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    Wildcats drop series finale after an 8-run seventh inning from the Cougars

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

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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...

LHP Grant Larson pitching against the Gators.

Wildcats hand San Francisco State their first loss of the season

Alex Martin, Staff Writer // February 19, 2020

It was an exciting day at Nettleton Stadium as the Wildcats took on the San Francisco State University Gators in game one of a four game series. Coming into the game, the Gators were undefeated, having...

Shay Stark talks with reporters about herself and family.

Wildcat Spotlight: Shay Stark

Alex Martin, Julian Mendoza, and Alex Coba // February 19, 2020

Shay Stark is a star player on the Chico State women’s basketball team. She developed a passion for the game of basketball at a young age and brought her passion to college. Stark is a fierce competitor...

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