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The dangers behind marine debris

A Guide to Exploring Humboldt’s Tide Pools
How to keep yourself, and the environment you’re exploring, safe

Music of the Moment 9
Bidding Farewell to Hip Hop’s Masked Villain
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HSU students discover their own spark with “Soul”
Pixar’s latest film debuted on Disney+ to positive reviews

It’s not just the Capitol Police
As the world watched from their televisions on January 6, we witnessed scenes unfold before our eyes that were, to many, unimaginable: supporters of President Trump swarmed the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building, then proceeded to break in and

Huffman addresses US Capitol attack in virtual town hall
Jared Huffman and local Democratic Chair Danny Kelley discuss attack on the capitol and vandalism of Eureka Democratic headquarters

MLK day of service zoom event
Annual MLK events and workshops were hosted via Zoom early Monday morning

Update on HSU’s Climate Action Plan
HSU continues to take climate action and sustainability seriously

The San Jose State University Football Team Comes to Humboldt
On a day’s notice from administration, the SJSU football team spends a week and a half in Humboldt practicing because their county did not allow it. Students react to their presence on campus in the midst of a pandemic. Directed
Homelessness in Humboldt, CA
This is the first trailer of a homeless documentary created by HSU students. We have spent months filming and will continue to film throughout the next year. Follow the heartbreaking stories of the homeless community around Humboldt county and the
Thrifty Arcata
Taking a tour of the local thrift shops in Arcata during the COVID-19 pandemic. Directed and produced by Skylar Gaven.
House Plants Generate Peace and Meaning During the Pandemic
Three different people with the same love for plants! House plants have become quite popular these days especially since we’re all basically stuck inside during the pandemic. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but these beautiful green oxygen-makers provide more
HSU students work towards improving the future
Students with science and nature-based majors are motivated to make change
8 of the best local places to safely visit
Local destinations around HSU to get your adventure on during the pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic seeps into our dreams
The unprecedented and life-altering pandemic is affecting our dream state
Backcountry Horsemen of California kick off food drive on horseback
As a part of the Food For People food drive the volunteers trotted through Old Town Eureka All photos by Thomas Lal
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HSU Softball remembers Evelyn Andrews
Coach Sarchett and players reflect on their most memorable memories with Evelyn Andrews

McKinleyville launches the first Christmas lighting contest
McKinleyville plans its first Christmas lights, house decorations and door decorating contest.

Maintaining a sustainable lifestyle during a global pandemic
HSU students continue to pursue a zero waste lifestyle despite the additional obstacles presented by COVID-19

Climate change puts the heat on clean up of dioxin hotspot
Vice Mayor alerts City Council to Arcata Bay Shoreline dioxin threat

Dorm students cling to the college experience
Students living on-campus concerned as Humboldt County enters the red COVID-19 tier

Elementary education students learn to teach online
Limited fact-to-face interaction challenges elementary education majors and K-8 students

Rugby is the closest sport to football HSU has left
With Humboldt’s Lumberjack football gone rugby can take the spotlight.

Club sport athletes stay on track
Unable to practice as a team, athletes practice one-on-one.

Prop 22 represents political favoritism of money over workers’ rights
California’s passing of proposition 22 on Nov. 5 represents a frustrating history of workers’ rights being trampled by the overwhelming influence of greed in politics. This proposition forces app-based workers to be classified as independent contractors, rather than employees. This
Students for Quality Education statewide Abolitionist Meeting
Students from different CSU locations demanded changes and ideas on how to accomplish them
Humboldt County skips from yellow to red tier
Part of a statewide effort to slow COVID-19 cases, Humboldt county enters a heavily restrictive tier.

Savage Henry Comedy Club faces potential closing
The club’s GoFundme is near its deadline

Women’s volleyball team practices during COVID-19 pandemic regardless of no season
The team practices with approval of HSU president and CSU system while adhering to state and local public health policies

Remembering Evelyn Andrews 10 months after her passing
By Katelyn Dendas It has been 10 months since my friend, teammate and freshman year dorm mate, Evelyn Andrews, passed away. I don’t remember what the grief counselor said or what transpired after that Monday, but I do remember arriving

Affirmative Action Vs. Quotas
There’s a massive difference between affirmative action and quotas