act Clarion and were cheere...
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October 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The Mexican Slum Rats played a jazz-punk styled concert at the Orpheum in downtown Flagstaff on Oct. 9, including songs from their recent album. Read my article in The Lumberjack for the history of the band and their thoughts on the new release!
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www.jackcentral.org/lifestyle/me...
Another great piece from our editorial department at The Lumberjack!
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Musicians are not messiahs
OPINION: Expecting artists in the music industry to be at the front lines of liberation fails to recognize the complexities of their position in resisting settler colonialism.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Another great piece from our editorial department at The Lumberjack!
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The 16th annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest will be held this weekend, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The festival hosts beer hoisting tournaments, brat eating competitions and plenty of child friendly activities. More info in the Lumberjack!
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The festival hosts beer hoisting tournaments, brat eating competitions and plenty of child friendly activities. More info in the Lumberjack!
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16th annual Oktoberfest this weekend in downtown Flagstaff
Flagstaff Oktoberfest will be held this weekend, Oct. 4, in downtown Flagstaff with live music, food trucks, charity fundraising, child-friendly activities and lots of beer.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The 16th annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest will be held this weekend, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The festival hosts beer hoisting tournaments, brat eating competitions and plenty of child friendly activities. More info in the Lumberjack!
www.jackcentral.org/lifestyle/16...
The festival hosts beer hoisting tournaments, brat eating competitions and plenty of child friendly activities. More info in the Lumberjack!
www.jackcentral.org/lifestyle/16...
Charlie Kirk's memorial at the State Farm Stadium was a massive event for both the U.S. conservative movement and Christian nationalists, with headlining speeches from Donald Trump and his cabinet painting Kirk as a martyr. Read more in the Lumberjack now!
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Charlie Kirk's assassination and stadium memorial fuel TPUSA
TPUSA started a new movement and vowed to continue sharing Charlie Kirk's message after his assassination. The “Building a Legacy - Remembering Charlie Kirk” memorial, Sept. 21, honored him and
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September 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Charlie Kirk's memorial at the State Farm Stadium was a massive event for both the U.S. conservative movement and Christian nationalists, with headlining speeches from Donald Trump and his cabinet painting Kirk as a martyr. Read more in the Lumberjack now!
www.jackcentral.org/news/charlie...
www.jackcentral.org/news/charlie...
The Arizona Palestine Solidarity Alliance will be holding reoccurring gatherings for Palestinian rights awareness at the Prescott Courthouse Plaza on the second Saturday of every month. Read my article in the Lumberjack for more information on the protests!
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Protesters advocate for Palestinian rights at Prescott Plaza
A small group of activists gathered at the Prescott Courthouse Plaza and held the “Stand in Solidarity with Palestine” protest to advocate for ending U.S. complicity in the Israeli occupation
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September 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Arizona Palestine Solidarity Alliance will be holding reoccurring gatherings for Palestinian rights awareness at the Prescott Courthouse Plaza on the second Saturday of every month. Read my article in the Lumberjack for more information on the protests!
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www.jackcentral.org/news/protest...
Great opinion piece for anyone interested in journalism.
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www.jackcentral.org/opinion/broa...
Broadcast the truth, not propaganda
OPINION: American news outlets’ inaccurate coverage of the Nepal riots speaks to a larger issue. Western media actively contributes to the oppression of marginalized communities, demonizing resistance...
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September 23, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Great opinion piece for anyone interested in journalism.
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www.jackcentral.org/opinion/broa...
Flagstaff broadcaster and former NAU faculty member accepts plea bargain for child sex crimes. Judge Joshua Steinlage recommended a minimum sentence of one and a half years of prison and 10 years of intensive probation.
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Flagstaff broadcaster accepts plea bargain for child sex crimes
Former NAU faculty and KAFF radio host Dave Zorn pleaded guilty Monday to child sex crimes after being arrested during a sting operation conducted by the North Star Task Force
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September 23, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Flagstaff broadcaster and former NAU faculty member accepts plea bargain for child sex crimes. Judge Joshua Steinlage recommended a minimum sentence of one and a half years of prison and 10 years of intensive probation.
www.jackcentral.org/news/flagsta...
www.jackcentral.org/news/flagsta...
NAU president addresses budget cuts and federal policies
NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera attended a press conference with The Lumberjack on Sept. 8 to answer questions regarding academic funding, changes to diversity programs and budget cuts under
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September 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The Flagstaff City Council held a public meeting to discuss concerns around the city's contract with Flock Safety. Check the Lumberjack to read about how Flock's AI powered software is used and the concerns around data being shared with federal agencies. www.jackcentral.org/news/flagsta...
Flagstaff City Council advances “Flock out of Flag” petition
The “Flock out of Flag” petition advanced after the Flagstaff City Council voted on the issue Sept. 2. This came after residents raised concerns around potential invasions of privacy and
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September 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
The Flagstaff City Council held a public meeting to discuss concerns around the city's contract with Flock Safety. Check the Lumberjack to read about how Flock's AI powered software is used and the concerns around data being shared with federal agencies. www.jackcentral.org/news/flagsta...
The Resolution Copper mine, set to be built on land sacred to the San Carlos Apache and many other tribes, was blocked with an emergency injuction less than 24 hours before the transfer of ownership was complete. Read more in the Lumberjack
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Federal court pauses sacred site ownership transfer to copper mine
As an emergency injunction pauses the Oak Flat Campground transfer to private ownership, members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe prepare legal appeals to protect their sacred land.
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September 3, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The Resolution Copper mine, set to be built on land sacred to the San Carlos Apache and many other tribes, was blocked with an emergency injuction less than 24 hours before the transfer of ownership was complete. Read more in the Lumberjack
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Support Elmo and the Sesame Street rebellion in their guerilla uprising against fascism!! ✊️✊️
Also, go read this article. It's great.
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Also, go read this article. It's great.
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Fascists fear puppets teaching kindness
OPINION: Defunding “Sesame Street” is the beginning of the end for children’s entertainment. The progressive and inclusive nature of the program made a long-lasting impact, making it a target for
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August 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Support Elmo and the Sesame Street rebellion in their guerilla uprising against fascism!! ✊️✊️
Also, go read this article. It's great.
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Also, go read this article. It's great.
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On April 15, Flagstaff City Council unanimously voted to reopen the PD's gang and immigration task force.
This police unit has a history of civil rights abuses. In 2018, the task force engaged in a political attack against activists, using bodycam and social media evidence to charge 11 protesters.
This police unit has a history of civil rights abuses. In 2018, the task force engaged in a political attack against activists, using bodycam and social media evidence to charge 11 protesters.
May 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
On April 15, Flagstaff City Council unanimously voted to reopen the PD's gang and immigration task force.
This police unit has a history of civil rights abuses. In 2018, the task force engaged in a political attack against activists, using bodycam and social media evidence to charge 11 protesters.
This police unit has a history of civil rights abuses. In 2018, the task force engaged in a political attack against activists, using bodycam and social media evidence to charge 11 protesters.
Flagstaff's Water Conservation Program has provided free water-saving resources to residents for upwards of twenty years. This April, they offered home water efficiency makeovers through events celebrating Earth Day. More info in the Lumberjack:
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Water Conservation Program provides free water-saving makeovers
Flagstaff is holding water-saving awareness events this month, organized by the Water Conservation Program, to educate residents on reducing their water usage and help maintain the city’s record of th...
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April 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Flagstaff's Water Conservation Program has provided free water-saving resources to residents for upwards of twenty years. This April, they offered home water efficiency makeovers through events celebrating Earth Day. More info in the Lumberjack:
www.jackcentral.org/news/water-c...
www.jackcentral.org/news/water-c...
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‘Show Me Where You Make Autism!’ Shouts RFK Jr., Storming Sour Patch Kids Factory theonion.com/show-me...
‘Show Me Where You Make Autism!’ Shouts RFK Jr., Storming Sour Patch Kids Factory
EAST HANOVER, NJ—As part of the health secretary’s highly publicized pledge to determine the cause of the disorder in the next five months, a wild-eyed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly shouted “Show me where autism is made!” Thursday while storming the Sour Patch Kid factory. “Attention Sour Patch Factory people: Give me the autism and no […]
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The "Ending Gun Violence: Healing Our Souls" exhibition invited nonprofit groups to make speeches for firearm reform at their reception. These advocates spoke in front of student and professional artwork. Read more in my article for the Lumberjack:
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Exhibit reception raises awareness of gun violence
NAU students, national artists and nonprofit groups participated in the “Ending Gun Violence: Healing Our Souls” exhibition on April 4 to raise awareness of gun violence and advocate for gun
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April 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The "Ending Gun Violence: Healing Our Souls" exhibition invited nonprofit groups to make speeches for firearm reform at their reception. These advocates spoke in front of student and professional artwork. Read more in my article for the Lumberjack:
www.jackcentral.org/news/exhibit...
www.jackcentral.org/news/exhibit...
Last weekend, community members and non-profits gathered at the Arizona Capitol building to advocate for the protection of public lands and to condemn the budget cuts of federal agencies.
Read more about the rally in my article for the Lumberjack:
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Read more about the rally in my article for the Lumberjack:
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Protesters rally at Arizona Capitol to support public lands
Nonprofits, businesses, activist organizations and community members from around the state rallied at the Arizona Capitol building to protest legislation targeting public lands, national monuments and...
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April 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Last weekend, community members and non-profits gathered at the Arizona Capitol building to advocate for the protection of public lands and to condemn the budget cuts of federal agencies.
Read more about the rally in my article for the Lumberjack:
www.jackcentral.org/news/protest...
Read more about the rally in my article for the Lumberjack:
www.jackcentral.org/news/protest...
Tomorrow, March 27th, the "Rally for Public Lands" will be held at the Arizona Capitol Building in Phoenix to protest legislation targeting az public lands like national parks and monuments. Link below for more info and follow for my upcoming article on the rally!
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March 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Tomorrow, March 27th, the "Rally for Public Lands" will be held at the Arizona Capitol Building in Phoenix to protest legislation targeting az public lands like national parks and monuments. Link below for more info and follow for my upcoming article on the rally!
This week, I covered a Somos NAU student protest in Flagstaff; attendees marched peacefully from the NAU campus to Flagstaff City Hall to protest the Trump administrations immigration policies.
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Protesters at city hall defend migrant rights
On Feb. 12, the Somos NAU student activist group engaged in a peaceful protest of recent U.S. immigration policies, called “Stop the Attack on Immigrants,” beginning at the University Union
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February 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This week, I covered a Somos NAU student protest in Flagstaff; attendees marched peacefully from the NAU campus to Flagstaff City Hall to protest the Trump administrations immigration policies.
www.jackcentral.org/news/protest...
www.jackcentral.org/news/protest...