The Humboldt Crabs have kept their early momentum rolling into the week, starting things off with a two-game set against the Redding Tigers. The Tigers proved to be capable opponents for the hometown crustaceans and proved it through the opening stages of Tuesday night’s game when their starting pitcher Will Tasista went five innings giving […]
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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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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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Breaking Down a Dizzying Week of COVID-19 and What it Means for Humboldt
When Humboldt County Health Officer Ian Hoffman sat virtually before the Board of Supervisors on March 9 to offer an update on the local COVID-19 response, his tone was cautiously optimistic. “It feels like we’re really at a point of palpable change in this pandemic,” he told the board, noting that case rates and hospitalizations […]
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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 […]
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‘Their Success is our Success’
Football is returning to Humboldt State University’s Redwood Bowl but it’s not without controversy and will likely do little to appease Lumberjack fans who frantically fundraised and networked in an unsuccessful attempt to prevent the school from axing the sport two years ago. HSU announced Sept. 30 that it would be “partnering” with San Jose […]
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After COVID Restricts Contact Sports in Santa Clara County, HSU Provides Space for San Jose State University Football Team to Practice
According to information from the San Jose State Spartans, football players from the University team will travel north to Humboldt State University to practice football. They are barred from practicing in Santa Clara County because COVID restrictions bar contact sports. “Approximately 135 players, coaches and essential support staff will travel to Humboldt State. Costs, such […]
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Songs from Synthetic Summer Camp
Every summer has its share of feel-good albums and hits made just for the season. I don’t know when this tradition began but it had to have been during the mid-century upswing era of youth culture and its attendant flood of pop music. I can’t really imagine Mario Lanza or Maria Callas releasing hazy poolside […]
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He Shoots, He …
For serious sports fans and weekend warriors, what happens on the field has far-reaching significance. The games we play and watch can become an organizing force in our lives. Sports divides and unites. Love of a game can be passed through generations. Sports can even become the sole topic of discussion between people with no […]
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The Boys of Summer Fog: Photos from Crabs Opening Weekend
Back for their 75th season, the Humboldt Crabs baseball team’s first game on Friday night at the Arcata Ballpark ended in an 8-3 loss to the Corvallis Knights. (Read more about the weekend’s games here.) The Crabs also lost the next two games to the talented Corvallis team on Saturday and Sunday, influenced no doubt […]
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HumSport: Your Week in Sports Photos
Local photographer Jose Quezada has launched a pair of new websites, HumSport and HumLook, showcasing the work of local photographers. Photographers will be uploading galleries of photos on both sites regularly, showcasing their best images of local sports, cultural events and landscapes. High-resolution downloads of the images are also available for $5 apiece. The Journal […]
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HumSport: Your Week in Sports Photos
Local photographer Jose Quezada has launched a pair of new websites, HumSport and HumLook, showcasing the work of local photographers. Photographers will be uploading galleries of photos on both sites regularly, showcasing their best images of local sports, cultural events and landscapes. High-resolution downloads of the images are also available for $5 apiece. The Journal […]