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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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Morgan Mathis hitting a 3-pointer against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Chico State Women’s Basketball cruise to their third straight win

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 6, 2022

The San Bernardino Coyotes were in town attempting to break the Chico State Women’s Basketball two-game win streak, but were dominated at Acker Gym.  https://twitter.com/jhm1226/status/1490139147360608256?s=20&t=4DBq8OG1ktLlLrOWxHzU5Q Fast...

Jose and Jovito Hernandez outside of their shop.

From the 664 to the 530, a father-son duo brings authentic Tijuana taste to Chico

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // January 31, 2022

J’s Tacos and Beer emulates authentic Tijuana cuisine here in Chico. Jose Hernandez and his father Jovito Hernandez run their business together. This journey didn’t start here in Chico. It originated...

The Wildcats huddling up prior to their game against the Cougars.

No. 13 Wildcats head back home with a pair of wins 

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // January 30, 2022

The No.13 Wildcats were visiting the newly-named Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks in the first leg of their California Collegiate Athletic Association road-trip. In their earlier match up from 2021 the Wildcats...

COVID sign on campus.

To get the vaccine or not?

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // January 25, 2022

We live in a society where COVID has taken over our everyday lives and has impacted the way we are able to live.  In Butte County there has been a spike of COVID cases over the past few weeks....

Head coach Brian Fogel giving his team a pep talk during a basketball game.

Wildcats’ Fogel secures 200th victory

Alex Martin, Editor-in-Chief // December 9, 2021

Head coach Brian Fogel got his 200th victory on Saturday in a game against the Cal Poly Pomona Mustangs. This was Chico State Women’s Basketball’s first victory since Nov. 16 when they edged Holy...

Guard Kevin Warren throwing it down during a fast-break.

Chico State Men’s Basketball triumphs in home debut

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // November 18, 2021

The Wildcats made their long-awaited return to Acker Gym after 621 days. “The guys love playing here. They were excited,” head coach Greg Clink said. “We love the fact we had fans back in Acker...

The Indian Mesmerizers finishing off their performance.

Lights, Camera, MACtion

Javier Hernandez, Reporter // November 12, 2021

MAC Night — short for Multicultural Night — is back at Chico State, thanks to The Associated Students and their hard work. It’s a night where Chico State celebrates the different cultures and...

A picture of the sun setting

We are going to get through this

Javier Hernandez, Staff Writer // November 5, 2021

As I sit at my desk demanding my brain to figure out what is going on in one of my classes, my body pleads for a break. When I was younger I wouldn’t have taken one. I thought I was Superman with...

Jane Turner Print Museum - University Galleries. Photo by Carrington Power

Creativity through the eyes of Chico State artists

Carrington Power, Reporter // November 2, 2021

On Oct. 28, Chico State’s Studio Arts and Interior Architecture students participated in an open gallery in the Janet Turner Print Museum University Galleries. The artwork from 30 student artists was...

The entrance of Chico States University Farm, taken on Oct 15. 2021.

Cows, pigs and sheep … Oh, my! University Farm guided tour thrills

Alex Martin and Melvin Bui // October 23, 2021

Chico State’s University Farm is offering free tractor-guided tours every third Friday of each month at 2 p.m.  The College of Agriculture provides free roundtrip shuttle rides from campus to...

Fossils and Formations located at 625 Esplanade, Chico, CA, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.

‘Fossils, Formations, and Extinctions’: A discovery into California’s past comes to Gateway Science Museum

Carrington Power, Reporter // October 20, 2021

Gateway Science Museum’s newest exhibit will open on Oct. 22 and continue through 2022. The exhibit will display remains of countless prehistoric creatures. Attendees will have the opportunity to either...

The Wildcat starting lineup against the Warriors.

The Wildcats pitch second straight shut out to improve winning streak

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // October 18, 2021

After a slow start to the season, Chico State Men’s Soccer team is starting to find their rhythm.  The Cal State Stanislaus Warriors came looking for their second California Collegiate Athletic...

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