THEServing LUMBERJACK the Humboldt State campus and community since 1929 Vol. 104 No. 6 www.thelumberjack.org Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Nutrition data remains unpublished Campus is finished. “It’s been a while unfortu- by John Ferrara nately — over a year,” Rudebock The Humboldt State Din- said. “I shouldn’t use the word ing Services began compiling a procrastination, but that’s really chart of nutritional information what it comes down to.” in 2010 for all food items served The Dining Services depart- in The J Cafeteria, but the proj- ment is still tinkering with rec- ect is still incomplete due to a ipes to provide healthier meals. lack of time and money. However, the department states A short nutritional list is on its webpage it assumes no le- available on the housing and gal liability and makes no guar- dining department webpage, antees its nutritional informa- but the information consists of tion is complete, accurate or up 52 breakfast items, falling well to date. short of the 241 meals already The unpublished data re- catalogued. Director of Dining veals a variety of healthy and Services Ron Rudebock said the unhealthy choices which could department plans to make the benefit students concerned with data available to diners next fall. their food intake. Freshman “It still has holes in it, we Laporsha Webb said accessible need to finish up,” Rudebock information could change her said. “We still have food items decisions at the chow line. we haven’t added yet.” “Yes that would more than The larger list was previously likely affect my decision, es- available online. However, it was pecially because I have a lot of pulled from the website within people in my family that suffer three weeks of being posted. from health problems because The current backlog of informa- of what they eat,” Webb said. “I tion, not available to cafeteria thought the stuff they made here diners, was last updated in 2012 was pretty healthy even if it’s and will not be released until it Continued on page 4 Infographic compiled by John Ferrara & designed by Maddy Rueda Out and running Softball starts conference play

Softball The second game began at by Caledonia Gerner noon and the Jacks started out on defense. In the first inning, After winning both games on Chico got on the scoreboard Saturday, the Jacks split the final early with a home run by right two games of the four-game se- fielder Sammi Ridgway. ries against Cal State Chico on There was no clear winner a cold, wet Sunday morning at until the final out when HSU McKinleyville High School. was able to tie the game at 6 in The effort put in by both the fifth inning with a two-run teams drew out each long, double by catcher Darrian Har- nerve-racking inning. ris. The first game started at 9 a.m. and Humboldt State held the lead until the top of the sixth inning when Alexandria Molina hit a grand slam, giving the Wildcats a 6-5 lead. After the Ninety percent local wheat ready to be made into malt. | Patrick Evans home run, the score bounced back and forth between Upon moving to Humboldt the HSU and Chico County he took classes at HSU State. and began an eight-year career The game Farming for beer with Eel River Brewery. Press- ended with an ley majored in environmental 8-7 Chico vic- science and took various soil tory, the Wild- HSU alum makes local, organic brew and microbiology courses that cats’ only win Community tion, an all natural and organic attributed to his knowledge of The Wildcats during the four- sustainable farmhouse brewery. alternative agriculture. took a 8-6 lead by Javier Rojas game series. The Humboldt State alumnus The 31-year-old has a leased in the top of the a three-acre farm located south Behind an old storage unit in grows his own grains and hops sixth inning, but of Fortuna in Alton, Calif. and Mckinleyville you can find Jacob and makes the beer in his own HSU responded another plot in McKinleyville. Pressley and his dog Dolce ready brewhouse located in Mckin- immediately with “I usually wake up around to malt a few barrels of wheat leyville. an explosive 5-run 7 every morning and do some and barley. “I focused on soil as a type inning. Center fielder chores at the farm,” Pressley Pressley has brewing in his of agriculture and I was interest- Tonya Walker ended her com- said. “It’s a lot of work since I’m blood. He was raised in Napa, ed in sustainable acts and after mendable performance with a working alone. Since I started Calif. and worked in the wine in- looking at those two things over three-run home run. off on a small scale, I’m taking dustry while growing up. time, I incorporated beer into a Continued on page 11 small incremental steps.” Now he is the owner and op- sustainable act farm,” Pressley Freshman Tiffany Hollingsworth sprints for home plate. | Derek Burton erator of Humboldt Regenera- said. Continued on page 5

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Two Egyptian policemen were Egypt sentenced to 10 years in prison for Syria killing blogger Khaled Said in 2010 The government of Syria has agreed to ship whose death helped spark riots in 2011. Pictures of Said’s out some of their chemical weapons by the end of face were posted all over the Internet, and a Facebook page April. The Organisation [sic] for the Prohibition of called “We are all Khaled Said” was the starting point Chemical Weapons (OPCW) say that the shipments for support to overthrow the Egyptian president Hosni would be 35 percent of the chemical weapons Mubarak. The policemen, Mahmoud Salah Mahmoud and expected to be removed from the country. Syria is still currently in the depths of a civil war. Russia Awa Ismail Suleiman beat Said to death but tried to cover it Scientists have been able up by saying he died from swallowing drugs. to resurrect a 30,000-year-old virus extracted from a frozen core sample taken from Siberian permafrost. The virus, Pithovirus sibericum, is not dangerous to humans. This discovery shows China that viruses can remain in a South Africa On Saturday a group dormant state for long periods The murder trial of famed double- of suspected terrorists used giant of time, and potentially could be amputee olympian Oscar Pistorius cleavers to attack people in a train brought back as arctic ice levels began in South Africa on Monday. station in the Chinese city of Kunming, melt. Pistorius is charged with shooting killing 29 and injuring 130. Police killed and killing his girlfriend Reeva four suspects, injured another and Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day in arrested three additional people. The 2013. Neighbors gave testimony attackers are suspected members of a saying that they heard screaming separatist group from the northwestern coming from the apartment province of Xinjiang. moments before the gunshots. Compiled and written by Israel LeFrak Sources: Al Jazeera, CNN and BBC Voluntary fee proposed by CSSA On Jan. 26, The California State Student Association (CSSA) The CSSA, established in 1958, is made up of student repre- voted 18 to 5 in favor of initiating a voluntary $4-per-student sentatives from all 23 CSU campuses. According to their web- fee. The fee, which will be collected once every academic year site, the mission of the CSSA is to ‘maintain and enhance access if enacted, will replace a mandatory collection process cur- to an affordable, quality public higher education for the people rently in place. Humboldt State Associated Students Council, of California to the CSU.’ The association represents the collec- a member of the CSSA, currently pays 65 cents per enrolled tive CSU student body, numbering over 400,000, in forums that student. The CSSA had total revenue of $528,887 in 2013. An involve the CSU administration and in-state government pro- AS Council resolution passed Feb. 14 proposes that the 65-cent ceedings. A student board of directors that meet once monthly fee be eliminated if the voluntary $4 fee raises the equivalent runs the association. The association holds annual conferences of the CSSA total revenue collected in 2013. Revenue collected that focus on issues related to student advocacy and lobbying. from students constitutes approximately 50 percent of the total Written by Karl Holappa operating budget of the association.

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Organizations across campus could face On campus, AS funds numerous organiza- numerous cuts unless action is taken by the tions including the Children’s Center, sports student body. clubs, the Multicultural Center and learning Legislation passed by Governor Jerry center tutorial programs just to name a few. Brown will increase the California minimum The wage increase would mean more funds wage to $9 per hour starting July 1, 2014 and would be needed for each organization to pay up to $10 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2016. their employees while“ keeping the budget the Associated Students is proposing a slight same. This means all the services provided fee increase over a two-year period to accom- by these organizations will be drastically re- modate the increase in duced. the California minimum AS Administrative Vice wage. It will also allow President Ana Cortes, AS to continue to em- 21, is concerned that the ploy the same number scholarships AS gives out of students at the new We give out 20 $1,000 scholar- will diminish. hourly wage. AS cur- ships to students for academic “We give out 20, rently employs around $1,000 scholarships to 220 people. excellence. If the fee increase students for academic ex- Without the fee in- cellence,” Cortes said. “If crease there will be a doesn’t pass these scholarships the fee increase doesn’t 5% cut from every pro- pass these scholarships gram to accommodate will be hit the hardest by the will be hit the hardest by the wage increase. the cutbacks.” AS is scheduled to cutbacks. In addition to the po- approve two budgets —Ana Cortez tential loss of scholar- for the 2014-2015 aca- ships, the availability of demic year. One will re- tutoring from the learn- flect a pass of the proposed fee increase and ing center will be cut. The children’s center’s one will reflect a strike “down of the proposed budget would also be reduced and grants of- fee increase. The current AS fee of $101 has fered to clubs will be diminished. not been increased in nine years and requires HSU music major Daniel Szylewicz, 25, a majority vote by the student body to in- has mixed feelings about the fee increase. crease it. Szylewicz wants an increase in the amount AS President Forust Ercole, 28, is confident of drop-in sports and intramurals offered. He with a new voting system more students will was unable to participate in intramural soccer participate. The new voting system will im- this year due to increased interest and lack of plement Rank Choice Voting. This will prevent availability to accomodate. runoffs and allows votes to be recycled be- “It sounds like it’s worth it,” Szylewicz 4/05/14 cause a voter chooses their top three choices said. “But I’d like to see more services offered rather than just one. by our current organizations before I pay more “It’s really up to the students and getting for the same.” them to vote,” Ercole said. “We’ve had prob- lems in the past with voter turnout but are im- plementing a more streamline voting system this time around.” Voting will take place April 22 through 24. Students will receive an email from AS with a link that directs them straight to voting. If Justin Bell may be contacted at [email protected]

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Andrew Beaudet checks the temperature of fried chicken in the J kitchen. | John Ferrara Continued from page 1 loric intake should vary based upon a person’s level of physical activity. was pretty healthy even if it’s not a salad.” “It’s hard to say how many calories you should eat Although the process of determining nutritional val- in a day because everybody’s diet is different,” Childs ues for food has been time consuming, the Dining Ser- said. “I have offensive linemen on the football team eat- vices department is not required under law to provide ing over 6,000 calories and still losing weight. However, the information and is doing so by its own will. if someone is eating the same stuff and just going to the California State University, Chico is also going dorms, that’s where you get your freshman 15.” through a labeling process while other schools like Cal When the Dining Services Department finishes la- State University Los Angeles only offer privately owned beling food served in The J, it plans to focus its efforts fast food options. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo not only on the Depot. provides a complete nutritional guide for its food but Come Play “The reason we need to do this is so people can also hired a dietitian to help students design healthy With Us make an educated choice,” Rudebock said. Nugames meal plans. The department determines nutritional values by en- arcata Humboldt State professor of nutrition Kathy Munoz WE BUY & SELL tering ingredients into the computer program ChefTec. said national dietary guidelines recommend several tips The program cost the department about $2,000 for the Single Cards for healthy eating. NOW OPEN ON SUNDAY! initial purchase and a fee is paid every year for updates. “A day’s intake of sodium should be no more than The J operates as a not-for-profit organization. How- 2,300 mg,” Munoz said. “No more than 10 percent of Weekly Events - Magic ever, it still aims to make a profit which it spends on op- kilocalories should be from saturated fats and at least Booster Draft Fri. 7pm eration expenses like new equipment and ChefTec fees. half of the grains should be whole grains.” Rudebock said entering the information into the Standard Mon. 6pm After reviewing the nutritional value of several items program is a challenging process and the information on the breakfast menu, Munoz highlighted several Wed. Learn to Play * EDH Thur. 6pm can be hard to confirm because there are no nutritional healthy and unhealthy choices. experts working on the project. “The breakfast bagel with meat has 692 kilocalo- D&D - Netrunner - Kaijudo He also said part of the challenge when using the ries, 35 percent of the kilocalories are fat. Of this 35 Innistrad - New Set PreRelease this Sunday at Noon program to calculate recipes is sometimes the data percent, more than half is saturated fat,” Munoz said. CALL 826-1228 to make a reservation! does not match the predicted dietary values. “If a student were to chose this for breakfast, just one Encounters Learn2Play Duel Days Most J meals start as large quantities of pre pack- entree would cover their entire cholesterol recommen- 6 - 8 4 - 7 4 - 6 aged institutionalized foods delivered by Sysco Cor- dation for the day and provide more than 123 percent poration which are then prepared and cooked in the of sodium.” cafeteria. J manager Chris Doe explained that although Based on a daily 2,000 calorie diet, the Food and IN STOCK NOW! internet cafe it seems easy to calculate the nutrition of pre-packed Drug Administration considers any food item with 400 Weekly Friday Night Magic Draft at 7PM foods, the large quantity orders of food aren’t consis- Magic the Gathering • D&D • Computercalories LAN or Center more to be a high level of caloric intake. Sanctioned EventsNugames everyday at 6 if enough people attend tently the same product. Lead Cook Supervisor Walter Smith said he doesn’t J manager Chris Doe said the cafeteria tries to order 1075 K Street • Arcata • 826-1228 think providing nutritional information will sway stu- as much local meat, local dairy, and produce as possi- [email protected] • nugamesonline.com dent eating habits because people tend to eat what they ble and what demand can’t be met by local farmers is like. supplied by Sysco. “Students seem to really love deep-fried stuff and “We take some of that stuff and mix it with other bacon,” Smith said. stuff and that will be an entree,” Doe said. “So taking Smith said preparing low-calorie meals that still con- that entree and outlining its exact nutritional value is a tain good nutrition can be difficult. monumental task.” “It can be a challenge to change recipes to get cal- The cafeteria runs on a five-week cycle of food and Titanium ories down and still maintain good nutrition,” Smith the least-ordered items are either reworked or removed said. “There’s no way to get away from calories, that’s from the list in favor of new, more popular foods. Rec- what food’s made out of — energy.” ipes are developed over summer break based on what Although many J items are high in calories, there are GLASS products are available through distributors. also some which provide a significant source of vita- HOUSE & Quartz “It’s not easy to take a recipe at home for two to six mins and nutrients. people and blow it up for 100 to 200 people,” Rude- GLASS BLOWING For example the rosemary potato frittata has 839 bock said. “You can’t just multiply it out, it won’t taste calories, but based on the FDA’s recommended dai- SUPPLIES the same.” ly values, the frittata also contains 74 percent of your REPAIR Due to diner suggestions, The J is currently working & daily vitamin A, 61 percent vitamin C, and 46 percent Nails on designing meals that are vegan, vegetarian, soy-free, calcium. 1264 Giuntoli Lane gluten-free, dairy-free, tree-nut free and contain all lo- “For one food to have a daily value for any nutrient Suite B Arcata cal ingredients. over 20 percent is considered a good source,” Munoz (707) 822-1374 Although Rudebock said that the cafeteria expects said. “There are a number of good choices.” to complete the nutrition list soon, there are campus On Athletes often require high calorie meals to sustain community members who feel the information already their desired body weight. Jacks quarterback Casey completed is enough to publish in the meantime. Mintz was impressed with the amount of calories and Located in North “All that info should be completely available to any- protein in the breakfast bagel with meat, but said the Arcata, next to the one, especially in this nutritionally conscious communi- 2,957 milligrams of sodium is too high. Country Store on Sale! ty,” Childs said. “It should at least be on their website Giuntoli Lane “That little, tiny sandwich is 700 calories? That’s so you can look and find out.” clutch!” Mintz said. HSU Head Athletic Trainer Shannon Childs said ca- John Ferrara may be contacted at [email protected] Wednesday, March 5, 2014 LIFE &ARTS 5 SWANKY HUMBOLDT A new brew MAN “I keep my mason jars in bigger mason jars.”

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Continued from page 1 popular being Belgian Biscuit brew. “Its my special way of rewarding my loyal cus- Pressley’s farm uses sustainable agriculture tomers,” Pressley said. “So far they’ve really liked practices such as no-till soil, which involves mow- the new flavors on a weekly basis.” ing and seeding crops through a tractor to make Wildland and soils professor Susan Marshall the earth more resilient and durable. has known and advised Pressley for 10 years and “Locally grown beer is a fairly uncommon said that what he does today has a connection to thing today, it’s something that you might have what he learned at HSU. seen in the old days before prohibition,” Pressley “What we learned in soil microbiology is very said. “I’m doing the old-school style of making Smitten? relevant to his beer enterprise because many of beer because it all starts in the field.” the same organisms we taught apply to what he Bring them to Crush! The HSU alum distributes his beer mainly does out on the field,” Marshall said. through his brewery in McKinleyville but also sells Marshall says that while Pressley is one of the Full menu • Wine & Beer to local businesses in Eureka and Arcata, such as first students to make a brand out of his beer, he Humbrews. Weekend Brunch • Happy Hour is not the first she has seen to make something out Jodie Lee has been a customer of Humboldt of their knowledge. th Regeneration since Pressley opened his brewery “I have been surprised and delighted at how 11 & H st, Arcata • CrushArcata.com in 2012, and said the beer stands out from others many of our soil students have gone off and start- because of its process. ed their own businesses,” Marshall said. “It’s “I support it because it’s made locally and its a good to see them apply their knowledge beyond At the request of sustainable farm product and that’s different now- the classroom and help our local communities.” adays,” Lee said. “I like the concept, it’s a very Since starting operation at his brewery, Press- Associated Students unique one and that keeps drawing me back here.” ley has been able to give back locally and he hopes Pressley has also introduced a system for his his brand keeps on growing. customers he calls the Community Supported “It’s a cool craft and it has been fun when you The library will now Brewery Program. add the farming and brewing component,” Press- The consumers who join the program invest in ley said. “Right now it’s a pretty small-scale place the farm and receive a growler which gets refilled but in the future I’d like to see where this could remain open until weekly with the beer of that week. To date, Press- be.” ley has created 80 different varieties, his most Javier Rojas may be contacted at [email protected] 9:45 pm on Fridays & Saturdays

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Wednesday March 5 Wednesday March 12 Greensky Bluegrass Sci Fi Night ft. Troll 2 (1990) Doors at 8:30 p.m. $20/$18 21+ Doors at 6 p.m. Free w/food/bev The Checkpoint purchase Thursday March 6 Elephant Revival, T Sisters Doors at 8:30 p.m. $15 21+ Thursday March 13 Druid Underground Film What you pay vs. what you play Festival Friday March 7 Doors at 7 p.m. $7 18+ Column panies focus more on commer- focused on great graphics and Tank Girl (1995) Doors at 7:30 p.m. $5 Rated R by Keren Interiano cializing and selling game prod- really cool game mechanics,” ucts than the actual game itself. said Morrison. Saturday March 8 Friday March 6 When going out to the mov- “It’s mainly ‘How can we In the recent decade, indie Ocean Night ft. A Deeper SHPONGLE w/ Desert Dwellers Doors at 9:30 p.m. $30/$25 21+ ies, you have the choice of get someone to play this game games have seen a rise in con- Shade of Blue (2011) seeing the next million-dollar for hours so we can just end up sumer interest. Successful games Doors at 6:30 p.m. $3 All Ages blockbuster or that indie movie selling them t-shirts, lunch box- like Super Meat Boy, Limbo and es and cool little gadgets?’” Van The Witness have proven that Sunday March 9 Sunday March 8 everyone is buzzing about. In the Mulan (1998) Railroad Earth video game industry it is much Horn said. quality video games and fiscal Doors at 5:30 p.m. $5 Rated G Doors at 7 p.m. $25 21+ the same. These blockbuster vid- Having a triple-A title in their success are not necessarily de- eo games are called “triple-A” repertoire is a goal many video pendent on high production val- titles and the lesser known ones game developers strive for in the ues from big-name companies. usually default to the “indie” dis- industry. Few outsiders make it, Advancements in marketing tinction. and if they do, it likely took years technology through variable A triple-A game is a video of perseverance. A prime exam- third-party mediums help game game generally developed and ple is the free-roaming game Mi- developers save money by opt- published by large companies. necraft. ing out of retail sale, and instead Investors pour millions of dollars Originally created by video distributing through online plat- into its creation which usually game programmer Markus Pers- forms like Steam. Websites like means the graphics, sound and son and later developed and pub- Kickstarter also continue to help overall production value of the lished by company Mojang, the many games go from low-budget game are deemed “top of the franchise has grown over the titles to multimillion dollar proj- line.” years through multiple platforms ects based solely on consumer Earning this distinction is of- and it continues to be a success- support. ten based on how well the game ful “triple-A” title. What sep- For instance, according to sells and the expectation that it arates this game from the rest their Kickstarter campaign, Tim will be an overall financial suc- however is that in the beginning, Schafer, a well-known comput- cess. The “Call of Duty” fran- it was considered an indie game. er game designer and creator of chise is a staple in the triple-A Indie games are developed Psychonauts, wanted to make a title catalogue and its latest by small studios that don’t have modern point-and-click adven- release, “Call of Duty: Ghost” much financial support and usu- ture game. He chose Kickstarter earned $500 million on first-day ally no publisher. Since there as his fundraising platform so sales alone, according to Activi- isn’t a publisher, developers do the game, Double Fine Adven- sion, the company that publishes not have creative limitations and ture, can be created and released the series. controlling interests beyond their on his terms. On March 13, 2012 Many believe that triple-A own. And due to their limited their campaign ended, and ex- games look pretty but don’t have budget, the focus on visual ap- ceeded their $400,000 goal, to- meaningful content. They are all pearance is sometimes minimal. talling more than $3 million. similar and have “cookie-cutter” Brittany Morrison, a fresh- Despite triple-A games and elements to them. Developers man communication major, is indie games having different de- only focus on replay value by an avid indie game fan and says velopment processes, they all adding achievements, “bonus” indie games don’t get a lot of serve the same purpose albeit content, extra power-ups and attention simply because they different means in the end. other minor features, making the aren’t high-budget projects and games lack substance. the consumer is wrapped up in Wyatt Van Horn, a freshman the cookie-cutter layout triple-A THE anthropology major, feels that games have. Keren Interiano may be contacted at [email protected] video game developers and com- “I feel people nowadays are PATTI - OH 3 Patties Free Drink With for $10 Small Jerk Plate expires 5/1/14 expires 5/1/14

Column over the shared experience of live music. We latecomers 685 11TH STREET (707) 497-8038 by Thurston Nichals can only stand by and appreciate this small community Editor’s note: Arcata After Hours is an attempt by a that will disappear with the alcohol or the host’s pa- MON. - FRI. 1-5 PM & SAT 11 AM - 3 PM student journalist to capture the image of life in college tience, whichever runs out first. after the classes end and the books are closed. The loca- The No Doubt track ends, quickly replaced by a tune tion always changes — a street corner late at night, a bar that haunts the memories of anyone who survived the or the town square, anywhere people gather. This column 90s, “Barbie Girl” by the Danish pop group Aqua. ETHNIC is a series of stream-of-consciousness observations of a As the sickly sweet tune fills the air, someone men- $4 LARGE PATTIES HOT DOGS given night in our little town. The author has adopted a tions another show happening across town. We already pseudonym to help capture the authenticity of the scenes feel like outsiders here, and the mass of bodies singing described and preserve anonymity. (shouting?) “It’s fantastic, wrapped in plastic” aren’t - Saturday Night 11:07 PM doing anything to change that. Let’s try our luck else- Walking up to a fenced-in crowd. Snatches of con- where. versation are echoing down the rainy alley as we ap- Soon we’re walking down another alley, approach- proach. ing a different fence with the same faceless clusters of Through the front gate, there’s conversation. VEGAN clusters of people scattered around There’s a rope across the entrance. Not a good sign, JERK CHICKEN PLATES & VEGETARIAN OPTIONS the front yard. There was supposed but we’re traveling with an invitee so we should be fine, to be a show here tonight. Correction, right? there was a show here tonight, we just Wrong. missed it. Took too long getting our “What did you bring?” shit together. We have to negotiate our way past the group guard- It’s loud. There’s music coming ing the door. It’s not an entry fee, and they aren’t through the front door, an old No charging for alcohol. This is an attitude fee — do you Doubt song. have anything to contribute to the party? Beer? Mari- First thoughts: juana? Other illicit substances? Or are you just here to I’m going to fall through the floor. soak up what we’re providing? They are going to break it if they keep They screen guests with a smile and a humorous jumping. tone but it’s clear the joke is a private one, a facade that White (Non Mercury) Fillings Just beyond the entrance there’s can be thrown aside at a moment’s notice. They’re just a crowd of people. 15? 30? It’s just hassling the people trying to come in, one attendee is movement, that’s all that’s visible. The forced to unbutton his shirt and expose his bare chest entire group is jumping and stomping before he’s allowed past. He didn’t bring anything. to the beat of the music and the floor There is still a party here, but not for us. After that is shaking noticeably. entrance, no one feels welcome. The air is smoky and smells like Can we really complain? We showed up at strange sweat, alcohol and marijuana. This doors with the hope (expectation?) of a good time. The feels like what we were hoping to problem is that the offerings didn’t meet our criteria. find — escape from our routines and It’s understandable, sort of. Letting strangers (and stresses without having to pick up the college kids too!) into your home is risky business, trash. something is bound to break. It’s two sides of the same In these college years, that’s what social contract: I let you in, you don’t destroy anything. we’re living for — the weekend. A The arrangement requires respect from both sides chance to catch our breath, shrug off — for the hosts of the party and for the guests. Without the weight of our responsibilities and it, one group ends up drinking alone and the other ends laugh at ourselves and our friends. up drinking in a parking lot. Unfortunately this party has left us Thurston Nichals may be contacted at behind. These people have all bonded [email protected] 8 www.thelumberjack.org

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS? Statements in Support of the Associated Students Fee Increase.

Why is it necessary to raise the Associated Students Fee? 1. The current AS fee of $101 is the 7th lowest AS fee in the California State University (CSU) system. If approved the fee The AS Fee funds student programming and services at HSU would still be $25 lower than the average AS fee of $142. that is not normally o’ered as part of the educational experi- 2. Financial aid to cover the cost of the increase fee is available ence at HSU. A bill signed by the governor will increase theUniversity Center, South Loungeas • 1part Harpst Street of • Arcata, the CA 95521 student’s • (707) 826-3776 • fax (707) financial 826-3791 • www.humboldt.edu/clubs aid package. The Financial minimum wage by 25% to $10 by 2016. The Associated Stu- Aid Oˆce would determine how your financial aid package dents will need to increase their fee by 16% over a two-year would be adjusted based on this change. period to cover the increased cost in wages and to continue to support our programs. 3. The Associated Students Budget, supported by the AS fee, is approved by the AS Council. The decision on how the fee is spent will continue to be made by students. What will the Student Fee Increase be? 4. The AS Fee increase will cover the costs associated with the FALL SPRING TOTAL mandatory increase in minimum wage and will allow the Asso- CURRENT (2013-14) $51.00 $50.00 $101.00 ciated Students to continue employing the same number of 2014-15 $57.00 $56.00 $113.00 students at an hourly wage of $10 by 2016. The Associated 2015-16 and beyond $59.00 $58.00 $117.00 Students fee supports employment opportunities for approxi- mately 220 students. does the fee take e’ect? When 5. The AS Fee supports a wide variety of programs and activi- ties that a’ects students in many ways. Examples include: The fee increase would not take e’ect until Fall 2014 and would Sports Clubs, Drop in Recreation, Diversity Program Grants, not be fully implemented until Fall 2015. CCAT, the MultiCultural Center, AS Presents, Youth Educational Services (YES) and the Marching Lumberjacks. The AS Fee Where can I receive more information about he proposed AS Proposal will ensure that the services and programs of the Fee increase? Associated Students are maintained. Students gain valuable cultural, environmental, social justice and leadership experi- ence from interactions with AS programs. The Associated Students has information on the proposed AS fee increase at its website: www.humboldt.edu/associatedstu- 6. The current Associated Students fee of $101 has not been dents increased since 2005. When adjusted for inflation, the current fee only has 84% of the purchasing power of when it was Who can I talk to if I have more questions about the proposed approved. Also, the University discontinued the summer fee increase? semester in 2008 and the Associated Students no longer collects a fee from summer enrollment. Stop by the Associated Students Oˆce located underneath the HSU Bookstore in the University Center South Lounge or call (707) 826-4221. The Associated Students Oˆce is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Statements against the Associated Students Fee Increase.

A majority approval is required. 1. Students who do not involve themselves in AS Programs may benefit less from the proposed AS fee increase.

2. The increase in fees will increase the cost of attendance — A yes vote indicates you are in to attend HSU. Increasing the cost of attendance decreas- YES es the a’ordability of higher education and may increase favor of the proposed fee increase. student loan debt.

3. In the past three years HSU tuition and student fees have already increased by $1,385. No — A no vote indicates you are not in favor of the proposed fee increase. 4. Only students who use Associated Students services and programs should have to pay for those services.

5. The Associated Students should look for other sources of funds or cut back programs and services to reach sustainability, rather than increasing the AS Fee. Wednesday, March 5, 2014 9

From left to right: Joan Berman, the primary librarian in the Humboldt room; Michael Harvey, 23, geography major; Meg Hooper, 24, geography major; Fiona Harris, 25, geography major. | Louis Ramirez The lion, the witch and the Humboldt Room Campus dustries such as logging, forestry, fishing and HSU. by Tina Sampay Geology is also another large aspect cataloged; the When it comes to the Humboldt State library, most Humboldt Room covers the history and patterns of students think of computers and labs where rows of earthquakes in Humboldt County. people can be found researching class assignments or Quetzalli Rocha is a social work major and senior projects. Many buy coffee at the Library Café, or use at HSU. the little reference desk near the library entrance. “I became familiar with it in my Native American One of the lesser-known features of the library is studies class and that was two years ago.” Rocha said. the Humboldt Room located on the third floor. Anna “The room is great for students studying historical Kircher, the interim dean of the library, said the room content.” serves as a repository for material that is important The materials in the Humboldt Room are available and unique to the history of Humboldt County. for use by visiting scholars and the general public as “The Humboldt Room holds local history, along well as HSU students, faculty and staff. with special resources which include historical pho- Carly Marino is one of the librarians in charge of tos, information on local tribes and historical docu- maintaining the collection of historical artifacts. ments on Northern California,” Kircher said. “It is nice for the library to have special collections. If you are doing any research about Humboldt People come from all over the country to view the col- County or the history of HSU, the Humboldt Room lection. We can look at what we were doing 100 years is the place to go. It contains primary sources of in- ago, and we are also still recording and storing infor- formation that cannot be found anywhere else. Over mation for future generations to come,” Marino said. time professors, community members and companies During the academic year, hours for the Hum- donate books, manuscripts and photographs. The li- boldt Room are Monday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday brary organizes the donations for future researchers through Friday 1 p.m to 4 p.m. and keeps them as the “special collections.” The library is hosting a showcase all throughout The special collections include student books, es- the month of March, “The Evolution of Information.” says, photographs, studies published by professors, It is the first exhibit the library has shown illustrating and maps all relating to northwestern California. Ac- the changing nature of information over the past 100 cess is provided primarily through the library’s cata- years. The event will be held Wednesday, March 5 at 3 log and the library webpage. p.m. in the library lobby. The historical photos and documents contain the history of local tribes, resources and primary in- Tina Sampay may be contacted at [email protected]

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A year after she fell down a flight of stairs and hit her head, Arcata High School biology and anatomy teacher Cindy Condit still has trouble remembering her own age. “Wait a second … I’m 52,” Condit said. Her concussion resulted in a depression that lasted several months and grew into thoughts of suicide. She would have killed herself, but her memory only lasted long enough to get up from her chair. “My short term memory was gone, that’s the only thing that saved me,” Condit said. When she learned about kinesiology pro- fessor Beth Larson’s concussion program at HSU, she decided to try it out. “It wasn’t me and I didn’t have the abilities I always had,” Condit said. “Beth talked me through what was going on in my brain.” Larson not only provided her with infor- mation about her condition, but gave her the comfort and confidence she did not get from other professionals. “Beth told me her story, stories of other people that had concussions,” Condit said. “And all of a sudden I wasn’t alone.” The North Coast Concussion program at Humboldt State provides free testing for lo- cal high schools, HSU students and affordable care for community members. Larson heads the North Coast Concus- sion program and has spent the last few years Cindy Condit visits the North Coast Concussion program for a second test. | Manuel Orbegozo studying the effects of trauma to the head. Larson’s research coincides with that of “When you’re a football player it opens tega took over the research and believed there pronged approach … there’s not just an easy kinesiology professor Justus Ortega, who your eyes, you kind of look at it like ‘wow, would be a reduction in care for the students. test to say, ‘Yes you have a concussion, this is also runs the biomechanics lab on campus. this can possibly happen to me,’” Jones said. They saw this as an opportunity to expand how is how bad it will be,’” Larson said. Ortega’s research is focused on the different At the beginning of the semester, athletes the program and provide focused concussion Brain function is not the only skill affected forms of head trauma and how it can affect a are required to take the ImPACT test which services to the greater community. after a concussion. Body movement and sta- person’s overall physical recovery rate. evaluates visual and verbal memory, reaction “I think it’s one of the great accomplish- bility may also become an issue and this is The study is not just central to campus, it time and processing speed. ments of our program,” Ortega said. “When where Larson and Ortega’s separate focuses branches out to communities from Humboldt All student athletes take the test at the be- the grant ran out I was able to secure modest meet. all the way to Del Norte county. ginning of the season to determine their nor- funds to continue our program with HSU ath- In the biomechanics lab Ortega and his The information they gather contributes mal brain functions, after a head injury they letes. students monitor patients carefully, noting to a collective of data used to see variations are reevaluated and if their brain functions The program now has a two-year con- the correspondence between brain function in length of concussion recovery in different seem delayed, they are referred to their local tract with all high schools within 100 miles and movement. groups. physician for diagnosis. of campus, and provides $25 testing for com- As Larson monitors the brain’s improve- Last semester, a student trainer overheard Once a player gains a supposed concus- munity members. Larson said she is trying to ment with the ImPACT tests, Ortega watches Jacks defensive back Jamal Jones discussing a sion they retake the ImPACT test to see how obtain another grant to offset the community the body’s road to recovery and tries to see hard hit to the head after a football game. The the injury has affected their brain. member fees and reduce the cost for local anything that matches. They believe the com- injury was reported and he was required to The concussion program began in 2008, high schools. bined information will further enhance the take the Immediate Post-Concussion Assess- the same year Larson entered HSU’s master The labs also offer unique opportunities gathered data. ment and Cognitive Test. of kinesiology program. for kinesiology students who travel to high Recently the program observed a correla- Jones’ reevaluation revealed a concussion She worked with Anthony Kontos, the schools and are on call to assist their profes- tion between speed of recovery and the histo- that dropped his normal brain functions 40 professor she would eventually inherit her sors with tests and monitoring for different ry of prior concussions. Ortega made a point percent below his baseline level, enough to neuro throne from. They received a $250,000 studies. that, although the research seems intuitive, it keep him off the field for several days. grant from the National Operating Commit- The research program also makes sure is still important to have evidence to back up Jones was cleared for that weekend’s tee on Standards for Athletic Equipment to that if an athlete or student suffers a concus- the hypothesis that multiple brain injuries can game after passing his ImPACT reevaluation, research concussions and depression in high sion, they are taken care of mentally. result in a slower recovery rate. however he spent the week in bed nursing a school and collegiate athletes. The money If the ImPACT test is taken and a severe The research program and biomechanics sore head. was shared with colleagues at Michigan State drop in a baseline occurs, the program can labs are ambitious that the information gath- At the beginning of the semester athletes University for additional research. write a note to Student Disability Services to ered and shared with the public will inspire are trained on concussion responsibility and The program provided concussion test- request an extension in a class if needed. A people to remain conscious and thoughtful are given computer-based neuro tests to ing and management services for athletes at hiatus in play is not the only necessary break, when taking part in situations that can poten- graph a baseline for their brain response. The HSU, College of the Redwoods, and Fortuna in order to let the brain rest sometimes class- tially result in brain injury. stats from these tests are collected in a global and McKinleyville high schools. work must also be temporarily set aside. Robin March may be contacted at thejack@ database to graph statistics. The grant ran out in 2010. Larson and Or- “Concussion management is a multi- humboldt.edu Ethnobotany on the River: MAY 2-4, 2014 A weekend course on the Klamath River with Karuk herbalists and indigenous basket weavers!

• Interact with basket weavers and herbalists. • Help collect basket making materials from plants. • Discuss indigenous life ways in relation to the local environment. • See a native plant garden and basket displays. • Enjoy an evening of Karuk storytelling and a potluck dinner. Instructors: Frank Lake (U.S. Forest Service) & Leslie VanderMolen (HSU Dept. of Biology) Fees: $230 (includes campground and most meals). Additional $50 for 1 unit optional credit in ANTH 485 or EMP 480 APRIL 16: Mandatory Orientation Meeting. MAY 2-4: Camping near Orleans, Calif. APPLY BY MARCH 26! More details and application form: www.humboldt.edu/ethnobotany or contact Leslie Vandermolen: 826-3233 or [email protected] Wednesday, March 5, 2014 11 Lumberjacks win four game series against Chico

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HSU held on to the lead for the final inning and won the last game of the series 11-8. Although Walker hit the last home run of the game for the Jacks and was happy with the win, she said there are things that the team can improve on. “This series win means that our ranking should go up,” Walk- er said. “We really need our pitchers to buckle down.” Head coach Shelli Sarchett said she is happy with the up- coming schedule as the Jacks have home field advantage for the next 10 games. “We have a home game next Friday and Saturday against San Francisco State,” Sarchett said. “We will be home for the next few weekends which is nice.” HSU currently sits at third place in the California Collegiate Athletic Conference with an 8-4 record and freshman Tiffany Hollingsworth leads the confer- ence with 22 RBIs. HSU outfielder Andrea Chavez winds up her powerful swing. | Derek Burton Caledonia Gerner may be contacted at [email protected] HSU Softball March home schedule

vs. San Francisco State: 3/7/14 vs. Cal State East Bay: 3/15/14 noon and 2 p.m. vs. Cal State East Bay: 3/14/14 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. vs. San Francisco State: 3/8/14 vs. Cal Baptist: 3/17/14 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. noon and 2 p.m. 12 www.thelumberjack.org Playing for the basics Scholarships hard to come by for HSU athletes

Campus “It’s a one-year thing but players to behave themselves by Caledonia Gerner and John Ferrara it’s generally renewed,” Tre- in order to keep their scholar- piak said. ships. A student can lose their Student athletes are not However renewal is not scholarship through academ- automatically handed scholar- guaranteed and players that ic ineligibility, misconduct or ships, they have to earn it. underperform can lose their voluntary withdrawal. Running back Nicholas awarded money next season. Ricciardulli said that it was Ricciardulli, who set a Great Each team at Humboldt all worthwhile because of the Northwest Athletic Confer- State is given a certain amount family and opportunities play- ence single-season rushing of money for scholarships and ing football has given him. record with 1,579 yards in must adhere to Title IX of the “I enjoy what football offers 2013, said his scholarship is Civil Rights Act of 1964. By me, the family, the team … It enough to cover tuition and law, men and women’s teams doesn’t matter that I can’t go other needs. But the senior must receive an equal amount out every night, I already have lets his battle-tested body do of funding for scholarships, 100 friends from being on this the talking. equipment, travel and other team,” Ricciardulli said. “I’ve got the scars to prove expenses. Head football coach Rob my scholarship,” Ricciardulli In football no full rides are Smith said that he only awards said. given to any player but with tuition scholarships. If Smith The former GNACC offen- the combination of financial awarded players full rides he sive player of the year has aid and scholarship some play- would only be able to aid 10 enough money to get by with- ers will have all their costs players instead of 30. out student loans, but he said paid for. “I wish we were able to do that is not the case for every In order to maximize schol- more,” Smith said. “If money player. arships, coaches first calculate is available I have the ability to “There’s a bunch of guys the amount of financial aid a offer a player a full ride.” that need a scholarship that student will receive, then they don’t have one,” Ricciardulli award the athlete enough mon- ey to cover leftover expenses. Caledonia Gerner and John Ferrara may said. be contacted at [email protected] Associate Athletic Director NCAA sports of External Affairs Tom Tre- teams are cate- piak said there are a limited gorized into di- number of scholarships avail- visions. Schools able. The athletics department choose which WILL PLAY is able to award 10 HSU stu- division they dents enough money to cover compete in and tuition and housing fees each this dictates ye a r. how much bur- FOR RENT Softball player Madison sary money can WIlliams receives a large be awarded. HSU enough endowment to cover football is in Divi- Illustration by Maddy Rueda most of her expenses. Because sion II. the freshman pitcher lives off “[Division II] means less campus, she does not have a scholarships,” Ricciardulli meal plan and follows a strict said. budget to assure her scholar- Division II is allowed less ship money lasts the entire se- scholarship money than Divi- mester. sion I and Division III is not “It covers my tuition and allowed any athletics scholar- most of my needs,” Williams ships. said. “The only thing it doesn’t “We like the balance cover is some of my food and between academics rent.” and athletics,” When recruited players Trepiak said. agree to attend their school “Division I in- of choice, they sign a nation- volves much al letter of intent stating they more trav- will remain a student athlete el, we like to at the school for one year. keep students Before signing, a scholarship in the class- agreement is reached between room.” player and coach. There is a lot of pressure put on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 OPINION 13 EDITORIAL War, what is it good for? After months of protests turned to riots and then what seemed like was the start of the Euromaidan movement in Ukraine. calm, Ukraine now looks like it is on the brink of war with Russia. So why So where does the United States come in? should Americans care? Back in 1994, a few years after the dissolvement of the Soviet Union, Well, lets start with a brief history of Ukraine’s independence. When Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States got together and creat- Ukraine gained independence in 1991, Russia, Belarus and a few other ed the Budapest Memorandum. This was a form of agreement that these countries came together to dissolve the Soviet Union and Ukraine finally countries would respect Ukraine’s territories and its independence. got a stab at democracy. In this agreement they decided that none of them would ever threat- For a few years Ukraine did okay, but since independence it has found en or use force against Ukraine’s independence, they would never use itself with and without rather corrupt leaders. One of these leaders was economic coercion, nor would they occupy Ukraine’s land with military Viktor Yanukovych, who you may know as the recently ousted president of force. Ukraine. Yanukovych is not new to stirring controversy in Ukraine either. Russia has breached all of these agreements. The Ukrainian presidential election of 2004 was almost won by Yanu- The specifics of what is occurring in Ukraine are almost impossible to kovych. The suspicious terms under which he won spurred the Orange know at the moment, but what is known is that Russia is out of bounds and Revolution and caused a recount. Yet, even though he lost that election, it is a concern for the U.S. Yanukovych found his way into the presidency in 2010 and lasted until Russia’s current occupation of Crimea is out of bounds. Crimea is part early last month. of Ukraine despite its large population of Russians. And regardless of Rus- The similarities between the corrupt Ukrainian rulers is that they seem sia’s feelings about Ukraine’s new Euromaidan parliament (the parliament to hold close ties with Russian interests and this is exactly what got Yanu- created after Yanukovych was removed from presidency), Russian military kovych run out of his homeland. presence is not warranted. In November of last year, Yanukovych was prepared to sign an agree- Russia is being a playground bully. ment with the European Union, but instead of doing so he accepted a It is a concern of the United States that Russia is breaking the Mem- deal with Russia for billions of dollars in a bailout. This deal would bring orandum. It is a concern of the U.S. as a member of the United Nations Ukraine closer to Russia more than ever. to interfere when a country’s fight for democratic independence is being All of this is what started the protests-turned-riots in Ukraine. This restricted. Companion cookie cutter Dating the norm, really?

by Isak Brayfindley

So who out there looks at the man or woman by their side and splatters preconceptions all over them? Relationships today have different parameters than relationships have in the previous 30 years. So- ciety has grown into a mechanism that strictly de- fines how you pick a significant other. Is that how things should be, and is going with the tide the best course of action? I say no. It amuses me how we live in this progressive na- tion where we propagate the social ideal of equality and yet manage to have extreme inequality pepper- ing the landscape. Society has built up an unspoken wall of defense for the hegemonic stream of cook- ie-cutter commercials and lifestyle directions forced upon the public every second of their waking life. Why, when all of us have seen how treating peo- ple based on stereotypes hurts and is wrong, do we evaluate potential mates/lovers through social ste- reotypes of masculinity and femininity? In a time where people are praised for coming out, for stepping away from the norms, for being ed- ucated and aware and critical thinkers, we maintain these antiquated views about what makes someone see people checking out everyone as if we are al- were pivotal to a relationship? a worthwhile date. ready summed up. Talking to someone too fat, too Oddly I want someone to think of me as more than I have been called ball-less, a faggot, a girly-man, skinny or too non-typical is just terrifying under the a piece of meat. I want to jump into a dating pool the woman, typical, sensitive and not man enough. current social regime. God forbid someone look at where people respect a well-rounded human being I don’t wear what most guys wear. I don’t keep my you with compassion and expect to talk more than who deviates from the traditional male-female setup. emotions to myself and I care about whether or not I screw. I want to split checks, be asked out, be proposed to have showered. I am happy that I don’t drive a truck If someone isn’t the thoughtless jerk who wants and be sexually equal no matter what sex/gender I or wear camo. I am glad that I don’t just bully my “dat ass” from you, will you give them a second am. I want someone to take an individual look into way into my date’s pants. thought? Anyone can just expect sex. A relationship my heart and see the worth that I know is there. I am satisfied with the fact that I want the person is just being with a person you tolerate sleeping with If this sounds too conservative I don’t mean it I am with to be happy. I don’t have to treat my signif- on a regular basis, I guess. to. I am considering that in each relationship we all icant other like a piece of meat, or anyone like that Consider for a moment how niceness and actu- have needs, quirks and problems to bring to the table for that matter. And yet for each of these things I al, kind relationship-building behavior has been openly. have found that I am unique in my approach to them. painted as of late. The language describes mates I really wish this were not the case. Though a pure who treat you kindly or friendly as douchebags who gentleman I am not, a Yale man I am not. want to play the friend zone to get into your pants. It may be my mistake and I hope that it is, but I What if a degree of kindness and consideration Isak Brayfindley may be contacted at [email protected]

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Breaking News Editor I’m a Barbie girl Karl Holappa Life & Arts Editor Ian Bradley by Tabitha Soden Sports Editor John Ferrara Barbie. A name so famous it Opinion Editor Lauren Voigtlander needs no explanation. Put simply, she is a Copy Editors toy; a toy with platinum Patrick Evans blond hair, blue eyes, no Tamara Ryan How big is your love? Tabitha Soden toes and a body with proportions so out of Art Director whack that it has been Manuel Orbegozo deemed humanly im- by Eduardo Barragan the right balance, but men possible. still worry. Penis-size insecu- Head Layout Editor Maddy Rueda The toy itself raises Not all erections are creat- rity is driven by a body-ob- many questions, includ- ed equal. sessed culture and porn over- Layout Editors ing why we are promot- A fully erect penis can be loaded with abnormally large Lizzie Mitchell ing an impossible body Graphic by Tabitha Soden anywhere from 1.6 inches to penises. Lorrie Reyes Tabitha Soden image to children. But after the Spice Girls and today Mat- 10.2 inches long, sometimes There are options for men the question of gender is a whole tel, a popular American toy com- more. insecure with a less-than-av- Web Editor other ballpark. pany, is making Barbies modeled According to a 2013 survey erage penis size. Erectile ex- Lorrie Reyes Barbie is a gender-specific toy, after “The Hunger Games” and from the Journal of Sexual tensions can be used not only marketed toward girls, in a world Medicine, the average penis to increase size, but also as a Video Editor “Twilight” characters, products Zachary Lathouris where old theories of gender are marketed to females. Barbie wears size is about is 5.6 inches long solution to please their part- slowly being broken down day by ball gowns and makeup and teach- when erect. ners. Though I doubt that Writers d a y. es girls what they should aspire to. For men, penis size is the long-term relationships are Justin Bell Natalya Estrada As a girl I played with Barbies, It is nearly impossible to find a primary projection of mas- built on a man’s penis size, it but I had my G.I. Joes too. So why is Henry Faust Barbie who works in construction, culinity. The general popula- is arguable that a penis size is Caledonia Gerner it that when a boy wants a Barbie, or drives a truck instead of a Ca- tion equates masculinity with linked to happiness. Keren Interiano as a society we tell him no? maro. If a boy wants to play with a strength and domination over Then again, we have to ask Robin March It is because Barbie is a girl toy. Barbie, society discourages it. others. This pseudo-definition “is it linked to happiness as Javier Rojas Most people probably don’t of masculinity creates a myth defined by society or the indi- Katelyn Roudbush When my brother was five he Tina Sampay walk into a Toys‘R’Us and think of would tell you his favorite color and false advertising about vidual?” We have to be com- Estee S. Trevizio the segregation and discrimination was purple, until he got made fun penis size. Thus, not being fortable with what we have Nicole Annette Willared right before their eyes. One side of of. Now he is 10 and he will tell you “big” causes us unnecessary and realize that there are al- Photographers the store is frilly and pink, all po- his favorite color is red. anxiety. ternatives that can fill in the nies and baby dolls, where the girls Patrick Evans Old notions of gender need to Penis enlargement pills are gaps. Sebastian Hedberg belong. The other side has black be broken down. Girls should be al- the perfect example of prey- There is little a man can Manuel Orbegozo and dark greens, a plethora of Nerf lowed to play with trucks, and boys ing on men’s insecurities. If gain from being well-en- Jasmine Servin guns and superheros. should be allowed to play with there really was a big-dick dowed. We seem to think that Rebekah Staub Ashley Villavicencio The toys we give children tell dolls. Our ideas of gendered toys pill, I’m sure every man on the a large penis leads to domi- them what they can and can’t do, are outdated, and already coun- planet would be using it and nance among men and wom- Artists according to a Washington and tries like Sweden are changing their penis size would no longer be en. Lizzie Mitchell Lee University study. Some social market to match consumer needs. an issue. If you can get over Some women do prefer Maddy Rueda Tabitha Soden scientists have also asserted that In one Swedish toy catalogue, boys the old American adage “big- men that are well-endowed. gender-neutral toys are more likely dressed like Spider-man are seen ger is always better,” you’re According to a study conduct- Public Relations to lead children into careers of sci- pushing baby carriages and girls more likely to be happy with ed by the Proceedings of the Dennis Lara-Mejia ence and math. are posing with plastic guns. what you have. National Academy of Scienc- A 13-year-old girl from New Our market won’t change unless However, whether penis es, women claimed that pe- Business Manager Garrett Purchio Jersey started a campaign in 2012 we demand it to. In the case of the size matters to women is up nis size increases a man’s at- asking Hasbro to make a gen- Easy-Bake Oven, all it took was a for debate. Some women who tractiveness or that it helps a Production Manager der-neutral Easy-Bake Oven for her 13-year-old girl to demand change. experience vaginal orgasms woman achieve orgasm easier. Lillian Boyd brother. They listened. A mostly do so more often with men But I have yet to find anything black oven was created with blue of larger girth. Others sug- reasonable enough to say that Advertising Representatives accents and marketed to boys. Alex Fest gest bigger isn’t always bet- a bigger penis is a better pe- Anthony Flucker Girls are now featured in Lego ter. Women sometimes con- nis. commercials, and people are em- fess that their partner’s penis Advertising Designer bracing gender-neutral toys. can be too large, to the point Bryan Petrass Yet Barbie has not changed so that it can cause discomfort Maddy Rueda much over the years. She still stands during sex. Delivery Drivers as a symbol of fashion, youth and In any case, the aver- Clara Bolster femininity. 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BOOKS uzzles Page TIN CAN MAILMAN BUYS BOOKS, including TEXTBOOKS for cash P Last week’s or trade credit. Huge selection, open daily. Corner of 10th & H Arcata Where’s Rollin? Trivia Questions .Buyer on duty 11-4 Mon-Fri winners STORAGE Old Stuff, New Stuff, Red Stuff, Blue Stuff… STORE YOUR STUFF @ It is hard enough to find Where’s Rollin? 1. How many varieties Bond Mini Storage Humboldt State President Kayla Vogel of beer has Jacob 9th & K St. Arcata Rollin Richmond in real Pressley produced? HSU Students Welcomed life ... but can you find him 707-677-5015 in The Lumberjack? Call/Text 801-390-9775 2. How many calories Where Is This? are there in the rosemary Cartoon Rollin is hidden Robert Garcia potato frittata? somewhere in the paper. RENTALS If you find him, email 3. How much do the answer to thejack@ community members RogersRentals.com humboldt.edu with the pay for concussion The Lumberjack testing? June 1st Availability subject “ATTN: Where’s Trivia: Rollin?” Lauren Lester 3, 4, 6, 7 Bedroom houses in Arcata. 2 bedroom apartments. 6 Bedroom in McKinleyville Check the website for pictures, applications, and more. Winners get a $5 gift certificate from Arcata Scoop. Winners can pick up their prize in our office located in Gist Hall 227. RogersRentals.com

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The Evolution of Information — HSU Library Exhibit Opening Wednesday This exhibit will showcase the evolution of information of the past 100 years and is part of of the Library’s showcase month throughout March. There will be refreshments and door prizes. Library Lobby March Free 5 Wednesday Homebrew Bottling NEW GLASS FROM OUR LATEST Check out the Campus Center for Technology’s demonstration on how to bottle your own brew. TRADESHOW BUYING TRIP HAS ARRIVED! CCAT House March YOUR 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT APPLIES 5-6 p.m. ON ALL THE NEW GLASS. Free 5 Open 11am - 7pm Sun-Thurs Open 10am - 8pm Fri + Sat

(707) 822-3090 987 H St. Downtown Arcata, Midday Matinee — Local Film Shorts Friday The HSU Library will screen films from HSU alums and faculty in honor at the corner of 10th and H St. of the university’s centennial celebration. “Ugliest Fountain in the world (without a doubt),” “The Harriers,” and “Arcata from Dawn ‘till Dusk” will be screened. Refreshments will be provided. Show your student ID to March HSU Library Room 114 get 10% off all regularly 7 priced items!

Green Rush LA: Medical Cannabis Confusion in the WIld West of Weed We have Nathan Donahoe will present an in-depth analysis of Los Angeles-area Tuesday medical marijuana collectives and the role regulation plays in the city’s Teva cannabis industry. Donahoe is from the Cannabis Consulting Group and advises the Cannabis, Health and Young Adult Study funded by the Na- March Delavina tional Institutes of Health and the City of Los Angeles on cannabis policy. Native American Forum Women's 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. 11 Boots!

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