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You shouldn’t watch Wonder Man because it’s an MCU show…
by Kaylon Coleman Whether you’ve been keeping up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) lately or not, you’re probably familiar with its recent inconsistencies in quality. It feels like the company’s only hitting 50% from the free throw. Each release flip flops from practically peak to just god awful, with a good bit of mid-tier…
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Wren’s Whimsical Window
Lignified Lament by Wren Salazar Against my better judgment, I decided to take a nap around 5:00 p.m. yesterday evening. I dreamt during…
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Reality tv vs streaming
by Alba Galvan As a Latina woman who loves chisme — gossip, for my non-Spanish speakers — you can only imagine how intrigued…
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Exploring sexual desires through books
by Alba Galvan Books are often created as a way for people to escape reality or reduce stress, but what most don’t realize…
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The Masters Guide to Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
by Nico Patakidis “I don’t need a recipe for chocolate covered strawberries — how hard can it be?” Names can be deceiving! Making…
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Floral Folly Wrens Whimsical Window
by Wren Salazar A flower once bloomed for me. In it, I saw the face of a man. He spoke gently, his voice…
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Iron Lung movie review
by Bodhi Haugen Iron Lung is based on an unsettling indie horror game released in 2022. Mark Fischbach, also known as popular YouTuber…
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A special Super Bowl Sunday snack (for Seahawks fans only)
by Alexis Blue The best Sunday of the year is on the horizon. I can already see the glorious arrangement of snacks awaiting…
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Marty Supreme is a headache in cinematic format
Reel Talk with Julia I had the unfortunate displeasure of watching Marty Supreme, directed and written by Josh Safdie, over the winter break.…
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Data for Donuts
by Peter Nielsen Yesterday morning, I received a text asking me to download a new social media app called Homie. Without even downloading…
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FASHION < IDENTITY: AN INDEPENDENCE
by LIVI Lyman In my time in Humboldt, I have experienced emboldened individuals who symbolically tear and tie their clothing. They find meaning…
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Five Nights at Freddys 2 caught a vibe
by Barley Lewis-Mccabe I have to come clean. I did not see this movie in a theater. I bought front row seats to…
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The Lumberjack gift guide
by Mia Costales Homemade Food – You know what they say — the way to the heart is through the stomach. When in…
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Noticing: the art of observing with purpose
by Wren Salazar Every day, we walk by something — some kind of plant, road or building. Sometimes we sit in the same place with the same view every day. When you start to look around, you might be surprised by how many small details can change a scene. In a stressful moment, noticing what’s around you can also ground you and turn your boring days a little more interesting. Training yourself to notice can be difficult at first; it might not come easily if you aren’t used to it, but it is worth it when you do. In high…
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Reel Talk with Julia
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, should I sit down in a theater for 5 hours? by Julia Kelm Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and 2 are Quentin Tarantino cinema classics, returning to the silver screen this Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Eureka Broadway theater. Those unfamiliar with these films, the plot follows the mysterious ex-assassin simply known as ‘The Bride’ — played by Uma Thurman. The Bride wakes from a coma and almost immediately seeks revenge against Bill and the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, all of whom betrayed her and led to the killing of her unborn son. These films,…
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Reel Talk with Julia
I love Guillermo del Toro’s monsters – Frankenstein by Julia Kelm Frankenstein (2025) made a limited theatrical release on Oct. 17 this year, and then began streaming on Netflix on Nov. 7. The film is an adaptation of the 1818 gothic classic Frankenstein also known as The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley. If you are unfamiliar with the story, and I don’t know why you wouldn’t, it follows Dr. Victor Frankenstein — Oscar Isaac — a brilliant, yet egomaniacal scientist, who brings a creature made of the parts of the dead to life. The creature — Jacob Elordi — turns…
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KRFH Magical Mystery Tour to UCRN
by Devin Bowen This past weekend, KRFH made our big debut at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) for the annual University of California College Radio Conference, and man, it was an experience. Being a college radio junkie and a KRFH DJ myself, I was just so geeked out of excitement for this trip. We had $20 in our pockets, three cars full of indie college merch and a dream traveling down the state to Santa Cruz, Calif. Once we arrived in Santa Cruz, it was game over; no one was ready for the KRFH Humboldt people to be…
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Daniel Caesar’s Son of Spergy Review
by Devin Bowen As the fall leaves turn different shades of yellowish-gold and each day slowly gets colder, Daniel Caesar’s new album arrives just in time for the agony and pain of the yearning fall season. Son Of Spergy, released earlier this fall on Oct. 24, is Daniel Caesar’s most recent project — and trust me, it will have you locked in. From his last album, Never Enough, Son Of Spergy brings that beautiful soft Daniel Caesar lust with insanely well thought-out lyrics that tell a real story. My initial reaction to seeing the album finally released was “Oh, God,”…
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PinkPantheress provides perfect performance
by Kaylon Coleman If you know me or have read my concert review for Tyler, The Creator’s Chromakopia tour, you know that nothing revitalizes my spirit more during a semester than a road trip or a concert, let alone both. Well, I treated myself to just that last week with PinkPantheress’ fall 2025 North American tour, and it was more than I could’ve hoped for. To give a little background, it was around summertime when I was back in SoCal, bored, scrolling through potential concerts to go to when I saw it: a PinkPanthress concert in the bay on my…
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Reel Talk with Julia
Bugonia reminds us why corporations are our enemies by Julia Kelm Bugonia, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, follows two conspiracy-obsessed men — Jesse Plemons and Aiden Delbis — who kidnap a powerful and influential pharmaceutical CEO — Emma Stone. They kidnap her, as they are convinced that she is an alien who intends to destroy Earth. I saw this the day after it premiered on Halloween at the Minor Theater in Arcata. I’m not sure if the projectionist was hungover or not, but I was lucky enough to see the first 10 seconds of One Battle After Another again…
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Ethereal sounds of Tame Impala’s Deadbeat encapsulates fans around the globe
by Ryan Diaz Kevin Parker, also known as Tame Impala, dropped a scorching album on Oct. 17 featuring his true display of artistic expertise, hitting the global stages as his tour began Oct. 27 in New York City. Parker has not released an album in five years, half of a decade since we’ve had a full release from the Tame Impala. Think back for a moment to just weeks right before the COVID-19 pandemic began — does that feel like forever ago to you? It feels like centuries ago to me. So, buckle up as we drive down this road…
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Washing Your Hands is Cool
by Kaylon Coleman It’s November, which means a multitude of things. Veterans Day, Fall Break, Daylights Savings Ending, a few LJ editor birthdays, mine included. But, it also means flu season — and if you live in Humboldt County, you know this is when the rain really starts to ramp up. For the initiated, the “Humboldt Hack” is probably something you’re all too familiar with. For the freshman and transfers who may not be… trust me, you soon will be. Now more than ever — except for when we had that pandemic a few years back — I implore you…
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The Jerry Garcia Effect
by Barley Lewis-McCabe We’ve all seen him — you stop into Wildberries to briefly grab some lunch and you see the ragged hair and black t-shirt standing in front of the bulk foods. Maybe you stop into Pacific Paradise and see him walk out with an overflowing bag. You’re going down the road feeling fine; then, there’s a whiff of cigarettes and hot dog breath. He’s in us all: Jerry Garcia. If you live in Humboldt, you’ve surely heard the Grateful Dead, even if you only knew it as that weird song playing in a coffee shop that just doesn’t…
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LJ editorial team halloween costumes
by The Lumberjack team Sexy costumes: Jimmy Buffett (RIP) – Embody the spirit of the greatest man to ever live, the mayor of Margaritaville himself: Jimmy Buffett. Wear a Hawaiian shirt, a few buttons open, some shorts and a flip-flop or two. It’s not just about what you wear, but how you act. Chill out all night and make sure your drink never stays empty for too long. Come Monday, your head may hurt, your feet could stink and you won’t love Jesus, but you’ll be the coolest guy around. Diet Coke – Nothing’s hotter than an ice cold Diet…
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Halloween playlist
by Miranda Ricks