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We need to be held accountable for the language we use

Rayanne Painter // October 10, 2018

Here, in the United States, we have a protected right to say essentially whatever we want within reason. But should we really speak without any regard?In recent years, especially during and after the 2016...

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Place those hands where we can see them

Karen Limones // October 10, 2018

Since we were kids, there has always been a lack of knowledge on the topic of sexual assault. But without a doubt, it is generally assumed it is done by a man. Given our prevalent cultural understanding...

Letter to: My fellow ‘good’ men

Alex Grant // October 10, 2018
I identify as a male, thus this piece is directed toward men. However all genders commit and are affected by sexual assault in a variety of ways.
Protestors made signs on womans rights that were being using outside of the Bell Memorial Union. Photo credit: Rachael Bayuk

Protestors speak on women clinics

Rachael Bayuk // October 8, 2018

Outside of the Bell Memorial Union I asked protesters and supporters of the Women's Resource Clinic about their opinions on the legitimacy of the clinic. Rachael Bayuk can be reached at [email protected]...

This man covers himself with a pillow. He is not a sex worker, but men often cover there genitals up before showing something to viewers. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Sex workers deserve to be treated like human beings

Rayanne Painter // October 7, 2018

Most people have jobs in their lifetime. And that’s what sex work is, a job. People are often fast to make assumptions that people who receive money for consensual sexual actions are degrading themselves...

Immigration: do not fear the “other”

Rachael Bayuk // October 7, 2018
We should celebrate the entrance of new ideas and people.
Rachael Bayuk asked several Chico State professors and students about their opinion on students packing up early toward the end of class. Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Wildcat on the Street: Packing up early before a lecture is dismissed

Rachael Bayuk // October 7, 2018

This week, I asked students and staff around campus how they feel when it comes to packing up early a few minutes before class.Rachael Bayuk can be reached at [email protected] or @BayukRachael...

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Off the Record: sex workers and sensitive language

Karen Limones, Brooke Martin, and Rayanne Painter // October 7, 2018

This week, reporters Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin shared their opinions on sex workers and sensitive language that students use.Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected]...

Student packing up while another student behind is still working. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Packing up premature is immature

Brooke Martin // October 7, 2018

We have all been there, myself included. When we have to sit through a lecture that is not to our liking, we feel like we're going to die before the class is over. You slowly start to zip up your backpack...

Off the Record: What sex is not and party life in Chico

Off the Record: What sex is not and party life in Chico

Rayanne Painter, Rachael Bayuk, and Karen Limones // October 5, 2018

This week Rayanne Painter and Rachael Bayuk with guest speaker Karen Limones discuss topics about sex and the party life in Chico.Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Karen Limones can be reached at [email protected]...

College partying isn’t a problem

Rachael Bayuk // October 3, 2018
Stop shaming students for having a good time.

Dear Board of Trustees, please stop approving raises for administrators

Rayanne Painter // October 3, 2018

Only so much can be taken from us until we have nothing left. We are students, most of us with a full-time class load. Many of us have a job, maybe two or even three of them. We have families at home...

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