July is #NationalPicnicMonth and Flagstaff locals agree that there’s no better way to celebrate than to get outside with some food and friends.

Fear not, apartment and dorm dwellers. Experts insist that with the right resources and enough research, even college students with small spaces and busy schedules can be great plant parents.

Are our single-use materials really keeping us safe? Maybe mindfulness is the real solution.

Although waking up at 6:30 a.m. was predictably difficult, pursuing sustainability and participating on a farm made for a memorable trip.

Support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement comes in all shapes and sizes. Supporting Black-owned businesses is one way to make a difference.

Protesters across the city, state and country continue to call for justice and reform following the death of #GeorgeFloyd. Since protests began about two weeks ago, all four police officers involved in the death of Floyd have been charged.

Many small businesses and corporate chains are reopening their doors for a new, normal way to shop. Customers can now schedule private shopping sessions at some of their favorite stores, such as the @basementmarket.

With campfire bans, experts share their tips for staying warm, having light and cooking outdoors while camping without a fire.

With more time on their hands and less food in the grocery stores, people have been turning to urban farming to stay busy and healthy.

A few seniors share their most memorable moments while attending @NAU and pass on advice for other students.

While in-person classes may have ended abruptly, the graduating #ClassOf2020 has had an eventful four years.

While 2020 @NAU graduates are gearing up to join the working world or pursue master’s degrees, economists are predicting a major recession. @NAUAlumni have advice for economic concerns of this year's graduating class.

For some, discovering life on other planets is something straight out of a sci-fi movie, however, Ty Robinson is doing so right in the heart of Flagstaff.

As their undergraduate careers come to a close, the parents of @NAU graduates share words of pride and advice for their graduating students.

With the sudden transition to online learning, many @NAU professors saw their senior students for the last time without knowing it. Professors reminisce about their time with the class of 2020.

Participants of Pat’s Run were encouraged by @pattillmanfnd to complete their 4.2 miles on their own. Its location may have changed, but its purpose remained the same.

.@NAU students are staying fit during quarantine using routines from coaches at @NAUAthletics and from social media fitness icons like @BarrysBootcamp.

With the announcement of her retirement, @AnnetteMcGivney looks forward to focusing on her professional writing career, However, she will be missed by @NAU journalism students and faculty.

As senior lecturer @AnnetteMcGivney announced her retirement, @jackscentral staff say goodbye to the @NAU professor.

Professors and students have gone through a big adjustment with online learning. For students who may be struggling or are worried about tackling finals online, there's no need to fret.

As #COVID19 cases increase in northern Arizona, nonprofit organizations are struggling to continue providing services. The Arizona Community Foundation (@AzFoundation) of Flagstaff is working to support those vital organizations.

Staying busy while social distancing can be a challenge. Some @NAU students are passing the time in various ways, such as baking, playing video games or spending time with family.

Despite a lack of physical community interaction due to COVID-19, businesses such as Human Nature Dance Theatre have found technology as a way to connect with one another to be a part of #creativeflagstaff.

The need for face masks has grown with #COVID19. Flagstaff locals have been helping in conjunction with organizations like @DaysforGirls by hand-sewing fabric face masks with the recent project #Masks4Millions.

Once inspiration sparks for female artists of NAU, individuality shines through their creativity.

Jamie Whelan’s mayoral candidacy has been one that not only encompasses the #Flagstaff community as a whole but also empowers women to pursue positions of leadership across the city.

Feeling unsafe can be unsettling, especially on a college campus. MMA professionals and students explore the benefits of self-defense classes in Flagstaff.

As the #2020Election approaches, students have taken matters into their own hands. Whether it means joining a club, a campaign or attending an event, there are many ways students are addressing issues in their communities.

While the Route 66 Car Club of Flagstaff look cool cruising through town, they also give back to the community in many ways. The car club participates in shows and contributes to local charities, just to name a few.

.@tomfilsinger is known around campus as a psychology instructor. However, in his spare time, he makes and produces card games, such as @ringofhonor inspired wrestling games, that have gained him recognition from celebrities and fans across the country @FilsingerGames.