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“A Wrinkle in Time” is passable

Just because a director makes a small, successful movie, doesn’t mean Disney should give them over a hundred million dollars to make another one. Take Ava DuVernay, director of “Selma” and “13th,” for example. The initial success doesn’t guarantee similar

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Fear of heights versus rock climbers

Do rock climbers have a fear of heights? Watch the video to find out! Members of Humboldt State’s rock climbing club Andrew Musgrave, Becky Bell and Journey Ibe dive into their fear of heights. The video was created on Nov.

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HSU shows works of killer bunnies and neon crocodiles

Humboldt State hosts the artworks of Illinois-based professor and artist Laurie Hogin. Dozens of her paintings are displayed in the art department’s Reese Bullen Gallery, most of which highlight Hogin’s signature neon colors depicting chaotic scenes that involve brightly plumed

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Charlotte’s Web wins hearts

Chances are you know about Charlotte’s Web, a bestselling children’s novel. Now that we are grown up, we can return to the days of being read to and tap into the inspiration of animals, language and the importance of community.

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Dog Expo has its day

Longtime dog owners in the community showed off their pooches to raise money for spay and neutering funds on March 4 at the Redwood Acres. The 31st annual fundraiser was organized by the Humboldt Dog Obedience Group, also known as

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Fast facts about the Oscars 2018

The 90th Annual Academy Awards airs on March 4. It’s time to catch up on movies you haven’t seen yet and place bets on the nominees. Even for a casual moviegoer, it’s exciting to see famous people get dressed up

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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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