Some things, like university names, come and go, while others seem resistant to the forces of change. One of those things in the latter category is the university circus community, formerly HSU, now Cal Poly Humboldt. The Humboldt Circus Gist Hall performance Circus? You Hardly Know Us! is an addition to a long tradition, so […]
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Music Tonight: Sunday, March 5
Fiesta Folklórica is featuring its final matinee gig (for this cycle) at Gist Hall today at 2 p.m. A presentation of Cal Poly Humboldt’s Ballet Folklórica, Danza Azteca and Mariachi de Humboldt, today’s family-friendly performances come with a forecast of vibrant dance, music and clothing from various folk traditions around Mexico ($10, $5 children). On […]
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Active Shooter Drill Today at Humboldt State
If you see something going on at the Humboldt State University campus today, don’t worry. It’s only a drill. HSU Police and other first responders will be conducting an active shooter drill in Gist Hall from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. that will include actors, ambulances, fire engines, police vehicles and responders clad in tactical […]
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Gist Hall Re-Opens After Asbestos Shutdown
After a presence of disturbed asbestos found in a “space used to help circulate air” closed down Gist Hall in May, Humboldt State University has announced the building reopened this week. Right before the spring semester ended, HSU closed down the building to test for traces of asbestos. Tests later confirmed no asbestos fibers were […]
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Test Shows ‘Some Asbestos’ in Material Found in Gist Hall
Material found in Gist Hall earlier this month “does indeed contain some asbestos,” according to a statement posted today on the Humboldt State University website. Other “loose materials” found in the building will also be tested, with results expected back next week. Meanwhile, HSU is working with an outside firm on a clean-up plan, according […]
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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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‘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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Family Circles
Don’t hold Eleemosynary‘s title against it. It’s a clever device by playwright Lee Blessing (whose Going to St. Ives was a popular production at Redwood Curtain Theatre last year) that plays into the content of the piece. It means “charitable” and it is the winning word in a national spelling contest. Eleemosynary, now playing at […]