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Having Your Say... and Making a Difference
Humboldt State is a student-led university— by that, we mean our students have a say in their education and in life on campus. There are a number of student organizations on campus, for instance, dedicated to promoting community activism and supporting diversity. The MultiCultural Center, for example, celebrates and honors diversity, housing 11 active clubs and programs including the American Indian Alliance, Black Student Union, Latinos Unidos, South Asian Student Association, and the Queer Student Union.
Likewise, the neighboring Women’s Resource Center raises awareness about social justice issues through dialogue and expression. Twice a semester the Center produces a magazine called The Matrix, which serves as a forum for feminist ideas, poetry, fiction, news, politics, and art, and has been recognized by “The Nation” as one of the country’s top college publications.
The Youth Educational Services (Y.E.S.) House promotes community volunteerism, from mentoring youth and working with the homeless community, to leading rock climbing and hiking adventures for children.
I chose HSU because we were on the “budget college plan,” housing around here was a lot cheaper than in most places and Humboldt is just beautiful. The recreation options were huge: you’ve got hiking, the ocean, rafting, so many things to do…
— Kelly Bacon '05, Recreation Administration Major