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Jaida Dusel, Reporter

Jaida Dusel is a senior at Arcata High School who has been a member of the Pepperbox staff for two years. She is extremely interested in politics and learning about the world around her. Jaida has been a part of the FFA officer team for two years and is a member of the Redwood Acres Junior Fair Board. She raises and shows lambs at the fair and works for Dutch Bros Coffee. Jaida loves the beach, travelling, painting, music, and living life to the fullest! She is honored to be this year’s Co-Editor-In-Chief of the Pepperbox and is excited to push boundaries and make this year the best one yet.

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Arcata FFA livestock exhibitors at the Humboldt County Fair

Arcata FFA shines in the show ring at Humboldt County Fair

Jaida Dusel and Aiden Matlock September 23, 2025

When most students were gearing up for their first day back at school, 19 Arcata FFA students were getting...

Ranked the nation’s top party school for the third consecutive year.

Pepperfaux: Arcata High grads major in partying, minor in academics

Danyella Waters and Jaida Dusel June 6, 2025

UC Santa Barbara  People widely celebrate UC Santa Barbara for its academic excellence and...

Alyssa Kell posing with award.

Teacher Excellence at Arcata High

Mason Myers, Hazel Neukom, and Jaida Dusel June 4, 2025

Each year, the Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) presents the Excellence in Teaching Award to...

Arcata FFA at the Golden One Center

FFA travels to Sacramento for 97th State Conference

Jaida Dusel, Reporter May 2, 2025

24 FFA members from Arcata High joined the sea of over 7,000 blue jackets in Sacramento for the 97th...

AHS campus welcomes new marquee

AHS campus welcomes new marquee

Jaida Dusel, Reporter March 21, 2025

When students arrived at school after Presidents’ Week break, they were greeted by a new digital sign...

Donald Trump signs executive orders on the day of his inaguration.

Donald Trump’s “day one” in office

Jaida Dusel, Reporter February 23, 2025

On January 20th, 2025, Donald J. Trump became the 47th president of the United States, becoming the second...

Holiday Gift Guide For Everyone on Your List

Holiday Gift Guide For Everyone on Your List

Jaida Dusel, Reporter December 11, 2024

Gift shopping this year doesn't have to be stressful. Whether you know exactly what to get your loved...

Homecoming king and queen Sionna Khattab and Arlo Clow.

Meet the Arcata High 2024 Homecoming Royalty

Jaida Dusel, Reporter October 24, 2024

  Seniors Arlo Clow and Sionna Khattab were crowned homecoming king and queen on Friday,...

A meeting of Arcata High Girls Group run by Humboldt IPA

Changes underway for AHS girls group

Jaida Dusel, Reporter October 18, 2024

Arcata High’s Girls Group, which has been previously run by the Humboldt Independent Practice Association...

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