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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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Administration’s feigned empathy, not enough
In light of ENAACP demands, we demand HSU act.
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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Leadership should be accountable in response to racism
Humboldt State President Lisa Rossbacher should follow the example of Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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Records rule again
The tables have turned in favor of vinyl records. While CDs and cassettes reigned king in the 1980s and 1990s, it was the rise of digital downloads and online streaming services in the 2000s that inexplicably aided in the resurgence
Friday, April 20, 2018
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A joint opinion: spark it up!
Humboldt County’s reputation around the United States reeks of marijuana. As part of the Emerald Triangle, along with the counties Mendocino and Trinity, Humboldt makes most of its green from the seasonal crop. Rumor has it that the celebration of
Friday, April 20, 2018
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A joint opinion: put it out
Before the Gold Rush there was a Green Rush, with some gold in there. Settlers came from the East in the 19th century looking for gold and found some big trees to cut down and sell. It was a prosperous
Friday, April 20, 2018
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Trust in police weakens as Chapman resigns
As students, we have reasonable expectations of safety so we can focus on academic success without fear. This is not the reality for Humboldt State University students of color, both on campus and in the community. Both the Arcata Police
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
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A (cynical) guide to surviving the Infinity War
Navigating the Marvel Cinematic Universe There are too many Marvel movies for people to keep track of. The combined 18 movies have earnings of more than the GDP of a significant amount of nations. Here is a guide through the
Thursday, April 12, 2018
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Consuming news safely
Sorting through the mainstream, and now local media When you turn on your local news TV station, you expect a solid mix of local and national news, and a variety of messages between stations. The news coverage from one area
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor
New Student Housing Community in the Works for Lumberjacks! Dear Editor: I’m pleased to announce that The Village, a new housing choice, is in the works for students attending Humboldt State University. As you probably know, HSU currently has room
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
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Protect your profile
In light of data breaches, maintain some privacy. Facebook gives away your information. Twitter, Instagram and Google do it too. So do most of your other social media apps and websites. Everything you search, click or talk about ends up
Thursday, April 5, 2018
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Internet killed the rock star
Rock music has had an identity crisis since the turn of the century, and the internet has much to do with it. A good place to start is Napster, a revolutionary online music-sharing site that had its day between 1999
Thursday, April 5, 2018
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Humboldt State students are in need of ODEI
Humboldt State’s current budget crisis has been on everyone’s mind since the gravity of our school’s financial situation was brought to light. Besides the obvious, inevitable budget cuts and downsizing, our budget crisis has and will affect much more than
Sunday, April 1, 2018
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She can breastfeed her child and serve the general public
She can run for office, but she can’t breastfeed her child in public without sexualization and aggressive backlash. It’s not a new argument or idea that the stigma behind women breastfeeding in public needs to change. If women are expected
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Redefine the codes
Changing the unspoken rules of human decency. Today’s political and social climate is bringing exposure and discussion to the way that men treat women and even the way that they treat each other. A small and possibly forgotten aspect of
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Year of the women 2.0
2018 is looking to be another year for woman in politics. Why stop now? 1992 has often been declared as the last “Year of the Woman” for politics. According to the United States House of Representatives History, Arts & Archives
Thursday, March 22, 2018
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: We want student housing, but not the AMCAL way
Author Maureen J. Jules is a former HSU student and active member of Arcata Citizens for Responsible Housing. Dear editor: AMCAL, a large corporation from Southern California, wants to join the Arcata housing scene, claiming to help students find affordable,
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
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11 months and no justice for Josiah
David Josiah Lawson was a victim of a hate crime and has become the poster child of the racism that exists in Humboldt County. Though the Arcata Police Department has been working through the investigation using physical evidence and witness
Monday, March 19, 2018
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Restrict age limit on firearm and ammunition purchases
Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops should follow Dick’s and Walmart. In the grieving shadow of the Parkland, Florida high school shooting, sporting goods company Dick’s Sporting Goods and large retailer Walmart have changed their sales policies and limitations on firearms
Thursday, March 15, 2018
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EDITORIAL: FCC aims to impose internet road blocks
Why you need to pay attention to net neutrality regulations. Since its introduction to the general public in 1990, the internet became a powerful tool by placing the world at the fingertips of the average American. Information to almost anything
Thursday, March 8, 2018
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor in response to “40-day anti-abortion protest begins in Eureka”
Dear Editor, Regarding the Lumberjack article about the 40-Day Anti-Abortion Protest – HSU students need to know that not all religions or religious leaders believe that human sexuality is evil and something to be ashamed of. They need to know
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
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Wild West in Humboldt County
Humboldt County is known worldwide as a safe haven for hippies, liberals and gun-toting conservative cowboys. Gun violence is on the rise around the country, especially in regards to mass shootings, as was just seen in Florida. Gun culture is
Thursday, March 1, 2018
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Keep the dream alive
Immigrants are the backbone of the United States, but anti-DACA protesters think they could do without them entirely. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a polarizing immigration policy that allows certain individuals to enter or remain in the United States,
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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