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Cal Poly Humboldt student and protest organizer Rick Toledo was charged with Time, Place, and Manner (TPM) violations following the Palestine vigil and march held on Oct. 7, 2025.

Under the TPM policy, if protesting on campus, a form must be filled to reserve the space. Toledo’s TPM violation case stems from Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), Students for Quality Education (SQE), and Cal Poly Humboldt’s California Faculty Association’s (CFA) initial attempt to reserve the Lower Quad for the Palestine vigil and march.

“Nobody was here, if there was a reservation, it sure didn’t look like it. So we came in and made a statement, ‘Look around, is there an event here? They would not let us do this.’ And then we came back,” Toledo said. “ I think that’s where they’re [the administration] saying that the conflict happened.”

Story by Salvador Sandoval-Garduno
Photo by Noelle Doblado

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Cal Poly Humboldt student and protest organizer Rick Toledo was charged with Time, Place, and Manner (TPM) violations following the Palestine vigil and march held on Oct. 7, 2025. Under the TPM policy, if protesting on campus, a form must be filled to reserve the space. Toledo’s TPM violation case stems from Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), Students for Quality Education (SQE), and Cal Poly Humboldt’s California Faculty Association’s (CFA) initial attempt to reserve the Lower Quad for the Palestine vigil and march. “Nobody was here, if there was a reservation, it sure didn’t look like it. So we came in and made a statement, ‘Look around, is there an event here? They would not let us do this.’ And then we came back,” Toledo said. “ I think that’s where they’re [the administration] saying that the conflict happened.” Story by Salvador Sandoval-Garduno Photo by Noelle Doblado For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtstate #CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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Fuego Fridays are back at the Arcata Theatre Lounge, featuring local DJs, dancers and a safe space for BIPOC communities to come together.

Fuego is a Latin dance club night, with DJs playing a variety of music from different parts of the world, offering a deeper look into the lives that exist throughout Humboldt. The room was brought to life with music, dancers, a community ofrenda, live painting and an energetic crowd lined up to the end of the street.

The next and last Fuego night of the year will be held Dec. 12. Fuego nights are typically held on the second Friday of each month, unless the ATL is hosting a different event. @fuegoreggaetonparty

Story and video by Noelle Doblado

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Los Fuego Fridays han regresado al Arcata Theatre Lounge, con DJs locales, bailarines y un espacio seguro para que las comunidades BIPOC se reúnan.

Fuego es una noche de club de baile latino, con DJs que tocan una variedad de música de diferentes partes del mundo, ofreciendo una mirada más profunda a las vidas que existen en Humboldt. El salón cobró vida con música, bailarines, una ofrenda comunitaria, pintura en vivo y una multitud tan llena de energía que la fila llegaba hasta el final de la calle.

La próxima y última noche de Fuego del año se llevará a cabo el 12 de diciembre. Las Fuego Nights suelen realizarse el segundo viernes de cada mes, a menos que el ATL esté organizando otro evento.

Historia y video por Noelle Doblado

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Fuego Fridays are back at the Arcata Theatre Lounge, featuring local DJs, dancers and a safe space for BIPOC communities to come together. Fuego is a Latin dance club night, with DJs playing a variety of music from different parts of the world, offering a deeper look into the lives that exist throughout Humboldt. The room was brought to life with music, dancers, a community ofrenda, live painting and an energetic crowd lined up to the end of the street. The next and last Fuego night of the year will be held Dec. 12. Fuego nights are typically held on the second Friday of each month, unless the ATL is hosting a different event. @fuegoreggaetonparty Story and video by Noelle Doblado For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtstate #CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt —————————————————————————- Los Fuego Fridays han regresado al Arcata Theatre Lounge, con DJs locales, bailarines y un espacio seguro para que las comunidades BIPOC se reúnan. Fuego es una noche de club de baile latino, con DJs que tocan una variedad de música de diferentes partes del mundo, ofreciendo una mirada más profunda a las vidas que existen en Humboldt. El salón cobró vida con música, bailarines, una ofrenda comunitaria, pintura en vivo y una multitud tan llena de energía que la fila llegaba hasta el final de la calle. La próxima y última noche de Fuego del año se llevará a cabo el 12 de diciembre. Las Fuego Nights suelen realizarse el segundo viernes de cada mes, a menos que el ATL esté organizando otro evento. Historia y video por Noelle Doblado Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

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The sexy circus came to town for Cal Poly Humboldt’s sixth annual Kink on Campus event. The main event took place on Nov. 13 in the KBR room found in the Gutswurrak Student Activities Center. Kink on Campus is an event centered around education on
kinks, sex, sexual pleasure and more.

Among the itinerary for the circus was a drag performance, but due to illness, the performer had to cancel. Despite that, the show went on with
a dance performance from Trinity Tramp, an early childhood education major. She shared why events like Kink on Campus are important to show up for.

“I think events like this definitely help and give resources for people who are fresh out of high school or shamed for talking about things openly. If you don’t allow things to be talked about openly it becomes shameful and shameful doesn’t decrease it, it just
becomes an internalized knot.”

Story and photo by Kasandra Arreola
For the full story click the link in our bio.

#ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtstate #CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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The sexy circus came to town for Cal Poly Humboldt’s sixth annual Kink on Campus event. The main event took place on Nov. 13 in the KBR room found in the Gutswurrak Student Activities Center. Kink on Campus is an event centered around education on kinks, sex, sexual pleasure and more. Among the itinerary for the circus was a drag performance, but due to illness, the performer had to cancel. Despite that, the show went on with a dance performance from Trinity Tramp, an early childhood education major. She shared why events like Kink on Campus are important to show up for. “I think events like this definitely help and give resources for people who are fresh out of high school or shamed for talking about things openly. If you don’t allow things to be talked about openly it becomes shameful and shameful doesn’t decrease it, it just becomes an internalized knot.” Story and photo by Kasandra Arreola For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtstate #CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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El circo sexy llegó a la ciudad para el sexto evento anual de Kink on Campus de Cal Poly Humboldt. El evento principal tuvo lugar el 13 de noviembre en el salón KBR, ubicado en el Centro de Actividades Estudiantiles Gutswurrak.Kink on Campus es un evento centrado en la educación sobre kinks, sexo, placer sexual y más.

Entre la programación del circo había una presentación drag, pero debido a una enfermedad, el artista tuvo que cancelar. Aun así, el espectáculo continuó con una presentación de baile por Trinity Tramp, estudiante de educación infantil. Ella compartió por qué es importante asistir a eventos como Kink on Campus.

“Creo que eventos como este definitivamente ayudan y ofrecen recursos a personas que recién salen de la preparatoria o que han sido avergonzadas por hablar de estas cosas abiertamente. Si no permites que estos temas se hablen abiertamente, se vuelven vergonzosos, y la vergüenza no los disminuye; solo se convierte en un nudo internalizado.”

Historia y foto por Kasanda Arreola y traducido por Maryanne Casas-Perez

Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

#ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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El circo sexy llegó a la ciudad para el sexto evento anual de Kink on Campus de Cal Poly Humboldt. El evento principal tuvo lugar el 13 de noviembre en el salón KBR, ubicado en el Centro de Actividades Estudiantiles Gutswurrak.Kink on Campus es un evento centrado en la educación sobre kinks, sexo, placer sexual y más. Entre la programación del circo había una presentación drag, pero debido a una enfermedad, el artista tuvo que cancelar. Aun así, el espectáculo continuó con una presentación de baile por Trinity Tramp, estudiante de educación infantil. Ella compartió por qué es importante asistir a eventos como Kink on Campus. “Creo que eventos como este definitivamente ayudan y ofrecen recursos a personas que recién salen de la preparatoria o que han sido avergonzadas por hablar de estas cosas abiertamente. Si no permites que estos temas se hablen abiertamente, se vuelven vergonzosos, y la vergüenza no los disminuye; solo se convierte en un nudo internalizado.” Historia y foto por Kasanda Arreola y traducido por Maryanne Casas-Perez Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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In late September 2025, Cal Poly Humboldt was awarded the Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education after three years of applying for the award. CPH now joins the fewer than 50 higher education institutions nationwide that have received the Seal. The Seal recognizes the intentional, data-backed efforts that a university or college has taken to support the success of its Latine students.

“Going to a seal-certified institution means that that institution is going to enroll you and get you to the finish line, and do everything possible to get you there,” Excelencia in Education’s Vice President of Institutional Capacity Eyra Pérez said.

Story by Salvador Sandoval-Garduno
Photo by Noelle Doblado
For the full story click the link in our bio.

#ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtstate #CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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In late September 2025, Cal Poly Humboldt was awarded the Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education after three years of applying for the award. CPH now joins the fewer than 50 higher education institutions nationwide that have received the Seal. The Seal recognizes the intentional, data-backed efforts that a university or college has taken to support the success of its Latine students. “Going to a seal-certified institution means that that institution is going to enroll you and get you to the finish line, and do everything possible to get you there,” Excelencia in Education’s Vice President of Institutional Capacity Eyra Pérez said. Story by Salvador Sandoval-Garduno Photo by Noelle Doblado For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtstate #CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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A finales de Septiembre de 2025, Cal Poly Humboldt fué premiado con el Sello de Excelencia de Excelencia en Educación después de tres años aplicando para el premio. CPH ahora forma parte de las 50 instituciones de educación superior en toda la nación que recibieron el Sello. El Sello reconoce los intencionados y respaldados por datos esfuerzos que una universidad o colegio ha tomado para apoyar el éxito de sus estudiantes Latines.

“Ir a una institución certificada con el sello significa que la institución te va a inscribir y llevarte a la línea de meta, así como hacer todo lo posible para que llegues ahí,” dijo la Vicepresidenta de Capacitación Institucional de Excelencia en Educación Eyra Pérez.

Historia por Salvador Sandoval-Garduno
Fotos por Ben Hernandez

Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

#ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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A finales de Septiembre de 2025, Cal Poly Humboldt fué premiado con el Sello de Excelencia de Excelencia en Educación después de tres años aplicando para el premio. CPH ahora forma parte de las 50 instituciones de educación superior en toda la nación que recibieron el Sello. El Sello reconoce los intencionados y respaldados por datos esfuerzos que una universidad o colegio ha tomado para apoyar el éxito de sus estudiantes Latines. “Ir a una institución certificada con el sello significa que la institución te va a inscribir y llevarte a la línea de meta, así como hacer todo lo posible para que llegues ahí,” dijo la Vicepresidenta de Capacitación Institucional de Excelencia en Educación Eyra Pérez. Historia por Salvador Sandoval-Garduno Fotos por Ben Hernandez Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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“Wicked: For Good” featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande is a continuation of the film released last November. To be frank I was never a huge musical fan, nor did I really know what to expect with the cult favorite, Wicked. Wicked part one was amazing and was filled with many political allegories that are relevant to today’s political climate. I was bummed to find out I had to wait a whole year for part two but nonetheless, I marked my calendar and soon enough Nov. 21 finally arrived.

Throughout the movie we see different forms of resistance and activism throughout Oz, and what it truly means to be good. This movie is bigger than just Glinda the popular and Elphaba the outcast, working out their differences and becoming friends. This film demonstrates the power of language, propaganda and mirrors today’s world. It demonstrates how we become reflections of loved ones, and learn from one another.

Story by Pamela Hernandez
Photo from the official Wicked movie website
For the full story click the link in our bio.

#ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtstate #CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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“Wicked: For Good” featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande is a continuation of the film released last November. To be frank I was never a huge musical fan, nor did I really know what to expect with the cult favorite, Wicked. Wicked part one was amazing and was filled with many political allegories that are relevant to today’s political climate. I was bummed to find out I had to wait a whole year for part two but nonetheless, I marked my calendar and soon enough Nov. 21 finally arrived. Throughout the movie we see different forms of resistance and activism throughout Oz, and what it truly means to be good. This movie is bigger than just Glinda the popular and Elphaba the outcast, working out their differences and becoming friends. This film demonstrates the power of language, propaganda and mirrors today’s world. It demonstrates how we become reflections of loved ones, and learn from one another. Story by Pamela Hernandez Photo from the official Wicked movie website For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtstate #CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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“Wicked: For Good”, con Cynthia Erivo y Ariana Grande, es la continuación de la película estrenada el pasado noviembre. Para ser sincera, nunca fui una gran fanática de los musicales, ni sabía muy bien qué esperar de Wicked, un favorito de culto. Wicked parte uno fue increíble y estuvo llena de alegorías políticas muy relevantes para el clima político actual. Me decepcionó enterarme de que tenía que esperar un año entero para la segunda parte, pero aun así marqué la fecha en mi calendario y, por fin, llegó el 21 de noviembre.

A lo largo de la película vemos distintas formas de resistencia y activismo en Oz, y lo que realmente significa ser bueno. Esta película es más que Glinda, la popular, y Elphaba, la marginada, resolviendo sus diferencias y haciéndose amigas. La película demuestra el poder del lenguaje, la propaganda y refleja el mundo actual. Demuestra cómo nos convertimos en reflejos de nuestros seres queridos y aprendemos unos de otros.

Historia por Pamela Hernandez
Foto de Wicked sitio web de la película

Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

#ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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“Wicked: For Good”, con Cynthia Erivo y Ariana Grande, es la continuación de la película estrenada el pasado noviembre. Para ser sincera, nunca fui una gran fanática de los musicales, ni sabía muy bien qué esperar de Wicked, un favorito de culto. Wicked parte uno fue increíble y estuvo llena de alegorías políticas muy relevantes para el clima político actual. Me decepcionó enterarme de que tenía que esperar un año entero para la segunda parte, pero aun así marqué la fecha en mi calendario y, por fin, llegó el 21 de noviembre. A lo largo de la película vemos distintas formas de resistencia y activismo en Oz, y lo que realmente significa ser bueno. Esta película es más que Glinda, la popular, y Elphaba, la marginada, resolviendo sus diferencias y haciéndose amigas. La película demuestra el poder del lenguaje, la propaganda y refleja el mundo actual. Demuestra cómo nos convertimos en reflejos de nuestros seres queridos y aprendemos unos de otros. Historia por Pamela Hernandez Foto de Wicked sitio web de la película Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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On Nov. 14, at 2 p.m., two members of Associated Students were impeached by the Associated Students Board of Directors during their bi- weekly board meeting. A.S. consists of representatives elected by the student body to advocate for the campus community. During the new business, the A.S. Board of Directors reviewed and voted upon impeachment sanctions for Anna Martinez, Officer of Social Justice, Equity and Inclusion, and Mary Angelie Mangubat, the Officer of External Affairs.

Executive Vice President, Ayan Cabot, stated in the Articles of Impeachment document they drafted, that grounds for impeachment went forward due to a violation of the A.S. Bylaws and Accountability Policy for not completing duties. The policy states, “If a member’s accountability point balance reaches zero (0), 50% of their stipend shall be deducted and the Executive Vice President shall prepare the Articles of Impeachment, placing the Board Member on the next Board of Directors meeting agenda to proceed with the impeachment process.” Both impeached members had gone below zero points and were notified of their violations on Oct. 31.

Martinez and Mangubat argued that their impeachment was in retaliation against them speaking up about equal pay for subcommittee members. Mangubat also argues that her impeachment was due to her own unprofessionalism. She claims that the student board cares more about swearing than the issues at hand, after tensions rose at the Oct. 31 board meeting, which is not available for public record.

Story and photo by Pamela Hernandez
For the full story click the link in our bio.

#ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtstate #CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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On Nov. 14, at 2 p.m., two members of Associated Students were impeached by the Associated Students Board of Directors during their bi- weekly board meeting. A.S. consists of representatives elected by the student body to advocate for the campus community. During the new business, the A.S. Board of Directors reviewed and voted upon impeachment sanctions for Anna Martinez, Officer of Social Justice, Equity and Inclusion, and Mary Angelie Mangubat, the Officer of External Affairs. Executive Vice President, Ayan Cabot, stated in the Articles of Impeachment document they drafted, that grounds for impeachment went forward due to a violation of the A.S. Bylaws and Accountability Policy for not completing duties. The policy states, “If a member’s accountability point balance reaches zero (0), 50% of their stipend shall be deducted and the Executive Vice President shall prepare the Articles of Impeachment, placing the Board Member on the next Board of Directors meeting agenda to proceed with the impeachment process.” Both impeached members had gone below zero points and were notified of their violations on Oct. 31. Martinez and Mangubat argued that their impeachment was in retaliation against them speaking up about equal pay for subcommittee members. Mangubat also argues that her impeachment was due to her own unprofessionalism. She claims that the student board cares more about swearing than the issues at hand, after tensions rose at the Oct. 31 board meeting, which is not available for public record. Story and photo by Pamela Hernandez For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #humboldtstate #CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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