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Her focus and creative mind brought along the anticipation of a finished art piece. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Featured Artist: ‘Your Mom’s Favorite’ new Downtown Chico tattoo shop

Rayanne Painter // September 11, 2019

For the past 20 years, the corner of W. First Street by Celestino’s and Chico State has been a tattoo shop. The shop has been swapped from owner to owner over the years, but over the summer, tattoo...

The Chico State mens soccer team huddled before their exhibition match against Holy Names University. Aug. 31, 2019 Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Wildcats one up Western Washington

Matthew Ferreira // September 6, 2019

Chico State’s men’s soccer team got their season off to a good start with a 2-1 win over West Washington University.“It was exciting to play in our first game of the season,” centerback...

Next time if you are thinking about pulling a funny prank and decide to go streaking maybe you should think about the consequences first. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Streaking will expose you more than what you think

Gage Northcutt // April 18, 2019
A little refresher on the legality of streaking.
Helena anguishes over her unrequited love for her sisters fiance in The River Bride. Photo credit: Jason Halley - University Photographer

“The River Bride” brings magic and heartache to Chico State

Rayanne Painter // April 7, 2019

There’s no fairy godmother to save the day, or happily ever after while riding off into the sunset. This isn’t a typical Walt Disney fairytale.Chico State School of the Arts’ Department...

Possible measles exposure locations have been reported on campus by the Student Health Center. These locations include Ayres Hall, Room 120 on March 25 from 8 to 10:30 a.m., University Village from the afternoon of March 24 through the morning of March 26, and University Village shuttle on March 25 from 8:45 to 11 a.m. More measles exposure locations can be found on the Butte County Public Health Department website. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Possible measles exposure locations on Chico State campus and throughout Butte County

Gordy Papalias // March 29, 2019

The California Department of Public Health released a Measles Alert to Chico State students on Wednesday and was followed up by an alert from the Student Health Center on Thursday that confirmed a case...

Jess Jarocki or “Tripsy McStumble” races against the Sacramento Flood Water jammer as they both hurry to pass one another to earn more points during the match. Michaella King or “Rebel Rose” is the pivot and dictates the pace of the jam match. She gets ready to slam into the Flood Water opponent so Jarocki can pull ahead. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Nor Cal Roller Girls skate into a hopeful season

Rayanne Painter // March 26, 2019

Nor Cal Roller Derby Girls raced off into their 2019 season opener on Saturday night at Chico’s Cal Skate.The team faced off against Sacramento’s Floodwaters, both teams head-to-head until...

Photo Courtesy of The 2019 bach festival

Bach Festival educates on the composer and showcases his music

Mitchell Kret // March 12, 2019
Bach and Sons brought in experts to share their knowledge on the baroque musician and his sons
Jim Hanlon, Assistant Superintendent at Chico Unified School District, talks to students interested in finding a teaching job at the Education Hiring Fair in the Bell Memorial Union. Photo credit: Trenton Taylor

California school districts visit Chico State for Education Hiring Fair

Trenton Taylor // March 11, 2019

Chico State's Career Center hosted roughly 100 school districts across California for the Education Hiring Fair Saturday morning. Students currently in Chico State's credential program, along with those...

Lulus Outlet store bins full of unsorted clothes Photo credit: Yaritza Ayon

Your Forever 21 shirt is killing the planet

Yaritza Ayon // March 10, 2019

Yeah that insanely cheap, cute top you just got is hurting our environment.It’s not just Forever 21, it’s fast fashion that’s polluting our planet and feeding into sweatshops in third...

The Dream Center participated in a webinar updating campuses on where the Dream Act stands. Photo credit: Nate Rettinger

Dream Center Hosts Webinar Update on Dream Act

Nate Rettinger // March 5, 2019

A webinar put on by the Dream Center Thursday afternoon discussed the current policies surrounding foreign students.Currently, there are 18 states that have passed the Dream Act with California being one...

A violinist from New Music Symposium concentrates while playing the beginning of Terry Rileys In C at Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall. Photo credit: Rayanne Painter

Chico State musicians tackle Terry Riley’s ‘In C’

Rayanne Painter // March 3, 2019

Ever read “choose your own adventure” books as a child? Chico State’s New Music Symposium recreated just that, but with music and rhythm.Guest composer Terry Riley joined the audience...

Guns, Knives and Robbery

Guns, Knives and Robbery

Gordy Papalias // February 23, 2019

University PoliceCall Type: Alcohol Related IssueSaturday Feb. 16, 1:26 a.m., Whitney HallFemale subject reported that she drank water given to her at a party, but it may not have been water. She started...

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