Attempted vehicle burglary turns into car chase on Cal Poly Humboldt campus
By August Linton Cal Poly Humboldt University Police responded to a call reporting a suspicious person looking into vehicles on the University campus with a flashlight. The call went out at 3:49 a.m. on Dec. 21. The suspect was witnessed
Destroy Boys and Margaritas Podridas rock the Gutswurrack
By Ollie Hancock and Kiana Znika In masks and makeup, showgoers shook the barrier, moshed, and crowd surfed to queer punk anthems to kick off the Halloweekend in an alternative safe space. Destroy Boys, and Margaritas Podridas filled the Gutswurrak
Humboldt queer community faces increased threat, following national trends
by Ollie Hancock and Camille Delany On Oct. 28, the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission (HCHRC) issued a press release condemning “incidents of hate speech and threats of violence against the LGBTQ community.” This came in response to the disruption
Letter to the editor RE: Faculty union challenges TimelyMD
Letter to the Editor I am writing in response to the article published on 11/16/22, “Faculty Union Challenges TimelyMD.” While I was frustrated by the one-sided tone of the article, as well as the unsubstantiated claims, and inaccuracies, within it,
Power does not come from the vote
by Carlos Pedraza Another election and another vote for the soul of the country ends in a practical tie between Democrats and Republicans that hardly feels like a victory. In 2020, I canvassed for Bernie Sanders and was a believer
It’s your responsibility to vote
by Cash Rion With the midterm elections ending and the votes being counted, many people are breathing sighs of relief that it’s over for the time being. It’s exhausting trying to keep up with the 24 hour news cycle and
NASA Engineer Jessica Bowles-Martinez speaks to students on Humboldt campus
by August Linton Jessica Bowles-Martinez, an ex-NASA engineer and “systems engineer, aka science wrangler,” spoke to Cal Poly Humboldt students on Monday. About 20 attendees gathered in Science A 475, sipping coffee and hot chocolate as late-afternoon gray rainy light
Personal Fave Mexican Places in HumCo
by Steffi Puerto Growing up in the East Bay, specifically Oakland, I consider myself a foodie at heart. Food has always been significant to my identity, culture, relationships, and overall experience of enjoying life. My favorite memories have always been
Cal Poly Humboldt Women’s Soccer Makes Playoffs For The First Time Since 2006
by Jake Knoeller It is a sunny fall afternoon on Thursday, Oct. 27; Coach Grant Landy is getting water dumped on him by his players as the final whistle sounds. His 400th win as a head coach is official. The
Inaugural Women’s Triathlon season wraps up
by Dezmond Remington On Nov. 12, 2022, the Cal Poly Humboldt Women’s triathlon team competed in their first ever national championship in Tempe, Ariz, taking 12th out of 12 teams. It was a historic season to say the least; the
Cal Poly Humboldt Consent Project starts conversations
by Ione Dellos The tenth annual Consent Project was hosted by CHECK IT and Peer Health Education on Thursday, November 10th, to educate people about consent culture through interactive booths, art projects, and a survivor speak out. Turnout for the
Cumming together on the quad
by Carlos Pedraza Dildos, cock rings, and ropes, oh my! With the cooperation of the Peer Health Center, Check it, and Queer Humboldt, The Womens Resources Center hosted “Kink on the Quad” on Monday. Sex positivity was the theme of
Cal Poly Humboldt lab safety under scrutiny
by Ollie Hancock From admin to student, everyone on campus has responsibility for the dangers of working with hazardous waste and materials. Spills, breaks, and general accidents are expected in any lab. No one can prevent a beaker from breaking,
Cal Poly Humboldt softball alumni return to where it all started
by Vanessa Saltos Ball is pitched. The crack of the bat echoes around the trees. The ball soars through the air and lands in the right center gap. Standing on second base is Izzy Starr clapping her hands and the
Faculty union challenges TimelyMD
Online faith-based counseling service raises concerns for students and faculty
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