by Carmen Ruiz Fernandez Inside the campus Great Hall, community members gathered to celebrate the annual Mid-Autumn moon festival, a traditional Chinese celebration meant for family reunion and moon honoring on Friday, Oct. 10. This festival originated in China over
by Sadie Shields For students interested in performance or composition, the applied music concentration requires an audition. Students in this pathway receive four years of private lessons to prepare for audition-level performance. Composition students receive coursework and, in some cases,
by Sadie Shields The music shop on campus has been repairing instruments for music majors since 1913. Nowadays, the music shop manages an encyclopedic collection of over 500 instruments. This includes all standard modern orchestral strings, woodwinds and brass, as
by Ryan Diaz Wounded Animal showcased their funky folk-style music live from the bowels of Gist Hall in the LIXX lounge on Thursday, Sept. 25, with a spin on various genres. Local LIXX is a weekly show every Thursday night
by Mia Costales The rumble of drums echoed throughout the square — the deep boom gave the already living organism that is the North Country Fair a pulsing heartbeat. A sea of Samba dancers draped in sparkling fabric twirled by
by Ryan Diaz The sunshine beamed down on students and staff while the smell of freshly cut grass ruminated in the air. The annual College Colors Day took place on the upper playing field and a mix of alumni, students
by Carmen Ruiz Fernandez Students crowded around tables as music drifted through the University Quad on Sept. 11, where club leaders promoted their organizations at this semester’s Club Fair. With more than 100 active clubs each semester, from academic associations
by Julia Kelm Students gathered in the dimly lit Gist Hall Theatre on Sept 13. An atmosphere of excitement and a hint of nervousness was in the air, and the audience chatted amongst themselves as they waited to be entertained
by Will Bishop Thursday night marked the return of longstanding KRFH 105.1 program Local Lixx, an artist spotlight dedicated to both local and not so local acts. This year, Arcata’s own Kept kicked it off. It was an intimate affair
By Serah Blackstone-Fredericks Rain has arrived in Arcata! With it comes the reminder that seasons shape not only the land, but also the rhythms of our lives. This is my first true gardening season in Arcata, and I am discovering
By Serah Blackstone-Fredericks Right near my house in Arcata, there is an Italian plum tree that has absolutely delightful and juicy plums, bursting off the branches. Instead of letting them all go to waste, I mentioned it to a friend,
By Kimberly Alexsandra Madrigal Sarah Zareen Nakhoda, a third year Cal Poly Humboldt environmental education major from the South Bay Area unwinds at the end of her busy days with the help of her sketch pad and some cannabis. This
By Barley Lewis-McCabe You could hear it all — every chord, footstep and 2-step. The room was a living, breathing organism. Music and conversation surrounded the crowd while kids danced around without a care in the world. It was raucous,
By Kimberly Alexsandra Madrigal What started off as a jam sesh between close friends during the COVID-19 lockdown turned into the resurgence of the infamous Titlow raves — possibly the coolest underground festival scene, at least in Humboldt County. Their
By Ursula Newman and Nick Escalada Are you overwhelmed by the stressors of the 21st century? Maybe jaded by the mundanity of scientific understanding? Or, perhaps, numbed by the security of modern medicine? Fortune favors you, my faithful compatriot! On
By Alexis Blue Shordie Shordie, a Baltimore-born rapper turned West coast sensation, is set to perform in Arcata on May 8. An accomplished music artist, Shordie Shordie has shown range in his music style from rapping to singing and more
HIFF steals the spotlight in another show-stopping debut By Julia Kelm and Ariana Wilson The Humboldt International Film Festival (HIFF) has entertained audiences since 1967, showcasing a wide range of independent and alternative short films, hosted by Arcata’s Minor Theatre.
Zeparella’s tour stop in Arcata was an emotionally evocative experience by Emma Wilson Zepparella made their way on stage — dressed to impress in white corsets, bell bottom pants and white heeled boots. They started the night with the main
By Ursula Newman Flower, hash oil, gummies, oh my! Having trouble choosing? Start with local and environmentally conscious. Supporting third party certified cannabis farmers is the thing to do when in Humboldt County. The process to get a license and
By Ursula Newman Even in Humboldt where coastlines may look pristine, the fight for ocean health is alive and well. The Surfrider Foundation’s Humboldt chapter is a major force in that fight. They’re inviting students and community members to get
By Dylan Jewett and Mia Costales If you’ve ever driven around the residential neighborhoods in Arcata, there’s a good chance you’ve come across a little free library. Often quaint wooden boxes painted in bright colors and full to the brim
A late-night jam with KRFH’s DJ Goosepunch By Barley Lewis-McCabe “I’m DJ Goosepunch, and you’re in for a honkin’ good time,” KRFH DJ Nico Patadakis said. “So get ready, we’re gonna start the night with Philosophy by Ben Folds Five