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CPH Black student, staff and faculty enrollment and retention trends

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 Pamela Hernandez

From 2018 to 2025, Black student retention has gradually declined at Cal Poly Humboldt. In fall 2025, Black students represented

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Teamsters union announces success after four-day strike

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 El Leñador Staff

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Associated Students Board of Directors election voting is open

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 Alexis Sarmiento

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CPH student arrested, protestors gather at Humboldt County Courthouse

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 Erandi Hernández Aguilar

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Alum publishes book documenting Black LA

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 Pamela Hernandez

by Pamela Hernandez From inner city Los Angeles to redwood trees, Tina Sampay, a Cal Poly Humboldt alum, self-published, “Slauson

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Exalumna publica libro documentado LA negro

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 Pamela Hernandez

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El Centro seeks submissions for a journal to celebrate 10 years

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 Alba Galvan

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Kink on Campus offers sexual empowerment for students

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 Kasandra Arreola

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Fuego heats up Friday nights at the ATL

December 10, 2025December 15, 2025 Noelle Doblado

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

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Soy Artista: Celebrating Chicanx culture through tattoos

April 30, 2025May 2, 2025 El Leñador Staff

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Soy Artista: Dope Soul Studios creator Izzy Starr

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 Henry Lagunas

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Soy Artista: Existence is resistance, exploring the arts with Sage Alucero

December 4, 2024January 5, 2025 El Leñador Staff

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Exalumna publica libro documentado LA negro

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 Pamela Hernandez

Escrito por Pamela Hernandez y traducido por Carmen Ruiz Fernández Desde el centro de la ciudad de Los Ángeles hasta

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Manifestantes ponen fin a ocupación de 15 horas sin arrestos ni heridos

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 El Leñador Staff

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Nuevo Dreamer Center contrata a un coordinador

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Kasandra Arreola

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El Social Justice Summit Anual se celebrará del 4-6 de marzo

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Tim Nakautoga

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Benito Bowl: The political undertones of the Super-Bowl

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Alexis Sarmiento

Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, also known as Bad Bunny, was announced as the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

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Health talk with Jessica: It’s time to move the needle on your self-love meter

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Jessica De Laguna

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‘Heated Rivalry’: Representation in queer media

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 Ellis Nickel

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Self defense for all: Empowerment for marginalized groups

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 Alexis Sarmiento

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From 2018 to 2025, Black student retention has gradually declined at Cal Poly Humboldt. In fall 2025, Black students represented 2.7% of all enrolled students, with this decline notably beginning after fall 2017.

By Pamela Hernández
Graphic courtesy of CPH website

To read more, click the link in our bio.

#elleñadornews #cphumboldt #accesshumboldt #blackstudentretention #retentiontrends

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From 2018 to 2025, Black student retention has gradually declined at Cal Poly Humboldt. In fall 2025, Black students represented 2.7% of all enrolled students, with this decline notably beginning after fall 2017. By Pamela Hernández Graphic courtesy of CPH website To read more, click the link in our bio. #elleñadornews #cphumboldt #accesshumboldt #blackstudentretention #retentiontrends

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Our special women’s edition for the month of March is out now! Every March, we make an effort to highlight stories on women for Women’s History Month. Check out this month’s issue to read more!

🎤: Erandi Herńandez
🤳: Kasandra Arreola

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¡Ya está disponible nuestra edición especial para mujeres de marzo! Cada mes de marzo, nos esforzamos a contar historias de mujeres con motivo del Mes de la Historia de la Mujer. ¡Consulta la edición de este mes para leer más!

#accesshumboldt #elleñadornews #studentjournalism #womenshistorymonth #laleñadora

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Our special women’s edition for the month of March is out now! Every March, we make an effort to highlight stories on women for Women’s History Month. Check out this month’s issue to read more! 🎤: Erandi Herńandez 🤳: Kasandra Arreola ————————————————————————————— ¡Ya está disponible nuestra edición especial para mujeres de marzo! Cada mes de marzo, nos esforzamos a contar historias de mujeres con motivo del Mes de la Historia de la Mujer. ¡Consulta la edición de este mes para leer más! #accesshumboldt #elleñadornews #studentjournalism #womenshistorymonth #laleñadora

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The Teamsters Local 2010 skilled workers union, representing about 35 Cal Poly Humboldt employees, announced its success on March 3, after the California State University system-wide strike.

Story by Julia Rants and Tim Nakautoga
Photo by Ellis Nickel

To read more, click the link in our bio.

#teamsters #cphumboldt #unionstrike #ellenadornews #accesshumboldt

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The Teamsters Local 2010 skilled workers union, representing about 35 Cal Poly Humboldt employees, announced its success on March 3, after the California State University system-wide strike. Story by Julia Rants and Tim Nakautoga Photo by Ellis Nickel To read more, click the link in our bio. #teamsters #cphumboldt #unionstrike #ellenadornews #accesshumboldt

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The 2026 Associated Students Board of Directors Elections have started, voting is available through student’s school emails. Voting will close March 13. Click the link in our bio for more info.

By Alexis Sarmiento

#associatedstudents #cphumboldt #elections #studentelections #accesshumboldt

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The 2026 Associated Students Board of Directors Elections have started, voting is available through student’s school emails. Voting will close March 13. Click the link in our bio for more info. By Alexis Sarmiento #associatedstudents #cphumboldt #elections #studentelections #accesshumboldt

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From inner city Los Angeles to redwood trees, Tina Sampay, a Cal Poly Humboldt alum, self-published, “Slauson Girl: The Journey of a Black Journalist in South Central” earlier this year. When she’s not spending time with loved ones or nature, she can be found learning and engaging with her community.

Sampay’s memoir documents her lived experiences as a Black journalist navigating white institutions, while also engaging with themes of race, power, state-sanctioned violence and the ongoing marginalization of Black women’s voices. Sampay felt that it was necessary to build Black media as a counter-narrative highlighting voices who are often silenced.

Story by Pamela Hernández
Photo courtesy of @slausongirlspeaks

For the full story, click the link in our bio.

#slauson #cphumboldtalumni #blackla #elleñador

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From inner city Los Angeles to redwood trees, Tina Sampay, a Cal Poly Humboldt alum, self-published, “Slauson Girl: The Journey of a Black Journalist in South Central” earlier this year. When she’s not spending time with loved ones or nature, she can be found learning and engaging with her community. Sampay’s memoir documents her lived experiences as a Black journalist navigating white institutions, while also engaging with themes of race, power, state-sanctioned violence and the ongoing marginalization of Black women’s voices. Sampay felt that it was necessary to build Black media as a counter-narrative highlighting voices who are often silenced. Story by Pamela Hernández Photo courtesy of @slausongirlspeaks For the full story, click the link in our bio. #slauson #cphumboldtalumni #blackla #elleñador

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El Leñador earned 11 awards at the annual California College Media Association (CCMA) Awards held in San Francisco.

The recognition from CCMA highlights the publication’s continued mission: delivering meaningful journalism that informs, represents, and connects the community.

The awards recognize the hard work and talent of student journalists, photographers, and editors. We are so proud of our journalism department as a whole, which took home a total of 28 awards. Congratulations to us!

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El Leñador recibió 11 premios en los California College Media Association awards (CCMA), celebrados en San Francisco.

El reconocimiento de la CCMA destaca la misión constante de la publicación: ofrecer un periodismo significativo que informe, represente y conecte a la comunidad. Los premios reconocen el esfuerzo y el talento de estudiantes de periodismo, fotógrafos y editores.

Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestro departamento de periodismo, que se llevó un total de 28 premios. ¡Felicidades!

#ellenador #noticaisbilingüe #bilingualnews #accesshumboldt #studentjournalism

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El Leñador earned 11 awards at the annual California College Media Association (CCMA) Awards held in San Francisco. The recognition from CCMA highlights the publication’s continued mission: delivering meaningful journalism that informs, represents, and connects the community. The awards recognize the hard work and talent of student journalists, photographers, and editors. We are so proud of our journalism department as a whole, which took home a total of 28 awards. Congratulations to us! ————————————————————————————— El Leñador recibió 11 premios en los California College Media Association awards (CCMA), celebrados en San Francisco. El reconocimiento de la CCMA destaca la misión constante de la publicación: ofrecer un periodismo significativo que informe, represente y conecte a la comunidad. Los premios reconocen el esfuerzo y el talento de estudiantes de periodismo, fotógrafos y editores. Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestro departamento de periodismo, que se llevó un total de 28 premios. ¡Felicidades! #ellenador #noticaisbilingüe #bilingualnews #accesshumboldt #studentjournalism

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Our March issue is out now! Be sure to pick up a copy of our special edition of La Leñadora for Women’s History Month. 🗞️

We’ve got stories on:

- Coverage on the Nelson Hall occupation
- Navigating the world as Indigiqueer
- Free self-defense classes
- CPH Women’s basketball

And many more!

#humboldtnews #womenshistorymonth♀️ #accesshumboldt #cphumboldt
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¡Ya salió nuestro número de marzo! No olvides conseguir una copia de nuestra edición especial de La Leñadora para el mes de la Historia de la Mujer.

Tenemos artículos sobre:

- Cobertura de la ocupación de Nelson Hall
- Navegando por el mundo como Indigiqueer
- Clases gratís de defensa personal
- Baloncesto femenino de CPH

¡Y mucho más!

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Our March issue is out now! Be sure to pick up a copy of our special edition of La Leñadora for Women’s History Month. 🗞️ We’ve got stories on: - Coverage on the Nelson Hall occupation - Navigating the world as Indigiqueer - Free self-defense classes - CPH Women’s basketball And many more! #humboldtnews #womenshistorymonth♀️ #accesshumboldt #cphumboldt _______________________________________________ ¡Ya salió nuestro número de marzo! No olvides conseguir una copia de nuestra edición especial de La Leñadora para el mes de la Historia de la Mujer. Tenemos artículos sobre: - Cobertura de la ocupación de Nelson Hall - Navegando por el mundo como Indigiqueer - Clases gratís de defensa personal - Baloncesto femenino de CPH ¡Y mucho más!

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Rick Toledo, a Cal Poly Humboldt student, was arrested Friday, March 6 at 1 a.m. by the University Police Department. He is currently being held under a Ramey warrant at the Humboldt County Correctional facility, according to the Humboldt County booking sheet.

As per the California Legislative Information, Ramey warrants allow officers to arrest individuals with probable cause without charging them with an official crime.

The booking sheet listed that Toledo was arrested for felony assault and battery, conspiracy and false imprisonment. El Leñador has not been able to verify if other students have been arrested.

This morning, on March 6 at 11 a.m. protestors began meeting at the courthouse to show their support for Toledo and demand his release.

El Leñador requested confirmation from the university for the number of students arrested due to involvement in the Nelson Hall sit-in. They said they could not provide that information due to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). El Leñador was unable to verify what led to Toledo’s arrest and if it was in connection with the sit-in.

For the full story, click the link in our bio.
This is a developing story.

Story and photos by Erandi Hernández Aguilar

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Rick Toledo, a Cal Poly Humboldt student, was arrested Friday, March 6 at 1 a.m. by the University Police Department. He is currently being held under a Ramey warrant at the Humboldt County Correctional facility, according to the Humboldt County booking sheet. As per the California Legislative Information, Ramey warrants allow officers to arrest individuals with probable cause without charging them with an official crime. The booking sheet listed that Toledo was arrested for felony assault and battery, conspiracy and false imprisonment. El Leñador has not been able to verify if other students have been arrested. This morning, on March 6 at 11 a.m. protestors began meeting at the courthouse to show their support for Toledo and demand his release. El Leñador requested confirmation from the university for the number of students arrested due to involvement in the Nelson Hall sit-in. They said they could not provide that information due to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). El Leñador was unable to verify what led to Toledo’s arrest and if it was in connection with the sit-in. For the full story, click the link in our bio. This is a developing story. Story and photos by Erandi Hernández Aguilar

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Following the Nelson Hall East occupation on Feb. 27, some students have received notice of disciplinary actions from the university, including campus suspension.

When asked, the university did not disclose the exact number of students facing suspension, disciplinary actions or specific disciplinary actions, stating that due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), they cannot comment on student conduct cases.

by Mia Costales and Noelle Doblado

For the full story click the link in our bio.
#ellenadornews #humboldtcounty #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Following the Nelson Hall East occupation on Feb. 27, some students have received notice of disciplinary actions from the university, including campus suspension. When asked, the university did not disclose the exact number of students facing suspension, disciplinary actions or specific disciplinary actions, stating that due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), they cannot comment on student conduct cases. by Mia Costales and Noelle Doblado For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldtcounty #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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