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  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

  • The inside of Eggroll King. Photo taken by Callum Standish.

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

  • Unidentified Project Rebound staff members stand outside Butte Hall, where the organizations office resides on the first floor. Courtesy of Lucy Ventura, Project Rebound public relations executive.

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    Chico State’s Project Rebound helps students after incarceration

  • Nautica Blue released the second edition of the dystopian novel, A Skye of Jade, in April. Photos courtesy Nautica Blue, collage created by Ariana Powell using Pixlr.

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    ‘A Skye of Jade:’ a dystopian world created by Chico State student

  • The men’s bathroom on the second floor of Tehama Hall has a sign titled “All-Gender Restroom Coming Soon!” taped to it. The restrooms are expected to be updated by the fall 2025 semester in Yolo and the Student Services Center will also be under construction. Taken by Grace Stark on April 11.

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    Chico State announces construction plans for gender-inclusive bathrooms

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“Fall Speaker Series” to host four-time Olympian Daron Rahlves

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief // August 25, 2020

The College of Business, Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) and Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) have created weekly virtual events to help students network and ensure career success.  Speakers...

Annual Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology Summer Camp moves to Zoom

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief // July 6, 2020

The Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology has brought new meaning to its motto “Travel the world without leaving home”, as the museum's annual summer camp has been moved online amid COVID-19...

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Juneteenth rally for justice and healing in Chico

Julian Mendoza // June 24, 2020

Chico celebrated Juneteenth on Friday with back-to-back events. The first focused on building better relations with Chico police while the second included speakers seeking to defund the police and demanding...

Wildcat Alumni Spotlight: Corey Silverstrom

Wildcat Alumni Spotlight: Corey Silverstrom

Arrow VanAbrams, Staff Writer // May 26, 2020

Photo By Tom Andreason A Chico State education can give someone the skills needed to excel in their future career. Alumni Corey Silverstrom’s career of choice is basketball. After a successful European...

Brett Johnson, owner of Housers Music in Oroville, says people can support local artists by watching live feeds, and try to tip electronically if possible.”

Songs from the Sofa keeps live music alive in Chico

Kati Morris, Staff Writer // April 16, 2020

In the midst of California’s statewide shelter-in-place order, all scheduled concerts and music festivals have been put on hold. With the season of live music having essentially been wiped out, one...

19-2 softball season comes to an abrupt finish

Alex Martin, Staff Writer // April 7, 2020

The Chico State softball team was preparing for its next series against Sonoma State when they received unfortunate news. Following a redhot 19-2 start, the Wildcats stood at first place in the CCAA...

Wildcat baseball finds success with transfer students

Matthew Wreden, Staff Writer // March 31, 2020

For junior college athletes looking to take their talents to the next level, earning a spot on a university roster requires hard work and immense dedication. The Chico State baseball team is filled...

Safe Place temporarily transitions to virtual services

March 19, 2020

Chico State's Safe Place has closed its doors but encourages students to stay in touch.  Safe Place will continue to offer services over the phone, through email and through video conferencing. Administrator...

‘Choose Chico!’ spring event canceled amid coronavirus pandemic

March 16, 2020

Chico State announced the cancellation of its annual recruiting event “Choose Chico!” in a Monday afternoon email.  “After careful consideration, and in accordance with recommendations from...

Jaik Hakkarinen performs his original music.
Photo credit: Kati Morris

New Music Symposium showcases student work

Kati Morris, Staff Writer // March 6, 2020

On Thursday, the School of the Arts opened with the first night of the 16th annual New Music Symposium, a two-day event that highlights a broad range of original music performed by Chico State students.  “Dedicated...

Mountain Mikes Pizza robbed at gunpoint

Mountain Mike’s Pizza robbed at gunpoint

Angelina Mendez // February 21, 2020

On Feb. 9, the Chico Police Department received a report of a robbery at Mountain Mike’s Pizza located on 1105 West 5th Street, according to a news release by CPD. A white male suspect, dressed in...

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