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Whether you’d like to admit it or not, most of us have tried online dating in some form or another. We asked Humboldt State students what their worst online dating experiences have been. Share your stories in the comments to be features in future videos.

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Nina G uses comedy to start conversations

During the virtual comedy event held by the SDRC, Nina Ghiselli tells her story and emphasizes the importance of student disability resources within schools.

Poppy Cartledge Thursday, February 4, 2021

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

Web Editor Wednesday, January 20, 2021

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

Dakota Cox Monday, December 7, 2020

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

Skylar Gaven Monday, December 7, 2020

Thrifty Arcata

Taking a tour of the local thrift shops in Arcata during the COVID-19 pandemic. Directed and produced by Skylar Gaven.

Skylar Gaven Monday, December 7, 2020

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

Skylar Gaven Monday, December 7, 2020

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

the Editorial Board Thursday, November 19, 2020

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

Guest Contributor Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Protestors seek to defund HSUPD

Two local, activist organizations work together to stage a sit-in against Humboldt State’s police department.

Carlos Holguin Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Getting stuck on the Trump train

Writer Anthony Aragon details his experience of accidentally joining a pro-Trump car rally.

Anthony Aragon Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Justin Turner exposes the World Series to COVID-19

Justin Turner didn’t need to be the story in the wake of the Dodgers’ first World Series victory in 32 years. Instead here we are, wondering what sort of, if any, punishment Major League Baseball will decide to hand down

Thomas Lal Friday, November 6, 2020

Four more years of fear

News Editor Carlos Holguin explains why he is worried about the next four years.

Carlos Holguin Thursday, November 5, 2020

Dismal democracy

The Lumberjack editorial staff comments on America’s flawed electoral system As the world watches the United States 2020 election results, waiting for our pseudodemocratic process to churn out a new president, historically unprecedented voting methods misrepresents the reported Election Day

Lumberjack Staff Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The Mario triple pack invokes a nostalgia attack

When I was a child, the first video game system I owned was a Nintendo 64. Among the games I played was Super Mario 64. I played it all the time and when I wasn’t playing it, I was lying

Seth Finnegan Saturday, October 31, 2020

Women’s lacrosse drops their competitive season

Greta Roberts, president and player of Humboldt State University’s women’s lacrosse team, made the decision with her coach and teammates to cancel the upcoming spring season. The team decided that not being able to recruit in the fall would be

Justin Celotto Saturday, October 31, 2020

Dobby’s proposition opinions

Haven’t voted yet? Well, you’re running out of time. Here’s a quick rundown of California’s propositions on the ballot this year

Dobby Morse Friday, October 30, 2020

Corporations buy out propositions

In a series of general and misleading advertisements, corporate backers of Propositions 22 and 23 show their grubby hands

Walker B. True Friday, October 30, 2020

CDOR continues virtually

The Campus and Community Dialogue On Race returns covering global justice for Black Lives.

Mikayla Moore-Bastide Thursday, October 22, 2020

Indigenous Food Sovereignty

Local food management practices of the Tolowa Dee-ni, Yurok and other indigenous peoples.

Walker B. True Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Humboldt State Admin attempts to discredit the Lumberjack

***A Lumberjack editorial represents both the majority opinion of the student newspaper’s editorial board, nine editors, as well as the overwhelming majority of Humboldt State University’s student body. Collectively, an editorial echos, embodies and advocates for community beliefs.*** Insensitive communications

Lumberjack Staff Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Music of the Moment 6

21 Savage and Metro Boomin drop a classic with “Savage Mode II”

Dakota Cox Saturday, October 10, 2020

Spartans arrive at HSU despite campus concerns

***Editor’s note: SJSU football program was tested in congruence with Mountain West conference guidelines*** The Spartans have arrived and this time they’re not carrying spears or shields. Instead the San Jose State football team stepped onto the Humboldt State campus

Thomas Lal Thursday, October 8, 2020

Music of the Moment 5

After shooting Megan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez cancels himself

Dakota Cox Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Welcome to the Twilight Zone

Comparisons between episodes of the classic TV show The Twilight Zone and our own dismal reality

Sophia Escudero Friday, September 25, 2020

Music of the Moment 4

YoungBoy Never Broke Again dodges the sophomore slump with his new album “Top.”

Dakota Cox Friday, September 25, 2020

Self-Care Cuts

Changing your hair to change your life

Dakota Cox Thursday, September 17, 2020

HSU Seaweed Farm sets sail

The first commercially-approved seaweed farm in California will be on the map.

Gabe Kim Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Music of the Moment 3

For better or worse, Big Sean is likely gone for good.

Dakota Cox Wednesday, September 16, 2020

More Layers, More Protection?

Humboldt State demands double masking on campus, does more layers equal more protection?

Brianne Beronilla Saturday, September 12, 2020

The Ethnic Studies Bill is a Blessing

Ethnic Studies will thankfully become mandatory for all California State University students – as it should be.

Mikayla Moore-Bastide Saturday, September 12, 2020

The Complex Interface of Humans and Wildfires

How fire suppression is a mixed bag in Humboldt County Every fire season, blankets of smoke roll over Humboldt County. Here on the coast, that’s as close to wildfires as some of us get. But our practice of fire suppression

Jen Kelly Friday, September 11, 2020

Defund HSU’s Police Department

Incidents of racism from the former UPD Chief, past examples of excessive force from current officers and a shrinking university budget.

Walker B. True Friday, September 11, 2020

How Not To Be Bitten By A Kitten

Please prepare to be prey Congratulations, a baby feline has recently come into your life. If they’re anywhere from 2-18 months, they bite. They see you as prey. Because you are prey. You always have been. You always will be.

Dobby Morse Thursday, September 10, 2020

Graduating Into Uncharted Waters

HSU graduates attempt to navigate a world turned upside-down by COVID-19 In May, Humboldt State University graduated hundreds of students, as it does every year. Unlike past years, graduates didn’t get to shake hands with their respective dean and receive

Gabe Kim Thursday, September 10, 2020

HSU Cultural Center Budget Slashed

Associated Students leaves student body devastated after significant reductions in cultural center’s budget.

Gabe Kim Friday, August 28, 2020

All aboard the plague ship

Unprecedented times are met with normalized behavior, HSU puts students and community members at higher risk after reopening campus and student housing.

Lumberjack Staff Thursday, August 27, 2020

Music of the Moment

The hip-hop community rallies behind the Black Lives Matter Movement

Dakota Cox Thursday, August 27, 2020

Inside the Immune System

How the body uses multiple levels of defense against foreign intruders

Collin Slavey Saturday, April 25, 2020

Catcalling Can’t Continue

Verbal harassment toward women is about control and the assertion of gender discrimination

Benjamin Zawilski Friday, March 13, 2020

Major League Marijuana

Why I don’t think marijuana is everything it’s cracked up to be in baseball

Gabe Kim Sunday, March 8, 2020

Pigs Compost on Campus

CCAT tries to reduce HSU’s food waste footprint through new pig program

Emily Ortzow Friday, March 6, 2020

Digging in the Dunes

Making a difference in the dunes by hand, plant-by-plant

James Wilde Saturday, February 22, 2020

Ask Evergreen: Busy Bee

Ask Evergreen is a weekly advice column by the students of The Lumberjack

Lumberjack Staff Saturday, February 22, 2020

Parking Pisses Me Off

The trials and tribulations of finding parking on campus

Sam Papavasiliou Wednesday, February 19, 2020

No Parking, No Progress

Study reveals complex campus parking problem with solutions still far-off

Jen Kelly Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Struggles at the Station

Floods and frequent power outages caused issues for KRFH during the fall semester

Seth Finnegan Friday, February 14, 2020

Dr. Cornel West Talks Truth

Selling out in less than a week, Dr. Cornel West commanded the stage with emotion and power

Grace Caswell Wednesday, February 12, 2020

News Recap: HSU Budget

The Humboldt State University budget proposal is under overview from President Jackson

James Wilde Thursday, February 6, 2020

Walking and Wildlife Tracking

A group of students and community members wandered around Redwood Creek to track the local wildlife

Walker B. True Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Turner and Thrower: Leading Ladies

Humboldt State Lady Lumberjacks’ dynamic duo Tyra Turner and Alexia Thrower show no signs of slowing down

Deion Alston Wednesday, February 5, 2020

The Failure of U.S Soccer

The United States men’s national team has not made much progress since failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup

Liam Warner Saturday, January 25, 2020

Trees are Here to Help

How planting trees can serve as one branch of a climate action plan

Collin Slavey Thursday, January 23, 2020

33 Months

Living in a community full of love, fear and a growing void of justice

Jen Kelly Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Work Out for a Cause

Humboldt State students partner with Campaign One At A Time to raise money for a child’s dream

Jose Herrera Friday, December 13, 2019

Dreams in Between

Cast and crew of “Dreamers: Aquí y Allá” shed light on complexities of immigration

Jose Herrera Thursday, December 12, 2019

New Grant Lends Helping Hand

Mental health grant seeks to address adverse childhood experiences in Humboldt

Jerame Saunders Thursday, December 12, 2019

Spreading Warmth for Winter

Many organizations around Humboldt County provide warm clothing for little or no cost.

Jerame Saunders Monday, December 9, 2019

So You Want to Compost

Composting can be one of the most beneficial ways to handle waste

Collin Slavey Sunday, December 8, 2019

Instagram Updates Are Wack

With each new update comes new changes that seem to have no input from the user community.

Chelsea Wood Sunday, December 8, 2019

Ask Evergreen: Ant Avoider

Mint, peppermint and spearmint essential oils are safe alternatives to bug sprays.

Lumberjack Staff Friday, December 6, 2019

Decision Time for DACA

Supreme Court set to determine future of over 700,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy recipients.

James Wilde Thursday, December 5, 2019

Tull Impresses at National Championships

HSU cross country runner Daniel Tull places 56th out of 267 competitors at the Division II National Championships in Sacramento.

Thomas Lal Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Turkey Doomsday

Investigations have found that many large-scale poultry farms keep their birds intentionally overweight and injected with hormones.

Michael Estrada Wednesday, November 27, 2019

SIX FIGURES MADE, ZERO CLASSES TAUGHT

Tom Jackson: the highest paid professor who hasn’t taught a single class by Mia Costales Dozens of police officers in riot gear arrived at the scene on night one of Cal Poly Humboldt’s pro-Palestine encampment in April 2024. They moved

Noah Pond Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Graphic by Nico Patakidis

 Associated Students takes action

by Nico Patakidis Associated Students (A.S.) held their last Board of Directors meeting of the Fall 2025 semester on Dec. 5, following the impeachment of the previous Officer of External Affairs and Officer of Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion.  Throughout

Web Editor Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Data for Donuts

by Peter Nielsen Yesterday morning, I received a text asking me to download a new social media app called Homie. Without even downloading the app, it asked for an Instagram handle and offered to connect all my social media applications,

Web Editor Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Indoor track breaks six school records

by Aidan Shelton and Nick Escalada The Lumberjacks debuted for their third ever indoor track season at the Silver State Invitational and Multis on Dec. 4-6, hosted by Nevada State in Reno. Being on the cutting edge of the CCAA

Web Editor Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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