Cal Poly Humboldt alumni and faculty slam the competition in derby By Maranda Vargas The Redwood Acres Fairgrounds buzzed with energy as the Humboldt Roller Derby League practiced for the Fall Brawl. The sound of skates clinking and rumbling on
By Brad Butterfield The university-led police response to the pro-Palestinian protest on April 22 was unnecessary and operational planning was “regrettably deficient,” according to an independent review by the OIR Group, a police oversight and review firm. A week later,
By Emma Wilson Imagine walking into an office, classroom, a park, feeling very parched, knowing well that sugary drink won’t suffice your thirst and will make you more dehydrated. In a society striving for healthier lifestyles and greater sustainability, it
By Alexandra Berrocal Watercolor can be very hard to control. For that reason, it is considered a challenging medium by most artists. It is also considered by some to be illegitimate. While there has been a lot of impressionist art
By Julia Kern Howl’s Moving Castle, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is an adaptation of the original fantasy novel by the same name. British author Diana Wynne Jones first published this novel in 1986 by Greenwillow Books of New York. The
By Emma Wilson Peaceful destructive wild calming serene force Helps me dance and flow Through any traumatic remorse One small move that can change mountains and shores Lost and open keeping me aware of every movement Small flows that soften
By Kimberly Alexsandra Madrigal As the first day of the 2024 North Country fair came to an end, the inaugural Fungi Festival came alive with its ambient lighting, cozy seating areas, craft beverages, interactive workshops and air filled with the
By Noah Pond Bugs — why are they so damn annoying? You’re trying to fall asleep at night and that pesky mosquito keeps eeeeeeeeee-ming around your head and in your ear. Or, you order a burger and choose outdoor dining
Time’s Up, Mark Johnson: he does not belong at Humboldt By Jordan Huber Over the last week, I spent many hours watching and rewatching the recently released bodycam footage from the Pro-Palestine protest that took place on April 22 on
By Barley Lewis-McCabe On Tuesday, Sept. 14, a man named Keith Darrell — who identifies himself as the Campus Preacher — visited the Cal Poly Humboldt campus. Campus preachers aren’t uncommon, or even unexpected given the school’s proximity to several
By Andres Felix Romero For the first time, Cal Poly Humboldt’s acting and prospective interim President Michael E. Spagna sat down with Lumberjack reporters for an interview to discuss his character and leadership philosophy. This Q&A took place on Tuesday,
Mario explores a journey beyond the Mushroom Kingdom By Mario Orozco Super Mario has been a staple of the gaming world for decades, with over 200 games spanning across a multitude of genres. This week’s edition of Mar’s Gaming Garage
By Ariana Wilson The 2024-2025 school year has begun, and so have the fall seasons for our newest athletic teams on campus. Although this is the third season for women’s triathlon, this season follows the last collegiate races for the
Natalie Goldberg and her girlfriend face grief and illness By Alexandra Berrocal Ever since her Zen teacher Katagiri Roshi died, Natalie Goldberg has been slightly more sickly than other people. Colds that would leave most people fine after a few
Interim President Michael Spagna recently called for us to, “come together as a community.” But what does community mean to you, Dr. Spagna? Is it just a place, a logo, or something more? True community is rooted in compassion, respect,
How Cal Poly Humboldt plans to enforce Time, Place, Manner Policies change by Savana Robinson and Eli Farrington After a historic week-long protest and occupation at Cal Poly Humboldt, activism, which is at the heart of campus culture, may be
By Griffin Mancuso One day, your close friend offers to invite you to a fun party. You spend more time with this person than anyone else, so you trust them and follow along. You gladly hop in the car and
By Julia Kern I remember it like it was yesterday. It was a random weekday, a little over a year ago, I was in my room aimlessly scrolling on my computer through what felt like an endless list of California
By Mia Costales I saw you for a split-second on the side of the 101, a blur of soft doe fur and bloodied innards trailing behind you. What beauty you possessed, your body laid out with such stillness. I wondered
By Alexandra Berrocal I was a regular tea-drinker. My aunt kept boxes of tea in her kitchen, and I visited my aunt often, so I wound up drinking tea often — I tasted chai for the first time in her
Squirrel Nests Potentially Disturbed By New Building Construction By: Emma Wilson and Andres Felix Romero A little after 4 p.m. on Aug. 30, Harper Lacey, a California Polytechnic Humboldt Graduate Student, walked out of their wildlife lab ready to ride
By Andres Felix Romero On July 11, 2024, a message was sent to the Cal Poly Humboldt community that the campus’ eighth president, Tom Jackson Jr., would be stepping down from his position in August 2024 for a faculty position.
