by Nick Escalada Prior to his departure, Interim President Michael Spagna imparted the Lumberjack with optimistic words about Cal Poly Humboldt’s next head administrator. Richard A. Carvajal of Valdosta State University in Georgia was characterized as a cooperative leader —
by Ursula Newman Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of elements, including the 15 elements in the lanthanide series, plus scandium and yttrium. This group of elements is considered critical, and has applications in the medical field, electronic displays,
by Ariana Wilson The Cal Poly Humboldt Men’s Basketball Team began its 2025 season on Saturday, Oct. 18, hosting College of the Redwoods for a home-opener exhibition game. The Lumberjacks left the arena with a decisive 103-76 win. After a
by Serah Blackstone-Fredericks and Jasmin Shirazian Arcata Fire Department was heading back to headquarters when they spotted a devastating fire that broke out Jan. 2, which left scorched streets and collapsed buildings on the 800 block of 10th St. in
by Barley Lewis-McCabe A crowd of about 300 Americans fed up with the state of their country packed the sidewalk like sardines. The out-of-season sun burned the back of my neck. My socks were soaked with sweat and my bag
by Aidan Shelton In a packed Lumberjack Arena on a Thursday night, Jan 15. Humboldt fans sat on the edge of their seats for back-to-back nailbiting games against conference rival Chico State. While the outcome was different for each team,
by Nick Escalada Cal Poly Humboldt’s newest president, Dr. Richard A. Carvajal began his work this past Tuesday with a series of introductory appearances throughout campus. He kicked off the day by greeting students and faculty in the quad next
Reel Talk with Julia I had the unfortunate displeasure of watching Marty Supreme, directed and written by Josh Safdie, over the winter break. This film is set in 1950s New York and follows Marty Mauser, a shoe salesman, hustler and
by Serah Blackstone-Fredericks and Jasmin Shirazian Arcata Fire Department was heading back to headquarters when they spotted a devastating fire that broke out Jan. 2, which left scorched streets and collapsed buildings on the 800 block of 10th St. in
by Sadie Shields An atmospheric river brought weeks of heavy rain to Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, dumping record-level precipitation in some areas and pushing rainfall totals above seasonal averages, according to the National Weather Service. Over 10 inches
by Serah Blackstone-Fredericks There is an immense juxtaposition at the start of a new semester, especially in the new year. A clash of energies stir from the stillness of winter as we bid farewell to 2025 and dive back into
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
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
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,
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
by Nick Escalada Following the demolition of the mold-riddled Campus Apartments, Cal Poly Humboldt’s administration has released broad plans for the future of the now vacant slope by the College Creek parking lot. Aside from a new Student Health building
by Sadie Shields Loud music, a roaring crowd and a wandering Santa Claus filled Lumberjack Arena as the Toys for Tots Ugly Christmas Sweater event began at the Lumberjack’s basketball games on Saturday, Dec. 6. After both teams decisively beat
by LIVI Lyman In my time in Humboldt, I have experienced emboldened individuals who symbolically tear and tie their clothing. They find meaning in everything and they wear it with pride. I’ve met empowered people who drown in their hoodies
by Barley Lewis-McCabe Geologists, rock enthusiasts, big spenders – or a beautiful combination of the three — saw the 51st annual Cal Poly Humboldt Geology Club Rock Auction on Friday, Dec. 5. Brooke Stafford, senior geology major and geology club
by Barley Lewis-Mccabe I have to come clean. I did not see this movie in a theater. I bought front row seats to what may be the year’s best film, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (FNAF). However, it turns out
by Mia Costales Homemade Food – You know what they say — the way to the heart is through the stomach. When in doubt, festive treats like cookies, peppermint bark, tamales or hot chocolate are sure to make any grinch’s
by Dylan Jewett All I could think about was finding a fun place to relax this past cold, foggy Friday, ready to kick off my weekend. I decided on Froth, a local cafe just a half-mile from campus. After deciding
by Ryndi Greenwell **Name of volunteer not shared due to protecting their anonymity/ability to volunteer. This article will refer to them as “volunteer” or “presenter.” On Dec. 8, Cal Poly Humboldt received a report back from the West Bank —