The threat environment for the U.S. Navy is ever-evolving, as is modern warfare as a whole, with the result that shipboard electronics must keep up in order to address electronic warfare (EW) concerns. Leveraging open architecture and agnostic design in a ship’s defense system is therefore the paramount goal of the Navy’s Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP). Major players in the shipboard electronics design market are bringing major advancements to the naval EW arena.

Commercial technology must process information quickly, be sleek and compact in its design, offer a high-resolution image, and remain simple in operation. Rugged military displays must perform similarly but in incredibly harsh environmental conditions. Manufacturers of military technology are using these industry commonalities as inspiration behind the production of their rugged, smart displays.

In places like the Southwest, where tectonic shaking is less prevalent, what happens when lethal fault lines threaten the lives of the under prepared? Flagstaff is more prone to earthquakes than we think, but locals may not prepared for the catastrophic results.

With all of the Election Day excitement, state and local government is often overlooked. This historical presidential race may have distracted most from community issues throughout Arizona, but The Lumberjack is here to update you on the results of the propositions.

Election updates on local Propositions 410, 412, 413 and 414, as well as state Propositions 205 and 206.

Think of a safe space, like a daycare. It is a place where parents can drop off their children to ensure they are miles away from danger. There are toys for them to play with, pillows for them to nap on, soft voices to soothe their nerves and Play-Doh for them to sculpt their feelings into neon existence.

A nearly impossible feat for the times is finding a high school graduate who has not read The Awakening, The Great Gatsby or literally any of Shakespeare’s works. This is because in the eyes of this country’s education system.

In conjunction with the release of his newest album The Life of Pablo, rapper and fashion mogul, Kanye West stated that he had found himself to be $53 million in debt following the launch of his clothing line, Yeezy. Being that West is infamous for his shocking statements, it is difficult to determine the accuracy of such a claim, but easy to not feel the slightest bit sorry for him.

For years people have made money off of the way they look, but it was not until recently that people have started paying the bills by documenting and uploading their everyday lives. Video Blogs, a contemporary phenomenon known in short as “vlogging,” has taken YouTube by storm as of late and consists of content as simple as someone’s daily routine.

National Stress Awareness day was last month, and as college students, it’s compelling to argue that the day itself should become a week. Rather than falling on Nov. 5, it should instead take up the entirety of finals.

When Black Friday rolls around, the one thing on every dedicated shopper’s mind is the myriad of bargains behind nearly every automatic sliding door. The odd, yet widely accepted post-Thanksgiving tradition is riddled with the essence of modern-day consumerism.

One of the latest trends amongst makeup gurus and fanatics alike has been the art of face- and body-contouring. For those not in the loop about cosmetics, contouring is when various types of skin-toned makeup are applied to areas of the face and body in order to accentuate the natural highlights and shadows that give a specific area its structure — or in some cases, a lack thereof.

All parents have specific ways they intend to raise their offspring. The entire world population is proof of that. However, from the moment human beings enter this world, they are brought up around varying amounts of societal and familial expectations whether they realize it or not.

I fell in love with a boy who was hurting in ways I could not even begin to understand, and I felt helpless. The boy started to blame himself for his pain in addition to my own hurting and, in turn, a downward spiral of answerless questions and self-deprecation brought us to a crossroads.

The year is 1988. Police brutality, abuse of power and unadulterated racism are the driving forces behind the production of one of the most iconic rap albums of all time: N.W.A.’s Straight Outta Compton.

Nowadays it is extremely rare to hear about or come across a famous musician that made it big overnight. In the entertainment industry, being discovered is akin to that of catching lightning in a bottle or purchasing a winning lottery ticket.

There is no such thing as a wallflower at Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) Latin Dance Club meeting. Whether it be the vibrant music that leaves your hips swaying, or the copious amounts of welcoming members, you are almost guaranteed to end up on the dance floor sooner or later.

Northern Arizona University (NAU) has never lacked in the special guest department. Whether it be a visit from a famous author or a concert featuring a popular artist or band, NAU is always trying their best to inspire the student body and encourage them to make the most of their college experience. Oct. 5, the Black Student Union (BSU) at NAU welcomed a very special guest onto campus: retired Phoenix Suns player, Steven Hunter.

Elegantly crafted beeswax candles, handmade and eco-friendly birdhouses and the intoxicating aroma of homemade orange and apple potpourri filling the air — the Flagstaff Art in the Park festival is the perfect weekend destination for artisans and art lovers alike.