Yesterday night, Feb. 4, a shooting and a helicopter crash occurred off Route 66, killing both the pilot and trooper-paramedic on board. My heart goes out to their families and friends as the investigations continue. For more info, check The Lumberjack website, jackcentral.org.

My latest gallery is up on jackcentral.org! Go check it out.

“Effective Protesting 101” article up! Learned a lot of new things and had some great interviews, it was a pleasure to attend. Check it out at jackcentral.org!

Over the past weekend, residents rallied to protest U.S. military actions in Venezuela. Read the full story below! A huge thanks to @becktphoto.bsky.social for taking photos. open.substack.com/pub/journali...

2025 Wrap-Up! Thank you to @thenaulumberjack.bsky.social and my wonderful colleagues for a great year! From international news to local campaigns, it’s been a ride, and I look forward to next year.

The Flagstaff City Council unanimously voted to end Flagstaff’s contract with Flock Safety. Read the full article below! substack.com/@journalismw...

Very late to posting about our newest edition of the magazine, but it’s finally out! Find it around NAU and Flagstaff (if there are any left 👀).

Biggest investigative piece I’ve done about NAU, go give it a read at jackcentral.org.

First gallery I contributed to is up! The second “No Kings” protest in Flagstaff happened over the weekend, lots of cool shots. Check it out at jackcentral.org. Full gallery is there.

Most protest coverage up. Check it out at the link below. www.jackcentral.org/news/palesti...

A week ago Secretary Fontes visited NAU to talk about America‘s democracy. Read my story about it below. www.jackcentral.org/news/arizona...

Der Spiegel journalist Susanne Beyer visited The Lumberjack before her talk about journalism after the Berlin Wall fell. Great conversations, was a pleasure to meet her and attend her discussion. Read it at jackcentral.org

Last Sunday, I went down to Phoenix for Charlie Kirk’s memorial. With over 100,000 people between the stadium, the arena and outside, it was a large event with lots of energy. Was a wonderful opportunity to have been able to report on this event. Read it at jackcentral.org.

Pre-event piece about the global climate protest this Saturday. Give it a read at jackcentral.org.

Labor Day protest from last week. Go check it out on The Lumberjack website, jackcentral.org

Monday morningNAUPD responded to a report of an armed individual in Cline Library. After evacuating the building, local authorities cleared the report as a hoax. ✍️ @journalismwithej.bsky.social & @saracwilliams.bsky.social 📸 @becktoms.bsky.social

First day back and already back in the deep end. New brief up about today’s events at NAU’s Cline Library. www.jackcentral.org/news/cline-l...

Saturday protest article finally up! Sizable turnout despite the heat. Give it a read in the link below. substack.com/@journalismw...

One out of two articles from this Saturday up. It was wonderful to attend and meet everyone. Read more in the link below! open.substack.com/pub/journali...

Latest article is now live! A bit longer and took a bit more time, but click the link below to read about future NAU developments. substack.com/@journalismw...

Sen. Mark Kelly visited Flagstaff yesterday evening to talk to attendees and listen to concerns. Read my news brief below for more! open.substack.com/pub/journali...

Latest story up on Substack. Link below. Give it a quick read, it was a pleasure to attend this event! open.substack.com/pub/journali...

Next story up on Substack! Link below, give it a read and share it around. Jonathan Nez officially announced he is running for Congress in 2026. journalismwithej.substack.com/p/nez-for-pr...

Had the honor of attending the “Good Trouble Lives On” event earlier this week. While there was no protest in Flagstaff, the event itself was very informative and engaging for guests. This is my first self-published piece, go check it out on Substack! substack.com/@journalismw...

Slightly late again to posting, one day I’ll remember BlueSky exists. However I am so grateful for @thenaulumberjack.bsky.social and our team. It’s been an amazing semester. Go find the latest magazine edition out around Flagstaff! Can’t wait for next semester and future production.

“Hands Off!” protest, April 5. With over 2,500 attendees, the event lasted several hours. Read the full story on jackcentral.org

Late to posting about the Eli Crane protest, but’s it’s always good to get out there, plus I got to interview the chicken which was pretty cool.

More protest coverage! Go check it out!

Really proud of this one! Important topic, recommend reading 👀

Candlelight vigil today at Buffalo Park to remember Emily Pike. Thoughts and prayers going to her and her family during this hard time.

NAUPD spent the week responding to theft, disturbances and traffic accidents. |Via @journalismwithej.bsky.social

In a Feb. 11 board meeting, FUSD board members voted on a resolution reinstating protections against violence, on-site discrimination and unreasonable search and seizure for district students. |Via @journalismwithej.bsky.social

Fantastic story and fantastic writing, give it a read!

NAUPD responded to threats, traffic collisions and disturbances this week. |Via @journalismwithej.bsky.social

Really good story and very important topic! Give it a read.

With federal policy changes signaling the possible loss of research funding, NAU is preparing for potential budget cuts by conducting internal program assessments and developing a five-year budgeting plan. |Via @journalismwithej.bsky.social & Ava Hiniker

NAUPD spent the week responding to a carbon monoxide alarm, suspicious activity and criminal damages. |Via @journalismwithej.bsky.social

Sharing some pictures from the “Stop the Separation” rally down in Phoenix.

Oh hey is that another story I wrote? 👀

Got to meet a new favorite author of mine today at her book lecture “Between God and Hitler: Military Chaplains in Nazi Germany.” Lots of wonderful information and topics that are still relevant today.

NAUPD responded to medical emergencies, a gas leak and theft throughout the week. |Via @journalismwithej.bsky.social Check out the Lumberjacks weekly updates about NAUPD activity in the news section Monday every week!

Our team is finally on the road, we are headed to the “Stop the Separation” protest at the Az Capitol, more updates to come!

NAU’s Office of Inclusion: Multicultural & LGBTQIA+ Student Services hosted an event Monday morning to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. The event had speakers, live music and sign-making before a march from the Du Bois Center to the IMQ. | Via. Elliott Stringer www.jackcentral.org/news/imq-lea...

MLK march today. Enjoyed getting out there and covering another event. New story coming soon!