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Bailey Ham, shown above, is running for the College of Agriculture senator in the 2024 Associated Students  general election. Taken by Maki Chapman.

Bailey Ham, Flor Ibarra, Jace Williams run for College of Agriculture senator

Maki Chapman // March 30, 2024

Bailey Ham, Flor Ibarra and Jace Williams are running for College of Agriculture senator in the 2024 Associated Students general election. To read more about each candidate, see below. Bailey Ham Bailey...

Students spend the weekend partying it up, but Chico State has some safety recommendations. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

A wild, wild weekend: Cesar Chavez and staying safe

Amy Blair, Reporter // March 29, 2024

The sights of Cesar Chavez Day are familiar to anyone who lives in Chico. Sandwich boards count the days until Chavez the way the world counts down to Christmas, and murmurs through town are about parties...

Autumn Alaniz-Wiggins delivers a presentation on Black student experience at Chico State at the Elevating Black Excellence Tipping Point Student Success Summit. Photo courtesy of Alaniz-Wiggins’ Instagram account.

A journey of discovery: AS President Autumn Alaniz-Wiggins

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Students in line to check in for the career fair. Taken by Jessica Miller on March 27.

Border Patrol unexpectedly absent from Chico State career fair

Jessica Miller, Food Editor // March 28, 2024

U.S. Border Patrol was absent from the Career Fair held on March 27 despite announcements about their expected attendance.  President Steve Perez sent a campus-wide announcement on March 6 that border...

The Media, Entertainment, Technology and Immersive Experiences department will be making some major changes. Courtesy: Chico State.

Chico State to combine journalism, MADT, CAGD programs under one school

Shane Aweeka, Reporter // March 28, 2024

Chico State President Steve Perez on Friday, March 8, signed Executive Memorandum 24-013 which renamed the School of Communication to the School of Media, Entertainment, Technology and Immersive Experiences. The...

Damage to Pickup After Accident

Lane closed due to traffic accident at East Ninth and Bartlett Streets 

C. Nicholas Kepler, Reporter // March 26, 2024

A collision between a full-sized pickup and a compact car resulted in one driver being hospitalized with minor injuries at approximately 6:30 p.m.   The pickup truck driver said the compact car turned...

A person on a stretcher is loaded into an ambulance. Taken by Callum Standish at 9 p.m. March 17.

‘Just panic’ during St. Patrick’s Day shooting

Callum Standish, Arts and Entertainment Editor // March 18, 2024

The Chico Police Department received reports of a shooting at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at an apartment complex located at 581 Pomona Ave. One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries, but it hasn't...

Border patrol agent inspects a water drainage tunnel that spans from Nogales, Arizona into Mexico. Courtesy: U.S Customs and Border Patrol,  Josh Denmark

Border Patrol on campus: What students should know

Jessica Miller, Food Editor // March 16, 2024

An announcement sent by President Steve Perez on March 6th informed all Chico State students and staff that U.S. Border Patrol will be attending the career fair on campus, March 27.   U.S. Border...

AS representatives laughing. Taken by Jason Halley, University Photographer.

AS releases 2024 general election sample ballot Wednesday

Grace Stark, News Editor // March 13, 2024

Associated Students Government Affairs released the sample ballot for the 2024 General Election on Wednesday. The 2024 general election candidates are as follows: For president: Chris Sullivan ...

Chico State, David Stachura. Photo credit Chico State

Biology professor David Stachura resigns

Shane Aweeka, Reporter // March 13, 2024

Last month, documents obtained from EdSource revealed that an agreement was reached between Chico State and biology professor David Stachura. The university was preparing to fire Stachura for dishonesty,...

Orange cones block the entrance to the Dutch Bros on Esplanade. Photo taken by Amy Blair on Feb. 28.

Dutch Bros on Esplanade now open

Amy Blair, Reporter // March 12, 2024

UPDATE - The Dutch Bros on Esplanade opened March 9 after being closed for renovations.  Renovations to the stand included new syrup stands, new floors, and a new sink according to Connor Johnston...

The Sigma Pi fraternity house on a quiet Monday morning in Chico. Taken by Molly Myers on Feb. 26.

Sigma Pi loses university recognition after hazing investigation

Molly Myers, Managing Editor // March 11, 2024

Fraternity Sigma Pi is no longer recognized by Chico State — as announced Monday — after undergoing a hazing investigation that started in late February. The investigation began shortly after rush...

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