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    Title IX: The state of sexual assault and harassment at Chico State

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    Chico State baseball walks it off to split series against Monterey Bay

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    Chico State gets all dolled up for Queer Prom

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    Affirmative consent: What is it?

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Chico States Director of Environmental Health and Safety Marvin Pratt believes daily self-awareness is key to preparing for a school shooting. Photo credit: Grayson Boyer

Preparing for a university shooting

Grayson Boyer // February 12, 2018

The increase in university shootings has made preparedness for potential threats extremely important to college administrations, and Chico State is no different. According to Chico State's Director...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman suspected of stealing from laundry room

Tisha Cheney // January 27, 2018

University PoliceCall Type: Suspicious SubjectMonday 8:26 a.m., Student Services Center.A pacing man warned the public that "people are chasing him."Call Type: Directed PatrolMonday 7:00 p.m., Warner Street.A...

University police reminds the campus community of safety precautions against crime. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Thefts reports involve donation jars on Chico State campus

Jacqueline Morales // November 13, 2017

University Police Department reminds students of safety precautions to prevent being victims of crime after reports claim theft on campus. Thefts involving cash taken from donation jars kept in open office...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man holds a sign quoting Taylor Swift lyrics

Jacqueline Morales // November 6, 2017

University Police DepartmentCall Type: Animal Call Monday 9:29 a.m., Meriam Library Man's doberman dog barked at a passerby while tabling. Call Type: Transient CallMonday 12:57 p.m., Physical Education...

Map of Emergency Blue Lights located on campus. Photo credit: University Police

Daylight attacks shine light on student safety

Kaley Wise // November 8, 2016

When Chico State senior Lauren Dormer was walking home from her child development class at 10:45 a.m., the last thing she expected was to be grabbed, harassed and followed home.“I pretended to call...

University Police Chief John Feeney. Photo courtesy of John Feeney.

Student drugging still under investigation

Molly Sullivan // October 28, 2016

University Police are still investigating a string of incidents involving the drugging of male students that occurred in late September and early October. The campus was notified of the incidents in a...

Chico State and Chico city have come together  to give University police more power within a one mile radius of campus Photo credit: Amelia Storm

University police gain further jurisdiction in Chico

January 29, 2016
University police gain power within a one-mile radius of campus
John Feeney, University Police chief, believes that collaboration among police departments is crucial to success. Photo courtesy of John Feeney.

City, campus police improve collaboration

December 15, 2015
Campus and city police hope to collaborate more often to keep Chico safe.
Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Female shot with BB gun while riding skateboard

December 14, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Dec. 11.
Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman held at gunpoint in her car by her boyfriend’s ex

December 6, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Dec. 3.
Crime in the Avenues, a neighborhood north of the university, was addressed at the open forum. Photo credit: Kiana Alvarez

Students hope for a safer Chico

November 30, 2015
Students want Chico State to take further action in regards to crime and violence that occurs off-campus.
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