Cassie Curatolo
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“This is a Load of Barnacles”: SpongeBob Super Bowl Backlash
Over the last several months, more than 1 million people signed the Change.org petition to honor Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of SpongeBob Squarepants, with a performance of the aquatic cartoon anthem “Sweet Victory” during the Super Bowl halftime show. The 57-year-old Humboldt State University graduate died in November of last year after battling a neurodegenerative […]
Posted inStories
Bout That Time
The lights dim and the crowd cheers. A line of skaters roll out as a voice ricochets through the arena, announcing their names. Wheels screech and we take our places on the track. Soon we will go head-to-head with the opposing team. It will get physical because this is roller derby. And it will get […]
Posted inWedding Feature
The Language of Flowers
Many of us are familiar with the gesture of giving an olive branch as an offering of peace or sending red roses to demonstrate romantic feelings. While using flowers to send messages dates back centuries, floral symbolism blossomed in Victorian times, imparting flowers with more specific and complex meanings than ever before. Because Victorian society had […]
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The Perfect Fit
The music, the evening’s menu and handwritten vows are all tailored to reflect the betrothed. Engagement and wedding rings, too, are a special part of the union. Why shouldn’t they be as unique as the couple exchanging them? If you’re interested in giving your intended a one-of-a-kind ring, here are a handful of jewelers in […]
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Liberation through Cultivation
As the cultivation of cannabis transitions from illegal backwoods growing to a multi-million-dollar industry, some wonder: 1. Can we slow, if not stop, the inevitable corporate takeover of weed? 2. Can cannabis be cultivated in a way that is beneficial both for the earth and for the people who have historically produced it? According to […]
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Street Poetry
If not from spotting him around Old Town, you may recognize Bob Hager from his Oct. 26, 2017, Journal cover story “Homeless Survival Guide.” Hager is a veteran and he and his late wife, Kathleen, had been homeless off and on for decades and were evicted after a long-term stay at the Budget Inn in […]
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Mushroom Mania
Check out the fungus among us at Humboldt Bay Mycological Society’s 40th annual Mushroom Fair on Sun., Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($5 adults and kids over 16, $1 youth ages 12-16, free under 12). There won’t be mush room left in the Arcata Community Center after it’s stocked with between 300 […]
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‘This is the Land We Dream of, the Land that Belongs to Us Again’
This week author Brando Skyhorse visits several locations in Humboldt County for a pair of readings and discussions. Skyhorse’s first work, Take this Man: A Memoir, in which he recounts the quirks and the tragedies of his childhood in Los Angeles, generated much praise. His first novel, The Madonnas of Echo Park, is the 2018 […]
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Seventh Annual Joni Mitchell Tribute Show
All I Want is to celebrate the music and life of the legendary Joni Mitchell at the seventh annual Joni Mitchell Tribute Show. Performed at the Arcata Playhouse by a group of talented and passionate Humboldt singers and musicians, this two-part concert covers a diverse selection of the Grammy Award-winning artist’s work. Jan Bramlett, Morgan […]
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La Ofrenda
Honor the lives of the dearly departed on Dia de los Muertos. All souls are invited to the Arcata Plaza at Ninth and G streets on Nov. 2 from 5-8 p.m. Sponsored by Arcata Main Street, Los Bagels and the city of Arcata, this event will include live Mariachi, a performance by Samba da Alegria, […]
Posted inShopping
Sock it to Me
Your feet are important. After all, they take you where you need to go. With their help, you can traverse sandy beaches, hike through the redwoods, walk to your favorite local coffehouse, dance The Nutcracker en pointe and shuffle across the bar to meet a special someone. Your trotters take you on adventures, both expected […]