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By Mia Costales Golden cempazúchitl petals lined the brick walkway, forming paths to each ofrenda. The smell of tamales and champurrado filled the air and La Llorona could be heard softly beneath the murmur of attendees.
New housing requirements leave freshmen confused and a …
1 day ago · By Noah Pond On Oct. 14, Cal Poly Humboldt published a statement on their website titled, “Launch of On-campus Living Requirement for First and Second-Year Students.” This statement notified incoming freshmen for the Fall 2025 semester that the university would be enforcing a rule in which they have to live in the dorms for their…
Campus Store, Eureka shuts down as Arcata location’s deficit …
1 day ago · By Brad Butterfield After three years of business, the Campus Store, Eureka has closed, leaving a mighty six-figure deficit in its wake. Alternatively, the off-campus Campus Store, Arcata, remains open despite a significantly larger deficit and far higher operating costs. The university remains committed to utilizing the off-campus storefront as …
Facing Trump’s America: Students and community members voice …
1 day ago · By Griffin Mancuso Through the usual hum of the Arcata plaza — cars driving by, dogs barking, construction noise — a chorus of passionate voices rang out. “No Trump, no KKK, no racist, fascist USA!” Dozens of Cal Poly Humboldt students and community members stood in a circle holding signs, about half of them wearing…
From Mourning to Mobilization: How to Prepare for a Second …
1 day ago · By Jordan Huber Bio: Jordan is a senior political science major and the president of the Politics Club. With a keen interest in current affairs and a passion for informed debate, Jordan brings a well-rounded perspective to their opinion column. Through their studies and leadership, Jordan is dedicated to exploring the complexities of political issues…
Jasmin’s Corner – The Lumberjack
1 day ago · This week has been a solemn, hard week for many people. I remember being 14 in an Applebee’s when I witnessed the live results showcasing Trump’s win. I’ve been a Bernie Sanders supporter since I first started getting into politics, and I remember feeling crushed when he wasn’t chosen as the 2016 Democratic nominee. Nonetheless,…
Time, Place, Manner forum raises more questions than answers …
Oct 10, 2024 · By Barley Lewis-McCabe In a seminar lead by Sheria Gordon and Chrissy Holliday on Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Great Hall, students were presented with an overview of the Time Place Manner (TPM) regulations. The intent was to clear up confusion, but many students left feeling like they had more questions than they went in…
The paradox of cannabis and mental health – The Lumberjack
Oct 10, 2024 · By Noah Pond On Oct. 3 at 6 p.m., a group gathered in Siemens Hall for a cannabis forum led by cannabis studies lecturers William Dolphin and Michelle Newhart. The two led a lecture titled Cannabis & Mental Health: The Paradox, based on their book The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy Stigma and the Patient Experience. …
A tale of two protests: paint is spilled and others march to the beat ...
Oct 10, 2024 · By Jordan Huber EDIT: Updated with new information on the protest in the quad Pseudonyms have been used for sources in this article. On October 7, 2023, over 1200 people in Israel and its occupied territories were killed by Hamas operatives. It has been one year since the events that have taken place. With frustrations…
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By Brad Butterfield Cal Poly Humboldt’s projected enrollment of over 8,000 students for Fall 2024 has fallen short by a significant margin. Due to low enrollment, the university will lose millions in state funding for the 2024-25 academic year.