A shipment of 100 otter sculptures is heading toward the North Coast, according to Jeff Black, who created the North Coast Otter Public Arts Initiative. All the way from Jolly Roger Sculptures in the Philippines, the arrival of the 3-foot-tall sculptures standing ready for an artist’s touch will kick off a public art initiative scheduled […]
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HSU Welcomes New President Tom Jackson Jr.
The Humboldt State University bells rang loudly across campus, 12 rings, it was noon and a group of people were walking toward the library. Upon entering the jam-packed lobby filled with HSU faculty, students and community members , the crowd began to applaud: The new president had arrived. Just a few hours after his announcement […]
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CSU Announces Hiring of HSU’s First African-American President
The California State University Board of Trustees this morning appointed Tom Jackson Jr. as Humboldt State University’s next president. A military veteran and Seattle, Washington, native, Jackson will be HSU’s first African-American president, coming from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota, which he has helmed since 2014. “There are few institutions that are […]
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‘Today is Your Day:’ Charmaine Lawson Accepts Son’s Degree in Emotional Ceremony
Ponchos, umbrellas and rain jackets surrounded Humboldt State University’s Redwood Bowl this morning as graduates celebrated their commencement. Among them, in a full cap, gown and graduation stole, was Charmaine Lawson, sitting in place of her son, David Josiah Lawson. David Josiah Lawson, who was a 19-year-old sophomore when he was fatally stabbed at an […]
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HSU: Gist Hall Still Closed, Test Finds No Asbestos in the Air
Testing by a private lab found no asbestos fibers in the air of Gist Hall, which has been closed for nearly a week after “disturbed material” was discovered during a routine check of the building’s systems, according to a release today from Humboldt State University. A second test to “confirm that it is indeed disturbed […]
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Gist Hall Remains Closed, Finals Relocated
Gist Hall at Humboldt State University remains closed today “out of an abundance of caution” after Friday’s discovery of what could be disturbed asbestos and finals have been moved to new locations. “All classes and other activities in Gist Hall have been suspended,” a release from HSU states. “There is no access to offices or […]
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THIRD UPDATE: Fortuna High Lockdown Lifted, Individual Detained
THIRD UPDATE: This morning’s school lockdowns in Fortuna were prompted by reports from parents that their children had received “a concerning image” that was being circulated on the social media app SnapChat. The message showed a picture of an assault rifle with the words “getting ready for school.” According to a Fortuna Police Department release, […]
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‘Possible’ Disturbed Asbestos Closes Down Gist Hall
Humboldt State University’s Gist Hall “has been closed until further notice” after what the university describes as “the possible presence of disturbed asbestos” was detected during a “routine check” on Friday. According to a post on the HSU website, tests will be conducted over the weekend and Monday. The university asks employees who worked in […]
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THIRD UPDATE: Counseling Available in Wake of McKinleyville High Student’s Death
3rd UPDATE: McKinleyville High School Principal Nic Collart posted a letter on the school’s website this morning saying he wanted to reassure parents and students that “our school is safe” in the aftermath of an apparent student suicide on campus this morning and to let them know counseling services will be available this afternoon at […]
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As Chancellor Backs HSU’s Gutting of KHSU, Community Members Look to Purchase the Station
California State University Chancellor Timothy White is supporting Humboldt State University President Lisa Rossbacher’s recent decision to gut local programming on the KHSU radio station, saying it was in the “fiscal interests of the university.” White’s comments came in an April 25 letter responding to Rita Carole, a McKinlevyille resident, who had contacted him 10 […]
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Letter from Legislators: KHSU Gutting a ‘Slap in the Face’
Adding to a growing list, current and former North Coast legislators are calling on the California State University Chancellor’s Office to suspend any decision-making on the future of KHSU until new top administrators arrive at Humboldt State University. HSU President Lisa Rossbacher and Vice President of Advancement Craig Wruck, who oversees KHSU, are both slated […]