Yesterday, Humboldt County Public Health held a press conference with Health Officer Ian Hoffman, Emergency Operations Center Operations Chief Sofia Pereira, Humboldt State University Director of Risk Management and Safety Services Cris Koczera and Joint Information Center spokesperson Meriah Miracle to update the public on the county COVID-19 response and answer reporters’ questions. Here are […]
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$433 Million Proposed for HSU Polytechnic
During today’s revised budget proposal presentation, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s proposing $433 million for Humboldt State University’s transformation into California State University’s third polytechnic university. “I am a big supporter of Cal Polys. We have two; we want to create a third. And that’s the significant investment: $433 million,” Newsom said. “We’ve been working with […]
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HSU and CR Commencement Ceremonies This Weekend; HSU to Honor Yurok Spiritual Leader
Congratulations to all Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods graduates! The schools will be celebrating their graduates at this weekend’s commencement ceremonies both in-person and virtually. Although CR’s in-person graduation ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19, the college has opted to hold a virtual ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday via Facebook Watch and […]
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HSU Investigating Another Hazing Incident in Men’s and Women’s Rugby Team
Just a week after Humboldt State University reported it is investigating an alleged hazing incident involving the softball team, the university is investigating another alleged hazing incident and possible violations of student and sports club codes of conduct involving the men’s and women’s rugby teams. The teams have both been placed on interim suspensions while all […]
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HSU’s Student-Run News Outlets and Reporters Win Awards; El Leñador SPJ ‘Best All-Around Student Newspaper’
Humboldt State University’s El Leñador newspaper was awarded the “Best All-Around Student Newspaper” by the Society of Professional Journalists for Region 11, a multi-state competition, at the 2020 Mark of Excellence regional awards. “Winning this award means that people, even outside of this community, recognize the important work that our team puts into producing El […]
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Humboldt State Investigation Hazing Involving Softball Team
Humboldt State University officials are investigating allegations of hazing involving the women’s softball team as well as other possible violations of student and athletic codes. The team has been placed on interim suspension, with all activities, including games scheduled for next week, on hold while the investigation is underway, according to a news release. “Hazing […]
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‘People and Planet Before Profit:’ Post-Capitalism Conference Set to Kick Off
Can you imagine a world after capitalism? David Cobb can, and he wants you to join him. “We need a system that puts people and planet before profit,” Cobb says in a recent phone interview with the Journal. The good news, Cobb says, is that the core elements of the solidarity economy he and others […]
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Humboldt International Film Festival, April 19-25
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of pandemic stays Humboldt State University’s film students from promoting the art of film. Year after year, the oldest student-run film festival in the world keeps rolling. This year, the Humboldt International Film Festival celebrates its 54th year with an impressive line-up of independent films showing April 19-25. […]
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APD Renews Call for Witnesses as Fourth Anniversary of Lawson’s Death Approaches
As the fourth anniversary of his death approaches, the Arcata Police Department is once again calling on witnesses to step forward in the April 15, 2017, stabbing of Humboldt State University sophomore David Josiah Lawson. In a joint public service announcement Chief Brian Ahearn recorded with Lawson’s mother, Charmaine Lawson, they urge witnesses who may […]
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Pacific Outfitters Shutters Arcata Site, HSU Bookstore Moving into Downtown Location
Pacific Outfitters announced on Facebook that its downtown Arcata location has “succumbed to COVID-19” and will not reopen post-pandemic after nearly 50 years of operation in the city. Formerly called The New Outdoor Store and located on the Plaza, Pacific Outfitters has had a home in Arcata since the 1970s, according to the Facebook post. […]
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HSU Women’s Basketball Team Opts Out of Competing This Season
After Humboldt State University announced that student-athletes would return to competition this season, members of the women’s basketball team released a statement on their collective decision not to compete due to health and safety concerns, including injuries. HSU’s women’s basketball coach Michelle Bento-Jackson, who’s been coaching collegiate sports since 1992 and has been head coach […]
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HSU Athletes Return to Play
Humboldt State University athletes are returning to the fields and courts as the university, National Collegiate Athletic Association and Humboldt County Public have set “strict health and safety guidelines” for players to return. In a media availability on Thursday, County Health Officer Ian Hoffman said that collegiate sports are governed by the NCAA, which sets […]