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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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Susanna Boxall, a professor of philosophy, said she will still have to work multiple jobs even with the faculty agreement. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Faculty agreement reached, compromise made

Eric Mcguire // April 11, 2016
The strike was avoided, but not all is solved.
Chico State faculty shared information about the strike earlier this year. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

CSU chancellor and CFA president reveal details of strike negotiation

Elizabeth Helmer // April 8, 2016

At 10 a.m. on Friday, CSU Chancellor Timothy White and CFA President Jennifer Eagan held a press conference after a negotiation was reached to stop the faculty strike scheduled for next week. An agreement...

The CSU system-wide strike has been postponed following a tentative agreement. (Photo credit: Ryan Corrall).

CFA strike postponed following tentative agreement

The California Faculty Association strike has been postponed due to a temporary agreement. The announcement was stated in a press release sent out by the Chancellor's office and the CFA. California...

Chico State sent an email Monday answering students question about the upcoming strike. 
Photo courtesy of George Johnstons Instagram.

Chico State answers student questions about upcoming strike

George Johnston // April 5, 2016

Chico State has spoken on what the university plans to do during the California Faculty Association strike. In a mass email sent by Drew Calandrella to students, the vice president for student affairs...

From left to right: CFA field representative Jason Conwell,  Professor Tim Sistrunk, and Counselor Mimi Bommersbach discuss the best way to hand out fliers to students. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Students voice concerns on faculty strike

Michelle Zhu // February 25, 2016
Questions answered on how the upcoming strike will affect students
Photo from the California Faculty Association website

CFA president answers questions about faculty strike

Michelle Zhu // February 12, 2016
A conference call is held specifically for student reporters at all CSU campuses to get answers
Flyer found in Trinity Hall encouraging students and faculty to participate in the strike. Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Strike set for April

Elizabeth Helmer // February 9, 2016

The California Faculty Association have announced they will strike in April if the California State University chancellor does not meet their demands. The strike dates have been set for April 13-15 and...

The CFA enters the final stage of negotiation in its fight for a salary increase. Photo credit: Michael Catelli

CFA settlement negotiations continue

December 8, 2015
The California Faculty Association is in the final stage of the fight for a five percent salary increase.
Rally members protest for change in front of Kendall Hall. Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Faculty rally demands change

Michael Catelli // September 20, 2015
Chico State faculty members of the CSU Employees Union and the California Faculty Association rallied together on Friday in front of the Student Services Center.
Geoffrey Baker, English professor

Long commutes don’t deter faculty

Christine Lee // May 6, 2014
Chico State professors discuss commuting home each weekend and the nature of teaching online courses.
Vincent Ornelas

CSU spends $19 million on increased salary for faculty

Mozes Zarate // September 18, 2013
The California State University system will be cutting a larger check for CSU faculty after much negotiation with the California Faculty Association.
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