Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Students serving the Humboldt State campus and community since 1929 Vol. 107 No. 11

Inside Honors Jewelry Composer Crushes Competition Jacks are GNAC Champs HSU Dominates Nationals

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by Laura Bogner, Miranda Hutchison and $60 Million of Deferred Maintenance Leaves Rebekah Staub It is 2:30 a.m. and pouring rain. Hum- boldt State student Jaime Romero has Students Feeling Unimportant half an hour to grab as many belongings as he can from his dorm room. “I wore these clothes yesterday,” Romero said. “It’s embarrassing and frustrating.” An alarm in Humboldt State’s Col- lege Creek residence hall went off around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night and Romero’s first floor suite in Shasta flooded. “Someone broke the sprinklers on the third floor and it leaked down,” Romero said. “I saw puddles of water coming out from under the walls.” Romero, 22, said he and his three suitemates were relocated to other resi- dence halls without word of when they could return to their apartment. HSU’s campus has accumulated more than $115 million in maintenance repairs that have yet to be addressed. About 17 out of the 100 buildings on campus are used for student housing. The increasing repair needs and cost is felt by HSU stu- dents who have noticed problems with Jaime Romero, a 22-year-old transfer student, and his roommate, Mia Muegge, are now living in temporary housing due to apartments flooding in College Creek on the campus buildings they live in. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. | Sam Armanino Last semester HSU student Alessan- dra Phelan-Roberts curled up to watch a movie with her friend and her dog, Frau, On-campus housing makes up almost half of in her Campus Apartment living room.

HSU’s deferred maintenance needs continued on page four There He Is, Mr. Humboldt Arcata Theater Lounge hosts 3rd annual Mr. Humboldt pageant

Military uniforms and photos of student veterans are being put on display on the first of the library. Arcata, California | Louis Ramirez More Than Just a Day Off by Louis Ramirez

For the first time Humboldt State is collabo- rating with the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Mr. Dairyman, Jeff Mason, won this years annual Mr. Humboldt beauty pageant at the Arcata Theatre Lounge on Sat. Nov. 7 2015. Affairs to hold events in appreciation of the | Sam Armanino service that student veterans have given the United States of America. such a fun time with it. It’s ex- society expects of women at all by Katie Lowe Kim Hall, veteran’s affairs coordinator, citing, light-hearted and a little times,” said Arroyo. said some of the reasons why the university Facial hair owned the stage at sexy sometimes.” The 10 contestants faced is formally recognizing the student veterans the Arcata Theater Lounge on The event attracted a diverse off in front of five judges and on campus is for the educational compo- Saturday. group of community members. a crowd of their neighbors and nent. A third annual Mr. Hum- Logan Harriman was brought friends. They showed off their “It has a lot to do with the recognition of boldt pageant brought out the by his girlfriend. true Humboldt-ness and manly student veterans on campus,” Hall said. crowds. The lounge was filled “I think it’s cool and funny beauty in rounds of question Hall said the campus has talked a lot to capacity for the third con- and definitely not what I ex- and answer, swimwear, talent about ethnic minorities being underrepre- secutive year. pected,” Harriman said. and formal wear with elimina- sented and she feels like veterans on campus Katie Cranfill and her Judge Natalie Arroyo tions held each round in Miss are as well. She said although veterans have friends have tried to attend ev- kicked off the competition and America style. a common bond they lack a space to meet ery year. summed up the essence of the on campus. “It’s awesome,” Cranfill event. continued on page seven said. “I like that everyone has “We expect from you what continued on page three Index Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Follow the www.thelumberjack.org News...... 3 Opinion...... 10 Lumberjack Life & Arts...6 Classifieds...13 Sports...... 9 Calendar...... 14 58° 60° 61° 54° Online @HSULumberjack 2 Thelumberjack.org

Mexico Compiled by Louis Ramirez and Hannah Moss Mexico’s supreme court has legalized marijuana in favor of a non-profit marijuana club, the Mexican Society for Nov. 3 Responsible and Tolerant Consumption. The club argues that the health law backs up a citizen’s right to ‘the free 11:31 UPD development of one’s personality.” This ruling will allow members of the club to use marijuana for recreational use Reporting person states he is selling a bike on Craigslist and is Compiled by Hannah Moss concerned about his safety with the transaction. and may pave the way for future reforms. Chuck Norris wouldn’t approve! Nov. 6 16:12 Infront of forestry department Moving vehicle vs three parked vehicles. Driver states his brakes went out. Transformers, unite! Nov. 9 22:04 Library Male subject making people feel uncomfortable by asking them if he can give them massages. Subject was taken to Semper Virens on a WI 5150 hold. Can I give you a massage? Can I? Can I give you one?

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A malnourished rare Borneo orangutan and her baby were rescued by the International Animal Rescue in Indonesia. The mother and baby were attacked by scared villagers after Egypt entering the village in search of food On the Plaza in Arcata and shelter. Locals, who often see A team of architects and scientists from Egypt, the animals as pests due to frequent M-F 10-6 Sat 10-4 (707) 825-7100 France, Canada and Japan found mysterious heat interactions, threw rocks at the two and spots in the pyramids of Giza, Egypt. This may tried to tie them up. Many primates come with the discovery of empty areas, air currents are forced to flee from the forests due or inconsistent materials used for construction. The to thousands of forest fires that have Jeremy Rhoades, M.A. pyramids will be under further investigation during been burning in the country this year. Marriage and Family Therapist the Operation Scan Pyramids project that is expected Forest fires are often started due to Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor to continue until the end of 2016. illegal land clearing for planting. Specializing in meditative techniques for life’s bumpy ride. 839 Ninth Street, Suite F Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 395-8068 [email protected] www.curiousjourney.org Compiled by Miranda Hutchison 10% off

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CANYON by Connor Malone

Glaring blue lights from emer- CREEKVIEW gency phones and assistance HILL towers can be seen across cam- pus. These phones serve an im- portant role in keeping people FH on campus safe, which is why SH it is frustrating for university MUSIC RB police when they are not used LIB properly. TA ART The blue light phones and SRC towers serve as a resource for LAUREL DRIVE RWC people in emergency situations CAMPUS GH FG who, for whatever reason, are APTS SCIENCE caught without their cell phones. KA In addition to making emergen- WFB

SBS LK WOOD cy calls, the phones can be used B STREET to make on-campus calls at any time. HGH 17TH STREET FR The University Police Depart- NR ment makes routine checks on COLLEGE CREEK the phones to guarantee that BSS calls can be established and that dispatch has the right location for the phone in the event of 14TH STREET FACILITIES an emergency, Sgt. John Packer Sgt. John Packer demonstrates a third-generation “stanchion” or “blue light tower”. | UNION STREET said. Connor Malone HSU University Police De- Callahan in an email. The cost of granted,” Zuirman said. “It’s partment Sgt. Chance Carpenter parts and installation vary from disrespectful to the service.” BLUE TOWER EMERGENCY PHONES map by Harrison Brooks said the phones are a great tool model to model, ranging from Packer said hitting the red if used properly. Unfortunately, $500 to $2,000 and the phones emergency button on the phones because [we believe] someone is California Penal Code. that is not always the case. are maintained by Telecommu- puts the caller in contact with in danger.” Julia King, senior, agrees the “Half the time it’s just a prank nications and Network Services, emergency dispatch on campus. Pressing the button for any- punishment fits the crime. call,” Carpenter said. Callahan said. Even if the dispatcher cannot thing other than an emergency “They should be fined the There are 70 phones of a few Freshman Aaron Zuirman hear anyone, officers will be dis- ties up police resources and can same way as prank calling 911,” different types that have been said he is thankful the service patched to the phone’s location. be considered making a false King said. “It’s an emergency installed over the years from exists and is disappointed to see “We don’t not respond to 911 call, punishable by jail time service. Don’t abuse it.” multiple projects, said Enter- people misuse it. calls,” Packer said. “When you and a hefty fine up to $1,000, ac- prise Technology director Josh Connor Malone may be “It’s taking the system for hit that button, we’re coming cording to Section 148.3 of the contacted at [email protected] Humboldt State Formally Recognizes Student Veterans on Campus For the First Time There are roughly 130 veterans on HSU’s campus. There are roughly 130 veterans These are six of them. | Louis Ramirez James Lamping Shayne Holler John Biggs Matt Aldrete Rina Kondo Bobby Hilton Navy Navy Army Army Marine Marine

continued from page one Before HSU’s student affairs dependents they are meant to Guard veteran, said she hopes ness is great but the real way helped with funding, Veteran’s create an understanding that that people get an understand- to show that the administration Enrollment and Transition Ser- the man or woman sitting next ing about the veteran culture. cares about student veterans is vices was not able to hold large to you might be a veteran or a “I think [HSU] needs to get financially with facilities and events like a military affiliated dependent. awareness of the veterans and to programs. reception yesterday and a bar- “You can’t identify veterans,” understand the culture,” Jenkins “I think the dog and pony beque for veterans and their de- Hall said.”Because they repre- said. show is great because it raises pendents being held on Wednes- sent all socioeconomic and po- Jenkins believes that Vet- awareness,” Jenkins said. “But day. litical backgrounds, they’re not eran’s Day is a day to acknowl- if [the university] really wants Hall said all these events are just a race.” edge the people who serve in to take care of vets then it has not only for veterans and their Vanessa Jenkins, U.S. Coast the military. She believes aware- to be showed in the money and

Louis Ramirez may be contacted at [email protected]

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$12,000 per year, students at Fres- Advocate and the housing desk but no State pay the least expensive of they told her it was just how the about $9,000 and students at San apartments smell when no one lives continued from page one Diego pay the most expensive of in them for a couple months. about $16,000. To get rid of the smell, she bought All of a sudden a drop of water “You pay for your housing so you a dehumidifier. Then it leaked when dripped down on her friend’s face. want it to be good,” St. Onge said. she went out of town. “It was pouring,” Phelan-Rob- However, Romero who is a so- “I realized that the carpet was erts said. “But I don’t even live on cial sciences secondary education totally moldy,” Phelan-Roberts said. the top floor.” major said he feels like a burden to “I was kneeling on the carpet and I Phelan-Roberts went upstairs housing. was mopping up the water on the and discovered the person living “I feel more embarrassed that I linoleum in the bathroom. When I above her had a leak right above his don’t have clean clothes right now,” stood up I had mold from the carpet door for almost two semesters that Romero said. “I feel like I’m not im- on my hands and pants.” housing had yet to fix. portant. They have other things to Campus Apartments, built in One of the rooms that was flooded on the bottom floor of Humboldt State University’s In 1980, The Lumberjack report- worry about. We spend so much 1950, is the oldest residence hall College Creek dorm building on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. | Sam Armanino ed two students who lived on the money to attend this school and on campus. St. Onge said HSU pur- sixth floor of the Cypress residence they have better things to do.” chased Campus Apartments from ing with $10 million. College Creek, to replace the fire alarm system in hall reported a leaking roof to hous- Romero said between 16 and 20 housing about six years ago be- where the fire sprinkler was busted Sunset Hall as well as design a fire ing but maintenance personnel did students were evacuated and relo- cause there was a plan to demolish on Nov. 7, has the lowest deferred alarm system in Redwood Hall. St. not come to inspect it. The roof col- cated to the Great Hall above the the apartments to build a new build- maintenance but St. Onge said it Onge said the project did not hap- lapsed the next quarter and the stu- College Creek Marketplace on Sat- ing. HSU never received money for was built five years ago. pen due to a delay in getting the dents were forced to relocate. urday. Some of them were assigned the project. If a student has a problem in project approved. St. Onge said the Director of Housing Stephen St. to rooms that already had residents Today housing rents Campus their on-campus housing, they call audited deferred maintenance num- Onge said housing has $60 million in them. Apartments from the university to the housing desk and the desk files bers will help them prioritize proj- in deferred maintenance. St. Onge “The housing system was show- give students a place to live, how- a work request form. The problem ects and put money where they have said housing owns their own build- ing one thing and the Residence Life ever facilities management is in is ranked on a scale of low, medium problems. He expects them to drill ings but deferred maintenance re- Coordinator’s system was showing charge of repairing things like its and high priority. St. Onge said that holes in Redwood this winter break. pairs and housing emergencies are another,” Romero said. “It came to infrastructure, plumbing and walls. high priorities are for safety and se- Mia Muegge and Jaqueline Es- funded by students who live in the a point where the CA’s were knock- St. Onge said housing is responsible curity like a leaking roof, a door or trada are suitemates with Romero. dorms. ing on doors and waking students for things like carpeting. He said a key you cannot get into and mold, Estrada said she felt bad for Muegge “We partner with Facilities Man- up to see if the room was taken.” leaky roof is facilities management depending on the situation. Low because she spent her 20th birthday agement,” St. Onge said. “We have St. Onge said if something comes responsibility. priorities are things like a banging on Tuesday in temporary housing in a good relationship with them but up, like a tree falling on Campus The value of deferred mainte- noise in the heater. Cypress that Romero said had poor we have our own staff, own man- Apartments, housing use reserves. nance for housing came after HSU “Even the low priorities are ad- lighting and smelled like mildew. agement.” Last semester four students had to hired a private company to perform dressed usually within two days,” Romero said they could not bake for St. Onge said California State relocate to Creekview because high an audit on the buildings this year. St. Onge said. “We have a computer Muegge. University requires their universities winds blew a redwood tree into the Previous to the audit, HSU and the system that prioritizes the problems Muegge said in the thirty min- to put money away for emergencies, building. According to an expense entire California State University in order. Maintenance takes care of utes she had to grab belongings planning and deferred maintenance. report acquired through a Public Re- system used a customized system, them in order.” from her flooding dorm she forgot This year housing has a little over cords Request, it cost about $35,000 Facilities Replacement and Renewal St. Onge said housing gets about three boxes that her parents sent $2 million in reserve. The $2 million to repair Campus Apartments. Model, to determine the value of $600,000 for an operating budget her in the mail for her birthday. comes from a $14 million budget “A redwood tree fell on them deferred maintenance on campus. every summer to address needed “I’ll probably be wearing the from housing fees students paid this and it was just a splinter,” St. Onge Housing only had three of their repairs. Last summer housing pro- same things for a few days,” Mueg- year. The rest of the housing fees said. “Housing is structurally engi- buildings included in the previous posed to spend $670,000 for proj- ge said. “It did put a little damper goes to areas in housing like paying neered for the short term and the reporting system. ects like replacing deck membrane on the day.” staff, mortgages and utilities. long term.” “I wasn’t surprised,” St.Onge and repairing dry rot in Cypress. According to the CSU’s 2015- Before the leak in her apartment, said of the delayed repairs value. “We have a range of housing on This is part three in a series of 2016 Campus Cost of Attendance, Phelan-Roberts said she noticed “Campuses age and we have to campus,” St. Onge said. “Some are delayed repairs on Humboldt State’s HSU ranks nine out of all 23 cam- mold when she moved into Campus keep money in them to keep them in great standing condition. But we campus. puses for the least expensive food Apartments the year before and it vital.” don’t have any housing here that is and housing expense on campus. smelled moldy and musty. She said St. Onge said Cypress has the not safe.” Laura Bogner, Miranda Hutchison and While HSU students pay about she reported it to her Community most deferred maintenance of hous- Last summer housing proposed Rebekah Staub may be contacted at [email protected]

Campus Building Repairs Over the Years

graphic by Jami Eiring

graphic by Jami Eiring *information collected from The Lumberjack archives* Wednesday, November 11 2015 5

HSU Researches New Librarian

by Kevynn Gomez The Humboldt State library is one who is really passionate library. looking to find a full-time librar- about teaching.” Many workshops are put ian for the College of Arts, Hu- The committee originally on by librarians and other staff manities and Social Sciences. began working on the search in members but are not always The library recently brought June 2015 and found candidates used by students. Even though three candidates for the position by August, Philips said. Three flyers are available in the library to HSU to perform short teach- candidates for the position were and online, Payne thinks adver- ing tutorials that all students, brought to HSU for individual tising the programs better would HSU faculty and community presentations on Oct. 27, Oct. make a difference. members were invited to. 29 and Nov. 5. The presentations “I think it’d be great if there illustration by Aren Fikes The position is meant to act focused on the theme of infor- were more of a university wide as the primary link between the mation literacy and took place in effort,” Payne said. library and the college by pro- Library Lab 121 or the Fishbowl. To be considered for the po- viding research and information Student Zack Payne attended sition, all candidates must have assistance to teachers as well as two of the three candidate pre- a master’s degree in library sci- students. They will also be re- sentations and said both can- ence or a similar field as well as sponsible for visiting the college didates did a good job and that an undergraduate degree in arts, classes to help students with they both had excellent ideas. humanities or social science. The specific research projects. Payne is also a library em- ideal candidate is also expected Open Daily at Noon! The librarian works with with ployee and works in the Hum- to have experience with faculty English, history or communica- boldt Room, a special collection interaction, use of technology Thursday Nov. 12th tion majors in the college, but of both historic and contempo- for teaching and a preferred spe- also serves students simply tak- rary information on Humboldt cialization in an arts, humanities ing the college classes. Since the County, such as geographic and or social science. college courses are a required cultural topics like local Native Philips said these competitive Young Dubliners part of the HSU general educa- American tribe folklore, red- qualifications are to ensure the 9:30pm $20 tion curriculum, all students will wood logging photos and histor- chosen candidate can assist stu- have a chance to work with the ic newspaper clippings. He has dents in the best ways possible. Friday Nov. 13th librarian. worked for libraries before and She emphasized the changing Sarah Fay Philips, the li- feels the library’s most impor- nature of librarian responsibili- Poor Man’s Whiskey brary’s coordinator of instruc- tant tool will always be the staff. ties due to the increase in helpful Performs “Graceland” tion and reference, leads the “I definitely think that the technology. three-person committee search- people are the most underuti- “It’s really important that the Saturday Nov. 14th 9:30pm $15 ing for and working with the lized resource,” Payne said. person understands the informa- candidates. She said they hope Both Philips and Payne said tion world,” Philips said. “They to find someone to begin work- that one of the larger challenges need that education and back- Beauty & the Bass feat ill-esha ing by spring 2015. for the library is not necessarily ground.” Marjo Lak & DJ D’vinity “This person will be doing employing qualified staff mem- 9:30pm $15 really important work,” Philips bers, but finding effective ways Tuesday Nov. 17th Kevynn Gomez may be said. “We’re looking for some- to get students involved in the contacted at [email protected] Blitzen Trapper Phoebe Bridgers 9:00pm $15 www.HumBrews.com

All buildings on Humboldt State’s campus are victims of repairs that have been put off because there is not enough money to completely fix them. The result is more than $115 million in deferred maintenance and an increasing amount of buildings in poor condition that continue to be pushed off due to low state funding.

- HSU’s customized system Facilities Replacement and Renewal Model (FRRMS) classifies things like elevators, electrical systems, roofing and plumbing in deferred maintenance when they outlive their life expec- tancy

- FRRMS is used across the California State University system

- HSU audited FRRMS for the first time this year revealing a much higher amount of deferred maintenance than previously reported

- FRRMS did not include housing

- Science A, built in 1962, is one of the worst buildings on campus with $13.8 million in deferred maintenance.

- Science A is home to many chemicals used by various science stu- dents and instructors. If used wrong, the chemicals can be harmful or deadly. Some harmless chemicals are kept in lab rooms whereas dan- gerous ones are kept in separate storage rooms in the building.

- If a dangerous leak or explosion occurs in Science A, it would take a Hazmat team located in Eureka between 45 minutes and one hour to -Work towards eliminating sexualized violence on the Sexual Assault Prevention Commit- respond. tee. -Register students to vote and develop relationships with elected o cials on the Associated This series started in an investigative reporting class in spring 2015. Since Students Lobby Corps. then HSU students Justin Bell, Laura Bogner, Jacob Cheek, Oliver Cory, -Review and award grants to campus clubs, initiatives and programs on the A.S. Event Miranda Hutchison, Katelyn Roudebush and Rebekah Staub interviewed Funding Board, Humboldt Energy Independence Fund and the Diversity Program Funding over 50 people and workers about the conditions on campus. Committee. -Gain experience as a board member on the HSU Advancement Foundation or Sponsored Programs Foundation. -Determine budgets of student fee money on the Instructionally Related Activities Committee or AS Board of Finance.

* All students must meet the minimum academic qualications to be a student o ce holder.* LIFE & ARTS 6 Wednesday, November 11, 2015

The Hidden Jewels of HSU by Hannah Moss handled outside the class schedule. Ashley English has spent over 400 hours completing Claire Patterson used molten silver, wax and baby teeth the latest addition to her collection of hats inspired by from the tooth fairy’s collection to recreate her juvenile sociological concepts and ideologies. smile as a necklace. She now rewards the tooth fairy “One of the sucky things about making things is I with handcrafted jewelry that has elevated in crafts- hate it at the end every time,” English said. manship since the time she lost her teeth. English changed her major from social sciences to “My mom pretty much solely wears jewelry I make art but brings inspiration from her previous studies to for her,” Patterson said. “I’ve given jewelry for like, ev- her works in the honors jewelry and small metals class. ery Christmas ever. Now it’s just way nicer.” Her most recent piece, “Reflection: The Glass Ceiling,” Patterson is one of three students currently working is inspired by the sociology term that describes the un- in honors jewelry and small metals. On top of spend- seen barrier that keeps women from rising into corpo- ing more than six hours in the art studio on Saturdays rate power. and Sundays, the double major is also choreographing a English used an advanced technique called plique-a- piece for the fall dance show. jour to create intricate enamel (or glass) male peacock “I’m on campus for every day of my life for multiple feathers without backing to allow light to shine through hours,” Patterson said. like stained glass. Tiny print of women’s names from Patterson is working on a collection that plays off history are sketched into the metalwork on the top of the concept of juxtaposition, using darker materials the hat to make a comment about how successful wom- some may see as trash to create a wearable line. Her en who broke through the ceiling are rarely discussed. line incorporates staggered brass tubing with peek-a- While Patterson wants her work to move in a com- boo cubic zirconia stones that allow whoever is wearing mercial direction, English hopes to see her work in a her works to find something new with each wear. gallery one day. “So much of what I do is this juxtaposition of really “The really exciting thing about honors is how dif- dark materials or materials that might be considered ferent we all are in our aesthetics and our goals,” Eng- trash or not as much something that should be adorned lish said, “Kris is really attentive to each of us as indi- with like, glitzy stones,” Patterson said. “That contrast viduals. She encourages us to focus our ideas and build is a huge basis in what I do. I’m not going into the ev- on them.” erything is super crazy glamorous manner for a while.” Kris Patzlaff, art department chair and honors Patterson hopes to take her line in a commercial di- teacher, has worked with metals for over 35 years. rection but not for means of profit. Patzlaff created and designed the ceremonial mace “For now, I want the people who wear my jewelry to used for HSU’s graduation ceremony with a few hon- be able to afford it,” Patterson said. ors students back in 2013. She requires students to To qualify for the honors program, students must participate in local shows and galleries as well as complete the beginning, intermediate and advanced enter their works into national exhibitions. Jeweler and designer Claire Patterson models her tube necklace created jewelry and small metals courses and submit a port- “The students have a firm grasp on concepts,” with brass tubing and wire, cubic Zirconia stones and handmade brass folio of their works. The class only has space for seven said Patzlaff. “I’m just here to help fine-tune, offer chain patina’s black. | Hannah Moss students total, but class size varies semester to semes- tips and tricks.” ter depending on student qualifications. The jewelry and small metals classes are offered their studies. The group only meets once a week to all students. Although art majors get registration “There are people from science and that’s cool,” Patterson said. and has a process critique ev- priority, Patterson says the jewelry classes are “This is art, and you should do it so you don’t go crazy.” ery other week. The rest a great melting pot of students from all of students’ work is backgrounds pulling inspiration from For more photos of English and Patterson’s works, check out thelum- berjack.org

Hannah Moss may be contacted at [email protected] Branching Out and Leafing the Clutter Behind

YOU WILL NEED: -A stick (you can choose a branchy guy or a simple one) -Thumb Tacks, push pins or small nails (choose something visually appealing) -String or ribbon longer than your stick THE HOW-TO: 1. Choose what angle the stick will hang best against the wall. 2. Tie your string around one end of the stick, wrap around a few times and tie another knot. I wish I could say that I am a simplistic liver. Unfortunately, 75 cent bags at thrift stores are my 3. Do the same thing with the other end of your string and stick. kryptonite. Even worse, almost every corner of Arcata has some type of consignment shop. I 4. Congratulations, you now have a stick on a string. need that parakeet pendant necklace, I’ll totally reuse the beads from this plastic necklace, if I 5. Take your tacks and press them into the stick about a quarter to a half an inch apart. Make decide I dislike this alien charm bracelet, I’m sure I can regift it. sure they are all pushed in at the same angle. This is where your jewelry will hang. I have so much jewelry I could probably connect all of it and make a path from campus to 6. Find a nice place to hang the stick in your room. You may need to secure the string at the my parents’ house in the Bay Area. I’ve tried everything to keep it organized that I now have center and at the two bases of the stick to keep it from tilting when you hang your jewelry. so many jewelry boxes that my desk, dresser, bookshelf and life are a beautiful clusterfuck. 7. Now you look artsy AF. Fortunately, we live by the woods! We can make cool stuff out of sticks, like houses or fires or jewelry hangers. Ya. Hannah Moss may be contacted at [email protected]

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continued from page one The contestants were asked to respond to comical scenario- based questions like, “Your sweetie’s dog was ran over by a kinetic sculpture. Pretending the Mr. Green Glam, contestant #1 in this year’s Mr. Humboldt beauty pageant, blowing glitter into the judges were that person, how crowd on Sat. Nov. 7 2015. | Sam Armanino would you console us?” After- wards they strutted their stuff in swimwear, ranging from a medi- eval inspired suit to a thong as DJ Pressure provided music. Mr. Humboldt was founded in 2013. It is supported by Savage Henry Magazine and Blondies Food and Drink. The pageant shook up the status quo for a Mr. Dairyman, Jeff Mason, showing off his diary farming skills by feeding good cause. The proceeds of a calf on stage. | Sam Armanino the event go toward local non- profits. Ronnie Chausse is a volun- teer and good friend of event organizer and visionary Johanna Nagan. She volunteered at every event and explains how the pag- eant has easily taken hold in the community and became part of the Humboldt culture. Mr. Shakespeare ripping off his shirt during the beach wear portion of the Mr. Humboldt beauty “Men are put in a space of be- pageant on Nov. 7 2015 in the Arcata Theater Lounge. | Sam Armanino ing objectified that women face in society normally,” Chausse said. “But in this pageant it hap- pens in a light-hearted and play- ful way. Nothing is taken too se- This year’s Mr. Humboldt: riously.” Jeff Mason AKA Mr. Dairyman. Katie Lowe may be contacted at [email protected] Bo Dirt, contestant #5, entered on to the stage showing off his sign and short shorts on Sataurday. Nov. 7 2015. | Sam Armanino

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HSU Student Wins Musical DeLodder Competition $1,000 prize for HSU’s composition major

Michael Donovan conducts his orchestra in his first peice, “The Dignified Lonely Person” at the Composers Concert held last Saturday. | Aren Fikes by Alexandra Turku

Humboldt State student Michael Barret Dono- Donovan has been working with music since van is the winner of this year’s $1,000 DeLodder he was about 11. He came to HSU as a business Student Success prize for his musical composition. major, but later switched to music. HSU professor Donovan created “The Dignified Lonely Per- Brian Post is Donovan’s teacher in composition son,” a 25-minute contemporary classical music and first met Donovan when he wanted to change Action Research piece written for voice and piano, based on the his major. poetry by HSU alumna Marlena Kellog. Donovan “For me a composition is when somebody has said the reason he used someone else’s poetry taken a musical idea or motive and pieced them is to represent other people’s effect on you and together,” Post said. Project Data your life when you are alive. Composers can submit up to two composi- “There is creativity and genius everywhere tions for the DeLodder competition and one win- and some just happen to put it into music,” Dono- ner will be picked each semester. The idea of the Presentations van said. Delodder scholarship is that the composer can Donovan won the DeLodder prize last semes- use the money to stay at home and create music Bring your curiosity and listen to the story ter and he used the prize money to create this instead of having to work. told by the student success action research year’s submission. He also wants to use the mon- “This competition is a wonderful thing for stu- ey to apply to graduate school. dents to get paid for their music. It is something project data. Lisa Castellino will provide “Every step of the way you need to ask people to strive for,” Post said. “Even if they don’t win it a retrospective of undergraduate student for help,” Donovan said. “So much of what’s be- gets their creative juices flowing. It gets the mu- hind it is collaborative work. Much of what you do sic out of their heads.” success at HSU, based on data cover- as a student composer is to make it happen. You Kenneth Bozanich is a composition major at ing the past 10+ years. Be part of this have to find a way to sell it to [people’s] hearts HSU and also submitted two compositions for appreciative inquiry facilitated by and their minds.” the DeLodder competition. He thinks the compe- Donovan said the hard part is that there is al- tition works as a motivator. Interim Provost eo Kalikow, as ways something that goes wrong. “It’s a great competition amongst peers. What the questions raised by the data “It’s like driving an old Chevy, you fix one part it does is make us competition majors work hard- and another falls off,” Donovan said. “You have er,” Bozanich said. “No matter what it’s definitely shape the context for imple- to be able to deal with every single problem.” an incentive to write more.” menting the strategic plan.

Alexandra Turku may be contacted at [email protected] Friday, September 4: Asking Better Questions “Coop and Friends” played together for the rst time on Tuesday, Nov. 10 for Veterans day. The band came together in order to bring awareness to an organization, Veterans Educational Transi- Friday, October 16: tional Services (VETS), that helps veterans and their dependents transition to college life after The Road to the Baccalaureate as traveled by Upper service. Division Transfer Students, 1-3 p.m., Great Hall, College Creek

Friday, November 20: Examining Academic and Social Integration- a Case Study of the Class of 2013, 1-3 p.m., Great Hall, College Creekk

Recordings of each presentation will be available online at http://www2.humboldt.edu/aavp/node/59

Be sure to bring pencil and paper -- or other favorite note taking medium -- and be thinking ahead of time about what you most want to know about student success at HSU. Recordings of each presentation will be available online. Photo by Sam Armanino SPORTS Wednesday, November 11, 2015 9 Humboldt State Lumberjacks are GNAC Champions The football team holds the first championship title since 2011 by Berenice Ceja

The Jacks bring a long awaited brecht said. The Jacks started off with title home. The team did just that. Two a 14-0 lead, despite the loss After assuring a share of the months later, Heidebrecht says of defensive playmaker Chris conference title last week, the he feels overjoyed with how the Hannible due to a leg injury that Jacks traveled to St. George, team finished off and won the kept him out of the entire game. Utah to play against Dixie State title. In the second quarter, soph- University on Saturday. Now, the “Knowing that the possibil- omore running back Ja’Quan Humboldt State Lumberjacks ity of more games and a playoff Gardner broke a game-long 74- are the Great North American appearance make us even more yard touchdown run which put Conference champions. excited and focused, and know- HSU ahead 34-0 with just a cou- The Great Northwest Athletic ing that what we kept saying ev- ple minutes left until halftime. Conference has established itself ery time we came together for After Gardner’s third carry of as one of the top NCAA Division a break after practice actually the game, he became HSU’s sin- II athletic conferences in the na- came true,” Heidebrecht said. gle-season rushing record hold- tion during its 14-year history. It “It feels so good to be able to say er. He now holds the number-one currently has 11 full-time mem- we are the GNAC champs and no spot with 1,735 rushing yards. bers that cover five U.S. states one can take that away from us.” HSU racked up 545 yards, 421 David Jone, Humboldt’s offensive lineman, conducts Humboldt State’s Marching and one Canadian province. Junior wide receiver Chase of which came on the ground, Lumberjack band. | Sam Armanino The HSU football team holds Krivashei said every team in the led by Gardner with 185 yards this year’s title. conference is competitive, how- on 16 carries. Quarterback Rob- In an interview back in Sep- ever, with a great game plan and ert Webber threw for 124 yards “I knew what this team was The Jacks will play conference tember, senior defensive line- execution you can take that ele- and three touchdowns to go capable of, so the GNAC title rival Western Oregon on Saturday, man Codey Heidebrecht said he ment away from them. with 45 yards rushing. was an expectation for me,” Nov. 14 in Monmouth, Oregon. had only one expectation for the “Our coaches did a great job The Jacks secured a 40-0 lead Krivashei said. “As long as we Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. season. preparing each week for these by the second quarter and even- keep focusing on one week at “Win the GNAC (Great opponents, and my teammates tually clinched the conference a time, there are no ceilings for Northwest American Confer- did a good job of executing,” title with a victory against Dixie this team.” Berenice Ceja may be ence) championship,” Heide- Krivashei said. State 57-14. contacted at [email protected] Ready for Tip-Off The Humboldt State basketball team is back for another season by Paul Matli need to step into those roles. though the Jacks are young, Mor- teams.” at Lumberjack Arena last season, Dribble, pass, shoot, swish. The “I’m working on being more of gan, Brown and Kinder pointed Kinder acknowledged the so Kinder hopes the team can get Humboldt State men’s basketball a vocal leader,” Morgan said. “I out the talented freshmen on the Jacks’ lack of size but said if they off to a great start. team is back and ready to build off have more respect for my elders basketball team. have physical and mental tough- The Jacks tip off the season on last year’s successful campaign. and as a point guard, they’re ex- “Nikhil Lizotte, Tyrus Rattler ness they can overcome it. Tuesday, Nov. 17 against Southern The Jacks finished third in the pecting me to be a leader.” and Jack Kaub are three freshmen Even though Morgan said their Oregon at the Lumberjack Arena. California Collegiate Athletic As- Brown, who is one of only to watch,” Kinder said. strength is three-point shooting The Jacks’ first league game will sociation last season, and hope to three seniors along with Thomas Lizotte and Rattler both play and the ability to run up and down be Dec. 3 against Cal State San build off last season’s successful Witzel and Ethan Dillard, said it’s the guard position while Kaub the court, Morgan says the Jacks Marcos. This will give the team run. important for him to use the ad- will help fill the void left by Calvin have a lot of depth and everybody almost a month of experience be- Last season’s California Col- vice he gained from past captains. Young III as a rebounder. can play a role. fore they start conference play. legiate Athletic Association fresh- “I learned a lot from Austin Young was great for the Jacks Because of this, Morgan said The Jacks are ranked seventh man of the year Malik Morgan and Allan,” Brown said. “I’m try- as a freshman last season, but got the starting lineup is still up in in the preseason conference rank- said the team has been hard at ing to use that to help the younger injured before the start of the year. the air. The starters will be deter- ings. Brown said the rankings work since the beginning of Oc- guys.” “Losing Calvin is huge,” Kinder mined by how practice goes. mean nothing as the Jacks are fo- tober to guarantee a successful Head Coach Steve Kinder said said. “There’s a gaping hole, but Something else that is different cused on winning the CCAA Con- season. he hopes the seniors are being we have to look at what we have about the Jacks this season is they ference and Conference Champi- “We started going through set leaders on and off the court, but left to replace him.” do not have any games scheduled onship at the end of the season. plays and developing team chemis- felt comfortable even if it is not Kinder said many players need against Division I opponents. “I think we’re being under- try on October 15,” Morgan said. happening. to step up in Young’s absence. “In the past we’ve faced teams rated,” Brown said. “But rankings “But we’ve been working hard in “I expect the seniors to do their Young’s loss will put the Jacks like California Berkeley and St. don’t mean anything, it’s all about the weight room year-round to get jobs,” Kinder said. “But if not, the even more behind the eight ball. John’s,” Kinder said. wins and losses at the end of the bigger and stronger.” freshman and sophomores are ca- They did not have a lot of size to Kinder said the Jacks have 10 season.” The Jacks lost senior leaders pable of taking care of themselves begin with as Morgan and Brown out of their first 11 games at Lum- like Austin Bryan, Allan Guei, Da- and know what they need to do.” talked about. berjack Arena. According to him, vid Howard and Brett McConnell, The Jacks are a young team “We don’t have a lot of size,” it’s a way to get the freshman which means players like Morgan boasting 12 freshman, one soph- Brown said. “But we do have comfortable and used to playing Paul Matli may be and senior Rakim (Rocky) Brown omore and three seniors. Even quickness and want to run on college ball. The Jacks went 15-1 contacted at [email protected] 10 Thelumberjack.org Cycling to the Top HSU Cycling Club competes in national championships by Joanna Quintanilla school doesn’t help us out that have coaches that are making pretty cool.” “It was totally shocking,” Os- Cyclist Alison Osgood broke much. We’re petitioning for their students perfect and we’re Senior Sara Schneider, 21, good said. “I had no idea and the her wrist before participating them to cover 50 percent of our just out there riding at the best placed third in the downhill fact that we didn’t even race any in professional cycling this sea- trip when we just won nation- of our ability. It’s pretty [nerve- women’s race and fourth in the endurance events, it was an awe- son. Collegiate nationals was a als.” wracking] for us going against dual slalom race. some surprise.” chance for her to make up for it. As a whole, the team pre- such a large threat, [because] “It was great going into it,” Osgood and Schneider have “I was really disappointed so pares just by riding their bikes they’re so good.” Schneider said. “I had never been riding together for a long I wanted to have a good race at through tracks in the community For Hellams, winning second done a competition that high of time. The teammates joined the collegiate,” Osgood said. “I just forest or on rides with the rest place in the race was great way a level and traveled that far for Cycling Club at the same time really wanted to have a good of the Cycling Club. The lack of to end the season. one so I was pretty nervous, but and have seen one another im- race run where I felt like myself.” training with a coach adds an “It was great,” Hellams said. my goal was to be top 10.” prove. As a member of the HSU amaeuter element to racing. “I was on a bike that shouldn’t Hellams, Osgood, Schneider “Sharing the podium with her Cycling Club, Osgood won first “They get pretty intense. A have been top two and I was and fourth team member Tyler was like maybe the biggest high- place in the Downhill Women’s lot of the Division II schools have the only one that made that far Green placed fifth in the team light of the whole thing,” Os- Nationals race at this year’s USA coaches,” Hellams said. “So you on a downhill bike and that was omnium at nationals. good said. “It was really cool.” Joanna Quintanilla may be Cycling Collegiate Mountain contacted at [email protected] Bike National Championships in Snowshoe Mountain, West Vir- ginia. “It was just amazing to finally have a run where I felt really con- fident and prepared,” Osgood said. “And to win was just icing on top.” For senior Bo Hellams, 21, this was his first time at nation- als. Hellams’ original intent was to only race the downhill men’s race, but after crashing during his race he decided to give the dual slalom a try. “I didn’t even think about rac- ing dual slalom,” Hellams said. “I didn’t have the right bike or the right equipment. I didn’t reg- ister until the night before.” Hellams said a lack of coaches and financial support from HSU makes competing more difficult for the team. “The lack of funding is ev- The Humboldt State Cycling Club poses after riding a local trail in Lake Tahoe. The club had dominated a weekend of competition held by the University of Nevada, Reno. | Alexander Woodard erything,” Hellams said. “The

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Another (un)official holiday comes and goes Editor in Chief Rebekah Staub

Managing Editor It is always a great day when the nation’s cats get together and de- or its leaders or for religious and family purposes. Miranda Hutchison cide to have a holiday. Holidays are not about YouTube views, Facebook likes or starting News Editor Or maybe it was National Take Your Dog to Work Day? But it a trend online. Louis Ramirez could have also been National Hairball Awareness Day, Bermuda While these forms of Internet celebration are still a good way Day (yes, celebrating the shorts), National Old Stuff Day (whatever for communities to get together, it is also important to recognize Life & Arts Editor that means) and even Melon Day. what you have outside of the screen. Hannah Moss In the age of the Internet, people (cat lovers especially) have If we begin to forget the communities right in our neighborhood, Sports Editor become more connected than ever. These Internet celebrations cre- if we begin to forget what it is like to celebrate without the Internet, Berenice Ceja ate communities and highlight some of the funniest aspects of our we have lost fundamental face-to-face communication. culture. We know we can always use the Internet for support and friend- Opinon Editor These holidays give us an excuse to eat ice cream or recognize ship, but there is nothing quite like actually having human beings Ciara Emery the hairballs we don’t recognize every other day of the year. surrounding us to celebrate being alive. Breaking News Editor They also could point out some fundamental flaws of the age of More and more, we are being shaped by the Internet, but there is Ian Cochran technology. still value in having celebration outside of it too. While we are willing to spend vast amounts of time on the Inter- So as the holidays approach, remember your roots. Remember Copy Editors net looking at pictures of cats and pizza, we ignore the celebrations why you like to celebrate and remember to make memories for the Marissa Papanek Banning Ramirez that really do mean something. sake of making memories. Don’t do it just for the perfect hashtag The true point of a holiday is for the nation to come together in on your Instagram photo. Visual Editors recognition of a good cause, in remembrance of our country itself Sam Armanino Jessica Ernst

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Cartographer In a photo caption for “We are the Champions” Gabriel Retzer’s name was misspelled as Gabriele Retzer. Harrison Brooks

On the front page the subhead for “Repairs up in the Air” said HSU has more than $125 million in delayed Writers Desiree Back repairs. This is incorrect and it should have said more than $115 million. Kevynn Gomez Caitlyn Kaifer Katie Lowe Connor Malone Paul Matli Alexandra Turku Nick Garcia Oliver Cory Henry Faust Joanna Quintanilla Jacob Cheek Tina Sampay Calidonia Gerner

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Rastafarianism and cultural ap- propriation in Humboldt County by Slauson Girl Cultural appropriation is a hot topic, especially on col- this underworld and the two cannot help but to mix at political reforms. Haile Selassie also gave Ethiopia its lege campuses. some point. first written constitution. The concept of cultural appropriation is a theory de- Within this, there is a percentage of growers who Rasta’s wear dreadlocks because they don’t believe rived from classes such as sociology and ethnic studies. have a certain look. I am not speaking in terms of every in combing or cutting their hair, which comes from bibli- Cultural appropriation is defined as one group of people person in Humboldt County with dreads – I am speak- cal beliefs. Rasta’s also believe in being close to nature adopting certain aspects that are custom by members in ing solely in terms of those I have come in contact with. and growing their own food, which is where I could see a different culture. Those who shed light on cultural ap- Those who listen to reggae heavily and think that simply how Rastafarianism became appealing to those living in propriation view the phenomenon negatively. because they smoke and grow major weed, that they are Humboldt County. The most obvious and debatable aspect of cultural representing Rastafarian culture. However, the problem I have with the appropriation appropriation occurs during the time of Halloween. Hal- However, Rastafarianism is based around the Carib- of Rastafarianism in Humboldt County, is the fact that loween has always been a time to have fun and dress up. bean Island of Jamaica. Haile Selassie is never mentioned, nor the reasons he is The fun is in feeling like someone other than yourself for The movement began in the 1930’s when Prince Ras such a important figure in the Caribbean. a night. In college, I was made aware of how offensive Tafari, also known as Haile Selassie, became emperor of Those in Humboldt County who believe they are rep- it is to dress up as people within other cultures for Hal- Ethiopia. Haile Selassie was very important to Ethiopia, resenting Rastafarian culture take the aspects of Rasta- loween. and Rastafarianism comes from his name. farianism that fit them and are most interesting. In turn, Living in Humboldt County during the course of my Rastafarians or “Rasta’s” regarded Haile Selassie as they are clueless and choose to ignore the foundation undergrad, I have been introduced to what I see as a God in human form because of Pan-Africanist Marcus that Rastafarianism was formed on. whole other level of cultural appropriation. Garvey’s prediction that in Africa a Black king shall be Which, in my opinion, does a complete disservice to Humboldt County has always been like two worlds crowned and he shall be the redeemer. Soon after, Haile the movement. within one. On one hand you have this major industry Selassie was elected and in turn became a symbol of of growing marijuana -- where growers are ducked off in hope and freedom for those in the country. ridiculous locations within the redwood trees and for- While in office, Haile Selassie worked to re-African- Slauson Girl may be est. Then, you have the university nestled right within ize Ethiopia. This was done through various social and contacted at [email protected]

Letter to the Editor

Dear Lumberjack editors,

I am writing on behalf of the Humboldt State chapter of the California Faculty Association (CFA) to thank you for your support for California State University faculty in our struggle to restore fairness to faculty salaries. The CFA represents 26,000 CSU faculty, librarians, counselors and coaches. As you noted in your recent editorial, our members overwhelmingly approved a strike authorization vote dur- ing the last weeks of October. That vote passed with 94 percent in favor of authorizing a faculty strike if we are unable to reach an equitable settlement with the CSU Chancellor’s office.

We often say that “faculty working conditions are student learning conditions” to illustrate the Growth fundamental partnership between students and faculty. During the last decade, the CSU has invested by Jacob Cheek heavily in its growing managerial class while dismissing the needs of faculty and their families. At HSU, for example, administrative salaries grew by 42 percent while average faculty salaries lost nearly This past weekend I celebrated old growth redwood tree. That $13,000 in inflation adjusted purchasing power. my 25th birthday. I cannot even old growth has been alive for tell you how happy I was to cel- thousands of years. They have The CSU claims that faculty salaries have not been cut and that tuition has not been raised in recent ebrate another day on this great been alive for so long because years. We know this is utterly disingenuous: the CSU did indeed refuse to pay negotiated salary raises earth. I have hit the quarter they have survived the weather, in 2007 and 2008, and faculty took a further 10 percent salary cut during the furloughs in 2009-2010, century mark and I still have the logging industry and other and while the CSU hasn’t cut salaries since, they’ve simply let inflation do the job for them. Likewise, time for growth. These past events. They have gone on to although the CSU hasn’t raised tuition in the last few years, the cost of attending college has certainly 25 years have also helped me live without disturbance. The risen in other respects. Students and faculty are both struggling to make ends meet while the CSU learn new things and the years amount of life and knowledge it prioritizes and enriches its managers and executives. have contributed to where I am has is beyond that of a human. today. The old growth has experi- In the CFA, we know that students are our allies. We also know that we cannot take that partner- As we age, we feel it physi- enced earthquakes, rain, light- ship for granted. I’m grateful that the Lumberjack has expressed its support for the faculty. On Nov. cally and we feel it mentally. ning storms, even droughts. But 17 faculty from all 23 CSU campuses will converge on the Chancellor’s office in Long Beach to take But another very important as the old growth faced these our message to the CSU Board of Trustees. Faculty from HSU will be there, as will CSSA student rep- thing about age is your growth. obstacles, the redwood tree resentatives from HSU. We grow through our experi- was still able to survive and ad- ences and the path we have tak- vance. The tree learned through We will win. en in life. With every year we its experiences- that is why it is age we learn from our mistakes still standing today. Best regards, and create teaching moments Do not worry about age. Be for ourselves. We build on our like that redwood and maintain Mike C. accomplishments and success those experiences as a learn- stories. We understand how ing lesson for yourself and your Michael Camann to survive and advance. These life. Use those experiences as Professor of Zoology things continue to grow inside growth and continue to stand President, HSU Chapter California Faculty Association of us each year we have on this strong just like that old growth. President, HSU Chapter American Association of University Professors earth. Think about it in terms of an Jacob Cheek may be contacted at [email protected]

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