Writing

The Lumberjack • 23 April 2025

Staying busy with the three hobby theory

The “three hobby theory” is a common guide to finding balance in life, suggesting individuals should have three hobbies: one to stay active, one to make money and one to exercise creativity and stimulate the mind.

The Lumberjack • 23 April 2025

Detoxing from dopamine in the digital age

Society has become largely dependent on social media as a tool and community for socialization. While many people have found ways to explore their identity online, others are moving away from the online space to pursue a slower lifestyle.

The Lumberjack • 1 February 2025

Battle of the pop stars: Grammy Awards predictions

The 2025 Grammy Awards are bound to be a bloodbath as the internet’s favorite stars battle for some of the highest achievements in music. Who will take home the biggest awards of the night?

The Lumberjack • 5 December 2024

NAU’s first Indigenous ethnobotanical garden

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.

The Lumberjack • 18 November 2024

Willkommen, bienvenue and welcome to “Cabaret”

Stargazer Collaborative Theatre opened its final production of the 2024 season with six performances of the 1966 musical “Cabaret,” highlighting the intersection of art and politics.

The Lumberjack • 17 November 2024

Once again, women dominate Grammy Awards nominations

The Recording Academy recognized female and LGBTQ+ artists like Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Beyonce and Taylor Swift who made major contributions to music this year.

The Lumberjack • 3 October 2024

SOPHIE’s final album takes no risks but reaps rewards

REVIEW: Following her death in 2021, the family of pop visionary SOPHIE honored her memory with the posthumous release of her self-titled sophomore album on Sept. 27. However, the final product is a lukewarm attempt to recreate SOPHIE’s eclectic sound.

The Lumberjack • 22 September 2024

Mr. Loverman kicks off this year’s Lumberjack Concert Series

NAU hosted singer-songwriter Ricky Montgomery at Prochnow Auditorium for the newest leg of “The Rick Tour.”

The Lumberjack • 16 September 2024

A demure, hot-to-go brat summer

From Chappell Roan’s overnight success to Kamala Harris’ surprise presidential campaign, this summer’s most viral moments were shaped by women and the LGBTQ+ community.

Dear Abbey • 15 June 2024

A guide to the many, many trains of London, England

With so many methods of transportation, navigating London as a first-time visitor can feel overwhelming. Here, I've complied a list of some of the many public train systems in England's capital city.

Dear Abbey • 15 June 2024

A perfect day in Dover

Between May 20 and June 14, eight of my peers and I participated in a summer journalism class at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England through Northern Arizona University. Here, I reflect on our visit to Dover, England.

Dear Abbey • 15 June 2024

Canterbury's Pride in the park

Around the world, countries celebrate LGBTQ+ pride during the month of June. In Canterbury, England, thousands take to the streets each year in celebration.

The Lumberjack • 6 December 2023

Middle Eastern musicians highlighted in ensemble performance

The program focused on Arab female and LGBTQ+ artists and included a variety of popular dance music and folk songs.

The Lumberjack • 21 November 2023

The newest “The Hunger Games” movie is good, not great

REVIEW: In an industry of drawn-out franchises and cheap remakes, “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is not the worst reboot to come out of Hollywood, but fan service can not always make up for bad storytelling.

The Lumberjack • 25 October 2023

Minority women are closing the gender gap in the tattoo industry

Artists Jara Nez and Monique Ortiz are two tattooists whose work has been influenced by their upbringing, who share stories through art and have experienced the pressures of being a woman of color in a male-dominated industry.

The Lumberjack • 22 October 2023

Martin Scorsese’s latest film depicts 20th-century Osage murders

REVIEW: “Killers of the Flower Moon” follows the true, emotional story of Mollie Kyle after her mother and sisters are killed for their wealth. However, it ultimately falls short of a true homage, shifting attention to the men behind the murders.

The Lumberjack • 10 October 2023

Neon Trees light up Prochnow Auditorium for “Favorite Daze Tour”

NAU hosted bands Neon Trees, Laundry Day and Silent Rival on Sunday for a night filled with electrifying pop-punk and alternative rock.

The Lumberjack • 7 October 2023

Late night fall festival provides an alternative to partying

The Fall Fest’s glow-in-the-dark party was the most recent addition to the Lumberjack Late Nights series, which aims to help students get out and make friends on the weekends.

The Lumberjack • 24 September 2023

Years in the making, Chappell Roan’s debut album is finally here

REVIEW: “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” showcases Chappell Roan’s pop-star-level artistry with nostalgic glam-pop and dance tracks that showcase LGBTQ+ romance.

The Lumberjack • 18 September 2023

NAU faculty duo perform classical music, earn standing ovation

Classical musicians Steven Moeckel and Nathan Arch appeared at Kitt Recital Hall to perform three violin sonatas famous for their technicality and contribution to the history of concertos.

The Lumberjack • 11 September 2023

Ryan Biter wraps up summer concert series at The Arboretum

Surrounded by pine forest and wildflowers, the sprawling gardens of The Arboretum at Flagstaff function as a concert venue for local musician Ryan Biter as he brings the 2023 season to a close.

The Lumberjack • 30 March 2023

Lana Del Rey’s newest album explores family, religion and love

REVIEW: On March 24, Lana Del Rey released her ninth studio album, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd,” and it might be her best work yet.

The Lumberjack • 22 March 2023

Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” breaks records on opening weekend

Taylor Swift has returned to the stage for the first time in nearly five years with the first two nights of her “Eras Tour” in Arizona.

The Lumberjack • 9 March 2023

“Daisy Jones and the Six” is a refreshing change of pace

REVIEW: Amazon Prime Video’s newest mini-series “Daisy Jones and the Six” follows the turbulent rise and fall of a fictional 1970s rock band.