I've thought for a long time that it'd be cool for Humboldt to have its own flag. Here's a design I came up with for one.

To me, Humboldt's always felt like a bit of a mix between Pacific Northwest and California, and I wanted my flag to reflect that: its design is heavily based off of the Cascadian Flag used in the PNW, but with a more Californian color scheme, anchored by a redwood tree in the middle.

Would love to hear people's thoughts/reactions/suggestions/etc. Thx!

There was a threat of a school shooting at 11 today written on the bathroom stall.

Hello i’m a student at cph which they just said campus is closed for the rest of the semester.

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The Cal Poly Humboldt pro-Palestine protests have elevated a remarkable number of important questions, opened a space for difficult, meaningful conversations, and also raised concerns about what principles of the community we bring into spaces of disagreement. Even in the midst of this challenging period for our community, we remain firmly rooted in our University’s purpose: to provide the highest quality and affordable college education built on the contributions of diverse students, staff, and faculty who are committed to a just and sustainable world.

We write today in this spirit, while also reasserting our responsibility for civil discourse and fact-based debate. In particular, we would like to provide context and feedback to the stated demands of the protesters. They have asked the campus to:

1. Disclose all holdings and collaborations with Israel.

It is important to highlight that Cal Poly Humboldt is among the higher education leaders in environmentally and socially responsible investing. In 2014, with extensive student involvement, an investment strategy focused on reducing investments in the fossil fuel industry and in tracking investments in socially concerning sectors was adopted. Last year, again with student involvement and assistance, a new policy focused on Environmentally & Socially Responsible (ESR) investing was adopted. This policy takes a “positive investment” approach to select funds with strong environmental, social, and governance practices, and again puts Humboldt at the leading edge of responsible investing within higher education.

The investments in the University’s endowment does not include any direct investment in defense companies or any securities issued by Israeli companies or organizations, or to defense firms. In fact, because of the relatively small size of the endowment, the investment strategy does not include direct investment in any specific companies or securities. Instead, the portion of the investment in securities is in mutual funds, which are bundles of many securities that reflect the portfolios of numerous different investment managers.

So any holdings of the securities in question would represent indirect investment. Our estimates put the potential indirect investment in the areas that are asked about at less than 1% of the investment portfolio of more than $51 million. Of this, our estimate of potential defense investment is less than 0.5% of the entire portfolio, though that can fluctuate over time. This estimate is probably high as these companies do not produce weaponry but rather components of various industrial products (like wind turbines and aviation parts). The portion of the indirect investment in Israeli companies or organizations is likewise less than 0.5%, and can fluctuate over time. These securities, which again are bundled in different mutual funds, are software companies and banks, and there is also less than 0.1% in bonds. Any of these holdings could be sold by the fund manager at any time.

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss the investment policies in the future.

2. Cut all ties with Israeli universities.

Cal Poly Humboldt has a commitment to global engagement. While we have no current ties with Israeli Universities, we are open to connecting with universities across the world in an effort to build connections and expand understanding. The Cal Poly Humboldt catalog listing for a study abroad program with the University of Haifa in Haifa, Israel is a California State University International Study Abroad (CSU IP) program, not a Cal Poly Humboldt program. The CSU IP Haifa program is not currently enrolling students. Current Bilateral Exchange Programs with Cal Poly Humboldt are listed online.

Information about agreements with other universities is also available on campus websites or with an email to the Dean of Extended Education & Global Engagement. We encourage our students to speak and engage with faculty as well as campus administrators. Our doors are always open to our students.

3. Divest from companies and corporations complicit in the occupation of Palestine:

Please see the investment information in #1. We do not have a way of measuring the specific language included in this request.

4. Drop charges against and halt the harassment of student organizers by law enforcement.

University policy and conduct violations will follow established procedures, and there will be consequences for actions that violate policy or law. However, students who elect to evacuate the building and support efforts to clear the building will have their actions considered as a mitigating factor within those processes.

5. University to publicly call for a ceasefire and end to the occupation of Palestine.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to social justice and the Graduation Pledge to guide everyone’s social and environmental consequences of their decisions. We are supportive of a peaceful and just world which affords the opportunity for all human beings to flourish and achieve their potential.

6. “We want the university to either amend or remove the time, manner or place clause [of its free expression policy] which allows them to call the police on students for organizing in ways that they deem inappropriate.” (Link)

The University's Time, Place and Manner (TPM) policy exists to protect the rights of the entire campus community to a secure environment that is conducive to the pursuit of knowledge, freedom of inquiry, freedom of speech and freedom of assembly. The policy is content-neutral in its approach to speech and assembly, protecting our freedoms while also ensuring that the rights of the rest of the campus community to a safe and secure environment are protected. Part of protecting our rights is protecting the health and safety of persons, and the security of property, for which uniformed police officers may be required.

What’s the deal with that kid that’s always roaming all of Eureka like he’s an adult with disabilities or something and you like see him everywhere what’s his deal like does he have parents? Because I was driving down J St. and this guy is like crossing the road and he sees two cars coming at him from both directions and he decides to stand in the middle of the fucking road like where are his parents or his guardians or something like why is he always roaming by himself? Does he need help? does he need services or something because why is he literally always roaming the street so early and so late at night??

Whose planning on moving out of county? Why? And to where?

Not the best source, but I went out to search for what actual Palestinians/Gazans think of the protests abroad. How do they feel about Westerners advocating for them, when a significant portion of the population is fundamentally opposed to our values? This is the only thing I could find. Thoughts? https://www.newsweek.com/message-gazan-campus-protesters-youre-hurting-palestinian-cause-opinion-1894313

I'm in eureka for the first time , went to founders Grove in Humboldt redwood State Park, and was blown away.. I've never seen anything like this. It was a magical experience. My question is whether it's worth visiting Jedediah Smith redwoods far north if I have seen Humboldt redwoods? I hear a lot of excellent reviews on jedadiah, but just wanted to get an opinion. What's unique about the far north and what should I expect ?

I have been noticing most people attending recent zoom lectures and labs are relatively upset that they are the ones dealing with the impacts rather than the people who are in charge such as CSU administration. I fully support people utilizing their first amendment right, but it seems that there has been much more vandalism and theft occurring which doesn’t really send the best message to the cause.

Students who are graduating have already faced a ton of obsticles to get to this point with Covid, housing, and this current financial crisis. It’s kind of a shame that now they won’t be able to celebrate their achievements.

I’m curious to hear the opinions of others on whether or not they support the closure of campus to students trying to finish projects that require them to access labs, computers, and other facilities on campus as well as the more than likely canceling of the commencement ceremony?

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Today at 3:30 PM the faculty of Cal Poly Humboldt has voted no confidence in the President of the University (Tom Jackson) and his Chief of Staff (Mark Johnson) due to their incompetent handling of the student protests. We demand the immediate resignations of them both. The vote is currently not final (pending verification) but it passed with well over 2/3 voting no confidence.

A Vote of No Confidence In President Tom Jackson

WHEREAS: On April 22, 2024 students protesting the ongoing war and tragic loss of life of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip entered Siemens Hall; and

WHEREAS: Shortly after students occupied Siemens Hall, the university called on multiple law enforcement agencies to respond, including law enforcements, which included dozens of armed, non-university police officers arriving at Siemens Hall wearing body armor and carrying shields; and

WHEREAS: Such a swift and disproportionate police response created unnecessary escalation resulting in physical assault on students and faculty and injury of law enforcement personnel; and

WHEREAS: President Tom Jackson and Chief of Staff Mark Johnson, through their unfamiliarity with the Cal Poly student body mishandled the protest by calling those law enforcement agencies to attempt to extract protestors from Siemens Hall, which led to the injury of students and faculty of Cal Poly Humboldt; and

WHEREAS: It is the responsibility of all members of Cal Poly Humboldt campus community to ensure the safety of our students, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the General Faculty of Cal Poly Humboldt have no confidence in the leadership of President Tom Jackson and his Chief of Staff Mark Johnson; and be it further RESOLVED, That the General Faculty demand Cal Poly Humboldt not pursue disciplinary action or legal prosecution against any students for actions taken in connection with the protest and occupation of Siemens Hall; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Faculty and University provide all necessary and reasonable accommodations to ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully complete their coursework and fulfill their academic requirements for the semester; and be it further RESOLVED, That the General Faculty demand that Cal Poly Humbolt guarantee full compensation for all student employees irrespective of their ability to perform their usual duties; and be it further

RESOLVED, In keeping with our desire to maintain a campus that is safe for our students and return to the work of educating those students, that the General Faculty of Cal Poly Humboldt demand the immediate resignation of President Tom Jackson and Chief of Staff Mark Johnson; and be it further

RESOLVED, That this resolution be distributed to:

The Office of the Chancellor of California State University

The Academic Senate of California State University

Gavin Newsom, The Governor of the State of California

State Senator Mike McGuire

Representative Jared Huffman

Honestly, I feel like the protests and the whole situation with cops coming out of it are pretty dumb. As someone who's knows basically nothing about the situation in Palestine, please explain what's going on over there. And me being a student I just feel like it's negatively affecting all students and the graduating students as they may not walk and classes were canceled in person, I wanted to swim for my sci dive minor :(. So I already know why they chose Siemens Hall because of the offices and stuff, but I just have questions for people who know stuff about law and stuff about the protests. And ik it's against the entire csu for sending money someplace and President Jackson just for being a dick. I also know it's nationwide protest, which is cool and all, but why is it affecting students. I may be upset as I feel uncomfortable on campus now because it is due to another protester/cop altercation and has been staying in my room. Don't yell at me. I'd just like to hear others' opinions on this and to be educated, and my questions answered

Law/campus Questions: Why the initial shit ton of police presence? That just made the protest stronger

Would arresting some of the protestors(inside the building) justified due to trespassing, resisting arrest, destruction of school documents( the last bit is a stretch, but I'm sure it could have happened as they could get into the offices)

Protestor questions: Is defacing and destroying the school property okay?(janitors have to clean,but they don't get paid enough for it)

Was the protest supposed to be nonviolent?? I saw some acts of violence from the protestors(funny water bottle), and them pushing fighting back against the police.

What was the point of barricading and making roadblocks? I've heard how other students feel about it and how they are upset. Would it be a good idea if other students tried to remove the blockades/barricades, or is that a dangerous and bad idea. Would protestors attack them?

Why boo the cops? Ik they are bad at times and for the most part corrupt. But they are doing their jobs and listening to orders the higher ups are telling them to do. They are humans too

Probably have more questions, but think of any. I'll add onto the post if I have anything else. I'll also respond to comments, too

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Cal Poly is overrun by protestors who’ve been barricading building and shutting down the whole campus. Some people can’t get to specimens and other equipment they might need for their final exams. If everything is still a mess and no one can get in, what’s gonna happen for finals? Are they going to look for a way to host it online, but what about the ones that can’t be held online?

Thinking about changing vets, not really happy with one of two vets at our current practice. What practices are accepting new clients?

I have noticed a lot of coffee shops either don't have Wi-Fi or it is really unreliable. Anywhere you know around here that has reliable wifi and is a nice spot to hang out and work?

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Anyone else seen that miracle mile movie that was filmed locally and being released in theaters in the area? I watched it yesterday and was expecting it to be more of a Comedy movie instead of a religious movie but it was still cool to see, I’d recommend it.

I have a lot of fun screenings planned for May. Come by 🙌🏼