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Pets keep students healthy and happy

by Savana Robinson Finals week: a stressful, anxious time for all. During this time, Raymond Haeckel, a forestry major at Cal Poly Humboldt, had a public panic attack. “It was really embarrassing and not the best on my mental health,”

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Krave: an inclusive thrift

by Zack Mink The neon green storefront and addictive beats of classic 90s hits pull you in first. Taking a step inside, you can choose a colorful basket to fill with local art, food and toiletries from the mutual aid

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Film students dive head-first ‘Into The Deep’

by Carlina Grillo Into The Deep, a student film-makers showcase, was put on by the Cal Poly Humboldt Art + Film department on Sept. 15 at the John Van Duzer theater. The showcase included a diverse collection of 19 creative

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Financial aid is not enough

Inflation and proposed tuition increases are impacting students already on the “economic line.” Many have turned to Calfresh and the OhSnap pantry to mitigate food costs, but other expenses pile up.

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Cal Poly Humboldt students brave bralessness

I was so annoyed by bras that I chose to stop wearing them entirely. Many Cal Poly Humboldt students have done the same. Bras are becoming obsolete and bralessness is trending, particularly on our campus.

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Pop meets Y2K grunge in “GUTS”

As someone who’s been listening to a lot of early 2000’s alternative/female pop rock lately, I really like the new Olivia Rodrigo album. The girl just gets it, truly.

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Community walks to raise suicide awareness

by Alex Anderson The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted the Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Arcata with 230 registered walkers on Sept. 10th. Attendees shared their stories with one another, walking in solidarity. The walk consisted of

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The Eureka Street Art Festival

by Maranda Vargas If you have driven through Eureka, you have probably seen at least one spectacular mural along your travels. The beyond life size artwork peeks out from historic buildings all the way to bridge pilings, overpasses, park benches

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The Humboldt Hustle: Students and their small businesses

by Zack Mink The life of a student is jam-packed with endless homework assignments and quickly approaching deadlines, all while trying to stay afloat financially. Some students work on campus, some work multiple jobs and others have turned their skills

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Barbie Review

She’s everything, he’s just Ken By Nina Hufman Barbie is everything –everyone and their mother was excited for the movie’s July 21st release, myself included. I was not disappointed. I laughed, I cried and I got “Push” by Matchbox Twenty

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Hometown heroes celebrated in Rhododendron Parade

by Andres Felix Romero Originally printed May 5, 2023 Crowded together on all sides of Henderson and C street sidewalks in Eureka, local Humboldt residents excitedly waited for the 2023 Rhododendron Parade to commence. When the clock struck 10:00 AM,

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QTBIPOC Film Coalition hosts first annual film fest

by Camille Delany Originally printed April 26, 2023 The first annual QTBIPOC Film Festival on campus Saturday, April 15, centered the work of student filmmakers from communities rarely represented on the festival stage. The festival was hosted by the newly-formed

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Humboldt students screen their work in film showcase

By Emma Sjostrom Originally printed February 22, 2023 Cal Poly Humboldt film students screened their films at the Film III Showcase on Feb. 21 at the Van Duzer Theatre. Featuring five short films that students worked on during the 2022

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