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AHS, City Accused Of Civil Rights Flub – September 10, 2011

By kevpod

Arcata High School is again the target of a civil rights lawsuit, with an Aug. 16 complaint alleging that school officials illegally seized and searched a student’s cell phone and improperly suspended her. »

Arcata High Journalism Class, Newspaper Restored – June 29, 2011

By kevpod

The administration had no choice but to heartily reinstate our class for the upcoming year. We did it. »

Danielle Lehman: Dedicated Young Journalists Keep The Pepperbox Alive And Reporting – November 2, 2010

By kevpod

This isn’t just about preparing students to be future journalists (although that in itself is a noble goal). The skills they acquire, hone and apply on the Pepperbox will transfer to their futures and arguably ours. »

Michael Bickford: Yes On Measure Q – October 30, 2010

By kevpod

The district has listed the options they have in mind and the estimated costs. Once the bond is passed there will be an open, democratic process for determining the specifics. Anyone interested enough can get involved at that time. »

Kevin Hoover: No On Measure Q – October 30, 2010

By kevpod

Measure Q is like a starving panhandler begging for money to buy a diamond necklace, one he hasn't even picked out yet. »

High School Bond Issue To Be Discussed – June 24, 2010

By kevpod

Eye Staff Report ARCATA HIGH – Facing drastic funding shortfalls, the Northern Humboldt Union High School District is considering a $25 million bond issue. The matter will be discussed at the Tuesday, June 29 meeting of the NHUHSD Governing Board, to be held at the Arcata High School Multipurpose Room beginning at 6 p.m.... »

Becca Nelson: Journalism Is A Unique, Essential Class That Creates A Real Product – May 19, 2010

By kevpod

The journalism class must be returned next year. We need it, we want it, and through our devotion and enthusiasm we have proven over and over again that we deserve it. »

Quinn Miller: Journalism And Newspaper Production Teach Teamwork, Productivity And Life Success – May 19, 2010

By kevpod

As my fourth and final year of Arcata High draws to a close, many aspects of my academic career seem to bleed together. I find myself wondering which skills that I have attained in High School will be essential to succeeding at the next level. The skills that I have learned on the staff... »

Sarah Han: The Pepperbox Spreads The News, Educates Students And Pays For Itself – May 19, 2010

By kevpod

And, yes, we are going through a budget crisis right now, but what better way to triumph over this adversity than to show that Arcata High can provide a life-altering experience for journalism students and an important and effective way to increase awareness in its community? »

Kevin Hoover: If Journalism Dies In The Cradle, Who Will Give Us Our Content And Context? – May 19, 2010

By kevpod

Winding down journalism at Arcata High and letting its noble, longstanding Pepperbox newspaper die would be a terrible, terrible portent for the future of straight-up reporting and for the health of our society. »