Wednesday’s Edition
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Sayornis saya: the bird who likes to speak
by Sadie Shields The Say’s Phoebe (Sayornis saya) is popular among the North American bird habitats. It belongs to the tyrant flycatcher family, the largest family of birds in the Americas which includes more than 400 species. This bird can be observed at the Arcata marsh, where it favors dry, open and sparsely vegetated habitats. …
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Sayornis saya: the bird who likes to speak
by Sadie Shields The Say’s Phoebe (Sayornis saya) is popular among the North American bird habitats. It belongs to the tyrant flycatcher family, the…
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Fish of the Week: Cow Sharks
Hexanchus Griseus by Ariana Wilson The ‘Cow shark’ consists of two species: the bluntnose sixgill and broadnose sevengill shark. The sixgill shark is a…
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Hamnet is an intentional look into grief through art
Reel Talk with Julia Hamnet is a film directed by Oscar-winner and 2026 nominee, Chloé Zhao, and is an adaptation of a bestselling book…
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Hamnet is an intentional look into grief through art
Reel Talk with Julia Hamnet is a film directed by Oscar-winner and 2026 nominee, Chloé Zhao, and…
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A.S. appoints a new Social Justice officer
by Nico Patakidis Associated Students (A.S.) has appointed Monika Mayhan as the new Officer of Social Justice,…
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Teamsters step up and strike for salary steps
by Barley Lewis-McCabe and Nico Patakidis Electricians, plumbers, repair people and mechanics all under the umbrella of…
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You shouldn’t watch Wonder Man because it’s an MCU show…
by Kaylon Coleman Whether you’ve been keeping up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) lately or not, you’re probably familiar with its recent inconsistencies…
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Wren’s Whimsical Window
Lignified Lament by Wren Salazar Against my better judgment, I decided to take a nap around 5:00 p.m. yesterday evening. I dreamt during this…
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Reality tv vs streaming
by Alba Galvan As a Latina woman who loves chisme — gossip, for my non-Spanish speakers — you can only imagine how intrigued I…
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Exploring sexual desires through books
by Alba Galvan Books are often created as a way for people to escape reality or reduce stress, but what most don’t realize is…
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The Masters Guide to Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
by Nico Patakidis “I don’t need a recipe for chocolate covered strawberries — how hard can it be?” Names can be deceiving! Making a…
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Loretta Ross speaks on evading cancel culture, promoting “calling in” instead
by Alexis Blue Gutswurrak was filled with chatter, chilled drinks and cookies from a refreshment table on Feb. 11. The room felt lively; students, faculty, staff and community members gathered to listen to renowned author and activist Loretta J. Ross speak on contemporary society’s inclination towards cancel culture. Ross spoke as the Black Liberation Month Keynote Speaker, hosted by the Umoja Center for Pan African Excellence. Ross is an activist, feminist, public intellectual and professor at Smith College in Massachusetts. A 2024 National Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee, Ross was an exceptional figure in the women’s movement. She joined in…
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Free showing of the Vagina Monologues
by Eli Farrington Theater-enthusiasts and feminists rejoice, for The Vagina Monologues has finally returned to the Eureka Theater for Valentine’s Day weekend. Originally written in…
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Humboldt Burlesque: Reclaiming while Entertaining
by Luke Shanafelt Tasseled titties spun in circles as the host, Mr. Gino, emerged onto the stage in an emerald crusted blazer. The swing band…
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Frankie and the Witch Fingers brew a cauldron of sweat with opener Zookraught
by Will Bishop This Saturday night, beneath a haloed Waxing Gibbous moon, the high ceilings of Kate Buchanan were filled with churning and rapturous sludge.…
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“Ball”entine’s Day
by Kaylon Coleman The day was meant for love, but the Lumberjacks left Gators fans broken-hearted after their dual victory over San Francisco State University (SFSU). Both games took place on Feb. 14 in the Lumberjack Arena, resulting in a 61-53 point outcome for the women and a final score of 72-60 for the men. Although the game was held on Valentine’s Day, the theme of the event was Breast Cancer Awareness, promoting a gift basket at the door for those sporting pink. The women’s game kicked off the event and the Jacks started off…
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Men’s Basketball wins amidst a team loss
by Ariana Wilson The Cal Poly Humboldt Men’s Basketball Team began its 2025 season on Saturday, Oct. 18, hosting College of the Redwoods for a home-opener exhibition game. The Lumberjacks left the arena with a decisive 103-76 win. After a successful 2024-25 season, with a 13-9 final result in conference play, last year’s team concluded the season at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Tournament. The Jacks’ former coaching staff, Chris Tifft and Brandon Billups, transferred to CSU San Bernardino, along with Aiden Fowler, a key player for the team’s success last season. Expectations were…
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Basketball’s Exceptional Start to 2026
by Aidan Shelton In a packed Lumberjack Arena on a Thursday night, Jan 15. Humboldt fans sat on the edge of their seats for back-to-back nailbiting games against conference rival Chico State. While the outcome was different for each team, both games ended with a game deciding buzzer beater. Both teams have had great starts to their year, starting their 2026 with wins against California State University, Dominguez Hills, California State University, Los Angeles and San Francisco State University. Women’s Basketball started their conference season off on the right foot, remaining undefeated in conference for…
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Sayornis saya: the bird who likes to speak
by Sadie Shields The Say’s Phoebe (Sayornis saya) is popular among the North American bird habitats. It belongs to the tyrant flycatcher family, the largest family of birds in the Americas which includes more than 400 species. This bird can be observed at the Arcata marsh, where it favors dry, open and sparsely vegetated habitats. Despite its preference for desolate landscapes, the Say’s Phoebe is considered one of the more prevalent bird species in the area. It is named in honor of Thomas Say, often recognized as the father of entomology in the United States. Entomology is the scientific study…
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Fish of the Week: Cow Sharks
Hexanchus Griseus by Ariana Wilson The ‘Cow shark’ consists of two species: the bluntnose sixgill and broadnose sevengill shark. The sixgill shark is a deep-water dweller with the widest distribution of all shark species, ranging from the northern and temperate regions, where water temperatures are about 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Adults are found along the continental shelf at depths of at least 8,000 feet, while juveniles have been known to come as far inshore as Humboldt Bay and the San Francisco Bay Area. Male sixgill sharks reach maturity at about 10 feet, while females fully develop at about 14 feet. The…
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Record breaking king tides at the start of the year
by Ursula Newman and Barley Lewis-McCabe Low lying communities of Humboldt Bay faced floods as king tides hit record highs on Jan. 2 and 3, which caused significant damages to the King Salmon and Fields Landing areas. The term king tide is used to describe exceptionally large tides that are influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. On Saturday, Jan. 3, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) tide gauge, housed in Humboldt Bay at the north spit measured a high of 10.37 feet, the highest ever recorded since its establishment in 1977. In the days following…
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What are rare earth elements?
by Ursula Newman Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of elements, including the 15 elements in the lanthanide series, plus scandium and yttrium. This group of elements is considered critical, and has applications in the medical field, electronic displays, magnets and more. Cal Poly Humboldt Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Jorge Monteiro’s research focuses on REEs and he explained some of the common applications of these elements.Neodymium, an REE, makes for the strongest magnets on earth. Batteries, wind turbines and hard drives are some of the most critical examples of items that need neodymium to function. Other REEs, such as…
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Politicians and community members protest Humboldt offshore drilling
by Nick Escalada In view of swaying sailboats moored in the Eureka Harbor, climate activists, tribal members and local fishermen overflowed the seats of a banquet hall on Jan. 18 as U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman discussed the future of their ocean. “Every time there’s some idiot in the White House that thinks, ‘maybe this time they can do it;’ we need to put this to bed once and for all,” Huffman said. “And that means we need to legislate permanent protection for the West Coast.” Humboldt Waterkeeper, EPIC and the Surfrider Foundation held the Offshore Oil Community Forum in the…
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