Damien Echols

Damien Echols came to speak at NAU and it was definitely an experience to remember. He is associated with the West Memphis Three. Damien was sentenced to death when he and two other guys were accused of killing three young boys in a sacrificial death. With new DNA evidence found, the three men were allowed to enter Alford Pleas and be released. Damien had severed 18 years on death row before he was released, losing his entire youth. After Damien and his wife Laura spoke, we heard information on the Arizona Innocence Project. This speaking was definitely an eye opener and showed me that our Criminal Justice System is not perfect. Damien's story is so moving but I thought, yes, his story is sad but what about the innocent people still on death row? I believe that the system will have errors because it is run by humans but one mistake can cost the life of a human so there are no excuses for mistakes! Damien Echols was a great speaker and this story will forever inspire me to work for the betterment of the Criminal Justice System of America.

A time to remember

 

-Ti'a enjoying Damien Echols' story until next time

Lava Tubes

The Criminal Justice Living Learning Community went to the Lava Tubes today and we had a blast! It is basically a huge cave that you hike through. It was tough at times but definitely worth it. I love the nature attractions here in Flagstaff!

 Ready to get my hike on!

 Lave Tubes...formally known as Lava River Cave

 About to go in

 Beautiful View

 I'm not ready anymore!

 We see the light! Almost there!

 I made it out!

Waiting for the ladies to come out!

 

-Ti'a loving the Lava Tubes until next time

Relay for Life

NAU Relay for Life was definitely a night to remember. I always love participating in Relay because there is no better way to help others. My night at Relay cannot be expressed through words because it was that amazing! I'll let the pictures tell you the story...

 NAU Relay at The Dome

 Our Schedule for the night

 Why I Relay?

 Cancer, Ain't nobody got time for that!

 This is why I Relay! All for my dad!

 Sechrist Hall

 Our Booth...we had pie a friend which was a huge success!

 Pick a Dum-Dum...They had to pick a lollipop with a colored stick to win a prize.

 RA Danielle and Flood

 Joey pieing Flood

 Mr. Relay

 Mr. Relay's in their superhero costume

 2013 Mr. Relay

 The 2013 Relay committee who put this all together....my resident Yemisi is on the committee!

We rock!

 

-Ti'a loving NAU Relay for Life until next time 

Medical Examiner

The Criminal Justice Living Learning Community went on a visit to the Medical Examiner's office. We had an amazing time as we got a tour through the building. Also, we got to see a skull, a body from 1936 that they have not found out who it is yet and she pulled out a body bag with a body in it from the cooler! The atmosphere was not what I expected at all. The lady that gave us our tour loved her job and told some awesome stories. She has so much respect for the families and the ones that had passed on. For example, one man's faith required music to be playing for his soul until he was buried and she actually allowed for a radio player to be placed with his body and whenever the battery died they would hurry and change it. Finally, the dogs were too cute! There are certain rooms they are not allowed in but when they were allowed to be in a room they put on a show for us. This tour showed me that even though an environment can be dark it is up to the people working there to make it a great work environment and that is exactly what she did.

 

Medical Examiner Office

 Coconino (my favorite word haha) County

 Buster playing dead

Buster and Chloe...the life of the ME's office

 

-Ti'a enjoying the Medical Examiner's office until next time

42

Since Angela Davis was rescheduled, Marissa and I went to watch 42 and have dinner at Red Lobster. 42 was the best movie I have seen in a while and it definitely spoke to me. This movie was great inspiration to get me through the rest of the semester! I would recommend everyone to watch this if they get a chance, because I absolutely loved it! After 42, dinner at Red Lobster was amazing and I got my favorite dessert ever. I have to say this has been a pretty great Friday!

 



 Absolutely Amazing!

 A must see!

 Marissa has officially transferred!

The best dessert ever in life!

 

-Ti'a loving 42 and Red Lobster with Marissa until next time

In-N-Out

When I got out of class on Friday my Co, Kenzie, and Flood wanted to go to In-N-Out. The drive is about a hour and a half each way remind you, but it did not take to much to convince me to go with them! It was an awesome and much needed get away from NAU and all the work I've been assigned lately. I can't think of a better way to spend my Friday!

 



 Love this place!

Definitely going to miss In-N-Out on the East Coast!

 

-Ti'a enjoying In-N-Out until next time

Angela Davis Speaks

Angela Davis is coming to speak at NAU! I was so excited on Friday to go hear her speak only to find out it was rescheduled until April 24th. I was definitely a little disappointed but I went and got my ticket for April 24th, and I am just as excited all over again!

 

Got my ticket!

 

-Ti'a excited to hear Angela Davis speak until next time