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traducido por Erandi Hernández Aguilar Nelson Hall East alberga diversos centros culturales dentro del campus, entre ellos el Umoja Center

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Cal Poly Humboldt graduate student Richard “Rick” Toledo, a student activist, was arrested for alleged charges that occurred during the Feb. 27 sit-in of the Goodwin Forum in Nelson Hall East. The charges included suspicion of felony assault, battery, false imprisonment and conspiracy. He was held in Humboldt County Jail from March 6-8 under a Ramey Warrant before being released on bail.

In addition to his criminal case, Toledo is also facing suspension by Cal Poly Humboldt and a separate restraining order was filed by Cal Poly Humboldt, which is being represented by Samuel Kim, the Deputy Attorney General. The restraining order case has been dismissed and El Leñador confirmed the dismissal after Toledo provided the request for dismissal signed by both parties.

On March 26, Toledo attended an interim suspension appeal hearing. He is scheduled to have another university disciplinary hearing on April 8.

* Update: New information about the date of Rick Toledo’s additional disciplinary hearing was added to the story since it was originally printed.

Story by Salvador Sandoval-Garduño
Photo by Noelle Doblado

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Cal Poly Humboldt graduate student Richard “Rick” Toledo, a student activist, was arrested for alleged charges that occurred during the Feb. 27 sit-in of the Goodwin Forum in Nelson Hall East. The charges included suspicion of felony assault, battery, false imprisonment and conspiracy. He was held in Humboldt County Jail from March 6-8 under a Ramey Warrant before being released on bail. In addition to his criminal case, Toledo is also facing suspension by Cal Poly Humboldt and a separate restraining order was filed by Cal Poly Humboldt, which is being represented by Samuel Kim, the Deputy Attorney General. The restraining order case has been dismissed and El Leñador confirmed the dismissal after Toledo provided the request for dismissal signed by both parties. On March 26, Toledo attended an interim suspension appeal hearing. He is scheduled to have another university disciplinary hearing on April 8. * Update: New information about the date of Rick Toledo’s additional disciplinary hearing was added to the story since it was originally printed. Story by Salvador Sandoval-Garduño Photo by Noelle Doblado For the full story click the link in our bio. #accesshumboldt #cphumboldt #humboldtcounty #studentprotest #elleñadornews

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With every strip, Levia Love is waxing the way to confidence and inclusivity. As owner of Bling Brow Bar in Eureka, her vibrant space welcomes all body types, in hopes of being someone anyone can rely on.

“I decided to build out the thing that I wish that I had,” Love said.

Love’s approach to waxing services is to find a way to serve anyone and everyone. No matter your gender, race, sexuality or physical mobility, Love wants to meet you where you are.

Story and video by Noelle Doblado

For the full story click the link in our bio.
#ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt
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Con cada tira, Levia Love abre el camino hacia la confianza y la inclusión. Como dueña de Bling Brow Bar en Eureka, su espacio vibrante da la bienvenida a todo tipo de cuerpos, con la esperanza de ser alguien en quien cualquiera pueda confiar.

“Decidí construir lo que desearía haber tenido”, dijo Love.

El enfoque de Love para los servicios de depilación es encontrar una manera de servir a todos y cada uno. No importa tu género, raza, sexualidad o capacidad física, Love quiere encontrarte donde estás.

Historia y video por Noelle Doblado

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With every strip, Levia Love is waxing the way to confidence and inclusivity. As owner of Bling Brow Bar in Eureka, her vibrant space welcomes all body types, in hopes of being someone anyone can rely on. “I decided to build out the thing that I wish that I had,” Love said. Love’s approach to waxing services is to find a way to serve anyone and everyone. No matter your gender, race, sexuality or physical mobility, Love wants to meet you where you are. Story and video by Noelle Doblado For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt —————————————————————————- Con cada tira, Levia Love abre el camino hacia la confianza y la inclusión. Como dueña de Bling Brow Bar en Eureka, su espacio vibrante da la bienvenida a todo tipo de cuerpos, con la esperanza de ser alguien en quien cualquiera pueda confiar. “Decidí construir lo que desearía haber tenido”, dijo Love. El enfoque de Love para los servicios de depilación es encontrar una manera de servir a todos y cada uno. No importa tu género, raza, sexualidad o capacidad física, Love quiere encontrarte donde estás. Historia y video por Noelle Doblado Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. ellenadornews condadodehumboldt noticiasdehumboldt CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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Student election results were announced on March 16 with a new Associated Students Board of Directors that will lead the student government at Cal Poly Humboldt for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The elected board includes Ayan Cabot as president, Roselyn Montanez as executive vice president, Nate Heron as administration and finance vice president, Gabriel Elbert-Rasmussen as officer of academic affairs, Paola Ferreyra as officer of environmental sustainability, Riley Hemenover as officer of student affairs and Ruth Worthington as officer of social justice, equity and inclusion.

By Carmen Ruiz Fernández

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#cphumboldt #accesshumboldt #associatedstudents #humboldt #calpolyhumboldt

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Student election results were announced on March 16 with a new Associated Students Board of Directors that will lead the student government at Cal Poly Humboldt for the 2026–2027 academic year. The elected board includes Ayan Cabot as president, Roselyn Montanez as executive vice president, Nate Heron as administration and finance vice president, Gabriel Elbert-Rasmussen as officer of academic affairs, Paola Ferreyra as officer of environmental sustainability, Riley Hemenover as officer of student affairs and Ruth Worthington as officer of social justice, equity and inclusion. By Carmen Ruiz Fernández To read more, click the link in our bio. #cphumboldt #accesshumboldt #associatedstudents #humboldt #calpolyhumboldt

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The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is hosting their annual Take Back the Night series of events from April 6-17. The event is part of a global movement to end sexualized and gender-based violence. The events will be hosted for two weeks and are open to the public.

The main event will be hosted on April 17, starting with a survivor speakout, a rally then ending with a silent vigil.

“After the rally, we’ll march down to the Arcata square and we’ll have our banner, we’ll have some chants going, and then hold a silent vigil,” Shearer said.

Story and photo by Leah Spiers
For the full story click the link in our bio.

#ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #Accesshumboldt #humboldt.wrc

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The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is hosting their annual Take Back the Night series of events from April 6-17. The event is part of a global movement to end sexualized and gender-based violence. The events will be hosted for two weeks and are open to the public. The main event will be hosted on April 17, starting with a survivor speakout, a rally then ending with a silent vigil. “After the rally, we’ll march down to the Arcata square and we’ll have our banner, we’ll have some chants going, and then hold a silent vigil,” Shearer said. Story and photo by Leah Spiers For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #Accesshumboldt #humboldt.wrc

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El Women’s Resource Center (WRC) está organizando su serie de eventos anuales Take Back the Night en Abril 6-17. El evento es parte de un movimiento global con el objetivo de terminar la violencia sexualizada y basada en el género. Los varios eventos que serán organizados durante las dos semanas que estará abierto al público.

Un evento principal el 17 de Abril, empezando con una intervención de supervivientes, seguida de una reunión en el patio de la universidad, una marcha y luego una vigilia silenciosa.

“Después del mitin, marcharemos hasta la plaza de Arcata y llevaremos nuestra pancarta, tendremos algunos cantos, y luego mantendremos una vigilia silenciosa”, dijo Shearer.

Historia y gráfica por Leah Spiers
Traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernández
Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

#ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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El Women’s Resource Center (WRC) está organizando su serie de eventos anuales Take Back the Night en Abril 6-17. El evento es parte de un movimiento global con el objetivo de terminar la violencia sexualizada y basada en el género. Los varios eventos que serán organizados durante las dos semanas que estará abierto al público. Un evento principal el 17 de Abril, empezando con una intervención de supervivientes, seguida de una reunión en el patio de la universidad, una marcha y luego una vigilia silenciosa. “Después del mitin, marcharemos hasta la plaza de Arcata y llevaremos nuestra pancarta, tendremos algunos cantos, y luego mantendremos una vigilia silenciosa”, dijo Shearer. Historia y gráfica por Leah Spiers Traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernández Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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On March 22, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a woman in front of her daughter at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), amid deployment of ICE agents to 14 international airports across the U.S. as a result of the partial government shutdown. While SFO is not currently one of the airports the Trump administration has sent agents to, this incident has caused anxiety in many throughout the greater Bay Area and Northern California.

On March 27, House Republicans rejected a bipartisan Senate deal to end the government shutdown which is affecting the Department of Homeland Security and in turn, leaving the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) without pay. President Trump signed an order the same day to tap into a source of funds to pay TSA. White House Border Czar Tom Homan told CNN that ICE will remain at US airports until TSA operations are back to normal and “feel like they’re 100 percent.”

Story and graphic by Mia Costales

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#ellenadornews #humboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt #governmentshutdown

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On March 22, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a woman in front of her daughter at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), amid deployment of ICE agents to 14 international airports across the U.S. as a result of the partial government shutdown. While SFO is not currently one of the airports the Trump administration has sent agents to, this incident has caused anxiety in many throughout the greater Bay Area and Northern California. On March 27, House Republicans rejected a bipartisan Senate deal to end the government shutdown which is affecting the Department of Homeland Security and in turn, leaving the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) without pay. President Trump signed an order the same day to tap into a source of funds to pay TSA. White House Border Czar Tom Homan told CNN that ICE will remain at US airports until TSA operations are back to normal and “feel like they’re 100 percent.” Story and graphic by Mia Costales For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt #governmentshutdown

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Agentes de Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detuvieron a una mujer frente a su hija en el San Francisco International Airport (SFO) el 22 de marzo, en medio del despliegue de agentes de ICE en varios aeropuertos internacionales de todo Estados Unidos. Mientras SFO no figura actualmente entre los aeropuertos a los que la administración de Trump ha enviado agentes, este incidente ha generado ansiedad a muchas personas en toda el Área de la Bahía y el norte de California.

El 27 de marzo, la cámara de representantes rechazó un trato del senado bipartidista para terminar con el cierre del gobierno que está afectando al Department of Homeland Security y a su vez, dejando al Transportation Security Administration (TSA) sin paga. El Presidente Trump firmó una orden el mismo día para acceder a una fuente de fondos para pagar al TSA. El zar fronterizo de la Casa Blanca dijo a la CNN que ICE seguirá en los aeropuertos de EEUU hasta que las operaciones de la TSA vuelvan otra vez a la normalidad y se “sientan que están al 100 por ciento”.

Historia y gráfica por Mia Costales
Traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernández

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

#ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Agentes de Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detuvieron a una mujer frente a su hija en el San Francisco International Airport (SFO) el 22 de marzo, en medio del despliegue de agentes de ICE en varios aeropuertos internacionales de todo Estados Unidos. Mientras SFO no figura actualmente entre los aeropuertos a los que la administración de Trump ha enviado agentes, este incidente ha generado ansiedad a muchas personas en toda el Área de la Bahía y el norte de California. El 27 de marzo, la cámara de representantes rechazó un trato del senado bipartidista para terminar con el cierre del gobierno que está afectando al Department of Homeland Security y a su vez, dejando al Transportation Security Administration (TSA) sin paga. El Presidente Trump firmó una orden el mismo día para acceder a una fuente de fondos para pagar al TSA. El zar fronterizo de la Casa Blanca dijo a la CNN que ICE seguirá en los aeropuertos de EEUU hasta que las operaciones de la TSA vuelvan otra vez a la normalidad y se “sientan que están al 100 por ciento”. Historia y gráfica por Mia Costales Traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernández Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Our April edition is out now! You can pick up a copy on or off campus 🗞️✨

We’ve got stories on:
-Cesar Chavez holiday being renamed
-Umoja coordinator leaving CPH
-Breaking down cannabis taboos
-Men’s basketball
-New queer book club on campus

And many more!

#elleñadornews #noticiasbilingües #accesshumboldt #cphumboldt #humboldt

🤳: @kaschronicles
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¡Nuestra edición de abril ya está disponible! Puedes conseguir una copia dentro o fuera del campus.

Tenemos historias sobre:
-ICE en los aeropuertos
-informe sobre estudiantes y facultad latine
-celebración anual del Big Time
-el taller de El Centro en la cocina

Y muchas más!

🤳: @kaschronicles

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Our April edition is out now! You can pick up a copy on or off campus 🗞️✨ We’ve got stories on: -Cesar Chavez holiday being renamed -Umoja coordinator leaving CPH -Breaking down cannabis taboos -Men’s basketball -New queer book club on campus And many more! #elleñadornews #noticiasbilingües #accesshumboldt #cphumboldt #humboldt 🤳: @kaschronicles ——————————————————————— ¡Nuestra edición de abril ya está disponible! Puedes conseguir una copia dentro o fuera del campus. Tenemos historias sobre: -ICE en los aeropuertos -informe sobre estudiantes y facultad latine -celebración anual del Big Time -el taller de El Centro en la cocina Y muchas más! 🤳: @kaschronicles

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Indian Tribal & Educational Personal Program (ITEPP) will be hosting its 16th annual California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering on April 4 at 11 am at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Forbes Complex West Gym.

Big Time is a free community event featuring nine different dance groups and 60 local organizations and vendors selling cultural wear and homegoods among other products. There will be a children’s section and food trucks.

Images provided by Sasheen Raymond Coordinator of ITEPP

Story by Erandi Hernández Aguilar

For the full story click the link in our bio.
#ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #accesshumboldt

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Indian Tribal & Educational Personal Program (ITEPP) will be hosting its 16th annual California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering on April 4 at 11 am at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Forbes Complex West Gym. Big Time is a free community event featuring nine different dance groups and 60 local organizations and vendors selling cultural wear and homegoods among other products. There will be a children’s section and food trucks. Images provided by Sasheen Raymond Coordinator of ITEPP Story by Erandi Hernández Aguilar For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #accesshumboldt

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