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2 Ariz men arrested in “High Country bandits” case

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:33:41 +0000

2 Ariz men arrested in robbery spree case
HOLBROOK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say two Linden men have been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies of banks and credit unions in four states.

FBI officials say Joel Jay Glore and Ronald Michael Capito were taken into custody Thursday after a week of surveillance.

The men, both in their early 50s, are suspected of being the so-called “High Country Bandits” who robbed up to 16 banks and credit unions in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah since…

Grand Canyon worker charged in child porn case

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:11:51 +0000

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A park employee at the Grand Canyon has been federally charged with possessing child pornography.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Flagstaff said park staff found a cell phone on March 6 containing 14 images of young boys in sexual situations.

The owner of the phone made contact with park employees and arranged to pick up his phone.

The Arizona Daily Sun reports a federal investigator was dispatched to a Grand Canyon dormitory to talk with the cell phone owner.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said that during…

Should Piss You Off: Awkward near-collisions with strangers

Dayne Pratt — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:51:51 +0000

Communication between strangers doesn’t have much potential for greatness, but it doesn’t have to end in awkward collisions every time. The fact that it does should piss you off. I’ll paint a picture for you — well, actually I’ll just vividly describe it for you.

You’re strolling along down the sidewalk, minding your own business. You see someone off in the distance walking toward you. The person is walking straight for you, but they’re not after you, and you’re not their final destination. You just happen to be right in…

Photo of the Week (March 11)

Gean Shanks — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:15:03 +0000

This week’s Photo of the Week comes from Lumberjack News Editor Nate Alcorn.

To submit a photo into the Photo of the Week contest, email Photo Editor Jennifer Hilderbrand at j_hildee@hotmail.com.

Final Fantasy XIII Review: A Flawed Yet Ultimately Entertaining Experience

Shaun El-Ters — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:43:13 +0000

Final Fantasy XIII is a really big deal. Not only is it the newest installment in one of the most prolific franchises in gaming, but it is being hailed as the savior of the Japanese style RPG. Recognizing the magnitude of this release, I stressed about how I was going to write this review. I wrote a bunch of openings, trying to achieve the perfect introduction. Some were cutesy; some serious. In the end, I figured you all just want to hear about the game itself, so I decided to just…

Gean Shanks — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:34:25 +0000

New talks change ski resort’s snowmaking source

Felicia Foneska, Associated Press Writer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:26:10 +0000

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A new proposal for artificial snow at an Arizona ski resort swaps reclaimed wastewater for more expensive potable water and comes with a pledge from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help offset the cost.

Under the proposal, the city of Flagstaff would allow reclaimed wastewater to percolate into the ground and be pumped for use at the Arizona Snowbowl instead of shipping the wastewater directly to the resort just outside Flagstaff.

The Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff first reported the development on Tuesday.

The proposal…

Woman reported missing in Flagstaff found deceased

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:24:12 +0000

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — Yavapai County authorities said Wednesday that a Flagstaff woman reported missing Monday has been found dead.

The body of 39-year-old Tanya Morris was located about 100 feet from where her shoes were recovered Tuesday.

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office says Morris’ body had been covered with snow and was not initially visible.

An extensive search for Morris began after her vehicle was located off southbound Interstate 17 at the overlook south of Munds Park.

Late Tuesday, Morris’ dog along with some of her clothing was located…

Timber! NAU students get burly in outdoor sports

Ali Clark — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:02:00 +0000

NAU’s mascot is Louie the Lumberjack, but the only team on campus that throws axes and chops wood is not sponsored by the school.

The NAU logging sports team is a subsidiary of the Forestry Club and boasts a membership of 15 students.
After a multi-decade hiatus, the Jacks rebounded and won several prizes in the past couple of annual competitions. This team of lumberjacks practices three times a week every spring for a competition that is held once a year. Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., will…

Switchfoot hits Flag with a Hurricane

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:01:58 +0000

Switchfoot played at Ardrey Auditorium March 4. Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, Chad Butler, Jerome Fontamillas and Drew Shirley make up the group and stopped in Flagstaff as part of their Hello, Hurricane tour. Check out the interview with Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman.

Admiral Ackbar for new Ole Miss mascot

Jason Hagerty — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:01:57 +0000

Just picture it: A sea of football fans packs the Ole Miss stadium, eagerly awaiting the start of the game. The players hit the field, and the crowd erupts in a wave of excitement. Who is leading this roaring surge of fans? Who is it that sits at the forefront of these Ole Miss lovers, leading the Mississippi Rebels to victory? It’s none other than the leader of the Rebel Alliance himself, Admiral Ackbar. Louisiana State University can’t repel awesomeness of this magnitude!

Yes, despite his relative obscurity prior to…

Stars talk “She’s Out of My League”

Cathy Cooksey — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:01:55 +0000

The new romantic comedy She’s Out of My League, featuring Jay Baruchel of Tropic Thunder fame, is set to hit theaters March 12.

In a conference call, Baruchel and one of his co-stars, Nate Torrence, talked briefly about the film.

The movie stars Baruchel as 20-something-year-old Kirk Kettner, who works as an airport security guard with his three best friends, Jack (Mike Vogel), Stainer (T.J. Miller) and Devon (Torrence).

Kirk meets Molly (Alice Eve), “a hard 10” according to Stainer, while Kirk tries to maintain his “five” status.…

On the Shelf: Dante’s Inferno

Cathy Cooksey — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:01:40 +0000

Dante’s Inferno is the newest game released by Electronic Arts (EA) and is based on the first part of Dante Alighieri’s poem, “The Divine Comedy.”

With stylistic combos and button mashing, Dante’s Inferno proves to be the equivalent of God of War for the Xbox 360.

Despite having similar gameplay to God of War, Dante’s Inferno has some unique art designs. Each level is different from the others, making sure gamers pay attention to their surroundings. For example, in the level of Lust, Cleopatra’s castle is made of bodies in…

Sound Check: “Rated R” by Rihanna

Briana Davis — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:01:36 +0000

A good portion of the world’s population has heard some version of what happened between Rihanna and her former boyfriend Chris Brown on Feb. 8, 2009. In case you’ve somehow managed to avoid the persistent media coverage surrounding the couple, Brown was charged with assault, and the pair is no longer together.

Rihanna’s response to the incident was largely captured in her latest album, Rated R. In comparison to her past works, Rated R is noticeably darker, with more violent, aggressive themes, and it makes use of a larger variety…

At the Movies: “Alice in Wonderland” needs a little more wonder

Gary Sundt — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:01:34 +0000

While I was watching Alice in Wonderland, I thought constantly about how the flick was tailor-made for some of my best friends in high school. They tend to wear more makeup than needed (the guys just as much as the girls), and they are probably interested in some form of the arts. They aren’t “Goth kids” necessarily, but they love their Hot Topic shirts and can quote all of Donnie Darko.

Tim Burton, the director of Alice in Wonderland, caters to this audience. His oddball works (which include Edward Scissorhands,…