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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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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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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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CSU Tuition Increases Photo credit: Daniel Wright

University to receive $3 million from tuition hike

Daniel Wright // April 9, 2017

The $270 per student tuition increase is estimated to net Chico State $3 million in new revenue, according to Chico State Budget Director Jeni Kitchell . Chico State receives its funding primarily from...

Tuition increase approved for all CSUs. Photo courtesy of Matthew Ramirez

Tuition increase for Chico State

George Johnston // March 22, 2017

Chico State will now be more expensive to attend, after the California State University Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition by 5 percent March 22. To be exact, this tuition increase will cost...

Chico State students protest the proposed tuition increase in front of Kendall Hall on Feb. 1. Photo credit: Carlos Islas

Students and university face tuition increase and budget problems

Molly Sullivan // March 22, 2017

Student wallets will be $270 lighter next year. The CSU Board of Trustees voted to approve a 5 percent tuition increase for 23 campuses at its March 22 meeting in Long Beach, Calif. Despite opposition...

Tuition Rates Photo credit: Daniel Wright

Possible $270 tuition increase

Daniel Wright // March 19, 2017

The CSU Board of Trustees will hold a vote on a potential tuition increase for the CSU system March 20 and 21. The proposed 5 percent increase for undergraduates, is in response to the current $167.7 million...

Chico States Kendall Hall. Photo courtesy of David Mcvicker

University prepares for budget cuts, plans for future

Daniel Wright // March 3, 2017

The University Budget Committee met to review Chico State’s budget in relation to the budget released by the Gov. Jerry Brown. Governor Brown’s state budget allocates $157.2 million in recurring...

CSU chancellor comments on immigration

Daniel Wright // February 22, 2017

Chico State released its stance on immigration in an email from Chancellor White, Wednesday. In the statement, he indicated the new directives should not affect students who are under the protection of...

Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

A pointless education

Rachel Reyes // January 31, 2017
Students need to focus on their major pathway, not general education.
Photo provided by UAW President Sandip Roy

Student union provides financial stability

Kyla Linville // October 11, 2016

A tentative agreement that will benefit student workers has been made between United Auto Workers and the California State University system. This issue was pressed due to academic student employees only...

Photo credit: Helen Suh

Visit from Chancellor White reveals failed leadership

Jeff Guzman // May 22, 2016
CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White had a lot to talk about when he came to Chico State. Sadly, none of what he had to talk about addressed the concerns of the people.
Tim White, chancellor of the CSU system, visited Chico State on May 4. Photo credit: Aurora Evans

Chancellor White: Chico State budget concerns ‘not my zip code’

Eric Mcguire // May 9, 2016
At the open forum last week Chancellor White defended the role of administration and urged that hiring practices and budget priorities were a campus decision.
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...

Philosophy professor and three-year CFA member Susanna Boxall is involved with the strike. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Students caught in the crossfire of CSU strike

Eric Mcguire // March 7, 2016
As the CSU faculty strike unfolds it seems that students can sway the outcome. The question is do they have a stake in this?
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