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Tunnel of Oppression demonstrates discrimination

While Black History Month is in full swing, students who found themselves in Nelson Hall on Feb.15 discovered something a little different. The Tunnel of Oppression was a demonstration put on by Housing & Residence Life. The tunnel consisted of

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Career & Volunteer Expo offers job opportunities

The West Gym at Humboldt State held the annual Career & Volunteer Expo on Feb. 15. Employers’ tables were placed systematically in rows, a photographer took free headshots for prospective employees and there was a designated table for students to

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Community gathers for David Josiah Lawson vigil

Lawson’s homicide case is still open. Mother of David Josiah Lawson, Charmaine Lawson, drove eight hours to the Arcata Plaza to speak at her son’s vigil to remember, honor and celebrate his life. The African American Center for Academic Excellence

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40-day anti-abortion protest begins in Eureka

In association with the global campaign 40 Days For Life, a group of people gathered in Eureka outside of Planned Parenthood to protest from Feb. 14 to March 25 in an effort to end abortion. Feb. 13 was the largest

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Volunteer efforts in Jefferson Community Park

The Youth Educational Services (YES) held a volunteer event for Humboldt State students on Feb 10. The event was held at Jefferson Community Park where volunteers were tasked with planting a garden for the community. Dean Shearer operates the volunteer

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How neutral are the gender neutral restrooms?

Critical race, gender and sexuality studies majors have the daunting task of climbing to the top of the Behavioral & Social Sciences building. This is a battle most Humboldt State students know too well. Anybody who has made the hike

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Laundry machines on campus that rarely work

When it comes to the Humboldt State University campus laundry rooms, students are never surprised when they spot an “Out of Service” sign on one of the machines. HSU senior Robert Matthews is accustomed to seeing that sign when he

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Local taxicabs welcome Uber challenge

Since its recent availability in Humboldt County, Uber has become an increasingly popular alternative to taking taxis. Although the San Francisco based company may provide some serious competition, the local cab companies don’t seem worried about it yet. William Startare,

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Man on Street: The McKinley statue

Humboldt State University students were asked a single question regarding a controversy surrounding the Arcata community: the presence of the McKinley statue. The results were rather polarizing: Video by Garrett Goodnight.

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Spirits of Kerr Tower

Spirits are people, not ghosts. The Kerr Tower room is the hidden third floor of Founders Hall at Humboldt State University. According to a Feb. 4, 1971 news release, the Kerr family is from Maple Creek in Humboldt County. They

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Humboldt State University budget crisis

Humboldt State University held an open budget forum on Feb. 2 to discuss the threatening budget situation that could put the university in a potential crisis. Shortly after the forum, HSU President Lisa Rossbacher sent a message to the campus

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Humboldt State now has a mobile app

You now can register for classes on the go without having to wait to get to a computer. With the new Humboldt State mobile app, you can access your student center anywhere. Students can not only register for classes through

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Future housing developments for students in Arcata

As the busy students of Humboldt State University get back into the swing of things, some students are in the unfortunate situation of being homeless. While many think no actions have been taken, it is easy to notice the many

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Unclaimed property goes to auction

Objects get set down, forgotten and lost. Owners search high and low, their heads turn from side to side, frantically tracking down their lost objects. All lost and found items eventually end up in the University Police Department. UPD evidence

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Government shutdowns: uncertainty as a price for democracy?

The showcase of the United States’ unique democratic system happened on Jan. 20. It marked the one-year anniversary of a reality TV star’s presidential inauguration. It also highlighted the country’s freedom of speech in the form of a nationwide women’s

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Staying healthy during the flu season

Flu season has begun and the California Department of Public Health provides weekly reports of the epidemic. In CDPH’s third weekly report, all Californians are encouraged to get themselves vaccinated as soon as possible. An email sent by the CDPH

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