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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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Lauren Millard takes a swing on a golf course for Rocklin High School where she played four years on the varsity team.

Chico State Women’s Golf gears up for highly anticipated season  

Kya Williams, Sports Reporter // September 17, 2023

 The Chico State Women's Golf team is teeing-up for a thrilling season as they prepare to hit the greens once again. With a renewed sense of determination and talent, the Wildcats are looking to make...

Justin Ricketts celebrates goal

Chico State Men’s Soccer stays undefeated after close game against Biola University

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Reporter // September 16, 2023

The No. 8 Chico State Men’s Soccer team was victorious in a close game against the Biola Eagles, securing a 1-0 win Thursday, extending their win streak to five. The Wildcats, who usually dominate...

Team Celebration

Chico State men’s soccer extends win streak to four

Nick Sanders, Sports Reporter // September 14, 2023

No. 8 Chico State netted five goals in their win against Saint Martin’s University Saturday. It all started with junior forward Miles Rice's goal in the first minute of the game. Scoring early has been...

Chico State celebrates as Jiana Martin (center) scores a goal

Chico State Women’s Soccer victorious against Central Washington in Battle of the Wildcats

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Reporter // September 9, 2023

A lockdown defensive performance along with two early goals from forward Jiana Martin vaulted the Chico State Wildcats over Central Washington University in their home opener. Coming off a loss to the...

The front of the Wildcat Recreation Center at Chico State.

Kicking Off the Semester with Fall Intramural Sports

Kya Williams, Reporter // September 7, 2023

As the 2023 fall semester kicks into high gear, the Wildcat Recreation Center is buzzing with students eager to participate in the university's intramural sports scene. With the first season of intramurals...

Miles Rice attacking the ball against a defender

Two early goals earn Chico State Men’s Soccer win over Western Washington University

Nathan Chiochios and Nick Sanders // September 6, 2023

The Chico State Wildcats came out hot in the first half, scoring twice in the first 15 minutes, and were able to hold on and win 2-0 against Western Washington University at the University Stadium. The...

The Wildcats celebrate after Miles Rice (front center) scores a goal.

Chico State Men’s Soccer kicks the season off with dominant win over Seattle Pacific

Steven Amador, Sports Reporter // September 6, 2023

Chico State Men’s Soccer defeated Seattle Pacific University, with a dominant 2-0 win Thursday evening.  The Seattle Pacific Falcons, a traditional soccer powerhouse and a longtime rival, could not...

The winning team. Photo taken Mar. 29 by Marco Castaneda.

Kappa Sigma wins intramural basketball tournament in nail-biter against sigma chi

Troy Johnson, Reporter // May 14, 2023

In the final game, Kappa Sigma played against Sigma Chi and won by a nail biter in this year’s intramural basketball tournament. Kappa Sigma members Matt Padilla and Grant Walter competed at the...

Pickleball players enjoying a game at the Community Park. Photo courtesy of Bob Martin.

Relish a new sport: Pickleball

Alex Poletti, Sports Editor // May 4, 2023

Usually when people think of sports they think about the big three: football, baseball and basketball. But there's a new game trying to reach the Mount Rushmore of athletics — pickleball.  If...

Photo of scuba course doing confined water training. Photo courtesy of Scuba Hut.

Chico State scuba class: Diving into a wondrous world

Alejandro Zepeda, Reporter // April 18, 2023

The idea of diving deep into the darkness of the ocean with nothing but a tank of air and some flippers may seem terrifying. But for a growing number of students at Chico State, scuba diving is becoming...

Wildcat esports team members stand with jerseys. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 22.

An emerging community: Wildcat Gaming aims for new heights

Wyatt Alpert, Reporter // March 29, 2023

The Chico State esports scene is looking to become an accessible option for all to compete in. Though there are many major steps before esports at Chico State is a fully fledged sporting program, the...

Jojo Murphy smiling before the interview took place. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert on March 9.

Jojo Murphy freshman sensation

Wyatt Alpert, Reporter // March 19, 2023

Jojo Murphy, a 6 '2’’ 180 pound guard from Piedmont High School, is Chico State's first men’s basketball California Collegiate Athletic Association freshman of the year since the 2001-2002 season.  Jojo...

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