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Mar’s Gaming Garage: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz

By Mario Orozco For the final game review of the semester, I took the recommendation of a fellow journalism major and played “Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz.” The “Super Monkey Ball” games have piqued my interest since childhood and Banana

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The humanities for humanity

Several arts and humanities majors at Cal Poly Humboldt are seeing a downturn in their enrollment numbers By Eli Staton There has been a downward trend in enrollment in English, Philosophy, and History majors at Cal Poly Humboldt. According to

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Mar’s Gaming Garage: Buddy Simulator 1984

By Mario Orozco Independent developers have created many hidden gems in gaming, and this week’s game is one of them. “Buddy Simulator 1984” was recommended to me by a liberal studies elementary education major and was one the best indie-horror

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Student dancers bring art to life in the Van Duzer

By Dezmond Remington Dance Visions can’t be summed up in a few simple opening sentences.  The concert can’t be judged as a whole because of the six students and three faculty that choreographed 10 different dances, all performed by dancers

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Larry the gardening specialist: a hidden hero

By Noah Pond Imagine being on your hands and knees all day, planting wild strawberries during the unpredictable Humboldt winter. It’s one of those days where the torrential downpour feels neverending, but at least you’re suited up in full rain

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Mar’s Gaming Garage: Spider-Man 2

By Mario Orozco Superheroes and video games are two things widely beloved by many and this week’s game combines the two. “Spider-Man 2” was recommended to me by a forestry major and was a long but delightful gaming experience. “Spider-Man

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An excerpt from Sanctuary

Sanctuary: A book of essays on faith (with some romantic poetry mixed in)  By Alexandra Berrocal I Dream of Red hair and Soft green eyes.  The eyes of my mother. I have dreamed of her for Decades upon decades and

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Mar’s Gaming Garage: HI-FI Rush

By Mario Orozco Every good game has music. Usually a game’s music plays in the background and has no actual effect on the gameplay. This week’s game uses music differently, it’s not just in the background of your gameplay, but

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Having a doggone good time at the Dog Expo

By Griffin Mancuso Last Sunday, in the middle of a warehouse bustling with families and dog lovers alike, I stepped into the compact demo area, waving nervously to the packed bleachers on either side. The president of Humboldt Disc Dogs

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Femme Fronted: local bands to check out

By Mia Costales Picture this: you’re mindlessly scrolling through your Instagram feed when you stumble across a repost of a hand-drawn show poster and the words, “DM for address.” After a quick pep-talk to the reflection in your mirror, you

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How to interact with a service dog – don’t.

By Griffin Mancuso On my second day of public access with my service dog in training, I braved the crowded hallways of The Depot in search of brunch. After paying for my food, I found a booth and used the

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Recasting the narrative at the Latino Film Fest

By Savana Robinson Chatter ceased as the house lights dimmed. Hands rustled in bags of popcorn and miniscule pieces dropped to the floor on their way to a mouth as an impressive scene of the Amazon appeared on the massive

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Dual enrollment; seeing double on campus

By Carlina Grillo Ever seen a classmate who seems to be in two places at once?  They could be a track star, master of teleportation, hologram – or more simply, a twin.  The chances of being an identical twin are

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Bitch n’ Stitch in the Makerspace

By Jasmin Shirazian Whether it’s due to the rise of fast-fashion or the misogyny surrounding what is traditionally considered “women’s work,” sewing is often overlooked as a valuable life skill. Nonetheless, the opportunities that come with understanding the basics of

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Humboldt gamer enters the competitive scene

By Mario Orozco Competitive gaming and esports have risen to the mainstream with audiences captivated by the elite gameplay and competitive events. This rise in popularity has birthed thousands of professional gamers all competing for the top spot in their

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Breakfast burritos in the backwoods of Humboldt

By Zack Mink Arcata is filled with small businesses and food trucks with a wide variety of styles, cuisines, and loyal customers. From Mexican food to hibachi, cravings can be satisfied simply by making a quick stop. One thing that

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