Community Gathers in Support of ICE-Detained Arcata Mother
When Claudia Portillo, 30, left her North Arcata home two weeks ago, she was confident that her appointment in San
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Murders of HSU Students of Color
Four HSU students have been murdered in the last 40 years. Two were African American men. Both cases remain unsolved.
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HSU Plays an International Football Team
The Humboldt Jacks brought the heat this weekend with their speed and talent on the field. Despite the final score of 83-14, the Jacks and CETYS Zorros showed good spirits as they unified for a cheer at the end.
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Humboldt State Rallies in Support of DACA
On Tuesday morning, the Trump Administration officially announced the phase out of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. They will no longer be accepting new applicants and will only give current applicants one more renewal as long as their current DACA permit expires before March 5.
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HSU Supports Students of Color for Two Weeks
El Leñador strives to be the voice for those who are underrepresented. With that said, the devastating loss of our dear friend, colleague, and leader, David Josiah Lawson, has affected many groups of color on this campus. The events that took place during this tragedy were traumatizing, to say the least, for many.
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A Truly Familiar Face: Professor of color celebrates 25th year with HSU
As chair of the department of World Cultures and Languages, Rosamel Benavides-Garb, works in more places than just his office.
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“More Tuition, More Oppression”: How students of color are impacted
As the students get darker, the funds get lighter and the tuition gets higher. For the first time in six
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Centro para estudiantes sin documentos
Gracias a las elecciones presidenciales del otoño pasado, la administración de HSU finalmente decidió priorizar a los estudiantes indocumentados.
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Unapologetically Me: Meet Clara Nieblas Instagram “Goddess”
The embodiment of beauty that is seen everywhere is white, thin, tall, and submissive. The varying shapes and colors of real women are often hidden and underrepresented in a society founded on patriarchy and white supremacy.
Read moreStudent Success for All Students: MultiCultural Center will house an UndocuCenter
Thanks to the presidential election last fall, HSU administration has decided to prioritize undocumented students.
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