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Possible overturn of Roe v. Wade says U.S Supreme Posible anulación de Roe v. Wade dice que la Corte Court leaked opinion draft Suprema de EE. UU. filtró el borrador de opinión by Elizabeth Lachman and Ricardo Lara Nava
por Elizabeth Lachman and Ricardo Lara Nava traducido por Steffi Puerto y Angelina Ramírez Peirano
On May 2, Politico, obtained a leaked edad gestacional” que impide que las muinitial opinion draft written by Supreme jeres aborten después de las 15 semanas Court Justice Samuel Anthony Alito Jr. de edad gestacional. El caso desafía esta calling for the 1973 Roe v. Wade landnueva ley y la cita como inconstitucional mark case, that granted women across the como se vio en Roe v. Wade. United States the right to an abortion, to En el borrador escrito el 10 de febrero, be overturned. Alito argumenta que la constitución no The Supreme Court ruled in favor of menciona en ninguna parte sobre el aborRoe in a 7-2 decision, stating that the 14 to o el derecho al aborto protegido por las amendment does protect woman’s right to 14 enmiendas. have an abortion as a right to privacy. The “La conclusión ineludible es que el case has prevented the passing of many derecho al aborto no está profundamente strict abortion laws in individual states arraigado en la historia y las tradiciones over the years. If this case is overturned de la nación…,” dijo Alito. “Es hora de then individual states will have the ability prestar atención a la Constitución y deto pass laws restricting or even banning volver la cuestión del aborto a los reprethe right to an abortion. sentantes elegidos por el pueblo.” The draft was written for the Supreme El borrador no es la decisión oficial Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's y está sujeto a cambios en cualquier moHealth Organization. This case focuses mento. Se espera que la opinión final se on a law in Mississippi that was passed in publique durante el verano de 2022. 2018 called “Gestational Age Act” which “Creo que esto realmente impactaría prevents women from getting an abortion a personas de color, pueblos Indígenas after 15 weeks’ gestational age. The case y personas de comunidades rurales y de challenges this new law citing it as unconbajos ingresos que no tienen acceso a stitutional as seen in Roe v. Wade. atención médica o medidas preventivas,” In the draft written on Feb. 10, Alito dijo Isabela Acosta, la educadora de saargues that the constitution doesn’t menlud, sexo y política corporal del Centro de Protest that took place in October 2, 2021 when Texas restricted abortion rights, California laws currently remain unchanged. | Photo by Karina Ramos Villalobos tion anywhere about abortion or the right Recursos de la Mujer Cal Poly Humboldt. to an abortion being protected by the 14 “Va a crear un ciclo de pobreza y va a El 2 de mayo, Politico obtuvo un borrador amendment. mantener a los pobres, los pobres y los ride opinión inicial filtrado escrito por el “That provision has been held to guarcos, ricos porque una persona rica puede ir juez de la Corte Suprema, Samuel Anthogoing to create a cycle of poverty and it’s antee some rights that are not mentioned y conseguir un aborto en cualquier lugar, ny Alito Jr., que pide que sea revocada, gonna keep the poor, poor and the rich, in the constitution but any such right pero alguien con un estatus socioeconómiel caso histórico Roe v. Wade de 1973, rich because a rich person must be ‘deeply rooted in co bajo no puede, no tienen los medios y que otorgó a las mujeres de todo Estados can go and get an abortion this Nation’s history and el acceso para hacerlo.” Unidos el derecho al aborto. anywhere but somebody tradition’ and ‘implicit De acuerdo con la Or“I think this En 1973, la Corte Suprema with a low socioeconomic in the concept of ordered ganización Mundial de la “Creo que esto falló a favor de Roe en una dewould really impact status can’t, they don’t have liberty,’” said Alito. Salud, cada año entre el 4.7% cisión de 7-2, afirmando que la realmente impactaría the means and the access to people of color, The draft is not the offiy el 13.2% de las muertes enmienda 14 protege el derecho a personas de color, cial decision and is subject maternas se deben a procedIndigenous people, do that.” de la mujer a abortar como un pueblos Indígenas y Every year 4.7–13.2% of to change at any time. The imientos de aborto inseguros. and people from derecho a la privacidad. El caso personas de comumaternal deaths are due to final opinion is expected to La incapacidad para acceder ha impedido la aprobación de rural and low-inunsafe abortion procedures nidades rurales y de a opciones de aborto seguro be released during summer muchas leyes estrictas sobre el come communities according to the World bajos ingresos que pone a las mujeres en peligro, 2022. aborto en estados individuales a Health Organization. Inabilwho don’t have ac“I think this would no tienen acceso a ya que bajo la mesa los aborlo largo de los años. Si se anula ity to access safe abortion really impact people of cess to health care atención médica o tos son de muy alto riesgo. options puts women in danger este caso, los estados individcolor, Indigenous people, Actualmente, la Corte or preventive medidas preventiuales tendrán la capacidad de as under the table abortions and people from rural and Suprema de los Estados aprobar leyes que restrinjan o are very high-risk. vas,” measures" low-income communities Unidos tiene una mayoría incluso prohíban el derecho a Currently, the U.S Suwho don’t have access to conservadora que coloca a un aborto. preme Court has a conserhealth care or preventive Roe contra Wade en una El borrador fue escrito para vative majority which puts Isabela Acosta, la measures..,” said Isabela posición incómoda. Si en el caso de la Corte Suprema Roe v. Wade in an uneasy educadora de salud, sexo Isabela Acosta, Acosta, the health, sex and última instancia es revocada, Dobbs v. 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Five years later, Charmaine Lawson continues to demand justice for the murder of her son David Josiah Lawson by Ricardo Lara Nava
Charmaine Lawson began the vigil by opening the floor to a prayer in honor of her son David Josiah Lawson 'DJ'. | Photo by Karina Ramos Villalobos
Community supporters posed with Charmaine Lawson in solidarity for the demand of justice for the murder of her son David Josiah Lawson 'DJ'. | Photo by Karina Ramos Villalobos
On April 15, Charmaine Lawson, the mother of murdered Cal Poly Humboldt student David Josiah ‘DJ’ Lawson and community members held a vigil commemorating the five-year anniversary of the unresolved murder. Members of the community held up signs, chanted and wore their “Justice for Josiah” shirt in solidarity with the Lawson family at the Eureka Courthouse. Charmaine Lawson talked about the hardship and tireless efforts of trying to seek justice for the murder of her son. Maggie Flemming, Humboldt County district attorney, who prosecuted the case had dismissed the only suspect in the case because of insufficient evidence. “Five years, Maggie Flemming, five years,” Lawson said. “We're still here five years later to get justice for my son David
the case was handled and we would like to see the case reexamined and taken up again.” Arcata Police Department (ADP) released a statement at the vigil acknowledging the five-year anniversary of David Josiah Lawson's murder and they’re involvement in the ongoing investigation. “It is paramount that witnesses come forward,” said Brian Ahearn, Arcata Chief of Police. In the statement posted online, it said “Our investigative team remains at the ready to respond to anyone, at any time, to document their statement as we continue the fact-finding process.” Any witnesses with information about the incident that resulted in Josiah Lawson's death on April 15, 2017 are encouraged to contact the ADP confidential tip line at (707) 825-2590 or APD Dispatch
Josiah Lawson.” Charmaine Lawson mentioned during the vigil that on April 18, that she will meet with Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California, in hopes of getting the case prosecuted outside of Humboldt County. Lawson shared that meeting with Bonta is key to getting justice because Humboldt County district attorney Maggie Flemming didn’t handle the case as she should have. According to Lawson, the meeting could be the beginning of the end of the ongoing battle for justice. “There’s an open wound in the community around this issue,” said Michihiro Clark Sugata, criminology professor at Cal Poly Humboldt and David Josiah Lawson’s former professor. “I think that there have been a lot of missteps in how
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at (707) 822-2424. $55,000 reward for new information leading is still available. “It’s been five years as of now and we still have no justice,” said Leonard Perry, who has been coming to Justice for Josiah protests since the first one was held. “The least we can do as citizens in this County is just show up for each other.” *UPDATE: On April 18, in a Justice for Josiah Lawson Facebook post it states: My family and I (Charmaine Lawson) met with Attorney General Rob Bonta today April 18th, 2022. We asked that he take my son David Josiah Lawson (DJ) murder case from Humboldt County DA’s office. He didn’t say Yes, But he also didn’t say NO. Please keep our family in your prayers. I’m taking this all the way to the Supreme Court if I have it. I will never give up son!
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Administration and faculty reactions to professor’s past Title IX case by Ricardo Lara Nava
Former Cal Poly Humboldt dean of Professional Studies, John Lee was let go from his position in 2016 after two colleagues spoke out against his sexual misconduct and filed a Title IX report. Lee returned to work as a tenured professor after three months of leave in the College of Education using “retreat rights” in his contract. Title IX is meant to protect people from sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and assault. According to an email sent from Cal Poly Humboldt, “retreat rights” are stated in faculty members' contracts allowing them to “retreat,” or step down to a lower position on faculty allowing them to keep a job if they are let go or choose to step down. Since the release of the USA TODAY article on April 18, Cal Poly Humboldt University administration has not named Lee or the specific Title IX investigation findings that got him fired from his position in 2016 in emails sent to students, faculty and staff. On April 15, three days before the USA TODAY story was released, university administration sent an email to all students, faculty and staff with infor-
mation about what to do about media inquiries from reporters, what's been done in response to Title IX complaints and resources available to all campus community members. Cal Poly Humboldt’s weekly student-run publication, The Lumberjack released an article about a dean who is, as of writing this article, in temporary suspension and demoted to professor after speaking to a USA TODAY reporter. “We kind of went into action once we heard about the article, which was to try to do as much sort of support for folks that was productive, and so we offered resources and materials to the College of Professional Studies and the School of Education,” said Maxwell D. Shnurer, chair of the Sexual Assualt Prevention Committee. “For moments like this in the future, and I think the fact that you know within a couple of days, the administration was like, yeah, let's have that meeting to try to figure out what could be done there.” Professor Rouhollah Aghasaleh, assistant professor at the School of Education and a member of SAPC at Cal Poly Humboldt, worked very closely with Lee and even considered him his mentor.
“I considered him as a person who supported me and we discussed our work,” Aghasaleh said. “We discussed our teaching. We discussed our campus, the history of campus among our colleagues, he was one of the few ones who has been around for a longer time.” When Aghasaleh heard about the news he said, “I felt like my stomach was in my mouth. I wanted to throw up.” Aghasaleh feels that the administration could have shared the information with SAPC about Lee’s Title IX case before the release of the article. “We just let the trauma happen, and even after that happened there has been no communications, no well check no. No directions, no responses, no comments,” Aghasaleh said. El Leñador reached out to President Tom Jackson and Shawna Young for a statement on April 27, but as of May 3, no comment or statement has been received. El Leñador reached out to Grant Scott-Goforth, Communications Specialist at Cal Poly Humboldt, on April 21 through email and phone but no response has been received as of May 3. Graphic by Peyton Leone
Cal Poly Humboldt Title IX case makes students uncomfortable by Victoia Olsen After a USA TODAY story came out about John Lee, a Cal Poly Humboldt professor and former dean of Professional Studies, who was involved in a Title IX case. Students have been feeling confused, shocked and worried about what it means for their degree if they feel uncomfortable attending his class. At the University Senate meeting on April 26, senate members read letters submitted by students and faculty where feelings and concerns were expressed about John Lee. “These issues include favoring misogynistic values, mistreatment of women, protection of users and lack of burglary action taken against sexual directors. Retreat rights shouldn't have ever been granted to a person who had violated
someone else's body, engaged in predatory behavior, exceptionally used, violated and groped another human being,” said a student letter submitted to the Senate. Lee is currently teaching six classes both in person and online this spring 2022 semester. These classes are: two LSEE 308 classes, two LSEE 319 classes, a LSEE 453 Senior Seminar 1 and an Activity course. Next semester, fall 2022, Lee is scheduled to teach three classes, however it has not been confirmed by the department of education if Lee will still be teaching these courses. The courses are: LSEE 317, LSEE 318 and LSEE 723. Zoe Estelle Rose Sailor is a current student of Lee who stopped attending his class altogether after reading the USA
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Today story. Sailor had enrolled in one of Lee’s classes for fall 2022 before the news broke. She has since unenrolled from that course. Sailor was never uncomfortable around Lee and thought he was a helpful professor, but she believes that Lee shouldn’t have been offered a faculty position back to Cal Poly Humboldt. Sailor also believes the university should have been transparent and made students aware of the situation when it took place in 2016. “There are a lot of students that are attending now that were not here at school in 2016 and weren't aware that this has ever happened,” Sailor said. “I was unaware of it because I didn't start coming to school here until 2017, and so I wish that I would have known, that maybe would
have informed my class making judgment or picking process.” When asked how they felt about being in Lee’s class since the USA Today story came out, Kendra Turner and Jenni Bunneil, two students in Lee’s LSEE 308 class, agreed that it is a complicated situation. “It was very unexpected and because it was the complete opposite of what we have seen in the classroom, I think that’s what has made it a lot more confusing,” Bunneil said. There are a lot of mixed feelings amongst students about the situation and this professor. As many students have already enrolled in his fall classes, the biggest question is likely whether Lee will still be here teaching in the fall.
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Reacción de la administración y la facultad al caso de Título IX por Ricardo Lara Nava traducido por Desiree Osornio
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El anterior decano de estudios profesionales de Cal Poly Humboldt, John Lee, fue despedido de su cargo en 2016 después de que dos colegas denunciaran su mala conducta sexual y presentarán una denuncia en virtud del Título IX. Lee volvió a trabajar como profesor titular después de tres meses de baja en la Facultad de Educación haciendo uso de los "derechos de retiro" de su contrato. El Título IX tiene la misión de proteger a las personas de la discriminación por razón de sexo, incluido el acoso y la agresión sexual. Según un correo electrónico enviado desde Cal Poly Humboldt, los "derechos de retiro" están incluidos en los contratos de los miembros del profesorado, lo que les permite "retirarse," es decir, descender a un puesto más bajo en el profesorado, lo que les permite mantener el puesto de trabajo si son despedidos o deciden retirarse. Desde la publicación del artículo de USA TODAY el 18 de abril, la administración de la Universidad Cal Poly Humboldt no ha nombrado a Lee ni los resultados específicos de la investigación del Título IX que hicieron que fuera despedido de su puesto en 2016 en los correos electrónicos enviados a los estudiantes, el profesorado y el personal. El 15 de abril, tres días antes de que se
publicara el reportaje de USA TODAY, la administración de la universidad envió un correo electrónico a todos los estudiantes, profesores y personal con información sobre qué hacer ante las consultas de los periodistas, qué se ha hecho en respuesta a las quejas sobre el Título IX y los recursos disponibles para todos los miembros de la comunidad universitaria. La publicación semanal de los estudiantes de Cal Poly Humboldt, The Lumberjack, publicó un artículo sobre un decano que, en el momento de escribir este artículo, está suspendido temporalmente y degradado a profesor después de hablar con un reportero de USA TODAY. "Una vez que nos enteramos del artículo, nos pusimos en marcha para tratar de apoyar a la gente de la forma más productiva posible, por lo que ofrecimos recursos y materiales a la Facultad de Estudios Profesionales y a la Escuela de Educación," dijo Maxwell D. Shnurer, presidente del Sexual Assualt Prevention Committee. "Para momentos como éste en el futuro, creo que el hecho de que, en un par de días, la administración dijera, sí, vamos a hacer una junta para tratar de averiguar qué se puede hacer allí." El profesor Rouhollah Aghasaleh, profesor asistente de la Facultad de Educación y miembro del SAPC en Cal Poly
Humboldt, trabajó muy cercanamente con Lee e incluso lo consideró su mentor. "Le consideraba una persona que me apoyaba y discutíamos nuestro trabajo," dijo Aghasaleh. "Hablábamos de nuestra enseñanza. Hablábamos de nuestro campus, de la historia del campus entre nuestros colegas, él era uno de los pocos que llevaba más tiempo." Cuando Aghasaleh se enteró de la noticia, dijo: "Sentí que tenía el estómago en la boca. Tenía ganas de vomitar," Aghasaleh cree que la administración podría haber compartido la información con el SAPC sobre el caso del Título IX de Lee antes de la publicación del artículo. "Simplemente dejamos que se creara trauma, e incluso después de que ocurriera no ha habido ninguna comunicación, no se ha comprobado bien. Ni indicaciones, ni respuestas, ni comentarios," dijo Aghasaleh. El Leñador se puso en contacto con el presidente Tom Jackson y con Shawna Young para que hicieran una declaración el 27 de abril, pero hasta el 3 de mayo no se había recibido ningún comentario ni declaración. El Leñador se puso en contacto con Grant Scott-Goforth, especialista en comunicaciones de Cal Poly Humboldt, el 21 de abril por correo electrónico y por teléfono, pero hasta el 3 de mayo no se ha recibido ninguna respuesta.
El caso del Título IX de Cal Poly Humboldt incomoda a los estudiantes por Victoia Olsen traducido por Desiree OsorDespués de que saliera una noticia en USA TODAY sobre John Lee, un profesor de Cal Poly Humboldt y anteriormente Decano de Estudios Profesionales, que se vio involucrado en 2016 en un caso de conducta sexual inapropiada. Los estudiantes se han sentido confusos, sorprendidos y preocupados por lo que significa para su diploma si se sienten incómodos asistiendo a su clase. En la reunión del Senado Universitario del 26 de abril, los miembros del senado leyeron cartas presentadas por estudiantes y profesores en las que se expresaban sentimientos y preocupaciones sobre John Lee. "Estas cuestiones incluyen el favorecimiento de valores de misoginia, el maltrato de las mujeres, la protección de los usuarios y la falta de acción de robos contra los directores sexuales. Los derechos
de retiro no deberían haberse garantizado nunca a una persona que ha violado el cuerpo de otra persona, ha tenido un comportamiento predatorio y ha utilizado, violado y manoseado excepcionalmente a otro ser humano," decía una carta de los estudiantes presentada al senado. Desde este artículo, Lee está enseñando seis clases, tanto en persona como por línea, este semestre de primavera 2022. Estas clases son: dos clases de LSEE 308, dos clases de LSEE 319, un Seminario Senior LSEE 453 1 y un curso de actividades. El próximo semestre, otoño de 2022, está previsto que Lee imparta tres clases, aunque el departamento de educación no ha confirmado si Lee seguirá impartiendo estos cursos. Los cursos son: LSEE 317, LSEE 318 y LSEE 723. Zoe Estelle Rose Sailor es una alumna
actual de Lee que dejó de asistir a su clase después de leer el artículo del USA Today. Sailor se había apuntado a una de las clases de Lee para el otoño de 2022 antes de que se conociera la noticia, y desde entonces se ha dado de baja de ese curso. Sailor nunca se sintió incómoda cerca de Lee y pensaba que era un profesor útil, pero cree que a Lee no se le debería haber ofrecido un puesto de profesor en Cal Poly Humboldt. Sailor también cree que la universidad debería haber sido sincera y haber informado a los estudiantes de la situación cuando ocurrió en 2016. "Hay muchos estudiantes que asisten ahora que no estaban aquí en la universidad en 2016 y no eran conscientes de que esto había sucedido," dijo Sailor. "Yo no lo sabía porque no empecé a venir a la escuela aquí hasta 2017, así que ojalá lo hubiera sabido, eso tal vez habría informado mi
juicio sobre la clase o el proceso de elegir." Cuando se les preguntó cómo se sentían al estar en la clase de Lee desde que salió el artículo de USA Today, Kendra Turner y Jenni Bunneil, dos estudiantes de la clase LSEE 308 de Lee, estuvieron de acuerdo en que es una situación complicada. "Ha sido muy inesperado y, al ser completamente lo contrario de lo que hemos visto en la clase, creo que eso es lo que ha hecho que sea mucho más confuso," dijo Bunneil. Hay muchos sentimientos encontrados entre los estudiantes sobre la situación y este profesor. Como muchos alumnos ya se han apuntado a sus clases de otoño, la mayor pregunta es si Lee seguirá dando clases en otoño.
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COVID-19: Testing, rising cases and new helpline
COVID-19: Pruebas, aumento de casos y nueva línea de ayuda
by Alexandra Gonzalez and Frank Rocha
por Alexandra Gonzalez y Frank Rocha, traducido por Alexandra Gonzalez
Humboldt county has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases. In March 2022, there was an average of four cases a week. As of May 3, there has been an average of 22 cases a week according to the Department of Health and Human Services dashboard. The DHHS recommends vaccinated and unvaccinated people continue to take protective measures against COVID-19 by washing hands frequently, wearing a well-fitted mask, social distancing six feet from others when possible and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces. Joint Information Center Closed March 2022 The Joint information Center number created in March 2020 to answer COVID-19 questions has closed. For the past two years, the JIC has helped county members sign up for vaccine appointments, find testing locations and provided Spanish-speakers with information about state and local health orders. Community members can now call Public Health at (707)445-6201 if they have questions about COVID-19 recommendations, vaccine appointments and testing sites. Calls will be answered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Public Health is closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. According to the DHHS, callers to Public Health’s (707)445-6201 number looking for COVID-related information in Spanish will have their number taken and be called back by a Spanish speaker.
Free Testing for Community Public Health vaccination and testing clinics are still available free of charge. To find a list of specific vaccination and testing clinic dates, times, locations and available services visit the DHHS Humboldt Health Alerts or www.myturn.ca.gov.
Testing on Campus Students without insurance are no longer eligible to receive a COVID-19 PCR test on campus. Before April 2022, federal funding allowed students to get free test kits for COVID-19 without proof of insurance, which has since ended. Those who don't have insurance can purchase their at-home rapid tests by iHealth from the Gutswurrak Student Activity Center and vending machines in the J and Nelson Hall. There is still a
El condado de Humboldt ha visto un aumento en los casos de COVID-19. En marzo de 2022, hubo un promedio de cuatro casos por semana. Hasta el 3 de mayo, ha habido un promedio de 22 casos por semana Humboldt county has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases as of May 3. según el DeThere has been an average of 22 cases a week according to the Department partamento de of Health and Human Services dashboard. | Photo courtesy by CDC. Salud y Servicios Humanos. El DHHS recomienda que las personas vacunadas y no vacunadas continúen tomando medidas de protección contra el COVID-19 lavándose las manos con frecuencia, usando una máscara bien ajustada, distanciamiento social de seis pies de los demás cuando sea posible y evitando espacios mal ventilados. COVID-19 PCR test-site running through Centro de Información Conjunto May in the Gutswurrak SAC for students cerró marzo 2022 and faculty with proof of insurance. El número del Centro de InforHealth requirements for spring 2022 mación Conjunto creado en marzo de Commencement and Cultural Gradu2020 para responder preguntas sobre ation COVID-19 ha cerrado. Durante los últiThe spring 2022 Commencement and mos dos años, el Centro de Información Cultural Graduation Celebrations require Conjunto ha ayudado a los miembros attendees over the age of 12 to show proof del condado a inscribirse para citas de of vaccination, including a booster shot vacunas, encontrar lugares de prueba y or a negative test result within the past 72 han ofrecido información para hispanohours. hablantes sobre las órdenes de salud Proof of a Humboldt staff, faculty,estatales y locales. student ID or ticket is required to attend Los miembros de la comunidad these events. A physical CDC Vaccination ahora pueden llamar a Salud Pública al Card for COVID-19, photo/screenshot of (707) 445-6201 si tienen preguntas sobre vaccination card or a printout from any las recomendaciones de COVID-19, las health department is allowed. At-home citas para vacunas y los sitios de prueba. Antigen (rapid) tests and lab PCR and Las llamadas se atenderán de lunes a viAntigen tests are also acceptable accordernes de 8 a. m. a 5 p. m. Salud Pública ing to Cal Poly Humboldt’s 2022 Spring estára cerrado para el almuerzo desde el Commencement website. If people are mediodía hasta la 1 p.m. going to test within the 72 hours before Según el Centro de Información the ceremony they will be asked to present Conjunto, a las personas que llamen al a photo that shows the test result or a número (707) 445-6201 de Salud Pública printout of lab results, the date the test en busca de información relacionada was taken must also be shown. con COVID en español se les tomará su número y un hispanohablante les
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Pruebas gratuitas para la comunidad Las clínicas de vacunación y pruebas de salud pública todavía están disponibles de forma gratuita. Para encontrar una lista de clínicas específicas de vacunación y pruebas, fechas, horas, ubicaciones y servicios disponibles, visite DHHS Humboldt Health Alerts o www.myturn.ca.gov.
Pruebas en el campus Los estudiantes sin seguro ya no son elegibles para recibir una prueba PCR de COVID-19 en el campus gratis. Antes de abril de 2022, los fondos federales permitieron que los estudiantes obtuvieron kits de prueba gratuitos para COVID-19 sin prueba de seguro, que desde entonces ha terminado. Aquellos que no tienen seguro pueden comprar sus pruebas rápidas en el hogar de iHealth en el Centro de actividades estudiantiles Gutswurrak y en las máquinas expendedoras en el J y Nelson Hall en Cal Poly Humboldt. Todavía hay un sitio de prueba de PCR COVID-19 que se ejecuta hasta mayo en Gutswurrak SAC para estudiantes y profesores con prueba de seguro.
Requisitos de salud para la graduación y la graduación cultural en la primavera de 2022 Las celebraciones de graduación y graduación culturales de la primavera de 2022 requieren que los asistentes mayores de 12 años muestran un comprobante de vacunación, incluyendo una vacuna de refuerzo o un resultado negativo de la prueba en las últimas 72 horas. Para asistir a estos eventos se requiere prueba de una identificación del personal, facultad, estudiante de Humboldt o boleto. Se permite una tarjeta de vacunación física de los CDC para COVID-19, una foto/captura de pantalla de la tarjeta de vacunación o una copia impresa de cualquier departamento de salud. Las pruebas de antígeno en el hogar y PCR de laboratorio y las pruebas de antígeno también son aceptables según el sitio web de graduación de primavera de 2022 de Cal Poly Humboldt. Si las personas van a realizar la prueba dentro de las 72 horas antes de la ceremonia, se les pedirá que presenten una foto que muestre el resultado de la prueba o una copia de los resultados de laboratorio, también se debe mostrar la fecha en que se tomó la prueba.
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ADPIC cultural center will open in fall by Angelina Ramirez Peirano
ADPIC went on a group hike through the Redwood Community Forest during their meeting on April 1, 2022. | Photo courtesy of ADPIC
From left to right: Kevin Chung, Alyssa Huynh, and Leo Lopez held up their egg drop container on March 4, 2022 during an ADPIC team building exercise on campus. | Photo courtesy of ADPIC
The Asian, Desi, Pacific Islander Collective program has officially been approved to become a cultural center for academic excellence at Cal Poly Humboldt. Their dedicated space will be located in Nelson Hall East 215 and 216. The new ADPIC cultural center will open its doors this upcoming fall 2022. This space hopes to create a culturally safe space for Asian, Desi, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and North African students. According to ADPIC Advisor Ava Mark, they’ll have couches, a mini fridge, a TV, and a rice cooker for students to make food in one room. The other room will be similar to a study hall to help support students academically. “It’ll be really nice to know that students have a place that they can find community too,” Mark said. “Just knowing that there is a central location of people that have shared experiences like them and that are interested in similar things that they can go to.” ADPIC is planning to change their name when the cultural center offi-
finally gained traction towards being approved as a cultural center. However, things were postponed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “My favorite part would be actually seeing change,” Cha said. “because I feel like we are making progress and we are making change, so seeing everything unfold is pretty cool, also seeing everyone’s reactions and expressions to becoming a center.” The university has been supportive of this proposal after years of students advocating for it. Associated Students have been funding ADPIC’s needs in regards to new furniture and computers. The Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence and El Centro Academico Cultural have helped advocate the need for an ADPIC cultural center as well. “The other centers were advocating for us and it got some attention from the A.S. people,” Cha said. “So A.S. was starting to look at us as more of a cultural center because of the way we more so directed to the Asian population in Humboldt. I’m
cially opens to make it more inclusive for students in the center who may not identify as Asian. Andrew Cha, ADPIC student coordinator, explained that a new name seems fitting to keep up with all the changes the university has undergone since becoming a California polytechnic university. Having this cultural safe space for Asian students is crucial for a sense of belonging in a predominantly White county. Alyssa Huynh, Cal Poly Humboldt student and ADPIC staff member, explained the need for the new ADPIC cultural center. “As someone who is Asian American, it was really hard for me to find a space for me,” Hyunh said. “I didn’t even know we had a community here and so knowing that we do and having it be more presently known is really important.” How the center came to be The creation of an ADPIC cultural center has been in the works for years. The last proposal submitted by the previous ADPIC Advisor Roger Wang in 2019
glad we got recognized.” The coordinator of the Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Center, Frank Herrera, said the leaders of the ADPIC program have worked closely with designers from facilities management. They carefully selected all their furniture and have been working on a layout design that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. “It was nice to see young people in these positions having words that meant something and had an impact on the design and layout of this place. It was really cool, I just sat there and watched,” Herrera said. After the doors officially open this fall, the next step as a newly established cultural center will be to hire a full time program coordinator. “I think the next steps would be to find a full time coordinator. Someone similar to Doug Smith to the Umoja Center, Fernando Paz for El Centro,” Mark said. For more information about ADPIC follow them on Instagram @hsu_adpic.
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Professor creates BIPOC community farm and retreat center by Elizabeth Lachman
One of the kid (baby) angora goats that was born at Earthseed on April 17. | Photo courtesy Dr. Renee Byrd
Dr. Renee Byrd, Cal Poly Humboldt Professor, on the land for Earthseed Laboratories on April 19. Dr. Renee Byrd, profesora de Cal Poly Humboldt, en el terreno de Earthseed Laboratories el 19 de abril | Photo by/por Elizabeth Lachman
Tucked away near Redwood Creek up highway 299 rests Earthseed Laboratories, a developing community garden and retreat center grounded in the ideologies of abolitionist ecology and BIPOC land injustice. Cal Poly Humboldt Professor Dr. Renee Byrd is a proud biracial Black woman, mother, activist, scholar, abolitionist and founder of Earthseed. When you first reach Earthseed you are greeted by 40 acres of beautiful green woodland and by Greta, a livestock guardian dog who gives the best hugs. The new farm has three adult angora goats and two that are a few weeks old. Earthseed is still years in the making, but in time Byrd hopes to include a wider variety of animals on the farm including ducks, chickens and geese. “It’s definitely kind of an overgrown forest and the goats are eating up that poison oak and dandelions and pooping which is rebuilding the soil in this part that the previous owner graded and there's been a lot of erosion so we’re trying to rebuild the top soil,” said Byrd. “We looked at other lands that would be someone's image of pristine wilderness, but the first thing that I thought of when I saw this land was that it is in need of some healing so the idea is that the process is happening together.” For now the Indigenous and Black
Solidarity Garden is growing vegetables like pumpkin and corn. Byrd’s future goal is to grow an assortment of vegetables, medicinal herbs, native plants, mushrooms and so much more. She has a handful of volunteers and collaborators and in time hopes to gain more helping hands. “On the weekends I’ve been making the time to start bringing the Indigenous and Black Solidarity Garden to life. We've been building beds, bringing lumber, soil, seeds and planning water systems to be able to support it in the long term, “ said Karely Vienneau, a member of the Earthseed community and recent Cal Poly Humboldt graduate. “It’s just getting started. Right now we’ve built three beds and that’ll be expanding in future years.” Byrd was born in Southern California but grew up on the go as her family moved around often, briefly living in Humboldt for four years. She earned her degree in ethnic studies from Mills College in Oakland, California, and went on to get her Ph.D in feminist studies from the University of Washington, Seattle. Byrd returned to Humboldt in fall 2013 as a Cal Poly Humboldt professor to work in the english department. Her earlier work was largely centered on prison activism and grounding prisoner reentry. Byrd currently has a variety of subjects she teaches regarding critical theoretical
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traditions, black ecologies and radical futures. Byrd’s two favorite books, “Parable of the Sower” and “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler, are the inspiration for the name Earthseed Laboratories as they touch on climate change and social inequalities. The idea for Earthseed sprouted nearly a decade ago when Byrd and her best friend brought up the conversation about creating a healing farm. The land was purchased a year ago and is in the early stages of infrastructure. “It centers Black and indigenous solidarity and is really rooted in these intersections of what Renee talks about which is the four different types of justice; racial, climate, land and healing,” said Amy Ithurburn, a member of the Earthseed community and senior at Cal Poly Humboldt. A part of Byrd’s vision for Earthseed is to create a space where formerly incarcerated people can have the opportunity to be employed and heal. It is technically considered a corporation however she plans to run it as a community organization. “I don't see Earthseed as the end all be all of everything but it’s one site amongst many that we need to be proliferating — where there's space for us to be ourselves and live our souls’ purpose,” said Byrd. “I feel like there are also a lot of times where
particularly BIPOC folks don’t feel comfortable out in nature. I already have some friends and folks who are like it’s really great to be out there and it doesn't feel like anyone’s going to kick me off this land.” People will have the opportunity in time to buy shares of the produce and flowers grown on the farm. Byrd also hopes to develop many trails throughout the land. One trail she has in mind will be called the Harriet Tubman trail which will lead to an altar honoring Tubman. Byrd’s primary focus this year is to connect with the land and learn from Indigenous people. “Thinking about what our responsibilities are to native communities here and the land being accessible to indigenous folks is really important. While I have a special interest in Black farming and Black relationships to land, I don't necessarily see that as a separate struggle from struggles around sovereignty and settler colonialism.” There are plans to build a barn, cabins, yurts, as well as offer retreats and workshops and host community work days that end with group dinners. Earthseed will be offering space for camping and will be reopening their apothecary this summer. People interested in volunteering can find their newsletter on their website or reach out to them via Facebook or Instagram @ earthseedlabs.
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Profesora crea una granja comunitaria y un centro de retiro BIPOC por Elizabeth Lachman traducido por María Hernández Coosemans
These goats will be trimmed and their fleece will be sent to a mill to be processed into yarn. The yarn will be available for purchase later in the year and proceeds will go towards the construction of the Harriet Tubman trail. Photo by Elizabeth Lachman
On April 19, Dr. Renee Byrd worked on the farm spreading straw in one of the angora goat pens. El 19 de Abril, Dra. Renee Byrd estába trabajando en la granja esparciendo paja en uno de los corrales de cabras de angora. | Photo by/por Elizabeth Lachman
Escondido cerca de Redwood Creek en la autopista 299 se encuentra Earthseed Laboratories un jardín comunitario en desarrollo y un centro de retiro basado en la ideología de la ecología abolicionista y la injusticia territorial de BIPOC. La Dra. Renee Byrd, profesora de Cal Poly Humboldt, es orgullosamente una mujer Negra biracial, madre, activista, académica, abolicionista y fundadora de Earthseed. Cuando se llega por primera vez a Earthseed, los visitantes son recibidos por 40 acres de hermosos bosques verdes y Greta, un perro de raza Akbash Pirineo, el cual es el perro guardián del lugar, que da los mejores abrazos. La nueva granja tiene tres cabras de angora adultas y dos de pocas semanas de vida. Earthseed lleva pocos años en desarrollo y Byrd espera con el tiempo, incluir una variedad más amplia de animales en la granja, incluidos patos, gallinas y gansos. “Definitivamente es una especie de bosque cubierto de vegetación. Las cabras están defecando y comiendo el roble venenoso y los dientes de león, lo cuál está reconstruyendo el suelo en este lugar, que el propietario anterior niveló y en dónde ha habido mucha erosión, así que estamos tratando de reconstruir la parte superior del suelo”, dijo Byrd. "Vimos otras tierras que serían un ejemplo de naturaleza virgen, pero lo primero que pensé cuando vi esta tierra fue que necesitaba sanación, por lo que la idea es que el proceso suceda estando en ella". Por ahora, el Huerto de Solidaridad In-
ficción especulativa ambiental. Los dos libros favoritos de Byrd, "Parábola del sembrador" y "Parábola de los talentos" de Octavia Butler, son la inspiración para el nombre Earthseed Laboratories , ya que abordan temas como el cambio climático y las desigualdades sociales. La idea de Earthseed surgió hace casi una década cuando Byrd y su mejor amiga hablaron sobre la creación de una granja de sanación. El terreno fue comprado hace un año y se encuentra en las primeras etapas de infraestructura. “Se centra en la solidaridad negra e indígena y está realmente enraizado en estas intersecciones que habla Renee, que son los cuatro tipos diferentes de justicia; raza, clima, tierra y sanación”, dijo Amy Ithurburn, miembro de la comunidad de Earthseed y estudiante de último año en Cal Poly Humboldt. Visión para Earthseed Una parte de la visión de Byrd para Earthseed, es crear un espacio donde las personas que estuvieron encarceladas anteriormente puedan tener la oportunidad de trabajar y sanar. Técnicamente se considera una corporación, sin embargo, ella planea administrarla como una organización comunitaria. “No veo a Earthseed como el final de todo, pero es un sitio entre muchos que necesitamos proliferar, donde hay espacio para que seamos nosotros mismos y vivamos el propósito de nuestras almas”, dijo Byrd. “Siento que también hay muchas ocasiones en las que, en particular, la
dígena y Negro está cultivando vegetales, como calabaza y maíz. En el futuro, Byrd tiene como objetivo cultivar una variedad de vegetales, hierbas medicinales, plantas nativas, hongos y mucho más. Ella tiene un grupo de voluntarios y colaboradores y con el tiempo espera ganar más manos para ayudar. “Los fines de semana he tomado tiempo para empezar a darle vida al Jardín de Solidaridad Indígena y Negra. Hemos estado construyendo terraplenes, trayendo madera, tierra, semillas y planificando sistemas de agua para poder mantenerlo a largo plazo”, dijo Karely Vienneau, miembro de la comunidad de Earthseed y recién graduada de Cal Poly Humboldt. “Esto apenas está comenzando. En este momento, hemos construido tres terraplenes y eso se expandirá en los próximos años”. Byrd nació en el sur de California, pero creció en constante movimiento, ya que su familia se mudaba con frecuencia y vivió brevemente en Humboldt durante cuatro años. Obtuvo su título en estudios étnicos de Mills College en Oakland, California, y obtuvo su doctorado en estudios feministas de la Universidad de Washington, Seattle. En el otoño de 2013, Byrd regresó como profesora de Cal Poly Humboldt para trabajar en el departamento de inglés. Su trabajo anterior se centró en gran medida en el activismo penitenciario y la reinserción de los presos en la sociedad. Actualmente, Byrd tiene una variedad de materias que enseña sobre teoría crítica y
gente de BIPOC no se siente cómoda en la naturaleza. Tengo algunos amigos y personas que piensan que es realmente genial estar ahí y no parece que nadie me vaya a sacar de esta tierra”. Con el tiempo, la gente tendrá la oportunidad de comprar parte de la producción y flores cultivadas en la finca. Byrd también espera desarrollar muchos senderos en todo el terreno. Un sendero que tiene en mente se llamará el sendero Harriet Tubman, que conducirá a un altar en honor a Tubman. El enfoque principal de Byrd este año, es conectarse con la tierra y aprender de los pueblos indígenas. “Pensar en cuáles son nuestras responsabilidades con las comunidades nativas aquí y que la tierra sea accesible para los indígenas es muy importante. Si bien tengo un interés especial en la agricultura para la comunidad Negra y las relaciones de la comunidad Negra con la tierra, no lo veo necesariamente como una lucha separada de las luchas por la soberanía y el colonialismo de los colonos”. Hay planes para construir un granero, cabañas, yurtas, así como ofrecer retiros, talleres y ofrecer días de trabajo comunitario que terminen con cenas grupales. Este verano, Earthseed ofrecerá espacios para acampar y reabrirá su botica. Las personas interesadas en ser voluntarias pueden encontrar el boletín en su sitio web o comunicarse con ellos a través de Facebook o Instagram @earthseedlabs.
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Abbott Elementary talks about broken educational systems with humorous moments by Gerarado Hernandez
ABC's "Abbott Elementary" stars Tyler James Williams as Gregory, Janelle James as Ava, Quinta Brunson as Janine, Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara, Chris Perfetti as Jacob, and Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa. (ABC/Pamela Littky) | Photo courtesy ABC/Pamela Littky
Abbott Elementary is a sitcom on ABC that focuses on the in-depth perspective of public school teachers that are dedicated to helping their students succeed in elementary school. The show mixes the various emotions of people in an underserved public school with joyful wisdom. It tackles a variety of topics and handles it with a great comedic value. The show keeps it lighthearted with the use of mockumentary style which has been well known by NBC’s hit TV shows such as “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation” and ABC’s “Modern Family.” One of the main characters to highlight in the series is Janine Teagues played by Quinta Brunson. Her character is a very optimistic individual that attempts to give it her all to help students at Abbott elementary. Janine embodies the positivity that some public school teachers attempt to have when teaching at underfunded schools. There was a moment in this series that went over issues such as understaffing in the education system and the questionable ability of some people to teach children in the classroom. It had a janitor played by William Stanford Davis teaching about conspiracy theories such as the illuminati. This is a perfect demonstration of how
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - Step Class - Janine is thrilled when Ava asks to help her teach the after-school step class, but the two donÕt see eye to eye on how to run the program. Later, when Barbara, Melissa and Jacob plan an Òeat-offÓ to decide who makes the best pizza in Philadelphia, Gregory is forced to reveal a secret when ÒAbbott ElementaryÓ airs TUESDAY, FEB. 22 (9:00-9:30 p.m. EST), on ABC. | Photo courtesy ABC/Scott Everett White
the show has great laughable moments that connect to the reality of the broken education system. Another character that had great moments on the show was Melissa Schemmenti, played by Lisa Ann Walter. Walter’s character is a second grade teacher that has a questionable background with criminal connections. These moments bring laughter in the series as the show keeps viewers wondering about what her backstory is throughout the show. Barbara Howard, played by Sheryl Lee Ralph is an impactful character throughout the series as she becomes a mentor that people look up to because of her work ethic. The show also demonstrates her witty side during certain moments of the show, giving her character some complexity. It is safe to say that Abbott Elementary is a heartfelt series that shows the value of public school teachers and their everyday struggles in the education system. The series also connects viewers with humorous moments that show the positivity and optimism of these teachers wanting their students to succeed in life. People can watch the whole series on HULU or on the ABC network on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
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San Miguel Pupuseria brings Salvadoran food to Arcata by Karina Ramos Villalobos
Jorgelina Granados pats the masa palm to palm to make a revuelta pupusa to put on the hot stove. A revuelta pupusa consists of chicharrón, cheese, beans and loroco. Jorgelina Granados palmea la masa palma a palma para hacer una pupusa revuelta para poner en la estufa caliente. Una pupusa revuelta consiste en chicharrón, queso, frijoles y loroco. | Photos by/por Karina Ramos Villalobos
Salvadoran curtido is a topping for pupusas. El curtido salvadoreño es un adición para una pupusa. | Photo by/por Karina Ramos Villalobos
Pupusas are a food held close to the heart of a Salvadoran person. Jorgelina Granados and her son Gino Granados are serving the culture of El Salvador in Humboldt County. They opened San Miguel Pupuseria on April 10 at the Arcata Foodworks Culinary Center. “My mom learned from her mom and my grandma learned from my great-grandmother, this has been in our family tree for many generations,” Gino said. “I imagine that for other Salvadoran people it is the same. Pupusas have been in our culture for a long time. If you read a little about the history of the pupusas, the indigenous people of El Salvador – that's where the pupusas started.” Jorgelina is from San Miguel, El Salvador and she arrived in the United States around 1978. In the United States, Jorgelina raised her two children alone. When it was time for her children to leave home and go to college she also decided to leave Los Angeles. During those years she went to work for butcher companies in different states. Apart from those jobs she also cooked and sold pupusas on the side. “I never thought that ‘oh I'm going to
from her food. “People ask me ‘oh what is your goal with this business?’ To go to different places where there is not much food diversity and open a place just like this in Redding, or Ukiah,” Gino said. “Places where we need to teach people of El Salvador culture.” On behalf of the business goals, Gino wants to have a successful business and with time to expand San Miguel Pupuseria to have something more permanent-like a restaurant. “In the future when we are in a larger place we want to have fried yucca,” Gino said. “I've been playing with trying to make yucca fries like carne asada fries but yucca fries and more [meals] like tamales de elote, empanadas, pastelitos.” You can locate San Miguel Pupuseria at 100 Ericson Court Unit 110. They are open Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. For more information on San Miguel Pupuseria follow them on Instagram @puposeriasangiguel_humboldt. You can contact them by phone (707) 382-8915.
put something like this’ but pupusas have always been part of our life.” Gino said. “My mom wherever she went she made pupusas. In Oregon she made pupusas and sold them. In Nebraska, Kansas, Phoenix, she’s always made them. I look at it as a passion for her.” Gino graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt in 2006 with a degree in marketing and business management and a minor in psychology. Gino mentioned that he had conversations about opening a business with his mother before and among others. Owner of Los Giles Osvaldo Hernandez Sanchez supported and motivated Gino to open San Miguel Pupuseria. “I am very happy and not just because Gino is a dear friend of mine but I am very pleased that as Latinx we are progressing in this country, every new Latino business gives me a lot of happiness,” said Hernandez Sanchez. “My advice to Gino was not to give up, although at first it seems that it is something very difficult. I am convinced that we needed a pupusa business in our community. I've tried all the pupusas on the menu and my favorite pupusas are Cheese with loroco
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and chicharron with cheese, they are all delicious.” At San Miguel Pupuseria you can order a bean, cheese, chicharron, jalapeno, or loroco pupusa. There are also vegan options like vegan cheese and beans. As people order their pupusas they can be made with the available ingredients. The main ingredient of a pupusa is loroco. Loroco is an edible flower and is also known as Fernandina pandurata. This ingredient is highly used in El Salvador, Guatemala and other Central American countries. Loroco is used in many forms but is most known to be one of the most important ingredients for an authentic pupusa. "There was none of that here," Gino said. "There's more Latin food but it's not diverse, there's a lot of Mexican food, but more than that, I'm not sure what different food cultures there are." In Humboldt County, there are many types of food but what was missing was a Salvadoran pupuseria. The first day San Miguel Pupuseria opened, Jorgelina made about 400 pupusas. She said she was happy to receive so many good responses
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Las pupusas han llegado a Arcata con San Miguel Pupuseria por Karina Ramos Villalobos
Gino Granados, Jorgelina Granados, and Ginos's fiancé Alohalani Hutchins preparing to open San Miguel Pupuseria. Gino Granados, Jorgelina Granados y la prometida de Ginos, Alohalani Hutchins, se preparan para abrir San Miguel Pupuseria. | Photo by/por Karina Ramos Villalobos
Jorgelina Granados cooking the first orders of the day on Thursday, April 28. Jorgelina Granados cocinando los primeros órdenes del día jueves 28 de abril. | Photo by/por Karina Ramos Villalobos
Las pupusas son algo tan cercano al corazón de una persona Salvadoreña. Jorgelina Granados y su hijo Gino Granados están sirviendo la cultura de El Salvador en el condado de Humboldt, ellos abrieron San Miguel Pupuseria el 10 de abril en el Arcata Foodworks Culinary Center. “Mi mamá aprendió de su mamá, y mi abuelita aprendió de mi bisabuela, esto ha estado en nuestro árbol genealógico por muchas generaciones,” dijo Gino. “Yo me imagino que para otra gente Salvadoreña es lo mismo. Las pupusas han estado en nuestra cultura por mucho tiempo. Si te pones leer un poco de la historia de las pupusas, los indígenas de El Salvador –ahí fue donde las pupusas se comenzaron.” Jorgelina es de San Miguel, El Salvador, y llegó a los Estados Unidos en el año 1978. En los Estados Unidos, Jorgelina creó a sus dos hijos sola. Cuando era tiempo para sus hijos ir al colegio ella también decidió irse de Los Ángeles. Durante esos años ella se fue a trabajar para compañías de carnicerías y conoció diferentes estados. Aparte de esos trabajos también cocinaba y vendía pupusas. “Yo nunca pensé que ‘o voy a poner algo haci’ pero como siempre las pupusas
con loroco y las de chicharrón con queso. Aunque todas están deliciosas.” En San Miguel Pupuseria pueden pedir una pupusa de frijol, queso, chicharrón, jalapeño, o loroco también tienen opciones veganas. Como la gente las pide se pueden hacer con los ingredientes disponibles. El ingrediente principal de una pupusa es el loroco. El loroco es una flor y también se conoce como fernaldia pandurata. Es una vid con flores comestibles. También es muy extendida en El Salvador, Guatemala y otros países de América Central, se usa en muchas formas pero es importante para una pupusa tradicional. “Aquí no había nada de eso,” dijo Gino. “Hay más comida Latina pero no está diverso, hay mucha comida Mexicana, pero más de eso, no estoy seguro de las diferentes culturas de comida que hay.” En el condado de Humboldt hay muchos tipos de comida pero lo que faltaba era una pupusería para la comunidad Salvadoreña. El primer día que abrieron Jorgelina hizo alrededor de 400 pupusas, ella dijo que se siente feliz por recibir tantas buenas respuestas de su comida. “Estar en una comunidad donde no
han sido parte de nuestra vida y pues mi mama donde sea que iba hacia pupusas,” dijo Gino. “En Oregón hacía pupusas y las vendía, en Nebraska, Kansas, Phoenix y siempre ha sido, pues, yo lo miro como una pasión para ella.” Gino se graduó de Cal Poly Humboldt en 2006 con un título en marketing y gestión de empresas y una especialización en psicología. Gino mencionó que tenía conversaciones acerca de abrir un negocio con su madre antes y entre otras personas. El dueño de Los Giles, Osvaldo Hernandez Sanchez apoyó y motivó a Gino para abrir San Miguel Pupuseria. “Estoy muy feliz y no solo porque Gino es un amigo muy estimado mio pero me da mucho gusto que como latinx estemos progresando en este país cada negocio nuevo de un latino me da mucha felicidad,” dijo Hernandez Sanchez. “Mi consejo para Gino fue que no se rindiera que aunque al principio parece que es algo muy difícil y hay muchos requisitos que siquiera adelante hasta hacerlo realidad. Estoy convencido que necesitábamos una pupusería en nuestra comunidad. Ya he probado todas las pupusas del menú y mis pupusas favoritas son las de queso
hay mucha diversidad alimentaria y pues me preguntan a mí ‘¿Cuál es tu meta con este negocio?’ Ir a diferente lugares donde no hay mucho diversidad alimentaria y abrir un lugar así como en Redding, o Ukiah,” dijo Gino. “Lugares hacia donde necesitamos enseñar a todos la cultura de El Salvador.” De parte de las metas para el negocio, Gino quiere tener un negocio exitoso y con tiempo expandir la pupusería para tener algo más permanente como un restaurante. “En el futuro ya que estemos en un lugar más grande queriemos tener yucca frita. He estado jugando con tratar de hacer papas fritas de yuca como papas fritas de carne asada pero papas fritas de yuca,” dijo Gino. “Y más como tamales de elote, empanadas, pastelitos como compañero de las pupusas de pollo, de friol.” San Miguel Pupuseria está abierto jueves y viernes a las 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., sábado a las 2 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. y domingo a las 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Para más información sigalos por Instagram @pupuseriasanmiguel_humboldt o llama call (707) 382-8915. Se encuentra en 100 Ericson Court Unit 110.
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Life & Arts
La Vida y Los Artes
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Opinion
Opinión
Experience of horizontal oppresion by Eddie Carpenter
As a member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, I grew up in the tutelage of my family and tribal community on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation. We were put at an economic disadvantage in terms of opportunities for advancement. Some of this can be attributed to the long-lasting effects of settler-colonialism and various forms of genocide. One of the lasting effects plaguing our Indigenous communities across Indian Country today is lateral oppression. Lateral oppression is when a particular group has been oppressed for so long that individuals subconsciously start to lash out at one another. This comes in the form of shaming, blaming, bullying, gossiping, name-calling, etc. In the second grade, I had my first experience with lateral oppression when I was beaten up by another Native peer who called me “f—ing white trash.” I remember crying and being too young to understand the message. I will never forget the strong sensation of hate fuming from my peer’s body that day. In middle school, there were similar interactions with my peers, but in much more subtle behaviors. They used to tell me, “You don’t look native.” I remember feeling like a racial imposter.
It was like my outward appearance did not match what I knew myself to be on the inside. I used to hate what I looked like. I used to think to myself, “What would it be like if I looked more native? Would I feel much more like I actually belonged?” As native kids, I believe we grow up with a lot of stereotypes from mainstream media. I remember always seeing one of my classmates wearing a Cleveland Indians hat. The guy on the logo had a mischievous grin like he was up to no good. Some of the common movie tropes for Indians usually painted us as ruthless savages, lazy drunks, and stoic beings that were Graphic by Eddie Carpenter incapable of showing any emotion at all. When we police each other’s identities, it shows how some of us have internalized our own oppression. These classifications are colonial tools from imposed social structures used to divide and conquer people from the inside out. What I went through is a fraction of what Indigenous people of color go through on a daily basis. Being of fair skin, I learned that I carry a lot of white privilege with my indigeneity. In order for us to recover from the effects of lateral oppression, we must be able to name them for what they are. In offering my personal narrative, I invite you into my way of seeing and knowing about these social issues.
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Spring 2022 Staff
Angelina Ramirez Peirano (she/they) Reporter Senior critical Race, Gender, and Sexualities major with a religious studies and women's studies double minor. In her free time she likes to do her own nails, crochet and make money.
Gerardo Hernandez (he/him) Reporter Freshman political science major. During his free time he likes to relax and binge watch movies or shows. Gerardo also enjoys spending time with family and friends. A hobby that Gerardo enjoys is being a DJ for Cal Poly Humboldt’s student run radio station KRFH 105.1 FM.
Victoria Olsen (she/her) Reporter & Copy Editor Sophomore journalism major with a news concentration. Victoria contributes to the paper as a writer and copy editor. In her free time, she enjoys reading, knitting, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Elizabeth Lachman (she/her) Reporter & Photographer Junior environmental studies major. Elizabeth enjoys to read on her offtime.
Jennifer Diaz (she, hers, ella) Translator A first generation student in their third year majoring in social work. Jennifer is a translator for El Lenador. During her free time she enjoys listening to music and going to the beach.
Desiree Osornio (she, hers, they, them) Translator Junior biology and Spanish major. Desiree’s favorite story that she has translated was the Jardín Santuario and the food sovereignty lab. Some of Desiree’s hobbies include cooking, traveling, volunteering and going on adventures.
Julian Pelayo Bracamontes (he/him) Translator Junior kinesiology major and Spanish minor. I spend a lot of time with my dog Peanut, I like playing sports and going to the gym. His favorite story that he translated was Rax on Rax wings because their wings are the best in Humboldt and it highlights something great about the community.
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Translator María is majoring in business-finance concentration. Her hobbies include reading and walking on our beautiful beaches and trails in Humboldt with her husband and sons. Some of her favorite articles she has translated have been Dewy´s Beauty Boutique, Soy Artista: Dillon Avery Harp, and Earthseed Laboratories.
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Ricardo Lara Nava (he/him) News Editor & Reporter Junior journalism news and english major. In Ricardo's free time he can be found reading, watching movies, and playing music.
Josie De La Torre (she/her) Volunteer Staff Writer Josie’s favorite article she wrote was ‘Turning Red’ movie review. Her favorite hobbies are reading, writing, doing crafts, and hanging out with friends.
Frank Rocha (he/him) Writer & Photo Editor Senior undergraduate journalism major. During Frank’s free time he likes to binge tv or play music very, very loud.
Peyton Leone (he/him) Volunteer Staff Writer& designer Sophomore english writing major soon to declare literary publishing minor. Peyton’s hobbies are drawing, photography, and playing music. His favorite article he’s written this semester was the Taste of Bim story.
Sabriyya Ghanizada (she/her) Volunteer Staff Writer Senior journalism news major. She is a writer for El Leñador and the editor-in-chief of Osprey Magazine. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with friends outdoors, binge-watching cooking competitions or hanging out with her kitten.
Steffi Puerto (she/her/hers) PR Manager & Reporter Junior with a double major in journalism public relations and Critical, Race, Gender, and Sexuality (CRGS) in ethnic studies. In her free time she enjoys making others laugh, cooking and watching international shows.
Karina Ramos Villalobos (she/her) Co-Editor-in-Cheif, Lead designer, translator, photographer, reporter Junior journalism news major and Spanish media minor. She enjoys spending time in the outdoors, seeing new places with friends, and listening to music. She enjoys discovering new scenic areas and collecting CDs.
Alexandra Gonzalez (she/her) Co-Editor-in-Chief, reporter, translator Senior environmental science and management: planning & policy. Some of her hobbies are listening to music, being in nature, reading. Her favoritre story this semester was the story about reconnecting to cultural birth traditions.
Message from the editors Dear community, As we worked to produce the last issue of El Leñador as Co-Editors-in-Chief, we reflected on the accomplishments, relationships, and growth that we experienced throughout the last two semesters. We would like to thank our staff, our advisor Andrea Juarez and our community for their contributions and encouragement to continue to create more social, political and cultural diversity in local media. We are honored to have served our mission to expand the representation and stories told about diverse communities. Now, we are ready and excited to pass the role to new leadership next semester. ellenadornews.com
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Directory Bilingual News
Resources for the Latinx Community | Recursos para la comunidad Latinx
Español: Misa - jueves 7:15 p.m., domingo mediodía 14th and N St., Fortuna (707) 725-1148
El Leñador Distributed in Fortuna, Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville and Trinidad Address: 1 Harpst St., Arcata, Gist Hall 227 Phone: (707) 826-3259 Website: www.ellenadornews.com
Community Resources Paso a Paso English: Bilingual organization that helps connect families with local and stage programs, including CalFresh and Healthy Kids Humboldt. They provide childbirth education, breastfeeding support and parenting classes. It’s FREE. Call for an appointment. Address: 2200 Harrison Ave, Eureka Phone: (707) 441-4477 Español: Una organización con personal bilingüe que ayuda a conectar a las familias con programas locales y estatales incluyendo CalFresh y Healthy Kids Humboldt. También ofrecen educacíon sobre el parto, apoyo a la lactancia materna y clases para paders. Es GRATIS. Dirección: 2200 Harrison Ave, Eureka Telefono: (707) 441-4477
Food for People Offers food assistance programs including food pantries, produce markets and food programs for children Address: 307 W. 14th St., Eureka Phone: (707) 445-3166 Website: www.foodforpeople.org
Church Sacred Heart Church English: Catholic mass in Spanish Address: Myrtle Ave, Eureka Phone: (707) 443-6009 Sacred Heart Church - católica Español: Misa - miércoles 7 p.m., domingo 12:15 p.m. Dirección: 2085 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka (707) 442-6151 Telefono: St. Joseph (707) Parish 443-6009 English: Catholic mass in Spanish Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Address: 14th and N St., Fortuna Phone: (707) 725-1148 St. Joseph Parish - católica
Entertainment/Arts People of Color Group
Chabad of Humboldt - Jewish Address: 413 Bayside Ct., Arcata Phone: (707) 633-8770
Education
A space for people of color to gather, reflect, create and support one another. First and third Saturday’s in the month from 3-5 p.m. Corner of 11th and M St., Arcata
Latino Outdoors College of the Redwoods (CR) English: Offers ESL courses at its Eureka, Fortuna and Del Norte sites. Complete the online application and contact Adult Education to schedule an appointment. If you are a student with a disability, an English Language Learner, or need assistance completing the application, contact Adult Education to schedule an appointment. All Adult Education classes are free. Phone: (707) 476-4520 Email: adult-ed@redwoods.edu Español: Ofrece cursos de ESL en sus sitios de Eureka, Fortuna y Del Norte. Complete la solicitud en línea y comuníquese con Educacíon para Adultos para programar una cita. Si usted es un estudiante con una discapacidad, un estudiante del idioma inglés o necesita ayuda para completar la solicitud, comuníquese con Educacíon para Adultos para programar una cita. Todas las clases de educacíon para adultos son gratuitas. Telefono: (707) 476-4520 El correo electrónico: adult-ed@redwoods.edu
Email: Humboldt@latinooutdoors.org El correo electrónico: Humboldt@ latinooutdoors.org
El Buen Gusto 802 Broadway St., Eureka Open: Mon-Fri from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Phone: (707) 798-6290 & 1640 Main St., Fortuna Open: Mon-Fri from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Phone: (707) 725-8880
Legal Services The Superior Court of California| County of Humboldt “Self Help Center”
North Coast Repertory Theatre
Legal rights information regardless of income 421 I St., Eureka, Phone:(707) 445-7256
300 5th St., Eureka, CA 95501 Phone: (707) 422-NCRT
Legal Services of Northern California
Ethnic Markets
Serving clients with health related legal issues in acquiring and keeping health-care services Address:123 3rd St., Eureka Phone:(707) 445-0866
Lao Oriental Market
California Indian Legal Services
2908 E St., Eureka Phone: (707) 445-1513
Address:324 F St., Eureka Phone:(707) 443-3559
Scholars Without Borders Little Japan 2848 F St., Eureka Phone: (707) 798-6003
Vang Chang Market 110 W Wabash Ave., Eureka Phone: (707) 445-8397
English Express
Oriental Food & Spice
Community taught English Learning Classes in various locations aught online. Catalyzes personal and social change for local immigrants through English language education and connections to community resources. Location: Jefferson Community Center 1000 B St., Eureka on Tues. from 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Multi-Generational Center 2280 Newburg Rd., Fortuna on Tues. and Thurs. from 12:30-2 p.m. Location: Coast Seafoods on Wed. from 11:30-12:30 p.m. for employees only. Phone: (707) 443-5021 No registration necessary. Free classes. Free child care. Join any time.
306 W Harris St., Eureka Phone: (707) 445-3398
Bilingual K-12 Schools
La Chaparrita Market
Fuente Nueva Charter School 1730 Janes Rd., Arcata Phone: (707) 822-3348
520 Summer St., Fortuna Phone: (707) 617-2570
Club at HSU to support AB540 students located on the 2nd floor of the MCC Phone:(707) 826-3368
HSU Student Legal Lounge Center for peer mentoring and legal resources for academic, activism, discrimination, housing, Title IX and DACA Website: studentlegallounge.humboldt.edu
Social Services True North Organizing Network
Asia’s Best 2085 Myrtle Avenue #8, Eureka (707) 497-6386
Supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and work together for influential change Address: 517 3rd St., Suite 16, Eureka Phone:(707) 572-5530
La Pasadita Market 420 N St., Eureka (707) 268-3902
Seventh Generation Fund
El Pueblo Market 312 W. Washington St., Eureka Phone: (707) 444-0952
Devoted to Indigenous peoples selfdetermination and the sovereignty of Native Nations Address: 2355 Central Ave., Suite C, McKinleyville Phone:(707) 825-7640
Centro Del Pueblo
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A safe space for the raza/indígena community to prosper culturally, politically, and practically on the North Coast Email: cdphumboldt@gmail.com