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Bite-sized theater comes to campus

The Torch, Lane Community College, OR

4 days ago by Lauren Hutchison

This year's "Spring Inspirations" is bursting with enthusiasm and talent. The student-run production boasts seven one-act plays ranging from seven to 30 minutes. Between comedy and drama, serious and off-the-wall pieces, there's bound to be something for everyone.

Students suspected in multiple bomb threats on campus

The Lumberjack, Humboldt State University, CA

3 days ago by Derek Lactaoen, Stephanie Haller, and Chris Hoff

Multiple bomb threats were called into Humboldt State University early Monday morning, disrupting final exams and causing the closure of multiple buildings on campus.

Dreadlocks: functional or spiritual?

The Lumberjack, Humboldt State University, CA

1 day ago by Sally Kiefer

If you do not have scissors and a brush, or do not believe in using them, you might want to grow a set of dreadlocks.

This is probably why primitive cultures have worn them. Some still do wear them. But in American culture, dreadlocks are either a low-maintenance way to keep your hair or a statement of rebellion.

'Jacks fall in CCAA Tournament

The Lumberjack, Humboldt State University, CA

3 days ago by Matt Drange

Errors doomed the Humboldt State Softball team in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships over the weekend, eliminating the host team after just two games.

The 'Jacks, who were the No. 1 seed heading into the four-team tournament, were knocked out by Cal State San Bernardino on Friday 7-6 after falling to Monterey Bay 5-0 the day before.

"Iron Man" is movie gold

Sonoma State Star, Sonoma State University, CA

3 days ago by Becky Bazell & Janisha Harris

With words that echoed many a thought after last Thursday's sneak preview of "Iron Man," touted as the first big summer blockbuster, SSU student, Jenna Mock exclaimed "That movie was bad ass!"

True superhero buffs crowded theaters on May 1 to be the first to see whether Robert Downey Jr.

Pomicpic's Picks Zoo: Just a euphemism for animal jail?

Sonoma State Star, Sonoma State University, CA

2 days ago by Casey Pomicpic

Field trips to the local zoo or the public aquarium are a staple of almost every American childhood. Field trips to the local prison are not. I have always wondered why walking by the monkey cage at the zoo is more socially acceptable than walking past the cells of those incarcerated.

Einstein has nothing on this MC

Sonoma State Star, Sonoma State University, CA

3 days ago by Becky Bazell

Mariah Carey's latest album, "E=MC2" dropped on April 14, a historic achievement before it even hit the shelves. The first single released from the album, "Touch My Body," became her 18th Number 1 hit, and tied her with The Beatles for the most Number 1's of all time.