by Savana Robinson “I love you,” I said to my boyfriend this afternoon. “I’ll see you in a month.” With a heavy heart, I walked away from him. Our eyes met with one last glance and we went our separate
by Griffin Mancuso Shannon Rhodes already had a passion for fashion and makeup before delving into Humboldt’s drag scene. After attending several drag shows dressed to impress, Rhodes ran into drag artists Val de Flores and Sharon Taterz who offered
by Mia Costales For the better half of my teenage and young adult life, I’ve dealt with intense bouts of sadness in the days leading up to my menstrual cycle. These episodes usually only lasted around a week and were
by Christina Mehr “Wrap it before you tap it.” We’ve all heard that before. Condoms and other forms of contraceptives help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections and diseases. However, condoms don’t protect you from all STIs, such as
by Alexandra Berrocal We’ve all heard of straight, gay, and bisexual people. But what about asexual people? Asexual people are people who do not experience sexual attraction. Abigail Vonderschmitt, a music major who is in her first year at Cal
by Zack Mink Waiting in a bathroom stall, hoping to see a tapping foot. Hearing someone enter and then going into the empty stall next to you. All of a sudden – that tapping foot appears. They’re not just listening
by Noah Pond and Eli Farrington Moonlight shone through the bedroom window. A plethora of naked bodies wriggled and writhed. This was the experience of Cal Poly Humboldt sophomore Calvin Kulpa, a psychology major who recently embarked on his first
by Savana Robinson Having sexual relations with the same person for an extended amount of time can become monotonous, but it doesn’t have to. Here are some ways to spice up your sex life with your significant other, or if
by Alex Anderson Love is in the air and in the bedroom during this time of the year. Enjoy yourselves and rejoice in the shared desire to bump uglies with the one you love, or happened to stumble upon, during
by Jasmin Shirazian Gifts: Handmade cards: Handmade gifts are always better, even if they come out looking like a kindergartener made it. A quick Youtube search will show you a variety of cards to make, from a Victorian love-note to
by Jasmin Shirazian Hi Jasmin, I have been dating my boyfriend for nearly 2 years now. I’ve known for a long while that we aren’t compatible as people, but we still have fun together. He’s just not emotionally mature, and
by Eli Farrington Humboldt County Residents were recently buzzing with excitement as Warner Bros. Pictures’ mysterious new production codenamed, “BC Project,” began filming in Eureka and Arcata. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is set to star Leonard Dicaprio,
by Gabriel Zucker On Aug. 23, 2023, the University of California and the state of California announced they would be awarding over $80 million in climate action grants. These grants will find solutions that directly address state climate problems. In
by Carlina Grillo Hollywood has made its way into the Humboldt scene and Cal Poly Humboldt students are getting in on the action. The filming of a new movie, dubbed “BC Project,” occurred right across the freeway from Cal Poly
by Dezmond Remington Tigger doesn’t have any stripes. He isn’t furry, and his jumping skills are horrible. His scales are nice and smooth, and his facial hair rivals a 19th century president’s. Tigger the bearded dragon is just one of
by Carlina Grillo This year marks a milestone for some Cal Poly Humboldt students: their first time voting in a presidential election. Besides potential presidential candidates, the ballot will include important propositions, like Proposition 1, a state-wide measure regarding funding
University expects the new microgrid will provide about 25-30% of current annual campus electricity needs by Brad Butterfield Striving for sustainability and nestled in among the indomitable redwood giants of Northern California, California’s new polytechnic signed a contract on Feb.
by Noah Pond Between cranking out assignments, having a social life, and enjoying living, most college students have enough on their plate. That’s why most colleges have off-campus housing offices. Humboldt had been without an off-campus housing liaison for over
by Mia Costales Distorted guitars and the punch of a kick drum reverberated off the muraled walls as Humboldt locals and music lovers alike crammed into the cozy one-room venue. The energy was electric. Bodies contorted in the neon light,
By Griffin Mancuso and Savana Robinson Last Thursday, on the third floor of Cal Poly Humboldt’s library, a very important first birthday was celebrated. Students, faculty and community members gathered to enjoy cake, pizza, pie and refreshments to celebrate the
by Alex Anderson Walking into the arena, music blaring, teammates running onto the court mentally preparing to go to battle. Coming together and huddling as one, teammates are there for each other. Lining up with signs in hand, showing the
By Christina Mehr Signs of Passage: Nostalgia and New Beginnings debuted in the Reese Bullen Gallery at Cal Poly Humboldt on Nov 8. The exhibition runs through Dec. 9 [2023] in the Art Building. The Reese Bullen Gallery is named