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Rockin’ philanthropic

Delta Phi Epsilon Male Beauty Pageant. From silly to serious, pageant contestants brought their finest swimsuits, talents and rock and roll air guitars to the Delta Phi Epsilon male beauty pageant on Feb. 24. The annual Deepher Dude pageant raised

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Trade the small stuff for better stuff

Inspired by a Canadian man’s idea, HSU students have begun to trade their items of low value. No money is involved, it’s simply a game of trades. Humboldt State senior Adam Hayes entered a professor’s office looking to trade a

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Black Panther pounces on box office expectations

The anticipation for this movie has been building since Marvel made its initial announcement. With everything being promoted – the soundtrack, the trailer and the cast – the hype surrounding Black Panther was at stake. The opening weekend finally arrives

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Humboldt State celebrates the Lunar New Year

“The longer the night lasts, the more our dreams will be.” – Chinese Proverb This year’s Lunar New Year Festival landed on Feb. 16 and is also the year of the dog. The new year is determined by the first

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18th annual International Education Week

The 18th annual commencement of International Education Week at Humboldt State occurred last week from Feb. 5 through Feb. 9. The commencement began with an annual flag ceremony procession that snaked its way from the Feuerwerker House, up around the

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Humboldt Marble Weekend lets the good times roll

Tropher Reynolds, chief promoter of Humboldt Marble Weekend, got the marble rolling with his inaugural, off-the-beaten-path event. 46 glassblowers showcased their handcrafted marbles at Humboldt County’s first marble show over the weekend. Reynolds, owner of Copious Glass in Eureka, is

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Inked Hearts leaves mark

Tattoo artists and enthusiasts looking for a good time flocked to the Blue Lake Casino last weekend for the ninth annual Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. Hosted by Amy and Ted Marks from NorCal Tattoo in Arcata, the event featured multiple

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Student bands rock The Jam

Downtown Arcata music venue The Jam was filled with energy and excitement on Feb. 1. Two bands, Dimboi and NASA, both made up of Humboldt State students, performed at a free show for the community. Local residents and students crammed

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Restaurant review: The Burger Joint

One of Arcata’s latest restaurants launched their soft opening on Feb. 1: The Burger Joint. Owners Halleh Paymard and Will Hauser have a good thing going. The marquee above the front entrance grabs your attention. Once you’re hooked, you can’t

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Movie review: The Post

The Post is a well-made film. The film is set in the early 1970s and details the leak of the Pentagon Papers. These classified documents revealed 20 years of the U.S. government’s involvement in Vietnam’s government. In addition, the documents

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Dorm-made kombucha is a thing

A funky, moldy belch clings desperately to the humid air, evoking a similar funk to a brewery. Will Suiter, 18, is an amateur chemist and kombucha connoisseur. He makes kombucha in his HSU dorm room. Kombucha, as many of us

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How to stay dry in Humboldt

The spring semester means rain season and it is likely to stay that way the whole semester. Here are some tips from my local prespective to stay dry in Humboldt. Get proper rain gear. It’s not fun walking from class

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The heat of the moment

When Arcata Fire District Chief Justin McDonald saw the black smoke seeping from the suburban home across the street from where he stood, his first instinct wasn’t to assess and respond like his training told him, it was to stop

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Ice skating in Humboldt

By | Lauren Shea It’s that time of year again. The Humboldt Ice Rink is back in town for winter. The ice rink is decorated for the holidays and holiday music is played for all to enjoy while skating. People

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