HSU Faculty Association Chapter Asks for Option of Virtual Teaching

By Kimberly Wear on January 10, 2022 at 1:33PM

The Humboldt State University chapter of the system’s faculty association released a statement today urging the campus’ administration to approve any faculty member’s request to temporarily teach via virtual instruction. “No faculty member should be forced to work in conditions that put themselves or their loved ones at risk, especially when there are alternatives,” the release states.

HSU Police Chief Resigns, Headed to Pennsylvania

By Iridian Casarez on January 7, 2022 at 12:43PM

Anthony Morgan Resigns as University Police Chief University Police Chief Anthony Morgan has accepted a position as Chief of Police at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania.

Signs of Omicron: HumCo Officials Talk Surging Cases and Staffing Shortages

By Kimberly Wear on January 5, 2022 at 3:38PM

Today’s closure of McKinleyville Middle School in the wake of significant staffing shortages due to COVID is likely a harbinger of what’s to come in the coming weeks as the Omicron variant makes the rounds in the community. Humboldt County is showing all the classic signs of entering into a surge of COVID cases driven by the Omicron variant, according to Health Officer Ian Hoffman, speaking at a press conference today.

COVID Caused Staffing Shortage Closes McKinleyville Middle School

By Kimberly Wear on January 5, 2022 at 11:38AM

McKinleyville Middle School was closed today due to a COVID-19 caused “significant staffing shortage.” An email from Superintendent Heidi Moore-Guynup went out to parents around 7 p.m. yesterday stating that Dow's Prairie and Morris Elementary were currently open.

Unseen and Unsafe: 'Deadnamed' Students Explain Why a New California Law Matters

By Oden Taylor/CalMatters on December 15, 2021 at 6:24AM

Active Shooter Drill Today at Humboldt State

By Kimberly Wear on December 6, 2021 at 1:25PM

If you see something going on at the Humboldt State University campus today, don't worry. It's only a drill.

HSU Requiring Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine or Negative Test at Campus Events

By Iridian Casarez on November 29, 2021 at 2:03PM

Beginning Wednesday, Humboldt State University will require any visitor over the age of 12 to provide proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test result  for all indoor and outdoor campus events. HSU students and employees are exempt from providing both forms of proof because under the university's requirements, they have been fully vaccinated or, if granted an exemption, are regularly tested for the COVID-19 virus.

Cal State Blunder May Mean Loss of 3,000 New Student Housing Beds

By Mikhail Zinshteyn/CalMatters on November 29, 2021 at 8:58AM

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COVID Sidelines Arcata High Tigers' Championship Run

By Kimberly Wear on November 18, 2021 at 12:11PM

The Arcata High School Tigers are now the second local football team to have to forfeit a playoff game due to an outbreak of COVID-19. The team was scheduled to have the home field advantage Saturday against the Justin-Siena High School Braves, which hail from Napa, and was one game away from a shot at the North Coast Section Football Championship title.

UPDATE: South Fork High, Miranda Junior High Closed Due to COVID-19

By Kimberly Wear on November 17, 2021 at 11:24AM

UPDATE: Southern Humboldt Unified School district officials have also closed Miranda Junior High starting today until after the Thanksgiving break due to an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.