The NAU Review — A stylish way to give back + recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The NAU Review. The official news source for Northern Arizona University.

Oct. 16, 2025

We deliver top headlines to the Lumberjack community every Tuesday and Thursday during the academic year. For more, visit news.nau.edu.

Woman attaching price tags to clothes inside a thrift store

Give back at Sharon’s Attic

Looking to use some of your NAU volunteer hours this fall? Check out Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store, a nonprofit whose proceeds support transitional housing for people and families experiencing homelessness. Whether you’d like to exercise your creative muscles setting up a display or channel your inner Marie Kondo by helping to organize the store, your Axe of Service are appreciated at Sharon’s Attic.

Humans of NAU
with Adrien Gupton

After a breast cancer diagnosis, Gupton became inspired to help others prevent and treat the disease. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, hear from the associate clinical professor about her cancer journey and a few important risk factors to keep in mind.

Jacks in a Flash:
Digging into Arizona’s groundwater

Did you know 95% of Arizona’s precipitation evaporates before it can be used by communities and ecosystems? Ph.D. student Caelum Mroczek answered three quick Qs about how he’s helping policymakers and scientists manage groundwater in the state more effectively.