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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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Playlist of the Week - Seven Chico performers to watch

Playlist of the Week – Seven Chico performers to watch

Julia Maldonado // August 29, 2017

Here are seven performers that are from, have performed or went to school here in Chico. MAWD – Summer in a Dream – MAWD EP KLEZ – Loaded Gun – Here Right Now Scout – Serious – Single Citysick...

Jeff Laliberte gazes into the crowd in between songs. Photo credit: Sean Martens

‘New Beat Fund’ brings So Cal Guac Rock to the music world

Anna Porretta // November 16, 2016

When New Beat Fund Front Jeff Liliberte took the stage at The Senator Theater, you could tell that he'd stood where Kurt Cobain once stood in a booth at the legendary Sound City. It was like the ghost...

Alicia Keys The Gospel as seen on Apple Music. Photo credit: Rylee Pedotti

Alicia Keys’ ‘HERE’ discusses race, music, gender, politics and more

Rylee Pedotti // November 14, 2016

Alicia Keys has long been revered for her vocal prowess and soulful awareness. In a time where artists are using candid self-reflection to deliver honest and forthcoming projects, Alicia Keys delivers...

DJ Hound Beats playing music at a party.

Student DJ makes a beat

Elias Denny // October 4, 2016

This video interview was conducted with local artist, producer and DJ Hound Beats, also known as Trevor Tappe. He is a junior music major at Chico State. Tappe hopes to be accepted into the option of recording...

Ian Ethan Case shares how nature inspires him musically. Photo credit: Aurora Evans

Musician shares his perception of music

Tom Sundgren // April 29, 2016
He talks nature, inspiration and music.
Tibire Edwards shares her love of music. Photo credit: Romeo Espinal

Student talks passion for music, fashion

Romeo Espinal // March 4, 2016
She finds expression through many outlets
The audience patiently awaits the arrival of Logic on stage. Photo credit: Romeo Espinal

Logic brings good vibes, music to Chico fairgrounds

Jesse De Mercurio // February 11, 2016
Maryland rapper, Logic, stopped in Chico on a world tour promoting his sophomore album, "The Incredible True Story."
Cassandra Arechiga, first-year undeclared major, strums the strings on her guitar. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

Student musician shares passion for music

January 31, 2016
Cassandra Arechiga, first-year undeclared major, talks about her musical background and thoughts on the music industry.

Melody Records owner shares insight on vinyl popularity

Tom Sundgren // October 25, 2015
With more and more artists releasing new albums on vinyl, the world can't help but wonder how bringing back a 67-year-old music format in this modern high-tech era has been a success.
Herreid Music offers a wide selection of instruments that are displayed in a creative manner. Photo credit: Grant Casey

Herreid Music owner talks music background, sales

Tom Sundgren // October 10, 2015
Rich Pires, owner of Herreid Music, breaks down what it's like to be behind music sales, run-ins with guitar theft and his history with Chico.
Members of the band, Aberrance, (from left) Ed Vance, Jake Hollingsworth, David Hordienko, and Nick Rahming hang out with their retired tour van on Tuesday. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Aberrance members on crashing their van, new music and tour smells

Tom Sundgren // September 12, 2015
Paradise death metal four-piece, Aberrance, are no strangers to the community of Chico. Lead vocalist Ed Vance and guitarist Jake Hollingsworth describe their summer tour, surviving a major car accident and what the future holds for the band.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Mixed messages from Meghan Trainor

Allison Galbreath // May 10, 2015
There are definite issues with Meghan Trainor's seemingly positive songs.
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