Humboldt State University confirmed one new COVID-19 case in a student who moved into on-campus housing, bringing the total to four cases. Since beginning their move-in process last weekend the school has administered 600 COVID-19 tests with a 7-day positive rate of 0.67 percent, compared to a county rate of 2.2 percent and the state rate […]
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College of the Redwoods Confirms First COVID-19 Case
College of the Redwoods has confirmed its first COVID-19 case in a student residing at the college’s residence hall. Just like Humboldt State University, the test was administered as a part of the move-in process for students arriving to live on campus. The student and another student who was possibly exposed have been moved into […]
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HSU Announced No New COVID-19 Cases Yesterday
Humboldt State University confirmed yesterday that there were no new COVID-19 cases. The university has seen three positive results since students began moving into the school last weekend. The three students are quarantining in isolated rooms. The school is providing ongoing support including frequent health and wellness checks with the students, as well as delivery of […]
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Two New HSU Students Test Positive for COVID
Two additional Humboldt State University students who recently moved onto campus have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release. “The students have been moved to rooms on campus that are set aside for isolation,” the HSU release states. “The university will be providing ongoing support including frequent health and wellness checks with the […]
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HSU Donors Give Over $150,000 in Emergency Support for Students
Humboldt State University donors have donated $158,000 to the university’s emergency relief funds, which help ensure students continue their path to higher education and provides much needed assistance, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the pandemic hit students at the university lost wages, had housing changes and transitioned to online learning. The emergency funds have provided students […]
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Local Educators Call for Collaborative Approach to Navigating Next School Year
In an open letter to the community, educators from Humboldt and Del Norte counties are calling for a united approach as decisions are made about how to approach the 2020-2021 school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter — sent out by the Eureka office of the California Teachers Association and signed by representatives of […]
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Two Humboldt State Students Suspended from Organizations Following Video with Repeated Use of Racial Slur
Two Humboldt State University students were suspended today “from their respective athletic and fraternal campus organizations pending a current student-conduct investigation regarding racist posts that were recently discovered on social media,” according to a Twitter thread released by Humboldt State at 8:15 p.m. An earlier tweet by HSU stated, “The Dean of Students office has […]
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Dell’Arte MFA Students to Graduate This Weekend
Veenadari Lakshika Jayakody, Andrew Lupkes, Everson Ndlovu and Joël Vining are graduating from Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre and will receive their Master of Fine Arts degrees in Ensemble-Based Physical Theatre this weekend states a release from the school. “These beloved students of our MFA Program have all overcome tremendous challenges during their years […]
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Humboldt Area Foundation Pledges $10,000 in Matching Funds to Support HSU Dreamers
Humboldt Area Foundation will be matching all donations made to the Humboldt State University Dream Act students through June 30 with the help of the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. “No barrier should derail the ability for a young adult to pursue their greatest potential and fulfill the dream of a university education. These students have […]
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Access Humboldt Scores (Temporary) Free Internet for Students in Disconnected Households
With schools throughout Humboldt County having been shuttered to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Access Humboldt is trying to bridge the digital divide. At least temporarily. The nonprofit reached out to Altice-Suddenlink, which agreed to offer households with students in its service area that don’t currently have internet access free broadband for 60 days. At […]
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HSU to Suspend Face-to-Face Instruction Until April 17
HSU is suspending all face-to-face instruction and will move to “alternative modes of instruction” after spring break and following a three-day faculty training beginning March 26, but the university will remain open. “The decision is intended to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), and is based on current guidelines from the CSU system, Office of […]
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Hundreds Turn Out as Humboldt Participates in Global Climate Strike (With Slideshow)
As community members waited on the Arcata plaza, their climate-action signs in hand, loud chanting emerged from Ninth and G streets, “Save the Earth!” “Save the Earth!” Hundreds of Humboldt State University and Arcata High School students started to flood the plaza in a massive wave. They were ready to set make mark as part […]