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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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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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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...

$5 lunch special at Éstom Jámani Hall Wednesday

$5 lunch special at Éstom Jámani Hall Wednesday

Kit Beauchamp, Reporter // September 12, 2023

This Wednesday, Associated Students is hosting a special lunch at Éstom Jámani Hall between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. While usually $10, this buffet-style luncheon will be $5 at the door. All major credit cards,...

bright green mi taquito grill food truck

A guide to campus food truck Mi Taquito Grill

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // September 11, 2023

A new semester brings a new food truck to campus: Mi Taquito Grill. The eye-catching, green food truck serves a variety of tacos, burritos, fries and a salad. It can be found near the physical sciences...

Seniors studying at 10 p.m. on the second floor of Meriam Library. Left to right: Maddy Kelly, Cassidy Cowley and Emily Youngberg. Photo taken Sept. 10 by Molly Myers.

A quick guide to campus study spaces

Kit Beauchamp, Reporter // September 11, 2023

As of this semester, Creekside Café has been permanently closed, Whitney Hall and the third floor of Meriam Library have been closed for renovations. Accordingly, it may seem that we have less study space...

Arrest made after suspect drops gun in University Village parking lot

Arrest made after suspect drops gun in University Village parking lot

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter // September 7, 2023

A man was arrested after reports of someone carrying an unloaded firearm at around 3:50 p.m. at University Village. Chico and University Police departments were made aware of the disturbance by a witness...

People gathered for an activity during a forest therapy walk photo courtesy of Blake Ellis program manager for ecotherapy.

Ecotherapy walks into the new semester

Wyatt Alpert, News Editor // August 29, 2023

Ecotherapy, a program under the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve at Chico State is back and taking on another semester. The program has been around since 2021 and was implemented to help students deal...

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Possible CSU faculty strike: What it could mean for faculty and students

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // August 28, 2023

A faculty strike could occur at Chico State and other California State Universities in October or November due to an impasse between the California Faculty Association and CSU management. The CFA has...

The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall

Suspect arrested on suspicion of brandishing gun on campus; timely warning notification delay

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // August 23, 2023

A suspect has been arrested after an employee was approached by a man outside Kendall Hall who appeared to be carrying a gun at around 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday. The suspect, Khalid Warithlu Assamad, 38,...

One of Chico State’s conceptual sketches for the eventual upgraded Human Identification Lab. Courtesy: Chico State

California budget allocates bond funds for Chico State Human Identification Lab

Ariana Powell // July 20, 2023

California’s only full-time forensic anthropology laboratory, Chico State’s Human Identification Lab, has been allocated $3 million through the 2023-24 California State Budget to secure bonds for...

Photo of former Chico State professor Christopher Marks.

Former Chico State professor in court for sexual misconduct allegations among others

A Chico State math professor who was fired in 2022 for Title IX violations is being accused in Butte County Superior Court’s civil division of numerous allegations of sexual misconduct against...

Front view of Kendall Hall

Summer orientation under way for incoming students

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // June 22, 2023

Even though nine days remain for incoming students to apply to Chico State, summer orientation season is already upon us. Summer orientation dates for the fall 2023 semester are on select days from...

Future Chico State president, Stephen Perez, poses with Willie the Wildcat during Giving Day. Courtesy: Jason Halley/University Photography

CSU Board of Trustees announces new Chico State President Stephen Perez

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // May 30, 2023

The California State University Board of Trustees, on May 24, announced Stephen Perez, the current interim provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, as Chico State’s new president. In a Chico...

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