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Paul Vanderbranden embracing his girlfriend Mia Nanizzi

Paul VandenBranden does it all

Bodhi Jennings and Elijah Joachim March 28, 2025

Do you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done? If so, you aren’t...

Teacher slang test

Teacher slang test

Ashlyn Bowen, Reporter March 21, 2025

What do you think a huzz is? Laurie Griffith: “I’m not sure but I think it is someone that can...

Senior Grace Humphreys reading on the senior lawn.

When to take a break: Balancing news with well-being

Maeve Sanders, Production Manager March 21, 2025

It becomes a routine. Getting home, turning on the TV, lifting the laptop screen, or unlocking your...

Love hurts (but does it really?)

Love hurts (but does it really?)

Hugh Downey, Executive Producer March 21, 2025

Marvin is fighting two of his brother's agents in the kitchen of one of his houses. One lunges at him,...

Tavis Kjer

The AHS “Krazy Baker”

Isaiah Bell, Reporter March 28, 2025
Personal interview with local AHS "Krazy Baker"  food truck owner, Tavis Kjer.
Beyonce's Grammy-winning album cover, Cowboy Carter.

Is Beyonce really country?

Luella Rich, Social Media Director March 21, 2025

Beyonce recently made history–again. At this year's 2025 Grammys Beyonce took home the Best Country...

Adoptable animals

Adoptable animals

Alisha Borglund and Paige Burlison March 21, 2025

Are you or your family looking for a new pet? The “Adopt, Don’t Shop” campaign encourages people...

Views from Stawberry Rock.

Hiking in Humboldt

Charlotte Brands and Jonah O’Brien March 21, 2025

As we creep into spring, it’s a good time to get outside! Humboldt County offers many opportunities...

Stories from the street

Stories from the street

Mason Blair and Sawyer Husome March 21, 2025

Every day, we pass by homeless people on the street without giving them a second thought. It's not often...

False report of I.C.E. activity in Eureka

I.C.E.ing out social media

Lillian Ledford, Reporter March 21, 2025

From annexing other countries to mass deportation, the months since President Trump’s inauguration...

Senior advice to freshmen

Senior advice to freshmen

Toni Diaz, Production Manager March 21, 2025

Starting high school is a huge milestone in every teen's life. Filled with excitement, nerves, and many...

Internews office

Internews: Local Arcata news office gets swept into a national controversy

Violet Curtis-Gabriel, News section editor March 21, 2025

A small nonprofit office in Arcata has recently found itself at the center of a national controversy....

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