NAU reveals new “Astrojacks” alternate identity

Northern Arizona’s athletic department has unveiled its first ever alternate identity: the Astrojacks.

The Lumberjacks’ alternate Astrojacks identity was chosen to celebrate Flagstaff and the greater Northern Arizona region’s lunar legacy.

Go for launch 🚀

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— NAU Athletics (@NAUAthletics) August 12, 2024

The team’s uniform will feature an interstellar color scheme of nova navy, stardust gold and pluto blue in celebration of Flagstaff’s discovery of Pluto.

It was also include multiple cosmic characters, including a symbolic “A” in the Astrojacks brand font that embodies a space shuttle prepared for launch. In addition, planetary rings surround the lettering in an upward left-to-right trajectory.

Louie the Lumberjack also has a new cosmic companion, Blouie the Space Ox.

All Astrojack games will feature one-of-a-kind fan giveaways, contests and special entertainment.

Take a closer look at the inspiration of all the details in our new alternate identity, the Astrojacks 🚀

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— NAU Athletics (@NAUAthletics) August 13, 2024

When will the Astrojacks play?

This alternate identity will be featured six times during the 2024-25 athletics season.

The Astrojacks will compete on the following dates in 2024-25:

• Astrojack soccer – Thursday, Sept. 19 vs. New Mexico at 7 p.m. – Lumberjack Stadium
• Astrojack volleyball – Thursday, Oct. 17 vs. Montana at 6:30 p.m. – Rolle Activity Center
• Astrojack women’s basketball – Thursday, Jan. 23 vs. Eastern Washington and Saturday, Jan. 25 vs. Idaho
• Astrojack men’s basketball – Thursday, Feb. 20 vs. Idaho and Saturday, Feb. 22 vs. Eastern Washington

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