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Photoillustration of Steven (left) and Chase (right) Hoffman discussing the coming holidays and what they're hoping for this year.

Holiday Gift Expectations

Andrew Trieu, Reporter December 8, 2023
“Gift-giving can, at its best form, bind and connect us to other people, and at its worst form, it can be rampant consumerism that has a negative impact on both people and Earth,”

How long is too long?

Noah Macknicki, Sports Editor December 8, 2023
“Christmas starts November 1st and ends on Christmas. [When Christmas day is over] Christmas happiness is just gone,”

The Anti-Beauty Movement

Frida King, Graphic Designer December 8, 2023

Difference Between America and Other Countries

Shu Yamashita November 14, 2023
“In Italy, we have just one class and the same classmates, we don’t change classes. We have been in the same class for four years. We have twelve subjects,”

Is study hall really for studying?

Kyndle Eisner, Production Manager November 14, 2023
“I feel like it’s less strict than last year, but the pass system is stupid and doesn’t work.”

Doing it for the ‘Gram?

Taya Holmes, Copy Editor November 14, 2023
“[My mom] just doesn’t like what social media does to kids and their image of themselves,”
A burrito from Esteban’s

Battle of the Burritos!

Rye Davis, Reporter November 14, 2023
Here's a list of the top three best burrito spots to try for lunch in Arcata.

The new Humboldt fog: The brain kind

Rey Barber, Art Director November 14, 2023

It’s been about four years since COVID-19 became an issue here in the United States, enough time for...

Road rage vs. road rizz

Natalie Lehman, Social Media Director November 7, 2023
“When I’m driving with my one arm out the window, one on the steering wheel, laid back as f*ck, with shades on, and you lock eyes and the other person smiles as you drive by,”

Day in the Life of a Freshman

Scarlett Burns, Copy Editor November 7, 2023
“I feel like I don’t want to be there most of the time, but then I eventually end up feeling better,”

Fall Vibes

Eden Beachy November 7, 2023
“Wind breaker season slaps,”

The first ever Pastels on the Plaza

Sadielynn Cronin November 7, 2023
“It’s really cool and it’s fun to see all the art when it’s finished.” 
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