North Coast Night LIghts: Fernbridge Beneath the Milky Way

by David Wilson on September 21, 2018 at 11:51AM

I photographed this image on Sept. 11, 2018. It was interesting watching the cars and trucks crossing to the left or right.

Dozens Gather to Remember Josiah Lawson at Beach Vigil

by Thadeus Greenson on September 16, 2018 at 12:32PM

Students Rally, Plan Vigil for #JusticeforJosiah

by Thadeus Greenson on September 13, 2018 at 9:45AM

Amid Controversy Over New Policy, KHSU Volunteer Tried to Thwart Studio Move

by Thadeus Greenson on September 11, 2018 at 5:00PM

“On July 11, 2018, during a weekly KHSU staff meeting, I was subjected to abusive behavior from Craig Wruck, HSU University Advancement vice president,” Bryant wrote. “I was yelled at; I felt disrespected; and there were consistent attempts to keep me from speaking.”

UPDATED: Divided Arcata City Council Stalls Student Housing Project

by Thadeus Greenson on August 29, 2018 at 11:11AM

The proposed 600-bed facility is supported by Humboldt State University but has drawn opposition from local residents, who have voiced concerns about noise, traffic and other neighborhood impacts from placing hundreds of 18 to 22 year olds on the 10-acre Craftsman’s Mall site, which abuts a residential neighborhood and sits across the bridge from LK Wood Boulevard. Developers downsized their proposal for the property, agreeing to limit it to a total of 152 units spread through two three-story buildings and three two-story buildings on the site.

Arcata City Council to Consider 'The Village' Project at Morning Meeting

by Kimberly Wear on August 28, 2018 at 5:37PM

According to the city staff report, the project appeared in July to be headed for a tie vote of the council, which is the same as a denial, when councilmembers Susan Ornelas and Brett Watson “provided conditions on the project they felt they would support.” Among those conditions was providing a mixture of units for families and opening up the housing for non-students, which “neither the applicant nor HSU is amenable” to, the staff report states.

'Realistic' HSU Emergency Drill Could Get Loud Tonight

by Kimberly Wear on August 8, 2018 at 1:46PM

Read the full release from Humboldt State University below: Housing & Residence Life will hold an emergency simulation on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m. to test campus and community response teams.

HSU Reaccredited, Urged to do More to Support Diverse Student Body

by Thadeus Greenson on July 25, 2018 at 2:26PM

On the other side of the coin, the association recommends HSU “institute and sustain appropriate responses to the increased diversity of HSU’s students” and hire more staff and faculty members of color, echoing loud calls from students of color spread over the past year. The letter also calls on HSU to do more to “orient” incoming students from urban areas to HSU’s rural surroundings and to “intensify” efforts on student complaints and grievances to help them feel supported.

Jacks Football Over After 2018 Season

by Kimberly Wear on July 17, 2018 at 1:32PM

“I want to extend my sincerest thanks to members of the community who led the fund drive and everyone who offered their financial support,” Rossbacher said in the release. “I believe the fund drive demonstrates that this decision did not come quickly or lightly, as we considered many factors and evaluated various alternatives.

What Are You Doing This Weekend?

by Jennifer Savage on July 13, 2018 at 3:01PM

more do you need? Cozy and sweet, Arcata Scoop (1068 I St.) is a place your children will remember.