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Maintenance workers working on an empty Chico State campus the Friday before Spring Break.

Photos of the Week

Melvin Bui // March 11, 2022

Wildcats walking to class on the Friday before Spring Break at Chico State. Photo taken by Melvin Bui. Wildcats roaming campus the Friday before Spring Break at Chico State. Photo taken by Melvin...

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Christmas playlist of the week

Niyat Teferi // December 13, 2017

Christmas is near and it's only right to ring in the season with a cheerful holiday playlist. Here are the 15 top Christmas songs that will make your spirits just a little brighter.All I Want For Christmas...

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Wake up playlist

Julia Maldonado // December 6, 2017

Dead week is filled with coffee, going to the Zen Den to sleep after hours upon hours of studying and basically making the fourth floor of the library your new home. While it's great to spend long hours...

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Gratitude Playlist

Julia Maldonado // November 14, 2017

With Thanksgiving around the corner, it's important to remember to be thankful not only for the food on the table, but for the people around it. Take a listen to these jams to prepare for the yummy turkey,...

Your dad’s favorite songs

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson // November 9, 2017

Have You Ever Seen the Rain? - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Pendulum 40th Anniversary edition Your Love - The Outfield - Super HitsTake it Easy - The Eagles - The EaglesDancing in the Moonlight - King...

POTW – Warm Fuzzy Feeling

Julia Maldonado // November 1, 2017

Kiss Me – Ed Sheeran - +Fallin’ For You – Colbie Caillat – BreakthroughGravity – Sara Bareilles – Little VoiceNight Changes – One Direction – FOURGreatest...

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Spooky Playlist

Julia Maldonado // October 26, 2017

This is Halloween - Marilyn Manson - The Nightmare Before Christmas Monster Mash - Bobby Pickett - The Original Monster Mash Time Warp - Richard O'Brien - Rocky Horror Picture Show I Put a Spell...

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Midterms; After-hours

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson // October 24, 2017
This playlist is just what you need to wind down after a late night study sesh

Oldies but goodies

Julia Maldonado // October 10, 2017

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison - Blowin' Your Mind!Head Games - Foreigner - Head GamesGood Vibrations - The Beach Boys - Good VibrationsGirls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual Jessie's...

Sad Boy / Girl Playlist

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson // October 3, 2017

Aphasia - Pinegrove - CardinalIvy - Frank Ocean - BlondeYou Took Your Time - Mount Kimbie (feat King Krule) - Cold Spring Fault Less Youth715 CR∑∑KS - Bon Iver - 22, A Million(No One Knows...

Playlist of the Week

Julia Maldonado // September 26, 2017

With midterms coming our way, it’s always nice to have a solid list of songs to help us get through the week. Whether it’s studying, getting that workout in or on your way to school, these...

Ultimate Workout Playlist

Julia Maldonado // September 19, 2017

1. Let’s Get it Started – The Black Eyed Peas - Elephunk 2. Roar – Katy Perry - Prism 3. Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 – Hands All Over 4. Good Feeling –...

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