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Tom Brady is the G.O.A.T.

NFL fans are one week away from the Super Bowl clash between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles in what will mark the eighth time in 16 years that Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be the starter in

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News

Unclaimed property goes to auction

Objects get set down, forgotten and lost. Owners search high and low, their heads turn from side to side, frantically tracking down their lost objects. All lost and found items eventually end up in the University Police Department. UPD evidence

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Opinion

Justice isn’t complete with Nassar

The Michigan State University board of trustees must follow suit of the USA Gymnastics Board and all resign. Investigations into how Larry Nassar was allowed to prey on women at MSU for so long are being discussed. In an epic

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News

Government shutdowns: uncertainty as a price for democracy?

The showcase of the United States’ unique democratic system happened on Jan. 20. It marked the one-year anniversary of a reality TV star’s presidential inauguration. It also highlighted the country’s freedom of speech in the form of a nationwide women’s

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Sports

Jacks ball appoints coach White as interim coach

A new leader has been chosen to usher the Lumberjacks football team into the 2018 season. Jacks offensive line coach Cory White has officially been given the title of Humboldt State’s interim head football coach, as announced at a press

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News

Staying healthy during the flu season

Flu season has begun and the California Department of Public Health provides weekly reports of the epidemic. In CDPH’s third weekly report, all Californians are encouraged to get themselves vaccinated as soon as possible. An email sent by the CDPH

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Editorial

Alternative road to recovery

Humboldt County should reconsider establishing supervised injection facilities (SIFs). The subject matter is polarizing. The simplified idea of a SIF is to administer drugs with clean needles and controlled dosages. Counseling and other services are offered throughout the process. The

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Science

Flesh-eating Dermestid beetles serve a functional purpose

Often called skin beetles, carpet beetles or flesh-eating beetles, Dermestid beetles, from the family Dermestidae, are commonly used to safely clean bones. Consuming the tissue of a carcass, they leave behind a relatively untouched skeleton. There are other methods of

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News

Hummus gives hope to Syrian refugees

Inside a Humboldt bakery and cafe, a smooth chickpea spread, a greeting card and tote bag are not as ordinary as they might seem to the naked eye. When those items are sold from Los Bagels between Jan. 17-31, all

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Sports

This week in sports history

Jan. 30 will mark the 10-year anniversary of Jacks head football coach Rob Smith’s hiring. Smith has earned the conference’s Coach of the Year award four times and guided Humboldt State University to national recognition since being hired in 2008.

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Sports

Cappa shines in Alabama

Jacks star left tackle gearing up for NFL draft in April. Humboldt State University football player Alex Cappa tore down the house at the 69th annual Reese’s Senior Bowl on Jan. 27 in Mobile, Alabama. This year’s match-up featured top

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor from the family of Erin Henry

To the people of Humboldt County, The family of Erin Henry would like to relay our thanks to all who assisted in the search for Erin. To the Arcata Police Department and all assisting law enforcement agencies, the faculty and

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Science

Plant trees while you search the web

Working to combat deforestation around the world, Ecosia is a search engine that plants a tree for every 45 searches the user makes. In an effort to balance out the harsh effects of deforestation around the world, certified “social business”

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