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  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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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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Gun laws need to change before students can feel safe

Kendall George // February 20, 2018

According to Business Insider, 30 mass shootings have occurred in 2018. CNN reports that eight of these have been school shootings. Washington Post states that, on average, two dozen children are shot...

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Rouse and Revolt’s billboard compares President Trump to Hitler

Jacqueline Morales // October 5, 2017

Rouse and Revolt, a business in downtown Chico, was forced to take down its advertising billboard Thursday morning after receiving criticism for comparing President Trump to Adolf Hilter. The billboard...

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The Chico community unites with a common goal; Depolarizing Chico

Christian Solis // September 8, 2017

Local Depolarize Chico group worked to start healing the political rift in Chico.At the Thursday Night Market, people were asked to separate themselves into labels they identified with like veterans, vegans,...

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American’s need to fight for the press

Roberto Fonseca // March 9, 2017

President Donald Trump held a White House press briefing Feb. 16 but chose to excluded The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Politico, Buzzfeed, the BBC and the Guardian. All of these news corporations...

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Political celebrities

Rachel Reyes // February 12, 2017

In the realm of social media and fast access to the internet, there are two major topics millennials often discuss daily: celebrities and politics. With people aligning their views to their favorite celebrities,...

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Transportation war becomes political

Rachel Reyes // February 7, 2017

Thousands of Uber users are deleting their accounts after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. The palpable battle...

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Obama’s lasting legacy

Rachel Reyes // January 26, 2017

As President Barack Obama took the podium for his farewell address Jan. 10, it became clear from the cries across the nation that many want four more years.Although Obama cannot reply "Yes we can" to the...

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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...

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Be civil in Facebook political debates

Brittany Mcclintock // May 3, 2016
Politics are personal. Facebook is personal. Facebook political postings shouldn't be as personal.
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No one enjoys political debate

Sean Daly // March 19, 2016
Sometimes it's that one friend, or maybe it just happens randomly, but we know it's never fun - getting caught in a political argument with friends.
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Trump is here to help

Jeff Guzman // March 18, 2016
Donald Trump will most likely be the Republican nominee. With that in mind, isn’t it important that we seriously entertain the idea of him being president?
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I won’t be voting for Trump

Alex Horne // March 17, 2016
Chico State students shouldn't vote for Trump because he is morally and ethically wrong on many different issues.
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