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Stress, Anxiety, Social Support and Hopelessness in Latino and White College Students
- Irene Gonzalez-HerreraPsychologyGraduate Student
- William M. Reynolds Ph. DPsychologyFaculty
- Lily SyfersPsychologyGraduate Student
- Ivette LopezPsychologyUndergraduate Student
- Gabriela LeonPsychologyUndergraduate Student
College of Professional Studies
The current study examined the association of stress, anxiety, hopelessness and social support in undergraduate Latino and White students. The sample included 250 Latino (women = 76%) and 296 White (women = 66%) participants, with more women in the Latino group (chi2 = 5.74, p < .05). For the total sample, a hierarchical linear regression with stress as the dependent variable, age and sex entered in block one and anxiety, social support, and hopelessness in block two, resulted in an R = .772 with block two variables accounting for 57% of the variance. Separate regression analyses for Latino and White students produced similar results, R = .75 and R = .80, respectively.
Survey and Map English Ivy Distribution at the Patrick’s Point State Park, California
- John CortenbachDepartment of Environmental Science & ManagementUndergraduate Student
- Buddhika MadurapperumaDepartment of Forestry & Wildland Resources and Department of Environmental Science & ManagementFaculty
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Patrick’s Point State Park has experienced a tremendous growth of English Ivy that has causing a damage to park resources. The goal of this study was to accurately map English Ivy habitats, estimate coverage, and survey English Ivy colonization effects on tree trunks. The results showed that the English Ivy growth has decreased from 8.0 acres to 6.5 acres between 2015 and 2016 respectively due to park restoration activity supported by volunteer organizations. The English Ivy growth on tree trunks was significant for Western Hemlock and Sitka Spruce. With this project the park will be able to locate the most English Ivy spots that require attention, and monitor their growth rate.
Textbook Production
- Kelley EllionEnglishUndergraduate Student
- Bri LuceroEnglishUndergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Kelley and Bri are helping professor Janelle Asdit with her textbook: "Critical Creative Writing: An Anthology of Craft-Criticism" published by Bloomsbury publications. They are in charge of writing chapter summaries.
The "Lester Leaps In" Music Listening Project
- Tito L RossSocial WorkGraduate Student
College of Professional Studies
My research project is the implementation of a music listening library at the Humboldt Senior Resource Center for participants of the Alzheimer's Day Program. I will be providing the Center with 4 Ipods with playlists accompanied by 4 picture album books highlighting the musicians in the playlists.
The Bigfoot Fraternity
- Michael BarnesCommunicationUndergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
The United States Census estimates that 20.9% surveyed in Humboldt qualify as impoverished. Poverty is experienced in a multitude of severity-homeless individuals often bare the greatest physical and psychological burdens. In a 2016 preliminary study, Jennifer Maguire of HSU found that over 15% of student participants experienced housing insecurity. The Bigfoot Fraternity is a research project I've developed in order to alleviate some of the hardships homeless students experience and alter perceptions of homelessness through participation, action and reflection. TBF criticizes dependency on socioeconomic norms and highlights the benefits of an "alternative housing movement" in Humboldt Co.
The Geographic Movement of Goods Related to the Iron Industry in Humboldt County During the Early 20th Century
- Sarah ManghamAnthropologyUndergraduate Student
- Marisa BazalduaAnthropologyUndergraduate Student
- Taylor PicardAnthropology
- Cory PlattAnthropologyUndergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
This project examines the geographic movement of materials and products related to the ironworks industry in Eureka, CA during the early 20th century. Archival research was undertaken in the Eureka Ironwork's Collection and Humboldt Room at Humboldt State University. Data was analyzed using GIS in order to understand the geographic scope of business transactions.
The Impact of the Potawat Community Garden
- Samantha StephensEnvironmental StudiesUndergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
A look into how the Potawot Community Garden, an offshoot of United Indian Health Services, aids in the fight for decolonization and health independence for local tribes.
The Jefferson Project
- Melissa DuarteChild DevelopmentUndergraduate Student
- Michelle FierroChild DevelopmentUndergraduate Student
- Piper FrankChild DevelopmentUndergraduate Student
- Ashlee GreshmanChild DevelopmentUndergraduate Student
- Selena PonceChild DevelopmentUndergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Volunteers with Eureka's Westside Community Improvement Association transformed what was once Jefferson Elementary school, into the now Jefferson Community Center. The building itself is used as a place to hold meetings and recreational activities. Moreover, the center is dedicated to helping youth in the community by providing a safe, reliable place to learn and explore. Two projects that we have been volunteering for as Child Development students are the SEEDs project, and the Imagination playground. These projects provide the children with access to: homework help, a community garden, cooking classes, nutritious meals, educational exploration, and lots of FUN!
The Northwestern California Genocide Project
- Kerri J. MalloyNative American StudiesFaculty
- Bryce BagaNative American StudiesUndergraduate Student
- Michael RuffZoologyUndergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
The Northwestern California Genocide Project is a Digital Archive put together and presented by Humboldt State University students.This project is the first digital source to present to the public and future scholars a collection of items on genocidal atrocities and mass extermination events committed against Northwestern California native peoples perpetrated by white pioneers and settlers around the mid and late 19th century.
The Wubba Lubba Dub Dub Fandom: An ethnography on the Expressiveness of the Rick and Morty Fandom
- Garrett GoodnightAnthropologyUndergraduate Student
Library
The animated hit series; Rick and Morty had an enormous impact within its first 3 years. There are currently two seasons available with a third on its way in 2017. This cartoon featured on Adult Swim, follows a scientific genius Grandfather and his grandson, as they travel through the universe. In the short amount of time that this show has been around, it has spawned a very loyal and dedicated fan base with an increasingly active community. A portion of this fan base is structured as an online community, which uses various platforms to communicate and express their devotion to the show. These platforms include forum sites such as Reddit, Instagram, Facebook, and the fandom run WIkia page.