By Ariana Wilson Men’s Basketball is one week away from their California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) opener with a short preseason at the beginning of November. The team traveled up north for the West Region Crossover in Bellingham, Washington, where
By Emma Wilson and Gabriel Zucker When Cal Poly Humboldt was built, there was no forethought about accessibility, due to prominent physical and financial challenges to updating campus. The hills and stairs that made the school unique ignored an entire
Familial Bonds and Political Boundaries: Why you should prioritize yourself this holiday season By Jordan Huber Fall break is almost here. In a few days, many of you will make your way back home, or spend the break with friends,
By Mario Orozco Using stealth is one of my favorite ways to play and experience a game. Something about sneaking around and taking out enemies one by one has always been appealing. This week, Mar’s Gaming Garage will be looking
The Love Witch: A Technicolor Tale That’s Just Alright By Julia Kelm The Love Witch is a film directed by Anna Biller. It was released in 2016, but it looks more reminiscent of the 1960s with its technicolor-film flare, which
Brave new author tackles gun violence By Alexandra Berrocal Ellen Hopkins wrote her take on gun violence, People Kill People, in 2018. I have personally met Ellen Hopkins. I was also her Facebook friend, during the time that I had
By Eli Farrington Are you a bummy little college kid with an addictive personality and zero self control? Do your eyebrows cartoonishly perk up at the thought of a drunk ciggy? Or, perhaps your mouth begins to water as the
Why artistic endeavors are not a stupid, frivolous pursuit This week I am reviewing Looking For Beauty: Humboldt’s Plein Air Community Shows Why Art Matters. It was compiled by CM Phillips and was published in 2022. It is difficult to
This week has been a solemn, hard week for many people. I remember being 14 in an Applebee’s when I witnessed the live results showcasing Trump’s win. I’ve been a Bernie Sanders supporter since I first started getting into politics,
Fantastic Mr. Fox, A fantastically fun film for fall Fantastic Mr. Fox, released in 2009, is a stop motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson. The content of the film is based on the 1970 children’s novel of the same
By Julia Kelm Imagine you and your friends are out on the town — the vibes are chill, that cheap beer you always buy tastes a little better than usual, things are simply going great. Then out of nowhere, someone
By Jordan Huber. Note: Jordan Huber is an election worker. The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Humboldt County Office of Elections.
By Griffin Mancuso Through the usual hum of the Arcata plaza — cars driving by, dogs barking, construction noise — a chorus of passionate voices rang out. “No Trump, no KKK, no racist, fascist USA!” Dozens of Cal Poly Humboldt
By Brad Butterfield After three years of business, the Campus Store, Eureka has closed, leaving a mighty six-figure deficit in its wake. Alternatively, the off-campus Campus Store, Arcata, remains open despite a significantly larger deficit and far higher operating costs.
By Noah Pond On Oct. 14, Cal Poly Humboldt published a statement on their website titled, “Launch of On-campus Living Requirement for First and Second-Year Students.” This statement notified incoming freshmen for the Fall 2025 semester that the university would
By Jasmin Shirazian Under green stage lights, two leading musicians, Rah and Jonah, played lively beats with a guitar and heritage spoons. Fairies, clowns, Maleficent, and a variety of other creatures in costume littered the audience. Voices ricocheted off one
By Mia Costales Golden cempazúchitl petals lined the brick walkway, forming paths to each ofrenda. The smell of tamales and champurrado filled the air and La Llorona could be heard softly beneath the murmur of attendees. Bottles of tequila and
Black Ops 6 delivers a well-rounded experience worth your time By Mario Orozco When you look at the history of gaming, Call of Duty (COD) is one of the most popular franchises of all time, boasting 24 mainline games. Only
When good movies get nominated for Razzies By Julia Kelm Elvira Mistress of the Dark was released in 1988 and directed by James Signorelli. The creation of the movie was a direct reaction to Cassandra Peterson’s successful persona as a
By Brad Butterfield Cal Poly Humboldt’s projected enrollment of over 8,000 students for Fall 2024 has fallen short by a significant margin. Due to low enrollment, the university will lose millions in state funding for the 2024-25 academic year. Despite
By Alina Ferguson Board games used to be a staple in homes. Game nights were a common phrase in the vernacular. Now, it seems digital games have taken that spot in homes. I remember my first experience playing a board
By Emma Wilson and Gabriel Zucker Campus accessibility has been a long, ongoing issue for students and faculty combined. As a campus, there have been concerns for the accessibility of campus buildings and facilities. This led to a push by
2016 to 2024: Holding on to hope in a divided America By Jordan Huber Disclaimer: Jordan Huber is an election worker. The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not reflect the