One part-time psychiatrist working six hours a week. Students at HSU are facing a healthcare shortage. Brian Mistler has been the director of the Student Health and Wellness Services for two years. “I spent the first week on the job
The sun streaks through the patchy white clouds and the breeze blows cold off the bay against Moriah Nelson’s face as she sits alone on a corner in Eureka. Next to her are white signs with black lettering stating the
“I couldn’t compromise the values of CNRS and my own.” Richard Boone, the former dean of College of Natural Resources and Sciences at Humboldt State, was let go before his resignation came into effect. Earlier this month, Boone formerly announced
Humboldt State students from Los Angeles and San Francisco take the long journey back to HSU with the Homeward Bound buses. The trip takes about 14 hours for those who board the bus in Los Angeles, while it takes eight
Arcata High School students joined a nationwide walkout on March 14. The walkout was in reaction to the recent shooting in Florida at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where a man with a semi-automatic rifle took the lives of three
Celebrating the matriarchy and raging grannies. The Arcata Playhouse hosted the Zero to Fierce Woman’s Festival last week. More than 30 events took place from March 5-11. Events ranged from musical performances to movie screenings to meditation. On March 8,
A collective gasp was heard across the HSU Library Fishbowl after Pakistani exchange student and Humboldt State business major Archana Nilhani made a shocking statement. “You can go to jail just for celebrating Valentine’s Day there,” Nilhani said. Nilhani delivered
Humboldt State students now have access to more research materials than ever before. On Feb. 27, the HSU library hosted the grand opening of the new special collections section, previously contained to a tiny room on the third floor. “It’s
Lecturers and students are potentially affected by budget deficit. Richard Boone is the dean of the College of Natural Resources and Sciences. Boone attended the open budget forum on March 1 to share valuable information to students, staff and faculty
The reality of Humboldt State budget cuts sets in as three departments recently lost employees. The positions of Associate Director of Housing Facilities, Steve McKenzie, Director of Center for International Programs, Ge-Yao Liu, and Associate Vice President for College of
payedFor students struggling with travel arrangements from San Francisco and Los Angeles, relief can be found in the form of a charter bus. Approximately 44 percent of Humboldt State students originated from L.A. or the San Francisco Bay Area. HSU
The MultiCultural Center presented their 24th annual Social Justice Summit at Humboldt State on Saturday. Deema Hindawi is an HSU student and a co-event coordinator of the summit. “The theme for the summit this year is ‘Who Am I? [Back
The murder of David Josiah Lawson happened almost 11 months ago. On April 15, 2017, the 19-year-old HSU student Lawson was stabbed multiple times at a house party in Arcata and he died shortly after. The case remains unsolved and
Arcata City Council votes to take down the statue of past President William McKinley on Feb. 21. Lumberjack reporter Dajonea Robinson asked the people of Arcata what they’d like to see in place of it.
Students and staff get to share why they check it. Check-It had their fourth anniversary party in the Kate Buchanan room on Feb. 23. There was free food, karaoke and a variety of clubs that performed from 7-8 p.m. The
Rick, McDonald’s is really out here! Seth Distefano is a Humboldt State freshman majoring in wildlife. Distefano has been working at McDonald’s for just over four months and he was shocked when he learned about the Szechuan sauce’s return. “It
There is a sanctuary on the second floor of the HSU Library. Turn right at the top of the main second floor stairwell, walk straight ahead and you will run into the Brain Booth. The relaxing feeling in the Brain
Jenny Williams, a professor at the University of Melbourne, spoke with Humboldt State economics students on Feb. 19 about her findings in a 15-year study of the effects of cannabis users and their choice of job professions. “In today’s age,
Students will now be required to leave their bags with cashiers when shopping at the College Creek Marketplace. This new rule is administered by Humboldt State University’s dining services. Ron Rudebock, dining services director, said theft has become a bigger
The Arcata City Council votes to remove the McKinley statue on Feb 23. amid strong support from the community. Footage by Stephanie McGeary and Garrett Goodnight. Edited by Stephanie McGeary. “Hey! Ho! McKinley’s got to go!” Humboldt State students shouted
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
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
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