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International Education Week to be held Feb. 9-12

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Tim Nakautoga

Over 30 events, including a film screening, a community meal and a dance, are scheduled to take place on campus between Feb.

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La Semana Internacional de la Educación se celebrará del 9 al 12 de feb

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Tim Nakautoga

traducido por Hortencia Lopez Más de 30 eventos, incluyendo una proyección de cine, una comida comunitaria y una presentación de

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More than 30 events, including a film screening, a community meal, and a dance performance, are scheduled to take place between February 9-12 during International Education Week. This is the 27th year the event has been hosted on campus.

The participants of IEW believe that maintaining an international scope, especially now, is more important than ever. Holmes hopes this opportunity continues to ignite a spark for the next generations.

“Why we did it before was to try and reinforce our global connections,” Holmes said. “Why I do it now is because somebody needs to keep the light burning for global engagement.”

Story by Tim Nakautoga
Photos by Kellie Jo Brown

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More than 30 events, including a film screening, a community meal, and a dance performance, are scheduled to take place between February 9-12 during International Education Week. This is the 27th year the event has been hosted on campus. The participants of IEW believe that maintaining an international scope, especially now, is more important than ever. Holmes hopes this opportunity continues to ignite a spark for the next generations. “Why we did it before was to try and reinforce our global connections,” Holmes said. “Why I do it now is because somebody needs to keep the light burning for global engagement.” Story by Tim Nakautoga Photos by Kellie Jo Brown For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Más de 30 eventos, incluye una película, una cena de la comunidad, y un actuación de danza están programados entre Febrero 9-12 durante la Semana de Educaciones Internacionales. Este es el año 27 el evento ha sido alojado en el campus.

“Lo hicimos antes para intentar reforzar nuestras conexiones globales,” dijo Holmes. “Lo hago ahora porque alguien necesita mantener la pasión de la participación global,” dijo Alison Holmes, profesora de política global.

Historia por Tim Nakautoga y traducio por Hortencia Lopez
Fotos de Kellie Jo Brown

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Más de 30 eventos, incluye una película, una cena de la comunidad, y un actuación de danza están programados entre Febrero 9-12 durante la Semana de Educaciones Internacionales. Este es el año 27 el evento ha sido alojado en el campus. “Lo hicimos antes para intentar reforzar nuestras conexiones globales,” dijo Holmes. “Lo hago ahora porque alguien necesita mantener la pasión de la participación global,” dijo Alison Holmes, profesora de política global. Historia por Tim Nakautoga y traducio por Hortencia Lopez Fotos de Kellie Jo Brown Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Since its release in November, “Heated Rivalry” has rocked the romance scene. In just one month, “Heated Rivalry” reached the number one show on HBO Max within its first two episodes. The show has been praised, not only for its steamy romance but for how it avoids focusing on queer tragedy stereotypes. It also opens a larger conversation about who gets represented in mainstream queer shows and movies.

Representation is not just about presence,but about centrality. Characters of color, if
present at all, often lack complexity or agency.

The industry tends to treat gay people and people of color as separate diversity boxes. There is a larger cultural pattern in which queer sports narratives center white protagonists.
Media frames progress as “enough” once one marginalized group is visible, while people of color are expected to wait their turn.

Story by Ellis Nickel
Photo from Warner Bros press images

For the full story click the link in our bio.
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Since its release in November, “Heated Rivalry” has rocked the romance scene. In just one month, “Heated Rivalry” reached the number one show on HBO Max within its first two episodes. The show has been praised, not only for its steamy romance but for how it avoids focusing on queer tragedy stereotypes. It also opens a larger conversation about who gets represented in mainstream queer shows and movies. Representation is not just about presence,but about centrality. Characters of color, if present at all, often lack complexity or agency. The industry tends to treat gay people and people of color as separate diversity boxes. There is a larger cultural pattern in which queer sports narratives center white protagonists. Media frames progress as “enough” once one marginalized group is visible, while people of color are expected to wait their turn. Story by Ellis Nickel Photo from Warner Bros press images For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Recientemente, “Heated Rivalry” ha sacudido la escena romántica. En solo un mes, “Heated Rivalry” alcanzó el primer lugar en HBO Max tras el estreno de sus dos primeros episodios.

Lo que el programa hace especialmente bien es representar la vulnerabilidad emocional entre los atletas masculinos y normalizar el deseo queer sin tragedias.

La representación no es solo sobre presencia, sino también sobre centralidad. Los personajes de color, si están representados, normalmente carecen de complejidad o agencia. La industria tiende a tratar a las personas gays y las personas de color como cajas de diversidad separadas.

Escrito por Ellis Nickel y traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernandez
Fotos por Warner Bros.

Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.
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Recientemente, “Heated Rivalry” ha sacudido la escena romántica. En solo un mes, “Heated Rivalry” alcanzó el primer lugar en HBO Max tras el estreno de sus dos primeros episodios. Lo que el programa hace especialmente bien es representar la vulnerabilidad emocional entre los atletas masculinos y normalizar el deseo queer sin tragedias. La representación no es solo sobre presencia, sino también sobre centralidad. Los personajes de color, si están representados, normalmente carecen de complejidad o agencia. La industria tiende a tratar a las personas gays y las personas de color como cajas de diversidad separadas. Escrito por Ellis Nickel y traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernandez Fotos por Warner Bros. Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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A structure fire erupted at 10th and H St. in Arcata around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 2, devastating much of the block.

The community response to the fire has been the silver lining to this tragedy. Several crowdfunding agencies have been created to help those affected by the fire.

Doranna Gilkey and Dan Gilkey —owners of Dandar’s Boardgames — have been overwhelmed by the positive response of the Arcata community.

“We’ve built the community over the years and this is how you can tell,” Doranna Gilkey said. “The roots we put down are running deep and so just like a redwood, we’re going to re-sprout.”

Story by Mia Costales
Photo by Mia Costales

For the full story click the link in our bio.
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A structure fire erupted at 10th and H St. in Arcata around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 2, devastating much of the block. The community response to the fire has been the silver lining to this tragedy. Several crowdfunding agencies have been created to help those affected by the fire. Doranna Gilkey and Dan Gilkey —owners of Dandar’s Boardgames — have been overwhelmed by the positive response of the Arcata community. “We’ve built the community over the years and this is how you can tell,” Doranna Gilkey said. “The roots we put down are running deep and so just like a redwood, we’re going to re-sprout.” Story by Mia Costales Photo by Mia Costales For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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El 2 de enero, un incendio estructural estalló alrededor de las 2:30 p.m. en la calle 10 y H en Arcata, causando graves daños en gran parte de la cuadra.

La respuesta de la comunidad ante el incendio ha sido un lado positivo de esta tragedia.

Doranna Gilkey y Dan Gilkey,propietarios de Dandar’s Boardgames, se han visto abrumados por la respuesta positiva de la comunidad de Arcata.

“Hemos construido esta comunidad a lo largo de los años y eso se nota”, dijo Doranna Gilkey. “Las raíces que hemos sembrado son profundas, y al igual que una secuoya, volveremos a brotar”.

Escrito por Mia Costales y traducido por Erandi Hernandez Aguilar
Photo by Mia Costales

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El 2 de enero, un incendio estructural estalló alrededor de las 2:30 p.m. en la calle 10 y H en Arcata, causando graves daños en gran parte de la cuadra. La respuesta de la comunidad ante el incendio ha sido un lado positivo de esta tragedia. Doranna Gilkey y Dan Gilkey,propietarios de Dandar’s Boardgames, se han visto abrumados por la respuesta positiva de la comunidad de Arcata. “Hemos construido esta comunidad a lo largo de los años y eso se nota”, dijo Doranna Gilkey. “Las raíces que hemos sembrado son profundas, y al igual que una secuoya, volveremos a brotar”. Escrito por Mia Costales y traducido por Erandi Hernandez Aguilar Photo by Mia Costales Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumbold

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Carvajal was appointed CPH’s ninth president by the California State University Board of Trustees, and began his term on Jan. 20. He previously served as president for 9 years at Valdosta State University in Georgia.

“What I love is that there’s clearly, there’s just, an unequivocal commitment to making sure that free expression is protected here, that voices are protected here,” Carvajal said. “There certainly are some changes with how we do that, but frankly, those changes have been put in place to try to protect those voices. And so I look forward very much to diving in with our team to what that looks like, how can we do that?”  
Written by Noelle Doblado
Photos by Noelle Doblado

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Carvajal was appointed CPH’s ninth president by the California State University Board of Trustees, and began his term on Jan. 20. He previously served as president for 9 years at Valdosta State University in Georgia. “What I love is that there’s clearly, there’s just, an unequivocal commitment to making sure that free expression is protected here, that voices are protected here,” Carvajal said. “There certainly are some changes with how we do that, but frankly, those changes have been put in place to try to protect those voices. And so I look forward very much to diving in with our team to what that looks like, how can we do that?”   Written by Noelle Doblado Photos by Noelle Doblado For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Carvajal fue designado noveno presidente de CPH por el California State University Board of Trustees y comenzó su término el 20 de enero. Anteriormente sirvió como presidente durante 9 años en la Valdosta State University en Georgia.

“Lo que me encanta es que hay un claro compromiso inequívoco para garantizar que la libertad de expresión y las voces estén protegidas aquí”, dijo Carvajal. “Sin duda, hay algunos cambios en cómo lo hacemos, pero, francamente, esos cambios se han implementado para proteger esas voces. Así que tengo muchas ganas de analizar con nuestro equipo cómo se ve y cómo podemos lograrlo”.

Escrito por Noelle Doblado y traducido por Hortencia Lopez
Fotos por Noelle Doblado

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

#ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Carvajal fue designado noveno presidente de CPH por el California State University Board of Trustees y comenzó su término el 20 de enero. Anteriormente sirvió como presidente durante 9 años en la Valdosta State University en Georgia. “Lo que me encanta es que hay un claro compromiso inequívoco para garantizar que la libertad de expresión y las voces estén protegidas aquí”, dijo Carvajal. “Sin duda, hay algunos cambios en cómo lo hacemos, pero, francamente, esos cambios se han implementado para proteger esas voces. Así que tengo muchas ganas de analizar con nuestro equipo cómo se ve y cómo podemos lograrlo”. Escrito por Noelle Doblado y traducido por Hortencia Lopez Fotos por Noelle Doblado Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Celebrate Black Liberation Month this year by attending events on campus and hosted throughout the community.

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Celebrate Black Liberation Month this year by attending events on campus and hosted throughout the community. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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