Decriminalizing Entheogens for Mental Health

By Maranda Vargas It is a sunny afternoon, and Cal Poly Humboldt student Camryn Hanf is standing in front of the Student Activities Center with a stack of petitions for potential supporters to sign and send to the Eureka City Council in support of decriminalizing the use of specific entheogens within city limits. Hanf moved to Arcata a little over two years ago to pursue … Continue reading Decriminalizing Entheogens for Mental Health

Eureka Street Art Festival

If you have driven through Eureka, you have probably seen at least one spectacular mural along your travels. The beyond life size artwork peeks out from historic buildings all the way to bridge pilings, overpasses, park benches and sidewalks. The Eureka Street Art Festival is a week-long event where local and international artists transform public spaces into an immersive art experience for the community.  The … Continue reading Eureka Street Art Festival

How News Media Covers Cannabis Event

            When one thinks of the pot culture holiday of 420 it often leads to thoughts of groups of people standing in circles, passing a joint while blowing billows of clouds out into the atmosphere. This afternoon in celebration of 420 journalists gathered on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus to attend a Cannabis Panel Discussion. The group of journalists and the presenters were served munchies, … Continue reading How News Media Covers Cannabis Event

Gabriel’s Italian Restaurant

On a recent visit to Old Town Eureka, my spouse and I decided to dine at the local Italian restaurant Gabriel’s. The restaurant is nestled in a historic building with Victorian architecture. We were greeted by a smiling host and seated in the upstairs dining room. The dining room was spacious, with dark wood floors and white tablecloths. We were seated along a balcony overlooking … Continue reading Gabriel’s Italian Restaurant

Beware of Sneaker Waves

Sneaker waves are large waves that can suddenly and without warning surge up a beach, often catching people off guard. They can be dangerous and even deadly. When visiting any beach you should become familiar with your surroundings. Wave sets can vary within a 30 minute period. Give yourself time to watch the wave patterns before walking along or entering the water.Always keep your eye … Continue reading Beware of Sneaker Waves

Glide along the Bay with Cal Poly Humboldt’s Women’s Rowing Team

The sun is shining over the Eureka waterfront with seagulls strolling in the parking lot when suddenly there is a chorus of cheers streaming out of the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center. The Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center is home to the Cal Poly Humboldt Rowing Teams. The crew of student athletes have came together for practice today dressed like each other and the coaches. After the … Continue reading Glide along the Bay with Cal Poly Humboldt’s Women’s Rowing Team

Take a Visual Stroll Along Humboldt Bay

Take a leisurely stroll along Humboldt Bay and be prepared to be enchanted by the sky’s ever changing mood, the reflectivity of the water, and the abundance of wildlife. Humboldt Bay is the second-largest natural enclosed Bay in California. The coastal lagoon provides several unique habitats to support a wide diversity of biological life while also serving as a source of beauty and recreation for … Continue reading Take a Visual Stroll Along Humboldt Bay

Citizen Scientist and Education Enthusiast Rebecca Twiss

Immersed and surrounded by nature, Rebecca Twiss traverses through the Yukon Territory with a newfound excitement to document the surrounding landscape and her travels. It is the second week into August 2019 and Twiss has been inspired to join part one of a Fungal Diversity Survey event called Continental BioBlitz hosted on the iNaturalist app, where participants are asked to collect as many pictures as … Continue reading Citizen Scientist and Education Enthusiast Rebecca Twiss

Cal Poly Humboldt Celebrates Homecoming Week by Hosting a Block Party

In celebration of homecoming week Cal Poly Humboldt hosted a free event featuring live music, carnival attractions and food trucks for the community. Crowds of excited guests gathered on the overcast Saturday for the Block Party; the sun came out just in time for the lead performing act the rock band Portugal. The Man. The festive crowds funneled into the main stage area for the … Continue reading Cal Poly Humboldt Celebrates Homecoming Week by Hosting a Block Party