Cal Poly Humboldt alumni and faculty slam the competition in derby By Maranda Vargas The Redwood Acres Fairgrounds buzzed with energy as the Humboldt Roller Derby League practiced for the Fall Brawl. The sound of skates clinking and rumbling on
By Alexandra Berrocal Watercolor can be very hard to control. For that reason, it is considered a challenging medium by most artists. It is also considered by some to be illegitimate. While there has been a lot of impressionist art
By Julia Kern Howl’s Moving Castle, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is an adaptation of the original fantasy novel by the same name. British author Diana Wynne Jones first published this novel in 1986 by Greenwillow Books of New York. The
Natalie Goldberg and her girlfriend face grief and illness By Alexandra Berrocal Ever since her Zen teacher Katagiri Roshi died, Natalie Goldberg has been slightly more sickly than other people. Colds that would leave most people fine after a few
By Noah Pond Cal Poly Humboldt is implementing a new student-to-student on-campus food delivery program. The university has partnered up with a company called BYPPO Campus. BYPPO’s website states that they are powered by students for students. The program is
Lonely Quiet Highway and The Great Failure By Alexandra Berrocal Natalie Goldberg woke up at 5 a.m. to go to the zendo, a Japanese meditation hall. She described waking up in the biting cold and walking in the freezing snow;
By Mario Orozco Lost in a robotic world, you journey through neon-lit streets as a cat trying to find your way back home. This week’s edition of Mar’s Gaming Garage will focus on Stray, an indie game recommended by a
By Mario Orozco For my first game review of the new semester, I took a recommendation from an anthropology major and played Until Dawn. With the game getting a remaster in the coming months, now is a perfect time to
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
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
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
By Alexandra Berrocal and Mia Costales Pink, white, and blue streamers, pride flags, and the familiar sound of students and community members mingling filled the Great Hall this past Saturday, thanks to the Trans Resource Expo (TREXPO) put on by
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
By Christina Mehr The Wa Hinthil Come North Group Exhibition was curated by Meyo Marrufo. The exhibit is located in the Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery at Cal Poly Humboldt and runs through March 28 through May 11. The Wa
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
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
By Alexandra Berrocal I normally don’t like spinach because people typically serve it raw. Many people don’t like “creamed” spinach either. Try this recipe. It isn’t raw, or creamed. It is simple to make. It is also very nutritious because
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
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
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
By Alana Hackman In the death of Saint Patrick came a holiday of green beer, dancing, Irish pride, and this year, an excuse to get day drunk on a Sunday. However, I had one goal on my mind this St.
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