Learning in the face of Omicron
Humboldt plans to start in-person classes amidst Omicron variant surge
University requires booster by January 23
Starting Jan 23, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated to use campus facilities. This Humboldt State announcement was made in December shortly after students left for break. Anyone not able to receive a vaccination or booster can submit
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The HSU Library is finally open
For the first time since 2017, the HSU library is fully open to students. The HSU library reopened on Jan. 18th after the completion of the Seismic Retrofit project. This project was undertaken to reduce structural damage from seismic activity.
Students support community on MLK Day of Service
MLK Day is more then simply a day off, it holds an important message “These are revolutionary times. All over the globe men are revolting against old systems of exploitation and oppression, and out of the wounds of a frail
The arroz with the most
A Mexican rice pudding recipe fit for a king like you
Punk Patchwork
Today’s punk scene is still carrying on the tradition of patching their jackets
Arcane Review: Alternative Canon Done Right
Two months ago, ‘Arcane’ dropped and took the world by force. The animated steampunk series is a League of Legends adaptation that debuts a few show-exclusive characters, most notably the villainous kingpin Silco. For people who don’t play League, ‘Arcane’
The HSU student’s guide to COVID-19 in spring 2022
There is currently a surge in COVID-19 infections worldwide and in Humboldt County due to the rise of the Omicron variant. In an article titled “Potential Rapid Increase of Omicron Variant Infections in the United States,” the CDC has cautioned
HSU Basketball bounces back after COVID-19
Both the women’s and men’s basketball teams are in action
New roommates and COVID concerns
I’m scared of my roommates and I think it’s mutual
Stop the surge
The last group people want to listen to is the scientists.
Local Bilingual Charter School Teaches Children and Community About MLK’s Message
“So often MLK is portrayed in a very white-washed and sanitized way. I think he was portrayed in a very true way here today.” said Marche Hines, a mother of two children who currently attend Fuente Nueva Charter School. On
Music plays through fall break
This week’s Humboldt music scene update
Citizen scientists assist the HSU Wildlife Department in River Otter research
By August Linton
Student documentary, Homeless in Humboldt: In the time of COVID-19, debuts
Humboldt State students Gabe Kim, Valentina Dimas, Rachel Marty, and Skylar Gaven have released the film they’ve worked on since September of 2020. The multi-episode documentary follows the lives of Humboldt-area homeless men and women. The first episode was released
Home sweet home
Lumberjacks give crowd a show in first home game since 2020 with a comeback victory over Gary Payton-led Oaklanders
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Safewords and shibari, the quad gets kinky
The women’s resource center hosts its annual Kink The Quad demonstration for normalizing consent culture and safe sex
HSU Theatre returns
After two years of no live performances due to COVID-19, the HSU Theatre Arts Department is returning with the musical comedy Something Rotten!, which opened on Broadway in 2015 with music by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick and a book by
Company cancels plans to build Josiah Lawson billboard
Those who donated are being asked for their help to discover alternative options on how the money can be used
Getting Polytechnical
Student and faculty forum discusses polytechnic identity, challenges, and concerns
Jacks sport rundown
Men’s Basketball The Lumberjacks opened their season with a pair of non-conference victories over Western Washington University and Simon Fraser University as part of the CCAA/GNAC Challenge on the campus of Cal State Dominguez Hills this past weekend. The squad
Lumberjacks celebrate seniors
Volleyball finishes season at home with two losses, sends seniors off
Extreme weather challenges Humboldt power grid
Climate change complicates power outages in Humboldt
Students feel uninformed about the next polytechnic stages
As HSU makes its transition to a polytechnic university, several new undergraduate and graduate programs are being proposed. The courses are majority STEM-based with interdisciplinary elements. The polytechnic has the potential to bring new opportunities to Northern California. New programs
Brace yourselves: January 2022, “HSU” will be a thing of the past
HSU begins the process to change from a state university into a polytechnic institution
Women’s basketball wins pre-season opener
Lumberjacks make up sluggish second and third quarters to overcome Southern Oregon
Arcata’s Halloween Music Scene
Arcata’s music scene returns from the dead to honor the spooky season
Free pumpkin pickup for HSU students
From Nov 1 through the 12 Full Cycle Compost and WRRAP are teaming up to offer a pumpkin pickup to Arcata residents for free. You do not have to be a customer of Full Cycle Compost to reap the benefits
Arcata rejoices over return of Halloween plaza party
The Arcata Plaza was filled with a joyous celebration of the Halloween season after last year’s event was restricted due to COVID-19
Investigation continues for second Blue Lake murder in under a month
Two individuals in Blue Lake were murdered over the last two months. Officials have yet to confirm if the murders were related, despite the striking similarities
Student Government wants to hear your voice
Associated Students are calling upon their peers to get involved as meeting participation numbers dwindle and elected positions grow vacant
