Brittany Viar

Northern Arizona University Capstone Project • 2nd May 2018

Herbal remedies: Plant-based medicine

Mayan Elder Marina Xoc Castillo de Vásquez battled illness with traditional remedies passed down by her grandmother, a Guatemalan curandera. Vásquez's story emphasizes the potency of plant-based healing.

Northern Arizona University: Senior Capstone Project • 10th May 2018

The Art of Healing

The corner of East Dale Street in Flagstaff, AZ is home to a small, pleasant place of refuge, known as Heart and Soul Sanctuary. Opportunities for remedy of the mind, body and soul present themselves through the front door into the immediate welcome area.

The Lumberjack • 11th November 2017

The global concern for climate change

The United Nations Climate Talk, also known as COP23, will be held Nov. 6 through Nov. 17 in Bonn, Germany. UA and NAU alumna Karina Gonzalez will lead the talk and speak out against Trump for his decision to remove the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.

Cartel Roasting Co. • 2nd May 2024

An Ode to Coffee: The Origins of Your Cup

Just like a dark roast’s flavor profile, coffee has a rich background. If you’ve ever typed “coffee history” or “where does coffee come from?” into a search engine, you’ll find varying answers.

The Lumberjack • 28th April 2018

Silver Wings takes flight: NAU becomes national staff

When it comes to finding work after college, the ability to demonstrate innovation, knowledge and professionalism plays an essential role in landing a desired job. Being a part of Silver Wings, a nationwide leadership organization with a chapter at NAU, is a step in that direction.

Cartel Roasting Co. • 7th November 2022

Numilk: A Journey to a More Sustainable Cartel Roasting Co.

The world around us is ever-changing, and it’s up to us to adapt. While we don’t have the power to solve all the environmental challenges that lay before us, we can recognize our organization’s impact on the planet and create a plan of action to lessen it.

The Lumberjack • 13th April 2018

Finances in the red: teachers fight for funding

Red for Ed is a movement calling for a rise in funding for education

The Lumberjack • 8th February 2018

This is a (wo)man's world

Political equality between men and women has been an issue for a long time. Some progress has been made for women, but the fight continues.

The Lumberjack • 10th December 2017

NAU alumni take center stage

NAU alumni: Where are they now? A deep dive.

KJACK 107.1 FM KLJX-LP • 24th October 2017

Band Review: Colora

A closer look at Colora, a punk rock group from Baltimore

The Lumberjack • 23rd February 2018

Is Flagstaff losing its mountain-town vibe?

The City of Flagstaff has drastically changed throughout history

AeroGuard Flight Training Center Blog • 14th September 2020

Part-Time Flight Training: Is it Right for You?

A blog written for AeroGuard Flight Training Center discussing part-time flight training

Coconino Community College • 15th October 2017

CoCoNotions

Content pieces, including sections titled "Arizona College Consortium at CCC", "CCC holds Phi Theta Kappa Blood Drive" and "CCC and Phi Theta Kappa raise money for breast cancer" written for Coconino Community College's "CoCoNotions" October 2017 newsletter

The Lumberjack • 14th October 2017

Challenging the status quo of barbershops one snip at a time

Kuttz Barbershop in Flagstaff stands out from its competitors in an interesting way

Melted Magazine • 29th September 2017

Son of a Gun EP Review

A band review for Son of a Gun

The Lumberjack • 15th September 2017

Vedic meditation: A unique practice

Vedic meditation is an exercise meant to bring the body to a hypo-metabolic state in which the body is resting deeply

The Lumberjack • 18th April 2017

Flagstaff starts new recycling program, NAU continues theirs

While NAU promotes recycling and sustainability on campus, many apartment complexes around the city have not made recycling a priority.

The Lumberjack • 3rd February 2017

Political Update: Trump’s crackdown on climate

Inauguration Day Jan. 20, President Donald Trump made the decision to remove the climate change webpage from the White House’s website.