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Anthony Vasek

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor

Anthony Vasek has been a reporter for the Pepperbox, a student-run publication with nearly a century of history, since 2022. This year he is excited to use his knowledge to take on an editorial role. His coverage revolves mostly around sensitive topics, such as mental health and drug use. He also does a great deal of graphic design, leading the class in InDesign during each layout session. Two articles of his have won both first and second place, respectively, in the Feature category of the Jackie Awards. Personally, he has a strong belief towards the supremacy of felines and fish.

All content by Anthony Vasek
Kresge's 3/4 sleeve tattoo.

Are tattoos still taboo?

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor April 3, 2024

Body tattoos have been an essential part of human expression for thousands of years. It is only recently,...

Funding cut for Arcata High college prep program

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor March 14, 2024

The Career and College Center (run by Darcy Robins) provides vital academic and preparatory support for...

The new OpenDoor clinic, which has yet to open.

Questions answered about new Arcata OpenDoor clinic

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor January 24, 2024

The new OpenDoor clinic, which has yet to open.

VIDEO: Interviews with incoming freshmen

VIDEO: Interviews with incoming freshmen

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor February 13, 2024

Trans students relieved at new name change policy

Trans students relieved at new name change policy

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor January 26, 2024

Administration took a step forward by altering their policy on school system name changes, making the...

Leonardo Dicaprio running down the freeway while Arcatans watch.

Paid extras still needed to hang out with Leonardo DiCaprio

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor January 17, 2024

A movie from renowned director Paul Thomas Anderson is set to begin filming in Humboldt around mid-January....

Elk River Road at the Southern end of Eureka, an unnamed area.

Live in Eureka? They still need your help naming neighborhoods!

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor January 16, 2024

Despite being founded in 1850, many of the small, culturally unique areas of Eureka remain unnamed. The...

Kneeland residence exploded Wednesday morning

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor January 11, 2024

A two-story residence in the Kneeland area went up in flames Wednesday morning. Firefighters spent almost...

Crumbled Pop-Tarts on boy's locker room floor.

Crumbled Pop-Tarts on boy's locker room floor.

Murdered Pop-Tarts inside locker 75.

Murdered Pop-Tarts inside locker 75.

Boys in 4th period PE inspecting the Pop-Tart massacre.

Boys in 4th period PE inspecting the Pop-Tart massacre.

One fudge Pop-Tart punctured through the heart.

One fudge Pop-Tart punctured through the heart.

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Why is there so much drug use at AHS?

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor April 6, 2023

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TRANS-ition to Loneliness

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor February 9, 2022

AHS water fountain.

AHS’ fountains from the depths

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor November 29, 2022

AHS water fountain.

Santa Claus, drunk and bad at his "job."

WAKE UP: Santa Claus is NOT Real!

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor January 9, 2023

Santa Claus, drunk and bad at his "job."

2023 AHS Mentorship participants during their field trip to the fire station.

Mentorship – AHS offers real-life career experience

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor December 11, 2023
“It helps students get exposed to career ideas and gather information so that they can make informed decisions, choosing whether to pursue or pivot from different jobs they are considering,”
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Arcata Arts Feature

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor October 5, 2023

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Get support for mental health

Anthony Vasek, Managing Editor October 27, 2022

We go to the doctors office for everything that seems off: weird rashes, spots, aches, cramps, and, of...

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