The Pepperbox

The Student News Site of Arcata High School
Zapper working on the set for the 2026 spring musical.
Zapper to be next year’s Vice Principal
May 18, 2026
Seniors celebrate Commitment Day
Seniors celebrate Commitment Day
May 18, 2026
Visual of the Strait of Hormuz
Why the US-Iran “ceasefire” is Failing to Create Results
May 15, 2026
"Greenhouse Gases"
It’s going to get gassy
May 15, 2026
Kabella Zamboni preforming her poem in the FAB.
Freshmen find their voice at Poetry Day
May 15, 2026
Tahnia campbell
Tahnia Campbell Retirement
June 9, 2026
Senior Advice to lower classmen
Senior Advice to lower classmen
June 9, 2026
Al-Qaeda hostage, recounts his captivity in memoir
Al-Qaeda hostage, recounts his captivity in memoir
June 5, 2026
Coastal Grove pride event in Arcata.
Why pride still matters
June 5, 2026
Trump signs NDAA.
Automatic draft registration in the U.S.
June 5, 2026
The Habit Burger in Eureka, California
Habit Burger Review
June 8, 2026
Iceman, no more Mr. Niceman
Iceman, no more Mr. Niceman
June 8, 2026
Image that describes pornographys effects.
Don’t stroke it, revoke it
June 5, 2026
Exchange year collage
To my second home
June 5, 2026
The wheel of life, Buddhism Bhavachakra.
Gnostic and alternative beliefs
June 5, 2026
3 national team jerseys that have made the world cup.
What to expect from the World Cup
June 5, 2026
Luke and Luke
Luke & Luke: The road to D1
May 15, 2026
Dead mallard next to a shotgun.
Connecting with more than just nature
May 15, 2026
The U19 Redwood Rafters team at River Night in their new jerseys for Worlds. From left to right, Alia Collins, Johana Olson, Amaya Teraoka, Nova Garwood, and Ender Guthrie.
Au revoir, rafters!
April 21, 2026
The old Seattle Supersonics logo.
Seattle back from the dead, Vegas buys their way in like always
April 9, 2026
Kylie Lusk, Gabby Deleal, Mia Curcic, Divinia Pane Gadberry, Quinn Pickens.
Hustle and Flow
June 9, 2026
Iceman, no more Mr. Niceman
Iceman, no more Mr. Niceman
June 8, 2026
Al-Qaeda hostage, recounts his captivity in memoir
Al-Qaeda hostage, recounts his captivity in memoir
June 5, 2026
An enthusiastic "Euphoria" fan.
Euphori-yuck!
June 5, 2026
Grad playlist!
Songs to graduate to!
June 5, 2026
Dibujo de dos ranas, símbolos del artista, en la pantalla de una cámara.
Bad Bunny, el sonido del cambio
March 19, 2026
¿Pueden los Volkswagen ser realmente rápidos?
¿Pueden los Volkswagen ser realmente rápidos?
October 29, 2025
AI generated Indianola crossing simulation created by CalTrans.
“Hay obras en la carretera,” eh, espero que si
May 7, 2025
Sallin mostrando su Miata frente al estacionamiento de la escuela.
Tiger Chariot: Miata pequeño pero poderoso x2
February 7, 2025
Velocidad, estilo y legado: Tiger Chariot
Velocidad, estilo y legado: Tiger Chariot
December 19, 2024
Herrera (left) and Caruso (right) display their prizes at the end of the debate series as second and first place, respectively
Arcata High debates the nation
June 5, 2026
QR code to sign up
Do you wanna be a guest anchor?
April 10, 2026
U.S. Marine Corps Flag
2,500 U.S. Marines shipped to Iran
April 10, 2026
Easter candies: The big three
Easter candies: The big three
April 10, 2026
End of Varsity Women's basketball season
End of Varsity Women’s basketball season
March 8, 2026

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Seniors celebrate Commitment Day
Seniors celebrate Commitment Day
Jaida Dusel and Nicole Mazzola • May 18, 2026

"Greenhouse Gases"
It’s going to get gassy
Phoenix Harwood, Production Manager • May 15, 2026

On December 7th, 2009, as part of the Clean Air Act, an endangerment finding...

Kabella Zamboni preforming her poem in the FAB.
Freshmen find their voice at Poetry Day
Jaida Dusel, Editor-In-Chief • May 15, 2026

    Friday, May 1st was anything but a normal school day for...

SPORTS
3 national team jerseys that have made the world cup.
What to expect from the World Cup
Julian Gillespie, Business Manager • June 5, 2026

Can Argentina win its second World Cup in a row? Will France reclaim the cup...

Luke and Luke
Luke & Luke: The road to D1
Thomas FitzMaurice, Copy Editor • May 15, 2026

Over the past two years, Arcata High has seen two exceptional athletes, and...

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TYPHOON album cover.

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FEATURE
Tahnia campbell
Tahnia Campbell Retirement
Mia Cueto, Reporter • June 9, 2026

Senior Advice to lower classmen
Senior Advice to lower classmen
Mia Cueto, Reporter • June 9, 2026

Al-Qaeda hostage, recounts his captivity in memoir
Al-Qaeda hostage, recounts his captivity in memoir
Kloe Bryant and Managing Editor • June 5, 2026

When I first asked Jeff Woodke what sparked...

Coastal Grove pride event in Arcata.
Why pride still matters
Jaida Dusel, Editor-In-Chief • June 5, 2026

In June, supporters of the LGTBQ+ community...

Trump signs NDAA.
Automatic draft registration in the U.S.
Lily Felsenthal, Business Manager • June 5, 2026

New laws have transferred draft registration...

A map of Humboldt with the summer activities occurring throughout the summer.
Summer 2026 guide
Jaime O'Donnell, Website Manager • June 5, 2026

SLIDESHOW
PEPPERFAUX
Tae & Mae during their signing
pepperfaux: Wolford twins’ offer revoked!!
Tae Wolford, Reporter • June 9, 2026

This crisis began around 8:30am when mae...

An AI depiction for a modern American child.
PepperFaux: Why your newborn needs an iPad
Ryder Robinson, Reporter • June 8, 2026

The invention that changed the world and...

Student annoyed at everything
PepperFaux: Today on the menu: Another day of high school
Maya Ward and Sierra Roberts • June 8, 2026

School has been a bore, snooze! Having to...

Unattended detention slips.
PepperFaux: Breaking News: AHS student attends detention
Thomas FitzMaurice, Copy Editor • June 8, 2026

A rare occurrence was witnessed last Thursday...

A vision of what a vape lounge could be in the future.
Pepperfaux: Save me a stall!
Syriah George, Production Manger • June 5, 2026

Does your school have a vaping outbreak?...

Photo of Clavicular bone smashing
Pepperfaux: CHUD TO CHAD
Taegan Clancy, Taj Stephens • June 5, 2026

The once social media niche, a topic that...

OPINION
The Habit Burger in Eureka, California
Habit Burger Review
Jarren Crandall, Reporter • June 8, 2026

The newest attraction in Eureka is a burger joint that originates from Santa...

Iceman, no more Mr. Niceman
Iceman, no more Mr. Niceman
Owen Kaufman, Reporter • June 8, 2026

  Canadian Singer/Songwriter Drake, aka Aubrey Gram, has recently released...

Image that describes pornographys effects.
Don’t stroke it, revoke it
Sage Ward, Social Media Director • June 5, 2026

Pornography has become deeply normalized in modern digital culture. Growing...

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Kylie Lusk, Gabby Deleal, Mia Curcic, Divinia Pane Gadberry, Quinn Pickens.
Hustle and Flow
Quinn Pickens, Engagement coordinator • June 9, 2026

The Arcata Arts Institute (AAI) showcased the 19th production of the Flow Fashion...

Iceman, no more Mr. Niceman
Iceman, no more Mr. Niceman
Owen Kaufman, Reporter • June 8, 2026

  Canadian Singer/Songwriter Drake, aka Aubrey Gram, has recently released...

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