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Markussen, Unnerving Encounters

Nola Briar-Bonpane, Graphic Designer November 7, 2023

Michael Markussen (34) was arrested on Monday, September 11, at Cal Poly Humboldt University for “allegedly...

Navigating life and school after an attempt

Ell Franklin, Feature Editor November 3, 2023
“I’ve been focusing more on myself and what I need because I used to be a really bad people pleaser. I’ve always put everyone else first before me.”
The plan that was proposed for the parking lot

The plan for the parking lot

Jo Murphy, Web Editor November 2, 2023
The all too talked about the problem, the issue that almost all of us have experienced, the problem that has desperately needed to be fixed for as long as we can remember: the parking lot.

Tigers of the term: How fame feels

Alex Duarte, Reporter November 1, 2023
The term one assemblies started on October 10th with the senior class and just wrapped up on October 19th with the freshmen class. Here is the list of the tigers of the term.
Painting

Social and personal identity in art

Kayla Fiedler, Reporter November 1, 2023
Art: everyone has a different interpretation of it, and people's privileges and previous bias influence their perspectives and experiences in relation to it.
Clyde Sundeen practicing welding

AAI master classes

Violet Fogg, A&E Editor November 1, 2023

Arcata Arts Institute masterclasses have been fueling students’ creative sides since the beginning...

Moore’s clay pigeons

Samson Haines-Sobolewski, Reporter October 31, 2023
Each new year at Arcata High School comes bearing new opportunities and choices, and this year brings the Clay Target Club.
Bella Packer lifting in the AHS weight room.

Muscles and “mommies”

Kleo Gaiera, Reporter October 31, 2023

In recent years, almost all teenagers struggle with self-image, especially young women. For so long,...

Mariia Vasileva in her ELD class

When war hits home

Sasha Love, Feature Editor October 31, 2023
In most students’ minds there never lies the worry that their family will be drafted or die fighting, but for some students, it is an ever-present feeling. 

Is being valedictorian even a big deal?

Henry Lee, Opinion Editor October 31, 2023
There seems to be a close running between some of the most distinguished academic students who will seize the coveted title. But who and what determines who gets to be valedictorian? 

School functions? “Nah, X-Files”

Jaimeanne O’Donnell, Online Editor October 31, 2023
“Being around a bunch of people makes the dances less enticing to me and I feel like it’s just so awkward. I’d just rather be home,”

Calling skaters!: New concrete park in Mack Town

Nola Bachemin, Photo Editor October 31, 2023
“It’s a great addition to McKinleyville..."
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