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A labor of love

Humboldt Homebrew Festival Kristina Watson served a lot more than just beer at the eighth Humboldt Homebrew Festival on April 7 at the Arcata Community Center. Watson was one of seven brewers from Triple Junction Brewing, who were one of

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Josiah Lawson

Justice for Josiah rally

On April 5 at 1:30 p.m., students at Humboldt State left class to attend a rally on the UC quad in remembrance of David Josiah Lawson, a student who was stabbed to death at a party in Arcata almost a

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News

Lumberjack editors meet with Rossbacher, part II

The Lumberjack editors met with the president of Humboldt State University, Lisa Rossbacher, on March 23. The Q&A was largely centered around budget cuts and social issues that impact the local community, especially HSU students. This is part II of

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Science

“If you can’t be rational, at least be real”

A conversation with science and beer. Pythagoras, the Greek philosopher and mathematician, died from an angry mob because he refused to cross a field of beans. Followers of his cult, the Pythagoraeans, believed all numbers were either whole or ratios

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News

McKinley statue is no more

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

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News

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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News

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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Life & Arts

Restaurant review: The Burger Joint

One of Arcata’s latest restaurants launched their soft opening on Feb. 1: The Burger Joint. Owners Halleh Paymard and Will Hauser have a good thing going. The marquee above the front entrance grabs your attention. Once you’re hooked, you can’t

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Science

Endangered species lives in Arcata

Did you know there are nine endangered species that live around Arcata? Every species is important for a habitat to thrive. The food chain is more like a food pyramid that every species has a specific role to maintain. Of

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Life & Arts

Humboldt Pride

Humboldt Pride took place in the Arcata Plaza this year. Leading with the Pride Parade and culminating in the town square for a free open-mic, a drag lip-sync performance, live music, and other presentations. While a smaller event then previous

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News

Church doors mysteriously catch fire

By| Bryan Donoghue A fire sparked on the doorstep to the Arcata Presbyterian Church on G Street and 11th last night, and at the moment, it’s a mystery as to how it began. “All I can really give you right

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Opinion

Frustration is not hostility

By | Reza Sadeghzadeh It has been almost five months since the death of David Josiah Lawson. Yet, there are still some controversial questions lingering in the minds of students regarding Arcata’s first responders that handled the emergency call on

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News

Being in the know about D.A.C.A.

By | Charlotte Rutigliano After an emotional rally for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Programs held in the UC Quad on Tuesday, September 5, students and staff piled into a small conference room in Nelson Hell East, most

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Life & Arts

It’s hot in Arcata

By|Ian Benjamin Finnegan Thompson Last Saturday was the hottest day in Arcata since 1983 according to intellicast.com. Dozens of residents flocked to the Mad River to escape the heat. The immense heat and smoke from the inland wildfires didn’t stop

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News

Yes! The Y.E.S. House is open

This past Thursday Aug. 31, the Youth Educational Services house on campus, Y.E.S. House, held their open house for students and other members the community to come and see what the Y.E.S. House has to offer.

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Life & Arts

A beard trend

By Juan Herrera Imagine having to go through the process of searching for products just to grow facial hair, or having to beg to your barber to create a beard that isn’t there. All of that, just to fit in.

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Life & Arts

Making recycling an art

By Juan Herrera 2500 degrees fahrenheit. That’s the heat it takes to perfectly mold glass into the shape your heart desires. Fire and Light is a local company in Arcata that hand crafts an array of colored glass tableware. This

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Sports

Jacks win big in home opener

The Lumberjacks’ women’s volleyball team opened its season at home with a bang on Thursday, Aug. 31, handling the Academy of Art Urban Knights 3-1(25-17, 25-15, 22-25, 25-21). Alex Lolland, senior and outside hitter, had a night to remember on

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