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Should PG&E revamp its transmission system or embrace microgrids? »
The Redwood Coast Energy Authority, a coalition of local governments in and around Humboldt county, has decided to build a new micro-grid. The coalition is collaborating with the Schatz Energy Research Center at Humboldt State University to make it happen.
Energy Central - Nov 2020
Why Cycling Makes Walking Easier as We Age »
Researchers at Humboldt State University noted that declined walking performance is a key determinant of chronic disease and premature death among older adults.
My Fitness Pal Blog - Nov 2020
California Dungeness crab Season Delayed to Protect Whales »
In this 2017 file video, North Coast News interviewed a marine mammal expert with Humboldt State University and Sen. Mike McGuire about fishing gear that reportedly caused a humpback whale to get entangled in the Pacific Ocean off Crescent City:
KVAL CBS - Nov 2020
New CSU East Bay President Appointed »
HSU alumna said she is a first-generation college graduate and got her start in the California State University system.
Bay City News Service via SFGate - Oct 2020
CBS SF Talks To Trey Spruance About First New Mr. Bungle Album In Over 20 Years »
HSU alumnus, Trey Spruance, a member of the iconoclastic Bay Area rock outfits Mr. Bungle and Secret Chiefs 3, recently spoke with CBS SF.
CBS SF - Oct 2020
Rad’s Bestselling E-Bike Disrupts America’s Pandemic Commute »
HSU alumni who founded Rad Power Bikes says the company couldn’t replenish electric bike stocks fast enough.
Bloomberg - Oct 2020
HSU alumnus Alex Cappa on his new quarterback and leader: Tom Brady — the most accomplished quarterback in the history of the NFL.
San Jose Mercury News - Oct 2020
What you need to know About the Looming Zombie Apocalypse »
Native American Studies professor Cutcha Risling Baldy on parallels to colonization.
CBC - Oct 2020
Fresno Local Draws lost Homes due to Creek Fire for Residents »
An HSU student is using her artistic talent to help keep memories after the Creek fire cut its path of fiery destruction.
Your Central Valley - Oct 2020
Former lecturer Whitney Phillips on conspiracy theories, social media, and the spread of misinformation.
The Sun - Oct 2020
Is Your College in a Severe Wildfire zone? »
Thanks to a marine layer cloaking the university and the quilt of redwoods surrounding it, “the fuel that sits on the ground of the forest is just constantly moist as a result, and so it’s not a great conductor of fire,” said Cris Koczera, emergency management coordinator at Humboldt State.
CalMatters - Oct 2020
Meet Esteban Castillo, a Chef Celebrating The Beauty of Mexican Food »
Alumnus is founder of the popular food blog Chicano Eats and the new author of an incredible cookbook by the same name.
Buzzfeed - Oct 2020
Inside San Jose State’s Temporary Home »
Brent Brennan sat down for a virtual news conference Monday wearing the hat of a school that wasn’t his team. The San Jose State coach donned a Humboldt State hat because the Spartans have started preseason camp at Humboldt in northern California, more than 300 miles from campus.
The Athletic - Oct 2020
Community Donations Allow St. Joe’s to Purchase 12 New Ventilators, Hospital Says »
Humboldt State and several community groups donated funds to purchase ventilators.
Lost Coast Outpost - Oct 2020
HSU Women’s Soccer, Basketball Promote Social Change »
Two Humboldt State University teams are doing much more than just preparing for the upcoming athletics season.
Redwood News - Oct 2020
San Jose State Moving to Humboldt to Prepare for the 2020 Football Season »
San Jose State headed to Humboldt to get ready for Mountain West season that begins Oct. 24
San Jose Mercury News - Oct 2020
San Jose St. Moves Football Practice to Humboldt State »
San Jose State’s football team will travel more than 300 miles to begin practice for the upcoming season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Associated Press - Oct 2020
Elk-human Conflict on the rise in Northern California »
As more and more Roosevelt elk show up in the agricultural and tourist areas surrounding Redwood National and State Parks, human-elk conflict has escalated.
SFGate - Sep 2020
Jared Huffman Urges District Residents to Complete Census »
Connie Stewart, executive director of the California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University, on the difficulties in and necessities of getting an accurate and complete count for the 2020 Census
Times-Standard - Sep 2020
Adapting to the era of Megafires »
Lenya Quinn-Davidson, HSU alumna and director of the Northern California Prescribed Fire Council, discusses land management and fire prevention resources.
The Christian Science Monitor - Sep 2020
Nonprofit Improvisation: How to Lead within Profound Disruption »
Humboldt State University (HSU) worked with GreenWave, an environmental nonprofit that helps coastal communities develop and scale such sustainable and regenerative farming concerns, to create a seaweed farm.
Nonprofit Quarterly - Sep 2020
To Fight Fires, California Must Burn »
Many more controlled fires, including Indigenous cultural burns, are essential for preventing massive, deadly wildfires.
SF Weekly - Sep 2020
Study Shows Better Benefits of More Vigorous Exercise Than Walking »
KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with Justus Ortega, Professor of Kinesiology at Humboldt State University and leader of the study.
KCBS - Sep 2020
How Cycling Can Keep You Young »
Adults over the age of 65 who ride at least 30 minutes, three times a week are less likely to experience age-related decline in walking efficiency, compared to adults who walk for exercise, according to Humboldt State University researchers.
Bicycling - Sep 2020