04 Community support groups help navigate ICE rumors
06 CPH clears trees and Campus Apartments for new Housing, Dining and Health complex project
08 CHIRLA set to host a series of Know Your Rights events on campus
10 Umoja Center hires new aca- demic advisor Travis Richards
11 New student farm grows from CASA program set for fall 2026
14 New Humboldt Bay Trail: Bike Etiquette and Advice
15 Opinion: All about blackberries
17 Opinion: Hinarr Hu Moulik: high rises and high hopes
17 Opinion: Life of a summer dorm custodian
18 Balancing curiosity and course- work in the land of cannabis and mushrooms
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05 Grupos de apoyo comunitario ayudan a navegar los rumores de ICE
07 CPH tala árboles y apartamentos del campus para un nuevo proyecto
08 CHIRLA organizará una serie de eventos “Conozca Sus Derechos”
11 Nueva granja estudiantil crece a partir del programa de CASA
15 Opinión:Todo sobre zarzamoras
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Sexual assault reported on CPH campus
The process of reporting sexual assault and resources by
Noelle Doblado
On Aug. 22, an alleged sexual assault was reported and then determined as a reportable rape in the Canyon residence halls of Cal Poly Humboldt. The incident was reported to the University Police Department (UPD) at 8:42 p.m. according to the UPD’s Daily Crime Log. The university confirmed that the Arcata Police Department was not involved.
“We can confirm an alleged sexual assault was reported to campus on a previous date and was determined to be a Clery reportable rape on August 22,” said Iridian Casarez, from the university’s Marketing and Communications team via email.
For U.S. colleges and universities, the Clery Act requires campuses to disclose their crime data and safety information to the public. This includes statistics of any current or prospective students and employees.
In the most recent available 2024 Clery report for CPH, the data discloses annual crime statistics for reports of rape from 2021 to 2023. In 2023 there were six reports of rape in campus residents and one statuatory rape in campus residents. In 2022, there were four reports in campus residents and in 2021 there was one.
The Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation (DHR) Prevention Office reviews reports regarding sexual assault or other
types of sexualized violence, discrimination and harassment. UPD responds to reports and handles criminal investigations 24/7, providing resources and other options to address the report. When UPD receives a sexual assault report, they contact the Campus Advocate Team to provide additional support to the survivor.
Casarez explains two main methods in which students can report any type of sexualized violence or harm to the university.
“Two main methods are directly contacting the UPD, which is available 24/7, 365 days a year, and through the Title IX and DHR Office's online reporting form at https://hum. link/TitleIXReport.”
If students are unsure of how to start the reporting process they can contact the 24/7 Campus Advocate Team at (707)-445-2881. This provides students with free and confidential support.
“This team, made up of advocates from the North Coast Rape Crisis Team, offers support regardless of when or where the harm occurred and provides bilingual services in Spanish. They can offer peer counseling, accompany the student to meetings or evidentiary exams, or request support from the Title IX and DHR Prevention Office on the student's behalf,” Casarez said.
Casarez notes that survivors have choices regarding whether to work with the Title IX
and DHR Prevention Office, receive supportive measures, request an investigation, and/or file a criminal complaint with the UPD. Casarez highlights that reports to the Title IX and DHR Prevention Office generally do not automatically initiate an investigation.
Casarez emphasizes that the reporting and support process is tailored towards the individual's needs and comfortability.
“Supportive measures are individualized based on what the complainant/survivor finds helpful,” Casarez said. “The Title IX & DHR Prevention Office works with survivors or the Campus Advocate Team to determine appropriate options based on circumstances.”
Agresión sexual reportada en el campus de CPH
El proceso de denunciar una agresión sexual y los recursos para estudiantes
Escrito por Noelle Doblado y traducido por Maryanne Casas-Perez
El 22 de agosto, se denunció una presunta agresión sexual y se determinó que era una violación denunciable en las residencias Canyon de Cal Poly Humboldt. El incidente fue reportado al Departamento de Policía Universitaria (UPD) a las 8:42 p.m., según el Registro Diario de Crímenes de la UPD. La universidad confirmó que el Departamento de Policía de Arcata no estuvo involucrado.
“Podemos confirmar que se reportó una presunta agresión sexual al campus en una fecha anterior y que fue determinada como una violación denunciable bajo la Ley Clery el 22 de agosto,” dijo Iridian Casarez, del equipo de Marketing y Comunicaciones de la universidad, vía correo electrónico.
En Estados Unidos, la Ley Clery exige que los colegios y universidades informen al público sobre datos de delitos y medidas de seguridad en sus campus. Esto incluye estadísticas accesibles a estudiantes y empleados, actuales o futuros.
En el informe Clery más reciente disponible (2024) para CPH, los datos muestran estadísticas anuales de denuncias de violación entre 2021 y 2023. En 2023, hubo seis denuncias de
violación en residencias del campus y una de violación legal (“statutory rape”). En 2022 se registraron cuatro denuncias en residencias y en 2021 se registró una.
La Oficina de Título IX y de Prevención de la Discriminación, el Acoso y las Represalias (DHR) revisa los reportes relacionados con agresiones sexuales u otros tipos de violencia sexualizada, discriminación y acoso. La UPD responde a denuncias y realiza investigaciones criminales las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana, además de proveer recursos y otras opciones para atender el caso. Cuando la UPD recibe una denuncia de agresión sexual, contacta al Equipo de Defensoría del Campus para brindar apoyo adicional a la persona sobreviviente.
Casarez explica que existen dos métodos principales para que los estudiantes denuncien cualquier tipo de violencia o daño sexualizado a la universidad:
“Dos métodos principales son contactar directamente a la UPD, que está disponible las 24 horas, los 365 días del año, o a través del formulario en línea de la Oficina de Título IX y DHR en https://hum.link/TitleIXReport.”
Si los estudiantes no saben cómo comenzar el proceso de denuncia, pueden contactar al Equipo de Defensoría del Campus al (707)-4452881, disponible 24/7. Este servicio es gratuito y confidencial.
“Este equipo, conformado por defensores del North Coast Rape Crisis Team, ofrece apoyo sin importar cuándo o dónde ocurrió el daño y brinda servicios bilingües en español. Pueden ofrecer consejería entre pares, acompañar al estudiante a reuniones o exámenes de evidencia, o solicitar apoyo de la Oficina de Título IX y DHR en nombre del estudiante,” dijo Casarez.
Casarez señala que las personas sobrevivientes pueden elegir si desean trabajar con la Oficina de Título IX y DHR, recibir medidas de apoyo, solicitar una investigación y/o presentar una denuncia criminal ante la UPD. También destacó que los reportes a la Oficina de Título IX y DHR no inician automáticamente una investigación.
Casarez enfatiza que el proceso de denuncia y apoyo se adapta a las necesidades y comodidad de cada individuo.
“Las medidas de apoyo se individualizan
-Campus Advocate Team, staffed by the North Coast Rape Crisis Team (707-445-2881, available 24/7)
Student Health and Counseling 2nd Floor, Room 205 (707-826-3236)
Behavioral & Social Science 2nd Floor, Room 208 (707-826-3921)
-Title IX & DHR Prevention Office
-University Police Department
-Trusted faculty members, supervisors, or staff For more information about supporting measures and resources visit: https://www. humboldt.edu/title-ix/resources-support/ supportive-measures
según lo que la persona denunciante o sobreviviente considere útil,” dijo Casarez. “La Oficina de Título IX y DHR trabaja con los sobrevivientes o con el Equipo de Defensoría del Campus para determinar las opciones adecuadas según las circunstancias.”
-Equipo de Defensoría del Campus, atendido por el North Coast Rape Crisis Team (707-4452881, disponible 24/7)
-Servicios de Consejería y Psicológicos (CAPS): Student Health and Counseling, 2.º piso, Oficina 205 (707-826-3236)
Behavioral & Social Science, 2.º piso, Oficina 208 (707-826-3921)
-Oficina de Prevención de Título IX y DHR
-Departamento de Policía Universitaria
-Profesores, supervisores o personal de confianza
Para más información sobre medidas de apoyo y recursos visita: https://www.humboldt.edu/ title-ix/resources-support/supportive-measures
Canyon dorms at CPH. Photo by Noelle Doblado
Community support groups help navigate ICE rumors
Local ICE reporting resources and new contact for sightings
by Salvador Sandoval-Garduno
Amid false rumors of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appearing at Cal Poly Humboldt, community leaders emphasize the importance of verifying information and relying on local support networks.
Michelle Caisse, Interim Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, is the new contact for reporting ICE activity on campus. If a student comes into contact with ICE or sees an officer on campus, students are advised to immediately report it by calling 707-826-4501 or emailing Michelle. caisse@humboldt.edu.
For more information and resources visit https://www.humboldt.edu/immigration
Leading up to the CPH part-time job fair, held Aug. 27, rumors circulated that ICE recruiters would be present. University officials clarified that the rumors were false.
Iridian G. Casarez, Communications Specialist for CPH, stated in an email, “ICE was not recruiting at the Part-Time Job Fair, and ICE did not make a request to participate in the Part-Time Job Fair.”
Local organizations like Centro del Pueblo, which advocates for Indigenous peoples of the South, immigrants and Latino communities, offer resources for residents to verify ICE rumors.
The rumor reached Peyton Leone, a volunteer with Centro del Pueblo’s Rapid Response Hotline, the night of Aug. 25. Leone described the effects unverified rumors can have on vulnerable communities.
“It’s not wrong to ask people around you or to get to the bottom of something,” Leone said. “But just posting things, even though you think it might be keeping people safe, like ‘Don’t go to this place because I heard a rumor that ICE is there,’ that’s causing more panic and not so much helping anyone.”
Brenda Perez, Executive Director of Centro del Pueblo and coordinator of CPH’s El Centro Academico, agreed that rumors carry a heavy impact. She explained how
on campus
rumors often destabilize people’s lives, leading students to miss school and families to avoid community events out of fear of ICE.
“We heard people saying that they would only leave their house to go to the grocery store,” Leone said. “And even when they’re there, they do it quickly, because there’s a real fear that ICE is in the community.”
Leone and Perez emphasized the role of the Rapid Response Hotline, which allows residents to call in suspected ICE activity so volunteers can quickly investigate. The hotline has become a crucial tool for validating rumors, which Perez noted travel fast in rural communities.
The Rapid Response Hotline has grown tremendously in recent months. Perez said that before June there were fewer than 10 volunteers, but now there are 60. Each new volunteer was vetted to ensure commitment to the cause.
Leone suggested that a potential source of the CPH rumor could be a similar incident that occurred at Cal Poly Pomona (CPP). The upcoming CPP career fair was canceled following public backlash over a rumor about
ICE’s attendance. Afterward, CPP clarified that ICE was not registered to attend.
In recent years, Humboldt County has taken steps to strengthen protections for immigrants. In 2018, Humboldt County voters approved Measure K, which prohibited law enforcement from working with ICE agents.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office also incorporated Policy 416 into its manual in accordance with the California Values Act (SB 54), which prevents state or local resources from being used for immigration purposes.
Perez recalled ICE’s previous relationship with local law enforcement, specifically the Sheriff’s Office, before these policies were implemented.
“We were used to seeing ICE working with sheriff’s deputies for translation purposes, and raiding houses in the middle of the night or workplaces without search warrants,” Perez said.
For those struggling to find community,
Perez encouraged students to visit the Sanctuary Garden, located at the corner of 11th and F streets in Arcata, where every Saturday people gather to tend the gardens or relax.
Perez’s top priority is to dismantle the barriers preventing the immigrant and Latino community from accessing their rights, specifically due process. Despite the current political climate, local advocates like Leone and Perez still believe in the immigrant and Latine community’s resilience.
“Even if we don’t make up the largest demographic out here, we have a lot of good connections and good folks up here in Humboldt,” Leone said.
Perez advises students experiencing fear due to the current immigration climate to get involved in the community.
“Our communities are ready to be supportive of them," Perez said. "Don’t isolate, don’t close the door on the opportunity to meet your community.”
*The source Peyton Leone was a former editor in chief of El Leñador and is no longer involved with the paper
Local community group Centro del Pueblo hosts Sanctuary Day gathering on Aug. 23. Photo by Ocean Edgar
Grupos de apoyo comunitario ayudan a navegar los rumores de ICE
Recursos locales para reportar a ICE y nuevo contacto para encuentros en el campus
Escrito por Salvador Sandoval-Garduno y traducido por Gina Muñoz
En medio de falsos rumores sobre la presencia del Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) en Cal Poly Humboldt, los líderes comunitarios enfatizan la importancia de verificar la información y apoyarse en las redes de apoyo locales.
Michelle Caisse, Vice presidenta interina y directora de Recursos Humanos, es la nueva persona de contacto para denunciar la actividad de ICE en el campus. Si un estudiante entra en contacto con ICE o ve a un oficial en el campus, se recomienda que lo denuncie de inmediato llamando al (707) 826-4501 o enviando un correo electrónico a michelle.caisse@humboldt.edu.
Para más información y recursos visite https://www.humboldt.edu/immigration
Antes del “part-time job fair” en CPH, la cual tuvo lugar el 27 de agosto, circularon rumores de que reclutadores de ICE estarían presentes. Funcionarios universitarios aclararon que los rumores eran falsos.
Iridian G. Casarez, especialista en comunicaciones del CPH, declaró en un correo electrónico: "ICE no estaba reclutando en el Part-Time Job Fair, y ICE no solicitó participar en ella".
Organizaciones locales como el Centro del Pueblo, la cual apoya a los pueblos indígenas del sur, los inmigrantes y las comunidades latinas, ofrecen recursos para que los residentes verifiquen los rumores de ICE.
El rumor llegó a oídos de Peyton Leone, voluntario de la Línea de Respuesta Rápida del Centro del Pueblo, la noche del 25 de agosto. Leone describió los efectos que los rumores no verificados pueden tener en las comunidades vulnerables.
"No está mal preguntar a la gente de tu entorno ni llegar al fondo de algo,"
dijo Leone. “Pero publicar cosas, aunque creas que podría proteger a la gente, como ‘No vayas a este lugar porque escuché un rumor de que ICE está allí,’ genera más pánico y no ayuda mucho a nadie.”
Brenda Pérez, directora ejecutiva del Centro del Pueblo y coordinadora de El Centro Académico del CPH, coincidió en que los rumores tienen un gran impacto. Explicó cómo los rumores a menudo desestabilizan la vida de las personas, llevando a estudiantes a faltar a la escuela y a familias a evitar eventos comunitarios por miedo a ICE.
“Escuchamos a gente decir que solo saldrían de casa para ir al supermercado,” dijo Leone. “E incluso cuando están allí, lo hacen rápidamente, porque existe un temor real de que ICE esté en la comunidad.”
Leone y Pérez destacaron la función de la Línea Directa de Respuesta Rápida, que permite a los residentes denunciar actividades sospechosas de ICE para que los voluntarios puedan investigar rápidamente. La línea directa se ha convertido en una herramienta crucial para validar los rumores, que, como señaló Pérez, se propagan rápidamente en las comunidades rurales.
La Línea Directa de Respuesta Rápida ha crecido bastante en los últimos meses. Pérez comentó que antes de junio había menos de 10 voluntarios, pero ahora hay 60. Cada nuevo voluntario fue evaluado para garantizar su compromiso con la causa.
Leone sugirió que una posible fuente del rumor sobre el CPH podría ser un incidente similar ocurrido en Cal Poly Pomona (CPP). La próxima feria de empleo del CPP se canceló tras la reacción negativa del público ante un rumor sobre la presencia de ICE. Posteriormente, el CPP aclaró que el ICE no estaba registrado para asistir.
En los últimos años, el condado de Humboldt ha tomado medidas para fortalecer la protección de los inmigrantes. En 2018, los votantes del condado apro-
baron la Medida K, que le prohibió a la policía colaborar con agentes del ICE.
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Humboldt también incorporó la Política 416 en su manual, de conformidad con la California Values Act (SB 54), que impide que se utilicen recursos estatales o locales para fines migratorios.
Pérez recordó la relación previa del ICE con la policía local, específicamente con la oficina del Sheriff, antes de la implementación de estas políticas.
“Estábamos acostumbrados a ver a ICE trabajando con agentes del sheriff para la traducción y tener redadas en casas en plena noche o lugares de trabajo sin órdenes de registro,” dijo Pérez.
Para quienes tienen dificultades para encontrar un espacio comunitario, Pérez animó a los estudiantes a visitar el Jardín Santuario, ubicado en la esquina de las calles 11 y F en Arcata, donde todos los sábados la gente se reúne para cultivar el jardín o relajarse.
La prioridad principal de Pérez es derribar las barreras que impiden a la comunidad inmigrante y latina acceder a sus derechos, en especial al debido proceso. A pesar del clima político actual, defensores locales como Leone y Pérez aún creen en la resiliencia de la comunidad inmigrante y latina.
“Aunque no seamos el grupo demográfico más grande aquí, tenemos muchos buenos contactos y buena gente aquí en Humboldt,” dijo Leone.
Pérez aconseja a los estudiantes que experimentan miedo debido al actual clima migratorio que se involucren en la comunidad.
“Nuestras comunidades están listas para apoyarlos,” dijo Pérez. “No se aíslen, no le cierren la puerta a la oportunidad de conocer a su comunidad.”
*Peyton Leone fue director de El Leñador y ya no está involucrado con el periódico.
Brenda Pérez con el Centro del Pueblo para el Día del Santuario sosteniendo una tarjeta de recursos para conocer sus derechos. Foto por Ocean Edgar
CPH clears trees and Campus Apartments for new Housing, Dining and Health complex project
The university’s plans for the demolished space and student reactions
by Stephanie Barajas
The summer demolition of Cal Poly Humboldt’s Campus Apartments reshaped the hillside between Laurel Drive and LK Wood Boulevard. Around 37 trees were removed, including redwoods (not old growth), pines and invasive eucalyptus, to clear space for a $170 million Housing, Dining and Health complex project. For students, the new view is striking, for the university, it signals the start of one of its largest construction efforts.
Mike Fisher, acting vice president for Administration & Finance, said the demolition also removed 11 resident parking spaces on the north side of the hill. The hillside is now being restored with native landscaping and community seating, a project expected to finish by the end of Fall 2025.
However, the hill is only part of the larger project. To the south, on the flat ground that once housed the ceramics and sculpture labs and an adjacent parking lot, the Housing, Dining & Health building is planned. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027 and finish in 2029. In the meantime, the site will be used for contractor parking, which Fisher said should help ease demand on general campus parking.
Some of the removed redwoods will be incorporated into the hillside, while others will be milled locally for benches and smaller campus projects. Planning documents estimate that as many as 85 trees could ultimately be removed from the site.
Some students shared how these changes on campus, specifically the loss of trees, altered the campus atmosphere.
“I feel like we should have been notified more,” said Itzel Ramirez, an energy systems engineering student. “For a school that prides itself on the land, you take away what most people come here for. Especially the redwoods. That’s insane.”
Andrea Worden, an environmental resources engineering student, agreed.
“Cutting those down just doesn’t feel right
for Humboldt,” Worden said. “They tell us we’re an environmentally conscious campus, but this doesn’t match that message.”
Both students said the demolition left them questioning the university’s identity.
Ramirez called the redwoods “a symbol of what makes Humboldt different” and worried the campus was trading that away for buildings. Worden added that it felt like decisions were made without enough student input.
The Housing, Dining & Health project follows the recent opening of Hinarr Hu Moulik, a 400-bed apartment complex with a café, gym and recreation spaces. The new hub will add another residence hall while centralizing dining, counseling and health services.
Ramirez and Worden felt those promises clash with the loss of trees.
“They’re telling us it’s sustainable,”
Worden said. “But taking out dozens of trees doesn’t feel sustainable at all.”
Samuel Ramos, a second year biochemitry major, also wrestled with the changes.
“It was sad but we know the school needs more space. It comes down to what we value more,” Ramos said.
The university maintains the project is about more than housing. Fisher said it will be designed with sustainable materials and expanded student wellness facilities in mind.
Students remain cautious. Ramirez raised concerns about who will bear the costs, stating that tuition and fees often end up carrying new construction projects. Worden questioned whether the project would actually meet student needs, pointing out that “housing is important, but if it isn’t affordable, it’s not solving the problem.”
Some also questioned the timing of the demolition. Since it happened over summer,
when most students were away, concerns of “shadiness” surfaced.
“From our perspective, it seemed like that,” Ramos said. “But maybe they just wanted less student traffic to make demolition safer.”
By fall 2025, the hillside will be replanted with native landscaping and seating, while the Housing, Dining & Health project is set to break ground in 2027 and finish in 2029. Fisher said tree removals will be offset through replanting and pointed to the university’s stewardship of nearby forests as part of its ecological responsibility.
For Ramirez, the issue is whether such trade-offs reflect Humboldt’s values.
“You can’t claim to be about the environment and then remove redwoods,” Ramirez said. Worden agreed, warning that projects like this risk leaving students disconnected from the campus they chose.
The aftermath of the demolition project of around 37 trees removed. Photo by Ben Hernandez
CPH tala árboles y apartamentos del campus para un nuevo proyecto de complejo de vivienda, comedor y salud
Los planes de la universidad para el espacio demolido y las reacciones de los estudiantes
Escrito por Stephanie Barajas y traducido por Laura Sanchez
La demolición este verano de Campus Apartments en Cal Poly Humboldt transformó por completo la ladera entre Laurel Drive y LK Wood Boulevard. Se retiraron cerca de 37 árboles, entre ellos secuoyas (no de crecimiento antiguo), pinos y eucaliptos invasores, para abrir paso a un proyecto de Vivienda, Comedor y Salud con una inversión de 170 millones de dólares. Para muchos estudiantes, la nueva vista resulta impactante; para la universidad, representa el inicio de una de sus obras más ambiciosas.
Mike Fisher, vicepresidente interino de Administración y Finanzas, explicó que la demolición también eliminó 11 espacios de estacionamiento para residentes en la parte norte de la colina. La zona será restaurada con vegetación nativa y áreas de descanso comunitarias, con fecha de finalización prevista para el otoño de 2025.
El proyecto, sin embargo, va más allá. En el terreno llano al sur, donde antes se ubicaban los talleres de cerámica y escultura y un estacionamiento, se construirá el nuevo edificio. La obra está programada para arrancar en 2027 y concluir en 2029. Mientras tanto, el área se utilizará como estacionamiento para contratistas, lo que, según Fisher, aliviará la presión sobre los aparcamientos generales del campus.
Algunas secuoyas retiradas se incorporarán a la propia colina, mientras que otras se destinarán a bancas y pequeños proyectos en el campus. Los documentos de planificación calculan que, en total, podrían talarse hasta 85 árboles.
Para parte del alumnado, la tala ha cambiado la esencia del campus.
“Creo que debieron informarnos mejor”, dijo Itzel Ramírez, estudiante de ingeniería de sistemas energéticos. “Para una escuela que presume de su conexión con la tierra, están quitando lo que la mayoría viene a buscar: sobre todo las secuoyas. Es una locura.”
Andrea Worden, estudiante de ingeniería de recursos ambientales, coincide.
“Derribarlas no se siente correcto para Humboldt”, dijo Worden. “Nos dicen que somos un campus consciente del medio ambi-
ente, pero esto contradice ese mensaje.”
Ambas aseguraron que la demolición las dejó cuestionando la identidad de la universidad. Ramírez consideró a las secuoyas “un símbolo de lo que hace a Humboldt único” y expresó temor de que se sacrifiquen por más edificios. Worden añadió que parecía una decisión tomada sin suficiente participación estudiantil.
El complejo de Vivienda, Comedor y Salud se suma a la reciente apertura de Hinarr Hu Moulik, una residencia de 400 camas con cafetería, gimnasio y espacios recreativos. La nueva infraestructura añadirá otro dormitorio estudiantil y centralizará servicios de alimentación, consejería y salud.
Pero para Ramírez y Worden, esas promesas chocan con la pérdida de los árboles.
“Nos dicen que es sostenible”, comentó Worden. “Pero talar docenas de árboles no es nada sostenible.”
Samuel Ramos, estudiante de bioquímica de segundo año, también batalla con los cambios.
“Fue triste, pero sabemos que la escuela necesita más espacio. Todo depende de lo que valoremos más”, señaló.
La universidad insiste en que el proyecto no solo responde a necesidades de vivienda.
Según Fisher, el edificio se diseñará con materiales sostenibles y ampliará las instalaciones de bienestar estudiantil.
Aún así, persiste la cautela. Ramírez expresó preocupaciones sobre quién asumirá los costos, señalando que la matrícula y las cuotas a menudo terminan financiando los proyectos de construcción. Worden cuestionó si el proyecto realmente atenderá las necesidades estudiantiles, señalando que “la vivienda es importante, pero si no es asequible, no está resolviendo el problema”.
Algunos también cuestionaron el momento de la demolición. Dado que ocurrio en verano, cuando la mayoria de los estudiantes estaban ausentes, surgieron preocupaciones de “falta de transparencia”
“Desde nuestra perspectiva, así pareció”, dijo Ramos. “Pero tal vez sólo querían menos
tráfico estudiantil para que la demolición fuera más segura.”
Para el otoño de 2025, la colina contará con nueva vegetación nativa y espacios de descanso. La construcción del edificio de Vivienda, Comedor y Salud comenzará en 2027 y concluirá en 2029. Fisher aseguró que la tala se compensará con reforestación y destacó la gestión de los bosques cercanos por parte de la universidad como muestra de responsabilidad ecológica.
Para Ramírez, el dilema es si estos sacrificios reflejan realmente los valores de Humboldt.
“No puedes decir que eres una institución ambiental y luego quitar secuoyas,” dijo Ramírez. Worden coincidió, advirtiendo que proyectos así pueden desconectar a los estudiantes del campus que eligieron.
El resultado del proyecto de demolicion. Foto por Ben Hernandez
CHIRLA set to host a series of Know Your Rights events on campus
by Kasandra Arreola
The Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights (CHIRLA) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for immigration rights. The organization has various departments, including policy, education outreach and a legal department. CHIRLA will be hosting a series of informational panels open to students, staff, faculty, alumni and their immediate family members from Wednesday, Sept. 24 to Friday, Sept. 26 in the Goodwin Forum on campus.
“Our goal is to help and educate people so they can be aware of their rights and how they can also defend their rights,” said supervising Office of Legal Access Programs representative Farina Centeno.
The series of panels will begin with a “Know Your Rights” presentation on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m - 2 p.m. An emergency planning workshop will follow on Sept. 25 from 4pm-7pm, both in the Goodwin Forum. Friday Sept. 26 will be open to the community for free legal screenings and consultations.
Centeno stressed the importance of remaining informed on immigration policies because they are everchanging.
“Every week we have an update about immigration. Every week something
changes regarding immigration or a process, or the request of evidence,” Centeno said.
CHIRLA will have two attorneys present for direct consultations, questions, concerns, legal advice and immigration screenings all free of charge. Screenings can take up to 30 minutes according to Centeno, but that can fluctuate depending on each individual. If there is a demand for it, virtual help will be requested via zoom meetings or phone calls.
“Every case is different. Just like when
you go to the doctor, you need your own personal assessment,” Centeno said.
Yaneyry Delfin Martínez, who works at Scholars Without Borders, voiced the concerns students have due to ICE activity.
“The consensus is that they [undocumented students] don’t feel that safe here on campus,” Martínez said.
Martínez went on to say that it is not just Latine who are being targeted and impacted by ICE raids.
“It’s our queer people, trans people, people of color are being impacted by this.
The way that race is being seen right now is shifting, especially with how intensely all people of color are being criminalized,” Martínez said.
Martínez spoke on how she hopes CHRILA’s visit to CPH will allow everyone to be informed about the impact ICE has on the community, not just those struggling with documentation.
“I’m really hoping that this will encourage more faculty and admin to come because they are going to play a big role in this as well,” Martínez said.
CHIRLA organizará una serie de eventos “Conozca Sus Derechos” en el campus
Escrito por Kasandra Arreola y traducido por Maryanne Casas-Perez
La Coalición por los Derechos Humanos de los Inmigrantes (CHIRLA) es una organización sin fines de lucro que aboga por los derechos de los inmigrantes. La organización cuenta con varios departamentos, entre ellos políticas públicas, alcance educativo y un departamento legal. CHIRLA estará llevando a cabo una serie de paneles informativos abiertos a estudiantes, personal, profesores, exalumnos y sus familiares directos del miércoles 24 al viernes 26 de septiembre en el Goodwin Forum del campus.
“Nuestro objetivo es ayudar y educar a la gente para que puedan estar conscientes de sus derechos y de cómo también pueden defenderlos,” dijo Farina Centeno, representante supervisora de la Oficina de Programas de Acceso Legal. La serie de paneles comenzará con
una presentación de “Conozca Sus Derechos” el 24 de septiembre de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m. Un taller de planificación de emergencias seguirá el 25 de septiembre de 4 p.m. a 7 p.m., ambos en el Goodwin Forum. El viernes 26 estará abierto a la comunidad para evaluaciones legales gratuitas y consultas.
Centeno enfatizó la importancia de mantenerse informado sobre las políticas migratorias debido a que están en constante cambio.
“Cada semana tenemos una actualización sobre inmigración. Cada semana cambia algo respecto a un proceso o a una solicitud de evidencia,” dijo Centeno.
CHIRLA contará con dos abogados para ofrecer consultas directas, responder preguntas, atender inquietudes, dar
asesoría legal y realizar evaluaciones migratorias, todo de manera gratuita.
Las evaluaciones pueden durar hasta 30 minutos, según Centeno, aunque esto puede variar dependiendo de cada caso. Si hubiera mucha demanda, se ofrecerá ayuda virtual a través de reuniones por Zoom o llamadas telefónicas.
“Cada caso es diferente. Así como cuando vas al doctor, necesitas tu propia valoración personal,” agregó Centeno.
Yaneyry Delfín Martínez, quien trabaja en Scholars Without Borders, habló sobre las preocupaciones de los estudiantes debido a la actividad de ICE.
“El consenso es que ellos [los estudiantes indocumentados] no se sienten tan seguros aquí en el campus,” dijo Martínez.
Martínez añadió que no solo la co-
munidad latina está siendo afectada por las redadas de ICE.
“Son nuestras personas queer, personas trans, personas de color quienes también están siendo impactadas. La forma en que se percibe la raza está cambiando, especialmente con la manera tan intensa en que todas las personas de color están siendo criminalizadas,” afirmó Martínez. Martínez comentó que espera que la visita de CHIRLA a CPH permita que todos estén informados sobre el impacto de ICE en la comunidad, no solo aquellos que enfrentan problemas de documentación.
“Realmente espero que esto motive a más profesores y administradores a asistir, porque ellos también van a jugar un papel muy importante en esto,” dijo Martínez.
Cal Poly Humboldt campus. Photo by Noelle Doblado
FEELINGS ABOUT STUFF AND THINGS?
Eduardo Cruz elected new Associated Students president
by Alexis Sarmiento
Eduardo Cruz was announced as the new 2025-2026 executive chief of the Associated Students (A.S.), a group of elected representatives for the student body.
In this position as president and CEO, Cruz oversees all big-picture operations, serves as an official spokesperson, manages executive appointments and ultimately makes sure A.S actions reflect Cal Poly Humboldt's student needs and values.
“What really drew me in was the opportunity to both represent and advocate for students, while also having a chance to grow as a leader and give back to the campus community,” Cruz said.
Cruz's plans to prioritize strengthening student engagement with A.S.
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“I feel being a student allows me to directly relate to the challenges other students face. I can use that shared perspective to build trust, actively listen and bring student concerns into decision-making spaces. I encourage students to come to us and tell us their concerns so we can better advocate for them in those spaces,” Cruz said.
Cruz is excited to connect with students and help them see the impact of A.S. on campus. One of Cruz's goals is to help organize events or initiatives that can not only bring students together but also address real needs, such as affordability, academic success and a sense of belonging.
“I want students to know my door is always open, and I encourage them to reach
out. Whether they have an idea, a concern or simply want to learn more about Associated Students. Our Board of Directors is excited to meet everyone and have students be involved! So shoutout to them: Nate, Ayan, Mary Angelie, Anna, Steph, and Roselyn,” Cruz said. “Also, none of this is possible without the students so come talk to us.”
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New A.S president Eduardo Cruz. Photo by Alexis Sarmiento
Umoja Center hires new academic advisor Travis Richards
by Pamela Hernandez
Travis Richards was hired as a new academic advisor over the summer at the Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence, one of the cultural centers on campus. Richards recently graduated from Loyola Marymount University in May 2024 and received his doctorate in educational leadership and social justice. His experience in the educational institution led him to reflect on what racism looked like within the context of this generation. He highlights that nothing is new, everything is systemic.
“What I learned from there that I want to bring back is knowledge, as BIPOC we don't have access to knowledge because nobody is coming back to the community or back within the systems,” Richards said. “The system does not support us as they should so as a result we tend to push away from it, the numbers don't lie, there's a large amount of retention when it comes to what higher education professionals and students do. If you don't have individuals who look like you in these spaces of power, privilege, and access the students are going to push away.”
Richards explains that academic
advising is more than just setting up your DARS and picking classes, when working at a cultural center, it goes beyond that.
“We are literally coaches, because we're not just trying to set you up for just academic success, but for life,” Richards said. “That's the distinction, once you have a culture, the essence of who you are, you're going to be seen and amplified a little more to do your best. To do your best, but also know that you have the support, you can achieve anything.”
Richards believes that oftentimes BIPOC students feel intimidated because of the higher expectations that they face compared to fellow peers, but emphasizes the importance of holding up the mirror and reflecting on how you are doing this for you.
“As an advisor, it breaks my heart, I want students to excel, that's the main objective,” Richards said. “I want to be a space of calmingness, I want them to throw out the anxiety and leave those insecurities at the door because when they're in this space they are the main objective.”
El Centro Umoja contrata nuevo consejero académico
Travis Richards
Escrito por Pamela Hernandez y traducido por Osvaldo Bustos Perez
Durante el verano, Travis Richards fue contratado como el nuevo consejero académico del centro Umoja Excelencia Estudianil Panafricana. Richards se graduó recientemente de la Universidad Loyola Marymount en mayo de 2024, donde recibió su doctorado en liderazgo educativo y justicia social. Su experiencia en la educación lo llevó a reflexionar sobre cómo se ve el racismo en esta generación. Para él, nada es nuevo, todo es parte del sistema. “Lo que aprendí allá y quiero traer de regreso es conocimiento, porque
como personas BIPOC no tenemos acceso al conocimiento ya que nadie regresa a la comunidad ni dentro del sistema escolar", dijo Richards. “El sistema no nos apoya como debería y como resultado, solemos alejarnos. Los números no mienten, hay un gran problema con la retención de estudiantes y profesionales en la educación superior. Si no tienes personas que se parezcan a ti en espacios de poder, privilegio, y acceso, los estudiantes se van a alejar.”
Richards explica que ser consejero académico es más que ayudar con el
DARS o escoger clases; trabajar en un centro cultural va mucho más allá.
“Literalmente somos entrenadores, porque no solo tratamos de prepararte para el éxito académico, sino también para la vida,” dijo Richards. “Esa es la diferencia, cuando tienes una cultura, la esencia de quien eres, vas a ser visto y reconocido un poco más para dar lo mejor de ti. Dar lo mejor, pero también saber que tienes apoyo y que puedes lograr lo que sea.”
Richards cree que muchas veces los estudiantes BIPOC se sienten intimidados por las expectativas más
altas que enfrentan en comparación con otros compañeros, pero recalca la importancia de mirarse al espejo y recordar que lo haces por ti.
“Como un consejero académico, me rompe el corazón porque quiero que los estudiantes superen, ese es el objetivo principal,” dijo Richards. “quiero ser un espacio de calma, quiero que dejen la ansiedad y las inseguridades en la puerta, porque cuando están aquí conmigo en este espacio, ellos son el objetivo principal.”
New Academic Advisor for the Umoja Center Travis Richards. Photo by Pamela Hernandez Travis Richards, nuevo consejero académico del centro Umoja. Foto por Pamela Hernandez
New student farm grows from CASA program set for fall 2026
by Noelle Doblado
As a part of the Critical Agriculture Studies and Agroecology (CASA) program set to roll out in fall 2026, Cal Poly Humboldt allocated two acres of land for a new student farm. With pumpkins in the ground and soil building up, students are already rolling up their sleeves for a unique hands-on learning experience.
The farm will focus on traditional and BIPOC ecological knowledge, medicinal plants and land based healing. The Program Leader of CASA and Associate Professor in the Department of English, Renée M. Byrd, founding program leader of CASA, highlights how the roots of the program and farm are centered around engaging in diverse practices and social justice through farming.
“I think questions around healing and climate justice are really coming to the center of our social movements and so there is a desire I think for farming and gardening to be in our activism,” Byrd said. “We are starting to see that healing is a political thing and that relationships to land and growing our food, medicines, flowers and seeds, that's a part of that process.”
The farm will have space for a variety of community programs including the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab on campus and Aquilli Metzli, a new local cooperative. The farm has plans to donate a significant amount
of produce to OhSnap!, the campus food pantry. The curriculum will largely influence the types of farming put to practice, as students discover what they are passionate about.
“I designed the curriculum to be really intentionally flexible, both so we can kind of scale up our agriculture offerings at CPH in a sustainable way, but also so that students can craft a program that is tailored to their interests and what they want to do,” Byrd said.
Cinthya Ammerman, Assistant Professor of Native American Studies, a member of the farm’s planning committee and one of the developers for the CASA curriculum, was inspired by her own experience of working on a community farm in graduate school at UC Davis.
“I've carried that experience with me into here and I’ve longed for that sort of space here for students to share that experience,” Ammerman said. “It's a different learning that happens on the land that you can’t get from the classroom.”
Jeffrey Crane, Dean of the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, emphasizes the importance of introducing this platform into the community.
“There is some urgency in getting this farm started as we know that members of
our campus community experience hunger regularly. A majority of harvests will be donated to Oh Snap to help these folks. Moreover, with the current political situation the national food system and network is imperiled and getting the farm launched quickly helps us be more resilient in the face of current and future crises,” Crane said.
Botany major LaTasha Amos has been a farm assistant since the beginning of July and plans to join the CASA program next fall.
“I have been wanting this opportunity to know how to start a farm, know all the ins and outs, the experience of it as well,”
Amos said. “Its been really beautiful.” Amos recently harvested her first zucchini and cucumber. This process was eye opening, as she reflected on her own life watching her plants grow.
“To see the growing process has a really philosophical process on me, I don't have to be perfect in the way that I grow, I don’t have to have the expectation that I am going to be something until I'm ready,” Amos said. “The process of growing something really helps to ground me in how to navigate my choices and how I want to live.”
Nueva granja estudiantil crece a partir del programa de CASA previsto para el otoño de 2026
Escrito por Noelle Doblado y traducido por Maryanne Casas-Perez
Como parte del programa de Estudios Críticos de Agricultura y Agroecología (CASA), que se implementará en el otoño de 2026, Cal Poly Humboldt destinó dos acres de terreno para una nueva granja estudiantil. Con calabazas ya sembradas y el suelo en preparación, los estudiantes ya se arremangan para vivir una experiencia de aprendizaje práctico única.
La granja se enfocará en el conocimiento ecológico tradicional y de comunidades BIPOC, plantas medicinales y sanación basada en la tierra. Renée M. Byrd, líder fundadora del programa CASA y profesora de inglés, destaca que las raíces del programa y de la granja están centradas en participar en prácticas diversas y en la justicia social a través de la agricultura.
“Creo que las preguntas en torno a la sanación y la justicia climática están realmente llegando al centro de nuestros movimientos sociales y, por lo tanto, hay un deseo de que la agricultura y la jardinería formen parte de nuestro activismo”, dijo Byrd. “Estamos empezando a ver que la sanación es algo político y que las
relaciones con la tierra y el cultivo de nuestros alimentos, medicinas, flores y semillas forman parte de ese proceso”.
La granja tendrá espacio para una variedad de programas comunitarios, incluido el laboratorio de Soberanía Alimentaria Rou Dalagurr en el campus y Aquilli Metzli, una nueva cooperativa local. La granja planea donar una cantidad significativa de productos a OhSnap!, la despensa de alimentos del campus. El plan de estudios influirá en gran medida en los tipos de agricultura que se pondrán en práctica, a medida que los estudiantes descubran lo que les apasiona.
“Diseñé el plan de estudios de manera intencionalmente flexible, tanto para poder ampliar nuestra oferta agrícola en CPH de manera sostenible, como para que los estudiantes puedan diseñar un programa adaptado a sus intereses y a lo que desean hacer”, dijo Byrd.
Cinthya Ammerman, Profesor adjunto de Estudios Nativos Americanos, miembro del comité de planificación de la granja y una de las
desarrolladoras del plan de estudios de CASA, se inspiró en su propia experiencia trabajando en una granja comunitaria durante la escuela de posgrado en UC Davis.
“He llevado conmigo esa experiencia hasta aquí y he anhelado tener ese tipo de espacio para que los estudiantes compartan esa vivencia”, dijo Ammerman. “Es un aprendizaje distinto el que sucede en la tierra, que no se puede obtener en el salón de clases”.
Jeffrey Crane, decano de la Facultad de Artes, Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales, enfatiza la importancia de introducir esta plataforma en la comunidad.
“Es urgente poner en marcha esta granja, ya que sabemos que los miembros de nuestra comunidad universitaria pasan hambre con frecuencia. La mayoría de las cosechas se donarán a OhSnap! para ayudar a estas personas. Además, con la situación política actual, el sistema y la red alimentaria nacional están en peligro, y poner en marcha la granja rápidamente nos ayudará a ser más resilientes ante las
crisis actuales y futuras”, dijo Crane.
LaTasha Amos, estudiante de botánica, ha sido asistente agrícola desde principios de julio y planea unirse al programa CASA el próximo otoño.
“He estado deseando esta oportunidad de aprender cómo iniciar una granja, conocer todos los detalles y la experiencia en sí”, dijo Amos. “Ha sido realmente hermoso”.
Amos cosechó recientemente su primer calabacín y pepino. Este proceso le abrió los ojos, mientras reflexionaba sobre su propia vida al observar crecer sus plantas.
“Ver el proceso de crecimiento tiene un significado muy filosófico para mí, no tengo que ser perfecta en la forma en que crezco, no tengo que tener la expectativa de ser algo hasta que esté lista”, dijo Amos. “El proceso de cultivar algo realmente me ayuda a mantenerme centrada en cómo quiero tomar decisiones y cómo quiero vivir”.
New student farm. Photo courtesy of Jeffery Crane
Humboldt community celebrates Japanese culture with Obon Festival
by Ocean Edgar
The Humboldt Asians & Pacific Islanders In Solidarity (HAPI) hosted the 4th annual Humboldt Obon Festival in the Creamery Arts District, in Arcata on August 17. With traditional Japanese performances and spiritual traditions, the festival celebrated Japanese culture. Obon is a Buddhist Japanese custom to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. In Japan it’s a time of family reunion, when people return to their ancestral home, clean their ancestor’s graves and pay their respect.
The Humboldt Obon Festival was created in 2020 after San Jose Taiko, a drumming group, and Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Orchestra sold out three immersive performances titled “Swingposium On The Road”, which attracted a larger Asian audience than expected.
“A lot of people came out, a lot of Asians came out, and we were like
whoa, did we have so many Asians in this community,” said Marilyn Paik-Nicely, co-founder of HAPI. “After it was done so many people said, ‘lets have Obon!’, and then the pandemic hit so we had to put Obon on hold. When we finally did it here at the creamery district it was very joyous and wonderful and a lot of people really appreciate that we do this and it brings our community together.”
Since its creation, Obon Humboldt has evolved into an event that attracts a diverse community who can participate in Obon traditions, such as writing a note to an ancestor and putting it on the ancestor tree, or visiting a traditional Japanese altar. The streets are filled with Asian food and local art vendors, entertainment for children, booths that feature local community organizations
Humboldt Taiko in one of two performances at the Obon Festival. Photo by Ocean Edgar
Rick Kruse opened and closed the Obon festival with Japanese shakuhachi fute music. Photo by Ocean Edgar
and performances from Humboldt Taiko and others.
“I remember the first year that we had Obon here we thought maybe 400 people would come to our event and we put out notice of it and invited a couple of vendors and were surprised when thousands showed up," said Alex Ozaki-Mcneill, another co-founder of HAPI. “There’s roots in tradition for Obon but it’s very much Humboldt’s version of it. The dance, the drumming is all very traditional components, but having the local artists and some of the things that make it a little more Humboldt make it a fun community gathering.”
Rinban Sakamoto, a visiting Buddhist Priest from the San Jose Buddhist Church who introduced the opening of the festival, highlighted the impact of appreciating tradition in our daily lives.
“Recognizing the deep connection we share with the lives around us, and expressing our appreciation for them,
the connection makes each of us to be able to do the things we are able to do,” Sakamoto said.
The spirit of inclusivity is uplifted by attendees who are encouraged to wear any clothing representative of Japanese culture and to participate in Bon Dancing (Bon Odori), a traditional Japanese Obon festival folk dancing, led by Sensei Craig Kurumada and the Arcata Ondo Band.
“With inclusion, with diversity, we are much healthier, happier people. The breadth of that is so important”, said Pat Girczyc, local resident and volunteer with HAPI. “I think even the university is a big piece too, people from the university either teach or come as students from other places, they need to go to a place where they can relax and feel comfortable, and if you're in a community where you're in the minority it's not easy to do, so it's really important to have this.”
For more information about HAPI, Humboldt Obon, past events and future events, visit their website: www.hapihumboldt.org.
Yumi Ozaki (foreground) leading drummers from Humboldt Taiko. Photo by Ocean Edgar
Festival goers at the Obon Festival. Onstage. Photo by Ocean Edgar
New Humboldt Bay Trail: bike etiquette and advice
by Julia Rants
This summer, the new section of the Humboldt Bay Trail opened to the public, connecting Arcata and Eureka with 4 miles of accessible recreational space. Since its opening on June 28, community members can be seen using the multi-use trail. Funding for construction came from the California Transportation Commission (Active Transportation Program), State Coastal Conservancy, and Caltrans District 1, according to the Humboldt County website.
Having this trail open to the public is valuable to the community, providing a space for walking, biking, rollerskating and other forms of transportation. Alaina Peet, a Cal Poly Humboldt biology transfer student, recently rode along the bay for the first time. Transferring from the Santa Cruz area, Peet felt more comfortable getting back into riding in a smaller town and the new trail opened a door to do so.
“I didn’t go all the way to Eureka cause it’s pretty far, but I went a good distance and it was really beautiful along the bay. You could see the highway here, and then there’s the trail, and on the other side, there’s the water, so it’s really beautiful seeing all the birds because you’re right on it,” Peet said.
Andrew Spickerman, a lifelong biker and employee of Revolution Bicycles, believes in the importance of investing in bike infrastructure to build connections and improve a community’s quality of life. He suggested some advice for things to keep in mind while out on the trail.
“For people who are riding normal pedal-powered bikes, non-electric bikes, just keep to the right,” Spickerman said. “Try not to pass people super close, ring your bell when you’re coming up behind joggers and people.”
For bikers, bells are encouraged in
announcing their presence.
“And now people have AirPods too, so a lot of times when you're just yelling, it doesn’t get over the music, but if you have a bell sometimes that cuts through the music or whatever they’re listening to,” Spickerman said.
As electric bikes continue growing in popularity, there are elements to consider when riding multi-use trails.
“But now that we have all these electric bikes, there’s another layer to that where you kind of have to be conscious of your speed. You know, I have an e-bike and I’m really self-conscious about passing people, like I slow way down and pass at the slowest speed,” Spickerman said. “You know, not trying to blow people's doors off as I’m going by.”
E-bikes are permitted under the California Bicycle Omnibus Bill, which allows e-bikes on bike paths unless local governments have passed an ordi-
nance restricting them in certain areas, as stated on the Humboldt County Association of Governments website. The Humboldt County Department of Public Works has no clear information regarding e-bike regulations on the Bay Trail.
Spickerman also encourages people to remember why they're out there in the first place.
“It’s all about, you know, everyone gets to share and enjoy and everyone’s out there trying to have a peaceful, pleasant time, and so to me that’s kinda the main thing,” Spickerman said. “Like you know, 'why are you out there?', well, other people are out there for the same reason.”
Humboldt resident enjoys the new Humboldt Bay Trail. Photo by Julia Rants
All about blackberries
by Gina Muñoz
As classes start, we’re reaching the end of prime blackberry season. Now more than ever is a good time to learn about the different species you can find in Humboldt, how to identify them and which are okay to harvest.
The native blackberries, also known as trailing blackberries, usually grow horizontally. You may find them living amongst the Himalayan blackberries, but generally they grow pretty low.
The leaves on these native berries grow in compounds of three, with one main leaflet at the top and two leaflets by the side. The back of the leaves may look a shade paler green than the top. Additionally, the cane has a round shape with abundant straight-ish thin thorns. They usually bloom in early summer between April to June, although some vines fruit all the way to August.
The berries have a sweeter taste and are generally smaller than the introduced species. Native berries form part of the cultural heritage of the Tolowa, Wiyot, Hupa, Karuk and other First Nations and are being overtaken by the introduced species. If you find them, be careful with them and DO NOT pick their berries to allow for them to flourish and for First Nations to practice traditional harvesting.
Todo sobre zarzamoras
Escrito por Gina Muñoz
CYou can find both native and introduced blackberries growing in the forest, as well as along fences, roads, highways and on abandoned lots. The best places to harvest Himalayan blackberries in Arcata are:
These berries were introduced to North America in the 1800s and are now considered invasive to grasslands, fields and roadsides by the city of Arcata. They grow vertically and form thick barriers and can reach up to 15 ft tall. Their leaves are rounder and slightly bigger than the native blackberries’ and they grow in compounds of five throughout the cane and of three on the flowering cane.
The back of the leaves look significantly paler, almost white-ish. Additionally, their canes have flat spots and a hexagonal shape with typically more sparse, large and thicker thorns. They bloom in late summer between June-August. You know the blackberries are ripe enough when they are easy to pull out of the vine.
• North LK Wood Blvd alongside the US101 and the Redwood highways
• Alliance Rd by Shay park
• All throughout 17th St and Foster Ave
• Q St, past the residential area
• Vanissade Rd, Moxon Ln, Bay School Rd and Janes Rd square
• Old Samoa Rd
• Moonstone Beach
Be mindful that many of these areas are near private property, so make sure you don’t trespass and stay within public land. On top of that, make sure to identify that you’re picking Himalayan blackberries only, in order to allow the native species to thrive. As a rule of thumb, never take more than half of what’s available.
on el inicio de las clases, nos acercamos al final de la temporada de zarzamoras. Ahora más que nunca es un buen momento para aprender sobre las diferentes especies que se pueden encontrar en Humboldt, cómo encontrarlas e identificarlas y cuáles se pueden cosechar.
Las moras nativas, también conocidas como moras rastreras, suelen crecer horizontalmente. Se pueden encontrar entre las moras himalayas, pero generalmente crecen de manera inclinada. Las hojas de estas bayas nativas crecen en grupos de tres, con una hojita principal en la parte superior y dos hojitas laterales. El envés de las hojas puede tener un tono verde más pálido que la parte superior.
Además, el tallo tiene una forma redondeada con abundantes espinas rectas y delgadas. Suelen florecer a principios del verano, entre abril y junio, aunque algunos tallos dan fruto hasta agosto. Las bayas tienen un sabor más dulce y generalmente son más pequeñas
que las de las especies introducidas. Las zarzamoras nativas forman parte del patrimonio cultural de las naciones Tolowa, Wiyot, Hupa y Karuk y otras naciones originarias y están siendo superadas por las especies introducidas, por lo que es importante que tenga cuidado con ellas y NO recoja sus frutos para que puedan florecer y para que las naciones originarias puedan practicar la cosecha tradicional.
Estas bayas se introdujeron en Norteamérica en el siglo XIX y actualmente la ciudad de Arcata las considera invasivas en pastizales, campos y carreteras. Crecen verticalmente, forman gruesas barreras y pueden alcanzar hasta 15 pies de altura. Sus hojas son más redondas y ligeramente más grandes que las de las moras nativas, y crecen en grupos de cinco a lo largo del tallo y de tres en el tallo floral. El envés de las hojas es significativamente más pálido, casi blanco. Además, sus tallos tienen partes planas y una forma hexagonal, con espinas generalmente más dispersas, grandes y gruesas. Florecen a finales del verano, entre junio y agosto. Sabrá que las moras están suficientemente maduras cuando sean fáciles de arrancar de la planta.
Puede encontrar zarzamoras nativas e introducidas creciendo en el bosque, así como a lo largo de cercas, caminos, autopistas y terrenos abandonados. Los mejores lugares para cosechar zarzamoras del Himalaya en Arcata son:
• North LK Wood Blvd junto a las autopistas US-101 y Redwood
• Alliance Rd junto al parque Shay
• A lo largo de 17th St y Foster Ave
• Q St, pasando la zona residencial
• El bloque entre Vanissade Rd, Moxon Ln, Bay School Rd y Janes Rd
• Old Samoa Rd
• Playa Moonstone
Tenga en cuenta que muchas de estas zonas están cerca de propiedades privadas, así que asegúrese de no invadir y de permanecer en terreno público. Además, asegúrese de identificar y recolectar sólo las zarzamoras Himalaya para permitir que las especies nativas prosperen y, como regla general, nunca tome más de la mitad de lo que esté disponible.
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Preparación para el examen de naturalización
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Los sábados 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Centro de recursos comunitarios de Rio Dell , 406 Wildwood Drive
Workshop/Session Proposal Submissions Due September 10
ABOUT THIS YEAR’s THEME: dis/connecting to reconnect: everyday rest, refusal, resistances is a call to action and a call to pause. It invites us to critically examine the systems and rhythms that shape our lives, and to create space for restoration, healing, and reconnection.
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Hinarr Hu Moulik: high rises and high hopes
by Kimberly Alexsandra Madrigal
Following my freshman year, after all the chaos and uncertainty of on campus housing as a continuing student, I was fascinated to find out a new modern housing complex was being built. I was even more excited to find out they'd be completed before my senior year.
Although I didn't exactly want to live “off campus” when the application came up, the housing gods had other plans for me and a full circle moment happened, I unfortunately got freshman me’s wish!
How do we get in? In HHM instead of traditional encoded ID cards, residents are able to unlock doors through tapping their phone with the help of an app called Mobile Access, if you're like me and miss place your ID, but have your phone glued to your hand, its a win, it just takes a minute and a few attempts for it to actually unlock due to the spotty wifi and bluetooth signal. If you are anti smart phones, or prone to always having a dead phone, luckily there is an option of having an encoded key fob instead!
Residents of HHM are required to have one of the meal plans, despite being off campus and having access to a full kitchen. Many HHM students are not happy with this. Oddly enough residents in Cypress and College Creek are able to opt out of this mandate based on what I have been told over email with housing, but there's no
information on their website.
“I don't even live on campus to be able to go, (to the J) I just wanna go to Costco and cook at home man,” Brian Baker, a history education major shared.
I can't complain about the shuttle service, though the schedule was uploaded closer to the second week of school. From my experience they come by quite frequently, about every ten minutes. The hours are limited to 7-5 PM, but Arcata transit has made HHM a new stop on all buses in Arcata. Some buses only fit 7 students, and some drivers allow students to stand and some don't. Prepare to come earlier in case you don't make it on and need to take the next one.
Last year I was in a 4 person suite in College Creek, we had two bathrooms. This year I am in a 4 person suite as well, but we only have 1 bathroom. This makes things tricky when you and all your roommates are trying to get ready around the same time, but there is at least a sink and mirror outside the suite's bathroom and gender inclusive bathrooms at the end of the East hall on the first floor.
I think it's dope we have our own mini gym with really awesome hours. In my opinion, since we tap ourselves in with our keys it should be 24/7 pero ok. We also have access to a volleyball court, bas-
ketball court, cafe and market. A cool part I enjoy is the common rooms on every floor with almost panoramic elevated views of the 101 and redwoods.
This is where things get a bit confusing. There's only one parking permit issued per parking space and is enforced 24/7. These residential HHM parking spaces are not valid on the general or residential lots on campus during school hours. Residents of HHM who couldn't receive a HHM parking permit are allowed to purchase an on campus resident parking pass which allows access to general and residential lots
Life of a summer dorm custodian
by Ben Hernandez
Mold-permeated mini fridges, love letters, children's drawings, petrified cat poop, used condoms and construction worker cosplay are just a few memorable moments I experienced as a dorm room custodian this past summer.
While the work itself was nasty, and let’s just say that I have an endless supply of dish washer pods and trash bags now, it was also fairly intriguing. I felt like I really got to know the kinds of students that once inhabited the Cal Poly Humboldt dorms.
I also got to know my hilarious and beautiful coworkers. Working with them felt like being a part of a dysfunctional family at times, but it also felt like being a part of a raunchy sitcom.
We worked tirelessly each day to reach our quota and appease the almighty Zach (basically our boss's boss). However, we also found time to live, laugh and love.
I’m definitely biased, but I think Team
Rosa (the team that I was a part of) could be considered one of, if not the best, performing and most efficient custodial teams of the summer. However, numerous matches of pool, making waffles, trips to the arcade, oven time, nap time, soccer ball shenanigans and treks into town for Raliberto’s could raise the question of whether we were working hard or hardly working.
If you recently moved into one of the dorms here on campus, just know there was a team of dedicated (but not too dedicated) individuals who made sure it was clean and in tip-top shape for you to move in. While we might’ve napped on your mattress or kicked our feet up on your couch, we also scrubbed your toilets and dusted your window shades.
Thank you Nick, Gracey, Leyana, Jeremiah, Kevin, Ollie, Sydney, Vanessa, Jazmin, Skylar, and Rosa for a chaotic and hilarious summer. Team Rosa all day.
on campus, but not on HHM.
In all I can't really complain, being able to study and have a roof over my head is such a privilege. Even more when it's a brand new boujee, black mold free modern housing complex, in such a beautiful place. From being shuttled to the middle of campus, to the panoramic views, to multiple washers, dyers and elevators that actually work, it's a huge step up from my past housing situations. I'm just happy the entire apartment's electricity doesn't go out for days on end when I use my microwave and airfryer at the same time, college creek could never.
Summer dorm custodian crew. Photo cortousey of Ben Hernandez
New Hinar Hu Moulik dorms. Photo by Kimbely Alexsandra Madrigal
Opinion Opinión
Balancing curiosity and coursework in the land of cannabis and mushrooms
Health Talk with Jessica
by Jessica de Laguna
Humboldt has long been known for its cannabis fields, foggy forests and the whispered presence of psychedelic mushrooms. For students at Cal Poly Humboldt, this unique cultural backdrop can feel both fascinating and overwhelming. In a place where “the green rush” is part of the local lore, how do students navigate curiosity, academic success and wellbeing without losing their footing?
Antonio Godoy, a student and substance use disorder (SUD) counselor who works at Waterfront Recovery Services and Redwood Recovery Center in Eureka, offers an insider perspective on substance use, addiction and making intentional choices in a substance-friendly culture.
“I am now approaching 14 years of sobriety from a 12 year heroin addiction. I can say with complete confidence that I have found my calling through helping people who suffer from addiction, trauma and co-occurring mental health disorders,” Godoy said.
Q: What are some reasons students might turn to substances?
Godoy: “As humans, we are a social species and we have an innate need to connect and feel part of the group. Substance use, especially introductory experimentation, often grows from this yearning to connect with peers. Sometimes, students just need to have some fun, especially amidst a drug-tolerating culture like we have in Humboldt. Other reasons include coping with stress, escaping personal problems, performance enhancement, and self-medicating mental health disorders.”
Q: Are there signs students should look out for that indicate their use is becoming harmful?
Godoy: “Simply put, look for negative consequences associated with the substance use — grades slipping, friends distancing themselves, neglecting hygiene. It is often difficult to see our own flaws due to denial. I encourage everyone to listen to trusted loved ones who act as
accurate mirrors. The next thing to look for is an inability to stop using substances. As Gabor Maté asserts, an addiction is something that brings temporary relief or pleasure, you crave it, and despite negative consequences, you cannot give it up.”
Q: Humboldt has a unique culture around cannabis and psychedelics. How do you think this influences student behavior?
Godoy: “A culture of tolerance and acceptance is dangerous because it can blind one to potential harms. That being said, both cannabis and psychedelics have medicinal and healing properties. I used cannabis for decades before I became a counselor. My quality of life is a lot better without cannabis, and I could not perform at the level I do in school if I were still indulging. I also
believe in psychedelics and their potential for healing addiction and psychiatric disorders. It comes down to giving these substances the tremendous respect they deserve and using them responsibly.”
Q: What advice would you give to students who feel pressure to use substances to fit in?
Godoy: “Remember who you are! Act in accordance with your authenticity and take the time to listen to all parts of yourself, your gut, heart, mind, thoughts and emotions. Your gut will often tell you what is okay and what is not. Have the courage to act in accordance with who you truly are and not what you think others want you to be.”
Q: What should a student do if they’re concerned about their own use or a friend’s?
Godoy: “Talk to them without judgment and with compassion. Validate their experience so they feel heard. Don’t force solutions, just put them out there. If you are concerned about your own use, reach out for help. More people than you realize are going through similar experiences. It is never shameful to ask for help. It is a testament to your strength and courage.”
“We encourage students to be familiar with Cal Poly Humboldt’s Alcohol & Drug policy. The University follows federal law, which means drugs and alcohol are not permitted on campus,” said Melissa Hutsell, a representative from CPH marketing and communications. “Just as important, the university stresses that counseling, harm reduction resources and peer support are available for those who need them.” On campus, students can seek support at the Student Health Center 707-826-3146 or Counseling & Psychological Services 707-826-3236.
In the Humboldt community, students can find help through:
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 844-442-0711
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Humboldt: 707-444-8645
• Al-Anon/Alateen: 707-440-9050
• Smart Recovery: smartrecovery.org
• Recovery Dharma: Sundays in Arcata, • Outer Space, 837 H St. (10-11:15am)
• Waterfront Recovery Services: 707-269-9590
• Redwood Recovery Center: 707-601-2969
Living and studying in Humboldt means navigating a landscape where cannabis and psychedelics are part of the scenery just like the redwoods. For some, it’s curiosity, for others, it’s culture. Godoy’s advice echoes like a compass, respect yourself, respect the substances and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Graphic by Jessica de Laguna
Equilibrando la curiosidad y los cursos en la tierra del cannabis y los hongos
Plática de Salud con Jessica
Escrito por Jessica de Laguna y traducido por Maryanne Casas-Perez
Humboldt ha sido conocido durante mucho tiempo por sus campos de cannabis, bosques brumosos y la presencia susurrada de hongos psicodélicos. Para los estudiantes de Cal Poly Humboldt, este telón de fondo cultural único puede sentirse tanto fascinante como abrumador. En un lugar donde “la fiebre verde” forma parte del folclore local, ¿cómo navegan los estudiantes entre la curiosidad, el éxito académico y el bienestar sin perder el equilibrio?
Antonio Godoy, estudiante y consejero en trastornos por uso de sustancias (SUD) que trabaja en Waterfront Recovery Services y en Redwood Recovery Center en Eureka, ofrece una perspectiva interna sobre el consumo de sustancias, la adicción y la importancia de tomar decisiones intencionales en una cultura tolerante al consumo.
“Estoy por cumplir 14 años de sobriedad después de una adicción a la heroína que duró 12 años. Puedo decir con total confianza que he encontrado mi vocación al ayudar a personas que sufren de adicción, trauma y trastornos de salud mental concurrentes”, dijo Godoy.
P: ¿Cuáles son algunas razones por las que los estudiantes podrían recurrir a las sustancias?
Godoy: “Como seres humanos, somos una especie social y tenemos una necesidad innata de conectar y sentirnos parte del grupo. El consumo de sustancias, especialmente la experimentación inicial, a menudo surge de este deseo de conectarse con los compañeros. A veces, los estudiantes simplemente quieren divertirse, especialmente en una cultura tolerante a las drogas como la que tenemos en Humboldt. Otras razones incluyen lid-
iar con el estrés, escapar de problemas personales, mejorar el rendimiento y automedicarse para trastornos de salud mental.”
P: ¿Hay señales a las que los estudiantes deberían prestar atención que indiquen que su consumo se está volviendo dañino?
Godoy: “En pocas palabras, fíjate en las consecuencias negativas asociadas con el consumo: calificaciones bajas, amigos que se alejan, descuido de la higiene. A menudo es difícil ver nuestros propios defectos debido a la negación. Animo a todos a escuchar a los seres queridos de confianza que actúan como espejos precisos. Lo siguiente a observar es la incapacidad de dejar de consumir. Como afirma Gabor Maté, una adicción es algo que brinda alivio o placer temporal, lo deseas intensamente, y a pesar de las consecuencias negativas, no puedes dejarlo.”
P: Humboldt tiene una cultura única en torno al cannabis y los psicodélicos. ¿Cómo cree que esto influye en el comportamiento de los estudiantes?
Godoy: “Una cultura de tolerancia y aceptación es peligrosa porque puede cegar frente a los posibles daños. Dicho esto, tanto el cannabis como los psicodélicos tienen propiedades medicinales y curativas. Yo usé cannabis durante décadas antes de convertirme en consejero. Mi calidad de vida es mucho mejor sin cannabis, y no podría rendir al nivel que lo hago en la escuela si aún lo consumiera. También creo en los psicodélicos y en su potencial para sanar adicciones y trastornos psiquiátricos. Todo se reduce a darles a estas sustancias el tremendo respeto que merecen y usarlas de manera responsable.”
P: ¿Qué consejo daría a los estudiantes que sienten presión de consumir sustancias para encajar?
Godoy: “¡Recuerda quién eres! Actúa de acuerdo con tu autenticidad y tómate el tiempo de escuchar todas tus partes: tu instinto, tu corazón, tu mente, tus pensamientos y emociones. Tu instinto a menudo te dirá qué está bien y qué no. Ten el valor de actuar en coherencia con quien realmente eres y no con lo que crees que otros quieren que seas.”
P: ¿Qué debería hacer un estudiante si está preocupado por su propio consumo o el de un amigo?
Godoy: “Habla con ellos sin juzgar y con compasión. Valida su experiencia para que se sientan escuchados. No impongas soluciones, solo represéntalas. Si estás preocupado por tu propio consumo, busca ayuda. Más personas de las que piensas están pasando por experiencias similares. Nunca es vergonzoso pedir ayuda. Es un testimonio de tu fortaleza y tu valentía.”
Gráfca por Jessica de Laguna
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 844-442-0711
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Humboldt: 707-444-8645
• Al-Anon/Alateen: 707-440-9050
• Smart Recovery: smartrecovery.org
• Recovery Dharma: Domingos en Arcata, • • Outer Space, 837 H St. (1011:15am)
“Animamos a los estudiantes a familiarizarse con la política de Alcohol y Drogas de Cal Poly Humboldt. La universidad sigue la ley federal, lo que significa que las drogas y el alcohol no están permitidos en el campus”, dijo Melissa Hutsell, representante de marketing y comunicaciones de CPH. “Igualmente importante, la universidad enfatiza que existen consejería, recursos de reducción de daños y apoyo entre pares disponibles para quienes lo necesiten.”
En el campus, los estudiantes pueden buscar apoyo en el Student Health Center 707-826-3146 o en Counseling & Psychological Services 707-826-3236.
En la comunidad de Humboldt, los estudiantes pueden encontrar ayuda a través de:
• Waterfront Recovery Services: 707-269-9590
• Redwood Recovery Center: 707-6012969
Vivir y estudiar en Humboldt significa navegar un paisaje donde el cannabis y los psicodélicos forman parte del escenario, al igual que las secuoyas. Para algunos, es curiosidad; para otros, cultura. Los consejos de Godoy resuenan como una brújula: respétate a ti mismo, respeta las sustancias y no tengas miedo de pedir ayuda.
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Resources for the Latinx Community | Recursos para la comunidad Latinx
Social Services Education
Provides FREE programs and services, including CalFresh and Healthy Kids Humboldt, childbirth education, breastfeeding support, and parenting classes. Call for an appointment.
Proveyendo a las familias con programas y servicios incluyendo CalFresh y Healthy Kids Humboldt, educación sobre el parto, apoyo a la lactancia materna y clases para padres. Llama para una cita.
2200 Harrison Ave, Eureka (707)441-4477
Offers food assistance programs including food pantries, produce markets and nutrition education.
Programas de asistencia incluyendo despensa de alimentos, productos agrícolas y educación sobre la nutrición.
Misa Católica 14th and N St., Fortuna (707)725-1148
Synagogue
Sinagoga 413 Bayside Ct., Arcata (707)633-8770
Synagogue Sinagoga PO Box 442, Eureka, CA 95502 (707)444-2846
Offers free ESL courses at Eureka, Fortuna and Del Norte sites. Ofrece cursos gratis de ESL en sus sitios de Eureka, Fortuna y Del Norte. 525 D Street, Eureka (707)476-4500
Free ESL and citizenship classes for adults in person and online. Registration not required.
Clases gratis de ESL y ciudadanía para adultos en persona o en línea. La Registración no es requerida.
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Bilingual school K-12
Escuela bilingual K-12 1730 Janes Rd., Arcata (707)822-3348
Cal Poly Humboldt Cultural Centers
Nelson Hall East 206 (707)826-4588
Nelson Hall East 205 (707)826-4590
1 Harpst Street, Brero House #93 Arcata, CA 95521 (707)826-3672
An inclusive community that empowers people to explore the outdoors. Una comunidad inclusiva que empodera a la gente a explorar la naturaleza
300 5th St., Eureka, CA 95501 (707)442-6278
Grocery Markets
306 W Harris St., Eureka
2085 Myrtle Avenue #8, Eureka
420 N St., Eureka
312 W. Washington St., Eureka
520 Summer St., Fortuna (707)617-2570
802 Broadway St., Eureka (707)798-6290 1640 Main St., Fortuna (707)725-8880
Legal Services
Nelson Hall East 215/216
1 Harpst Street NHE 215 Arcata, CA 95521 (707)826-3364
Entertainment/Arts
A cultural art hub for the community. Un centro de las artes para la comunidad. 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521 (707)822-1575
Legal rights information regardless of income. Información sobre derechos legales a pesar de ingreso.
421 I St., Eureka CA 95501 (707)445-7256
Serving clients with civil legal issues. Ayudando a clientes con asuntos de la ley civil. 123 3rd St., Eureka (707)445-0866
Cal Poly Humboldt club that supports undocumented, DACAmented and AB540 students
Balabanis House 55 Room 203 707-826-3368
Deliver effective, high-quality services to uniquely respond to the needs of the Native American community.
324 F St., Eureka (707)443-8397
Center for peer mentoring and legal resources for academic, activism, discrimination, housing, Title IX and DACA Centro 1 Harpst St, Arcata, CA (707)826-4221
Community Groups
Supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
517 3rd St., Suite 16, Eureka
Devoted to Indigenous peoples selfdetermination and the sovereignty of Native Nations 2355 Central Ave., Suite C, McKinleyville
A safe space for the raza/indígena community to prosper culturally, politically, and practically on the North Coast cdphumboldt@gmail.com
Humboldt Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity builds and empowers community. hapi.humboldt@gmail.com
Working to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. P.O. Box 1434, Eureka, CA 95502 707-502-2546
The mission is to enlighten, empower and entertain our Black community. 627 3rd St Eureka CA 95501 (707)-840-4641
