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Ferndale High School’s ‘Every Fifteen Minutes’ Produces Short Film
This is a press release from Ferndale High School:. Through the dedication of students, staff, first/last responders, and local artists, Ferndale High School has delivered a powerful and emotional message for students and the greater Humboldt County community through its presentation of the Every Fifteen Minutes program, a nationally recognized initiative designed to confront the devastating realities of impaired and distracted driving.
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Zapper to be next year’s Vice Principal
After the announcement of Vice Principal Tahnia Campbell’s retirement, the administration had to find a replacement. One person came to mind in particular. Theater Teacher Melanie Zapper is moving to an administrative role after 23 years of teaching. “I feel like this is where my path has brought me,” she said, “I’m ready to be in a leadership position.”
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Cal Poly Humboldt to close Arcata Plaza Campus Store, keep on-campus location open
ARCATA, Calif. — Cal Poly Humboldt is closing its Campus Store location on the Arcata Plaza, shifting its downtown space to academic programming while keeping retail operations on campus. The on-campus store in the Gutswarrak Student Activities Center will continue serving students, employees and the broader community. The university...
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Sanchez, Bolden named Athletes of Year at annual Husky ESPYs
Fortuna High School celebrated its senior student-athletes at the annual Husky ESPYS on Wednesday night. And it was a particularly good night for Isabel Sanchez and Kavi Bolden, who were named the school’s female and male athletes of the year. Sanchez was a two-time winner on the night. The...
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From state championship to CR, Arcata senior commits to local JC
By Ray Hamill — Nathaniel Stiles is getting a head start on the next chapter in his playing career. This week, the Arcata senior signed his letter of intent to play football for College of the Redwoods after graduation next month, but he’s not waiting until the fall to get started.
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Cal Poly Humboldt is Closing the Plaza Campus Store
After careful consideration, Cal Poly Humboldt has decided to close the Campus Store on the Arcata Plaza. The on-campus store in the Gutswarrak Student Activities Center will continue to serve students, employees, and the broader community with retail operations, including Apple sales and repair services. It will remain a hub for Cal Poly Humboldt merchandise, as well as Humboldt State legacy items.
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Luke & Luke: The road to D1
Over the past two years, Arcata High has seen two exceptional athletes, and they both happen to be named Luke. Their years of playing basketball side by side at Arcata were truly exceptional. Luke Moxon played basketball all four years of his high school career, excelling on every level of...
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Mind matters: Awareness and support
Your donation will support the student journalists of Arcata High School. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs. This year is Jaime O’Donnell’s fourth time being a reporter for the Pepperbox. She has been the Website Manager since her sophomore year. She enjoys covering news events and writing feature stories. Her time in the Pepperbox has given her a lot of experience in all categories of articles and most of the staff positions. Last year, she created a video for the Disaster Healing Resources club, of which she is the president. Although it was her first video, she was able to present it at the Oxford Symposium for Family-Based Counseling, the main organization from which the club originated. Her other interests include going to the beach, listening to music, and playing tennis. She is excited to aid her peers in keeping the public informed for one more year.
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McKinleyville girls answer the call in competitive Big 5 conference
By Ray Hamill — When all was said and done, the Panthers left no doubt as to who was the best team in this year’s Big 5. In what was one of the most competitive conference campaigns we’ve seen in several years, the Mack girls rose to the challenge to edge out rivals Fortuna, Del Norte and Eureka in a four-horse race for the title.
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Academy of the Redwoods named 2026 California Distinguished School at Anaheim ceremony
EUREKA, Calif. — Academy of the Redwoods of Eureka was recognized as a 2026 California Distinguished School during a statewide awards ceremony held April 24 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Principal Jack Millsap and teacher-advisor Gini Wozny attended the event on behalf of the school, which was among...
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Finals Week Disrupted as Cyberattack Knocks Out Canvas at Cal Poly Humboldt, College of the Redwoods and Thousands of Schools Nationwide
As students at Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods prepare for final exams, a widespread cyberattack affecting the Canvas learning management system has left many unable to access coursework, assignments, study materials, and even exams during the leadup to one of the most stressful weeks of the semester.
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Arcata standouts commit to the same college in different sports
Ask any of the league student-athletes what they will remember the most from their time playing here on the North Coast, and they’ll invariably reply that the time spent with their teammates and the long (long) van rides is what always comes to mind. But Mia Cueto had a...