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Rolling into the new derby season
Local team takes home a win during the opening game of Humboldt Roller Derby’s 12th season

America’s tallest living Christmas tree continues to shine bright
Ferndale gets into the holiday spirit on Dec. 2.

New coaches, same support system
Failure is not an option for coach Mason Mitchell. He plans on pushing the football program in the right direction with the continuous support of the community and the Humboldt State University student body. “It is more than just being

Leadership should be accountable in response to racism
Humboldt State President Lisa Rossbacher should follow the example of Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson

Word on the street
HSU Students emerge from hibernation Monday, April 23 was the first actual warm, sunny day in quite some time, and our resident vitamin-D-deprived students utilized the rare sunlight to its fullest extent. With temperatures reaching a high of *GASP* 78

Q-Fest celebrates queer and trans people of color in the arts
Humboldt State senior Jonathan Salinas is no stranger to discrimination in this community. Salinas was even told once to move out of Humboldt by a community member. Though moments like this dishearten Salinas, helping organize events like Q-Fest inspires him.

Celebrating five years of El Leñador
El Leñador has been publishing monthly bilingual stories for Humboldt State University since 2013. El Leñador has given a voice for the people whose voices are never heard, and its staff has been carrying on that drive to serve the

Defense dominates the spring
The Lumberjacks and their fans took over the Redwood Bowl April 21 for their annual intersquad Green & Gold Scrimmage. Defense suited up in their green home jerseys while offense suited up in their away white jerseys. “I thought [defense]

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

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

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

International festival reels universal film into Humboldt
Student-run Humboldt International Film Festival hosts film from across the globe for 51 years. The longest running film festival entirely managed by students is hosted in the heart of Humboldt every spring. Humboldt International Film Fest is open to any

Warriors of Rainbow Ridge
In between the Humboldt Redwoods State Park and the King Range National Conservation Area lies Rainbow Ridge, a hidden treasure connecting the redwoods to the sea. About an hour south from Humboldt State University lies Rainbow Ridge, a fairy tale

Auction raises over 200K
The who’s who of Humboldt County were in attendance for the 33rd Annual Celebrity Dinner and Sports Auction in Eureka, and they raised over $200,000 for the night. The auction is put together every year as a benefit for the

Salmon and us, tied to the health of the Klamath River
The We Are the River: Connecting River Health to Community Health panel met to discuss the state of the Klamath River, and the communities whose lives are tied to the health of the river. The discussion was held in the

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

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

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

How to stay dry in Humboldt
The spring semester means rain season and it is likely to stay that way the whole semester. Here are some tips from my local prespective to stay dry in Humboldt. Get proper rain gear. It’s not fun walking from class

Surfing giants in Humboldt
Waves upwards of 20 feet tossed and turned against the Humboldt coastline this week

Sí Se Puede!
By | Robert Brown Dolores Huerta spoke to an audience at The Van Duzer Theater at Humboldt State University on Monday, Nov. 13 during her new video documentary tour, celebrating her life’s work entitled, “Dolores.” Huerta is legendary for her

