Taylor Dazzles in Opener Aug 31, 2008
Date: Aug 31, 2008 In the season opener against Northern Arizona University wide receiver Kerry Taylor made a statement. The sophomore from Chandler, Ariz. (DevilsDigest.com)
long-distance travel? Aug 28, 2008
Malcolm, who teaches at a Northern Arizona University extension in the Valley, says high gas prices are helping trains win the comparison with driving long distances. Arizona train travel would increase, he said, with better schedules and a stop in Phoenix. (AZCentral)
NAU has nothing to lose Aug 28, 2008
Courtesy of Northern Arizona University. NAU's Cyrus Igono. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Out of the desert and into a career in the woods - Allister to retire after 33 years at the Forest Service Aug 26, 2008
But when McAllister attended Northern Arizona University, which has a nationally known forestry school, she decided on a career in natural resources. And who wouldn't want to work for the Forest Service. (Missoulian, MT)
Canyon gateway awaits vote on town status Aug 25, 2008
A Northern Arizona University economic study estimates that Tusayan, if incorporated, would generate nearly $2 million annually with a 2 percent sales tax. It would receive $2. (AZCentral -- News)
FBI STATEMENT: Science Briefing on the Anthrax Investigation Aug 25, 2008
Professor Paul KeimProfessor Paul Keim is Regents Professor of Biology and holds the Cowden Endowed Chair in Microbiology at Northern Arizona University. He is also Director of the Pathogen Genomics Division at the Translational Genomics Research Institute. (USA Today -- Tech)
Stevenson-Rudzinski Aug 24, 2008
She graduated from Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff, Ariz. The groom is the son of Walter and Cathy Rudzinski and Ned and Theresa Gamble of Austin, Texas. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Working secretly, scientists cracked the anthrax poisoning case Aug 22, 2008
A sample of anthrax from Stevens's body was flown to Paul Keim, a biologist at Northern Arizona University, who two years earlier had developed a test for distinguishing the various strains of anthrax found in nature and in biological weapons laboratories. Of the anthrax strains used as weapons, the most virulent was one known as the Ames strain. (International Herald Tribune)
In the U.S., a trained eye solved the anthrax puzzle Aug 21, 2008
A sample of anthrax from Stevens's body was flown to Dr. Paul Keim, a biologist at Northern Arizona University who two years earlier had developed a test for distinguishing the various strains of anthrax found in nature and in biological weapons laboratories. Of the anthrax strains used as weapons, the most virulent was one known as the Ames strain. (International Herald Tribune)
Monkey off Whisenhunt's Back With Win Aug 20, 2008
" CAMP CALENDAR: Camp ends Aug. 21. All training camp practices will be held at Northern Arizona University and are open and free to the public. PLAYER NOTES --The Cardinals linebackers, led by , have a sort of championship belt that's going to be awarded each week to the top player at the position. At the end of the year, the best linebacker will get to keep the belt and a replica will be auctioned off. The linebackers say LaBoy paid between $10,000 and $20,000 to have the belt made. --Receiver... (CardinalsInsider.com)
FBI had, then tossed anthrax type used in attacks Aug 20, 2008
The other went to the lab of Dr. Paul Keim, a geneticist at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz. Keim still had his RMR-1029 sample in 2006 when the FBI realized it could match Ivins to two batches of anthrax-laced letters that were mailed in the weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
3 in race to replace longtime Supervisor Ruiz Aug 20, 2008
Espinoza, who has a master's degree in police administration from Northern Arizona University as well as a master's in counseling from the University of Phoenix, said that she has enjoyed the campaign process. "The part that really jazzes me that I love the most is going out and talking to people," Espinoza said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Professor disappointed over anthrax suspect's death Aug 19, 2008
Northern Arizona University professor and anthrax expert Paul Keim was working in his Flagstaff office in late July when he got word that another anthrax researcher, Bruce Ivins, had committed suicide. Keim had worked with Ivins on various committees over the years and knew the Army biodefense researcher as a typical nerdy scientist, a hard worker with a sense of humor. (AZCentral -- News)
ASU plans to slash 81 positions, combine programs Aug 19, 2008
Northern Arizona University is facing a $7 million cut. ASU employs about 12,400 administrators, faculty and support staff and is one of the largest public universities in the nation with 64,400 students. (AZCentral -- News)
Update from Coach Ron Mann at the Beijing Olympics Aug 19, 2008
We have connections on a variety of levels as he attended Northern Arizona University, just after I left. He is from Sudan originally and is now a US citizen. (Uoflsports.com)
1st congressional district raceBig crowd assembles for bid to replace Renzi Aug 19, 2008
"This district is really on the radar screen of the national parties, and there are a lot of people who believe this district could be moved into the Democratic column," said Fred Solop, a political pollster at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. He said Democrats have the advantage because of the cloud of suspicion surrounding Renzi, a national surge of enthusiasm and financial support for Democrats, and because no Republican candidate has attracted a lot of money, has big name... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Scientists elaborate on the case against Bruce Ivins Aug 19, 2008
A break in the case came in 2006, when a microbiologist assisting in the probe, Paul Keim of Northern Arizona University, confirmed to investigators that he had received a duplicate of the February 2002 sample. Subsequent analysis of that duplicate sample matched it to the powder used in the 2001 letters. (Q13.com, WA)
Democratic candidates for county attorney make their case Aug 17, 2008
Aug. 17, 2008 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Each week leading up to the Sept. 2 primary election, The Republic will pose a question to the two Democratic candidates, Tim Nelson and Gerald Richard, who are vying to face Republican incumbent Andrew Thomas in the Maricopa County attorney's race. (AZCentral -- News)
My Olympic Connection Aug 16, 2008
After earning nine varsity letters in track and field during high school, Lopez went on to Northern Arizona University to continue his pursuit of making the Olympic team. On July 6th, Lopez competed in the 1500-meter final at the U.S. Olympic trials. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Runner Chagolla plans future with GCU Antelopes Aug 16, 2008
The Antelopes' first race will be at Northern Arizona University, where they will compete in the George Kyte Invitational and run against Arizona State University, University of Arizona and several junior colleges. The meet will be a good indicator of how well Chagolla will do throughout the season. (Peoria Times, AZ)
It's go time for Cardinals Aug 15, 2008
Wednesday night on the campus of Northern Arizona University you could sense it. On that crisp, cloudy night, the Cardinals practiced with tempo and efficiency. (MSNBC -- Sports)
UA football team has fort following Aug 15, 2008
It s intense, I can tell it s the next level, said the 2008 Buena High School graduate, who s heading to Northern Arizona University next week where he will be playing cornerback. Advertisement. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Don't Let China Silence Protest Aug 12, 2008
Lomong, a member of Team Darfur, is a Sudanese native who was taken from his parents by rebels at the age of six, grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya, was adopted by a family in upstate New York, and became an American citizen last July after attending Northern Arizona University. These are the kinds of actions we envisioned when we called upon athletes to make their voices heard during the Olympics ("Gold Meddle," October 22, 2007), and we hope there will be many more -- and more vocal --... (CBS News)
Dems like chances in Renzi's 1st District Aug 12, 2008
"There's just a general feeling of uncertainty related to the economy," said Flagstaff pollster Fred Solop, a political-science professor at Northern Arizona University. Economic concerns generally play to the advantage of Democratic candidates. (AZCentral -- News)
West emerges as new battleground region Aug 10, 2008
"These are still Republican-leaning states, but there's a recognition within both parties that these states are changing and the investment made today will pay off - if not today, certainly tomorrow," said Fred Solop, a political science professor at Northern Arizona University. "The parties need to pay attention to these states because they will play an even more significant role in future elections.". (AZCentral -- News)
LAYDEN: Amazing tale of triumph Aug 9, 2008
He was taken in at age 16 by a family in central New York as part of a program that is known as "The Lost Boys of Sudan." He ran, and ran fast, from a New York State high school championship to Northern Arizona University to a place on the U.S. Olympic team in the 1,500 meters last month in Eugene, Ore. exactly one year after earning U.S. citizenship. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sometimes sports answers tough politics Aug 9, 2008
Lomong was 16 when he came to the U.S. He went to high school, then Northern Arizona University, and ran track. On July 6, 2007, he became a U.S. citizen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
U.S. flag bearer's personal story one of peril, survival and triumph Aug 9, 2008
The Rogerses helped Lomong pursue running, eventually at Northern Arizona University. He earned his U.S. citizenship July 6, 2007, and qualified for the Beijing Games July 6, 2008, by finishing third at the Olympic trials. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
‘Lost Boy' finds his way to Beijing Aug 8, 2008
He grew into a lithe, 5-foot-11, 150-pounder and went on to become a state champion, then an NCAA champion at 3,000 meters at Northern Arizona University and, at the U.S. Nationals last month, an Olympian. It's the song I've been singing and singing and singing, Lomong said, and now it came true. (Missoulian, MT)
QB Battle Comes Down to Any Given Sunday Aug 8, 2008
CAMP CALENDAR: Camp ends Aug. 21; Aug. 13 - Night practices; All training camp practices will be held at Northern Arizona University and are open and free to the public. Related Stories. (CardinalsInsider.com)
Opening Ceremony Aug 8, 2008
The American flag-bearer was 1,500-meter runner Lopez Lomong, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan and a former Northern Arizona University runner, who spent a decade of his youth in a refugee camp in Kenya. He's a member of the Team Darfur coalition, representing athletes opposed to China's support for Sudan. (AZCentral -- Sports)
NBCO: After escaping Sudan, Lomong to carry U.S. flag Aug 7, 2008
to attend Northern Arizona University. Last year Lomong realized three dreams. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lomong to lead U.S. at Olympics Opening Ceremony Aug 7, 2008
Then Northern Arizona University. One year to the day after getting his United States citizenship, Lomong finished third in the 1,500 to qualify for the Olympic Games. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Mid-distance runner Lomong elected flag bearer for U.S. Aug 7, 2008
Lomong, attending the Northern Arizona University where he won the 2007 NCAA outdoor 1,500 meter title and the 2007 NCAA indoor 3,000 meter title, finished third at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Track & Field in Eugene, Oregan, with a time of 3:41. 00. (Xinhuanet, China)
How to keep the cost of textbooks from dragging you down Aug 3, 2008
Northern Arizona University student Kathleen Templin spends about $1,000 a year on textbooks. The 19-year-old political-science major shelled out $700 one semester because the bookstore ran out of used editions in the courses she was taking and she had to buy new ones. (AZCentral -- News)
Juneau's Ben Gage wins the half marathon Aug 3, 2008
She will run in both track and cross country at Northern Arizona University this fall. Saturday's race was her first half marathon. (Juneau Empire)
ELECTION 2008: SV council hopefuls tell why they should be elected Aug 3, 2008
Education and/or military service: Bachelor of arts, University of Arizona, masters of education, Northern Arizona University; doctor of education, Northern Arizona University; participant, Army War College Civilian Program, Carlisle Barracks, Pa. Employment background: University of Arizona South (15 years) associate dean and University South Foundation Inc. (four years) executive director. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Kreinheder, Carroll wed Aug 2, 2008
A graduate of Northern Arizona University, she is a publication specialist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The groom is the son of the late Albert Kreinheder and the late Grace Horton. (Juneau Empire)
WORKING OVERTIME: Leinart looking sharp at Cards camp Aug 1, 2008
The Cardinals conduct training camp at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. The school is 7,000 feet above sea level, which helps the players with their conditioning and allows the team to escape the oppressive heat at their year-round training facility in Phoenix. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
New Mexico first state to adopt Navajo textbook Aug 1, 2008
"There are so many ways of 'going,"' said Evangeline Parsons Yazzie, a Navajo professor at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. "It states who is going, how many of us are going, where are we going. So the tense, the adverb, the subject, the number of people, all of that is tied up in one little tiny verb.". (USA Today -- News)
Brice Allen Named Louisville Cross Country Head Coach Aug 1, 2008
Prior to joining the Cards' coaching staff in 2004, Allen served two seasons as an assistant coach to Mann at Northern Arizona University. While at NAU, Allen had a hand in guiding the Lumberjacks' men's cross country team to third place at the 2003 NCAA Championships and fourth place at the 2001 NCAA Championships, as well as leading the women's cross country team to a ninth-place finish in 2001 and 15th in 2003. (Uoflsports.com)
New Cardinal Haggans looking to make big impact Jul 30, 2008
(AP) - It s easy to spot new Arizona linebacker Clark Haggans on the practice fields at Northern Arizona University. He s the one with the mohawk. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
James vows turning 30 won't slow him down Jul 29, 2008
"That's like a cliche,'' he said with a chuckle after the Cardinals' practice Sunday at Northern Arizona University. "I don't think that applies to me, because after all I've done and the way I take care of my body, I'm not even concerned with that. I see some guys, they haven't even played as long as I've played and they're missing practice and they're not able to play every game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ariz. to get 1st wind-power farm Jul 29, 2008
" The plant will be cost-competitive with electricity from natural gas during the day, but if it produces electricity only at night, when electricity demand is low, the price won't be competitive with SRP's existing power resources, he said. Spanish company The U.S. headquarters of Madrid, Spain-based Iberdrola are in Portland, Ore. Iberdrola buys wind turbines from manufacturers such as GE Energy, develops and operates power plants, spokeswoman Jan Johnson said. Officials can't say yet how tall... (AZCentral -- News)
Cal Alum Amin Nikfar Headed to Beijing Jul 29, 2008
Nikfar, currently a volunteer coach for the Northern Arizona University track and field team, is the fourth Cal track and field athlete who will participate in this year's Games and the 44th Cal Olympian in the history of the program. He will be joined by , Grace Upshaw and Kristin Heaston, all three of which will represent the U.S. team. (Calbears.com)
Four county officials are unopposed as they seek re-election Jul 28, 2008
School; Bisbee High School; associate of arts degree in liberal arts from Cochise College; bachelor of science degree in social science and English secondary education from Northern Arizona University; master of arts degree in history and political science from Northern Arizona University; certified Arizona elections officer; completed numerous workshops and seminars. Employment background:Graduate teaching assistant at Northern Arizona University; teacher at Valley Union High School; instructor... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Valley teacher rises to top education job Jul 27, 2008
Master's in math education from Northern Arizona University. Family: Wife, Julie; two adult sons, Brian and Chad. (AZCentral -- News)
Camp schedule Jul 27, 2008
Here are the times for Cardinals training camp sessions at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Practice times are subject to change. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Teens to compete in Envirothon at NAU Jul 26, 2008
More than 265 teenagers from 44 U.S. states and nine Canadian provinces will meet at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff from Monday to Aug. 3 to participate as finalists in North America's largest high-school environmental-education competition: the 2008 Canon Envirothon. Teams will be tested on knowledge of soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and a current environmental issue. (AZCentral -- News)
Volunteers uncovers 58th Mammoth at the Mammoth Site Jul 26, 2008
Agenbroad, the site director and principal investigator, is retired now from Northern Arizona University and his former student s daughter is heading off to Augustana College this fall to study archeology and paleontology. The Andersons, of Alabama, won their Earthwatch expedition from the cable television show Animal Planet. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Camp notes: Harrison practices, Raiders cut Jordan and top picks sign Jul 26, 2008
Rodgers-Cromartie, the 16th overall pick in last spring's draft, is expected to join the club at its Northern Arizona University training camp on Saturday. The Cardinals have a history of lengthy contract holdouts by draft picks. (USA Today -- Sports)
ELECTION 2008: Challengers plentiful in Division 4 judge race, none in Division 5 Jul 26, 2008
Education/military: Bachelor of Science, Northern Arizona University, 1987; juris doctorate, University of Arizona, 1990. Employment history: Currently is deputy county attorney; previously was deputy Cochise County legal defender; worked in private civil practice in Los Angeles and Tucson. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
3 Arizona universities facing budget irony Jul 25, 2008
ASU has no plans to hire more non-tenured instead of tenured faculty, but officials at the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University say that is a possibility ... Northern Arizona University: $170 million, with $80 million going to renovate and fix up buildings and $90 million for new construction, including a new Health Professions Building and more classroom space. (AZCentral -- News)
Sierra Vista budget approved, but large cuts loom Jul 25, 2008
Beech served on the Youth Commission and resigned because he will be attending Northern Arizona University this fall. McCathern served on the West End Commission, formerly the Downtown Neighborhood Commission, since 2002 and was one of the creators of the West End Block Party. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Northern Arizona University to host high school environmental finals Jul 25, 2008
U.S. and Canadian teens soon will head to Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff as finalists in the 2008 Canon Envirothon. Some 265 teenagers from 44 states and nine Canadian provinces will take part in the high school environmental education competition July 28 through Aug. 3. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Cards' Boldin, Dockett at camp, negotiating deals Jul 24, 2008
Boldin slipped into the dormitory at Northern Arizona University without talking to reporters, while Dockett stopped to say he never really thought about staying out of camp. Boldin. (ESPN -- Football News)
Players, coaches arrive for camp Jul 24, 2008
FLAGSTAFF - It's the beginning of coach Ken Whisenhunt's second season with the Cardinals, so most of his players should be familiar with how things operate as training camp begins at Northern Arizona University. Shouldn't they. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Energy issues likely to be on voters' minds Jul 21, 2008
Based on interviews with Zachary Smith, Regent's Professor of political science and natural resources, Northern Arizona University; Michael Kuby, professor of geographical sciences, Arizona State University; Thomas Kuhn, president of the Edison Electric Institute; Joe Lucas, vice president of communications, the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity; Bud Annan, former head of the U.S. Department of Energy's solar program, now a Scottsdale consultant; Saifur Rahman, director of the Center... (AZCentral -- News)
State education's racial gap widening Jul 19, 2008
For example, there is less pressure for schools to stock books that would grab the attention of African-American students or textbooks that examine African-American roles in history, said Minnie Andrews, a Northern Arizona University education professor. But ask teachers what they are doing to help African-American students succeed and it puts many on the defensive, fearing they'll be seen as racist, Andrews said. (AZCentral -- News)
Camp previews Jul 18, 2008
Site: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Ariz. Fan access: Free, most practices open to the public; 602-379-0101. (USA Today -- Sports)
Local briefs Jul 16, 2008
Northern Arizona University volleyball coach Craig Choate has announced that Ashley Ames has received a full-ride scholarship to play volleyball for the Lady Lumberjacks. She had previously intended to walk on at Utah State until the offer came from NAU.. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Investing in college access and success Jul 16, 2008
I joined several others in representing Arizona at the meeting, including Darcy Renfro, the Governor s Higher Education and Economic Development policy advisor; Fred Duval, a member of the Arizona Board of Regents; President John Haeger of Northern Arizona University; and Sandra Woodley and Christine Thompson, Regents staff. To acquire grant funds, a state will be expected to address three priorities for its work: (1) recast state finance systems to reward institutions for graduating students,... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
River Damming Leads To Dramatic Decline In Native Fish Numbers Jul 15, 2008
Dr Alice Gibb from Northern Arizona University will be presenting her research on Thursday 10th July at the Society for Experimental Biology's Annual Meeting in Marseille. Dr Gibb and her colleagues believe that differences in the early life of native and introduced species can account for the recent changes in population dynamics. (Science Daily)
Rod Graves Talks Cardinals' Contract Issues Jul 15, 2008
All training camp practices will be held at Northern Arizona University and are open and free to the public. NOTES, QUOTES. (CardinalsInsider.com)
Bisbee resident was a lady leatherneck Jul 14, 2008
She taught elementary math for a semester on the Hopi reservation in Arizona and then went to what is now Northern Arizona University to finalize her studies for her teaching certificate. In 1964, Franzen made it to Bisbee, a community she fell in love with. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)