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Holbert will lead the FFA 2017-2018. Image courtesy of Breanna Holbert.

Chico State student elected national President of Future Farmers of America

Christian Solis // November 8, 2017

Breanna Holbert, from Chico State, became the first African-American woman president to lead the 2017-2018 Future Farmers of America.Holbert, an agriculture education major, is excited to continue giving...

President Hutchinson speaks at a press conference before her investiture ceremony on March 2. Photo credit: Ben Hacker

President Gayle E. Hutchinson’s progress report

Daniel Wright // March 9, 2017

President Hutchinson took office at Chico State in June of 2016. During her first fall semester, she outlined five transitional goals at her convocation speech: 1. Improving campus climate 2. Restoring...

Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

Meet the University Cabinet

Victoria Rohrer // March 7, 2017

The University Cabinet makes major decisions that influence the lives of students, staff and faculty everyday. Their jobs range from fundraising, managing the budget and supporting student services. Since...

Gayle Hutchinson speaks with those protesting the potential tuition increase outside of her inauguration ceremony. Photo credit: Ben Hacker

President Hutchinson talks unity at inauguration

George Johnston // March 5, 2017

Gayle Hutchinson made history when she was inaugurated as the first woman president of Chico State. Before the inauguration started, students gathered outside Kendall Hall to protest a proposed tuition...

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson gives a speech during her inauguration. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco.

Hutchinson’s promises as Chico State President

Nicole Henson // March 4, 2017

The future of Chico State looks prosperous under Gayle Hutchinson's presidency as she addresses issues on campus such as the party culture, reinventing the health center and possibly building an open-late...

Photo credit: Jessica Johnson

Reformation needed for executive orders

Roberto Fonseca // February 27, 2017

Executive orders have been highly questioned over the years as to whether or not they are constitutional.Although executive powers are covered in Article II, Section 1 of the constitution, the process...

President Gayle Hutchinson. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

President Hutchinson’s first 100 days

Daniel Wright // February 21, 2017

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson has concluded her 100-day listening tour. President Hutchinson came to Chico State in July of last year, and in the first 100 working days that followed, she conducted...

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Obama trumped the media

Susan Whaley // February 15, 2017

History seems to be forgotten rather quickly when it comes to American politics. When it comes to Barack Obama, America may have the fastest onset of short term memory loss. Obama may not have publicly...

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Trump to be sworn in as president

Carly Campbell // January 19, 2017

President-elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn in on Friday, January 20. Opening remarks will begin at 9 a.m. In his acceptance speech on Nov. 9, Trump said, “My whole life is about winning. I don’t...

Bernie Sanders supporters show support of their candidate with posters. Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Bernie Sanders draws crowd of 15,000 in last-minute Sacramento rally

Amelia Storm // May 11, 2016
Sanders seeks California support as california primary looms.
Chico State President Paul Zingg giving a few words at his retirement party Photo credit: George Johnston

Zingg says goodbye to Chico State at retirement party

Michelle Zhu // May 7, 2016
For his 13 years of leadership, a sentimental farewell was inevitable.
2016 is shaping up to be a big election year both on the national scene and in California. Photo credit: George Johnston

California primary election includes Senate seat

Elizabeth Helmer // April 28, 2016

The stakes are higher than usually in the 2016 primary election. For the first time in 24 years, California is having an open Senate race. Next to Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz and Donald...

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