Power does not come from the vote
by Carlos Pedraza Another election and another vote for the soul of the country ends in a practical tie between Democrats and Republicans that hardly feels like a victory. In 2020, I canvassed for Bernie Sanders and was a believer
NASA Engineer Jessica Bowles-Martinez speaks to students on Humboldt campus
by August Linton Jessica Bowles-Martinez, an ex-NASA engineer and “systems engineer, aka science wrangler,” spoke to Cal Poly Humboldt students on Monday. About 20 attendees gathered in Science A 475, sipping coffee and hot chocolate as late-afternoon gray rainy light
Personal Fave Mexican Places in HumCo
by Steffi Puerto Growing up in the East Bay, specifically Oakland, I consider myself a foodie at heart. Food has always been significant to my identity, culture, relationships, and overall experience of enjoying life. My favorite memories have always been
Cal Poly Humboldt Women’s Soccer Makes Playoffs For The First Time Since 2006
by Jake Knoeller It is a sunny fall afternoon on Thursday, Oct. 27; Coach Grant Landy is getting water dumped on him by his players as the final whistle sounds. His 400th win as a head coach is official. The
Inaugural Women’s Triathlon season wraps up
by Dezmond Remington On Nov. 12, 2022, the Cal Poly Humboldt Women’s triathlon team competed in their first ever national championship in Tempe, Ariz, taking 12th out of 12 teams. It was a historic season to say the least; the
Cal Poly Humboldt Consent Project starts conversations
by Ione Dellos The tenth annual Consent Project was hosted by CHECK IT and Peer Health Education on Thursday, November 10th, to educate people about consent culture through interactive booths, art projects, and a survivor speak out. Turnout for the
Cumming together on the quad
by Carlos Pedraza Dildos, cock rings, and ropes, oh my! With the cooperation of the Peer Health Center, Check it, and Queer Humboldt, The Womens Resources Center hosted “Kink on the Quad” on Monday. Sex positivity was the theme of
Cal Poly Humboldt lab safety under scrutiny
by Ollie Hancock From admin to student, everyone on campus has responsibility for the dangers of working with hazardous waste and materials. Spills, breaks, and general accidents are expected in any lab. No one can prevent a beaker from breaking,
Cal Poly Humboldt softball alumni return to where it all started
by Vanessa Saltos Ball is pitched. The crack of the bat echoes around the trees. The ball soars through the air and lands in the right center gap. Standing on second base is Izzy Starr clapping her hands and the
Faculty union challenges TimelyMD
Online faith-based counseling service raises concerns for students and faculty
Humboldt college merch should be affordable for students
by Alina Ferguson Cal Poly Humboldt, while having relatively affordable tuition and options for scholarships and financial aid, is still robbing its students blind with the cost of apparel, food and general items at campus stores. One of the ways
Native film showcase brings culture to Eureka Theater
by August Linton A great, warm sense of community filled the Eureka Theater during the Da’Luk Native Film Showcase on Saturday. Native American youth, their families and community members gathered to watch short films on Indigenous life in Humboldt, produced
Cheer team builds pyramids, team spirit
by Dezmond Remington The Cal Poly Humboldt Cheer team is a club team, both traveling to compete in cheer competitions and cheering at sports events on campus. Co-captain Kristi Hernandez has been with the team for three years, and competes
Rooted and Rising puts Black voices onstage
by Sophia Escudero In five years at Cal Poly Humboldt, lecturer Dionna Ndlovu had not seen a single production written by a Black playwright. On Monday, Oct. 24, she will direct one. Rooted and Rising is a series of staged
Sea level rise threatens Humboldt, local government stalls
by August Linton The edges of Humboldt Bay are on the verge of being overrun by the sea. It laps at the boundaries of Highway 101, surrounds the Arcata Marsh, and sneaks around the corners of low-lying industrial areas in
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