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Tuition might rise again

Alex Horne // November 9, 2016

The CSU Chancellor has proposed an increase in tuition prices that range from $270 for undergraduates to $438 for graduate students per year. This is after tuition has already been raised more than $1,000...

‘We Don’t Say’ campaign gains national attention

Makayla Hopkins // November 8, 2016

Although multiple signs across Chico State say “We are one university,” the attempt to raise awareness about crude words that athletes and students use has signaled a major divide. Chico State...

New era emerging across sports

Gabriel Moreno // November 8, 2016

Legends come and go in basketball, but the remembrance of their talent on the court is what keeps them relevant. Last year, the Chico State men’s basketball team lost three seniors, including men’s...

Sadie Gastelum leads the Wildcat cross country practice. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Cross Country teams finish first

Gabriel Moreno // November 8, 2016

The Chico State men's and women's cross country team's set out to test its mettle Nov. 5 at the NCAA West Regional Championship but struggled to find its competition. Men's Cross CountryThe team snagged...

Junior guard Jalen McFerren dribbles against sophomore guard Joseph Lynch during a Wildcats scrimmage. Photo credit: Royal T Lee-Castine

Men’s basketball team misses upset

Gabriel Moreno // November 7, 2016

A 36-point loss last season to Arizona State left the Wildcats yearning for revenge.The Chico State men's basketball team was unable to overcome Arizona State Nov. 6 and fell 70-78. It wasn't a lack of...

Women’s basketball team outscored by the Broncos

Cydney Nance // November 7, 2016

The women's basketball team was unable to overcome the offense of the Santa Clara Broncos in their second exhibition game Nov. 5 but did prove the efficiency of its bench players.Of the 68 points that...

During a game opener, the womens rugby team battles for the ball. Photo credit: Makayla Hopkins

Women’s Rugby team surpasses Division II

Cydney Nance // November 6, 2016

While rugby is still a fairly unknown sport it is the only Division I sport that is affiliated with Chico State.Rugby has not been an Olympic sport since 1924, but because of its recent induction into...

Sophomore guard Nate Ambrosini prepares to take a jump shot during a Wildcats scrimmage. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

‘Cats pour buckets on firestorm in Arizona

Gabriel Moreno // November 6, 2016

The Chico State men's basketball team was evenly matched by Arizona Christian University Nov. 4 but managed to come away with a narrow win.The teams both shot 44 percent in the game, going 22-50. The game...

Breaking the club sports stigma

Makayla Hopkins // October 25, 2016

The life of a student-athlete is glamorous and fulfilling until it involves club sports.I’ve played sports all my life, but when I graduated high school, the lack of scholarships and time made me...

The womens soccer team takes to the field in their final game of the season. Photo credit: Aubrie Coley

Women’s soccer team ends season successfully

Cydney Nance // October 24, 2016

The Chico State women's soccer team had its best performance of the season Oct. 23 against Humboldt State but had its success come too late.The team did not qualify for a postseason, as they placed eighth...

Senior forward Omar Nuno jumps to gain control of the ball against a defender. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Men’s soccer team extends its season

Danielle Pubill // October 24, 2016

After starting with one of the worst conference records in the team's history, the Chico State men's soccer team finalized their season with a second place ranking in the California Collegiate Athletic...

First-year goalkeeper Caityln Duval struggles to get up after being knocked down with first-year forward Sarah Yang. Photo credit: Aubrie Coley

Chico Athletes fight against bad calls

Gabriel Moreno // October 23, 2016

A missed foul or bad call can severely alter the outcome of a game and can rob athletes of their hours of practice and training.Even in a fair game, it's impossible not to see the occasional flop or complaint....

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