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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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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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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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The WREC needs to work out the dress code

The WREC needs to work out the dress code

Lorinda Sasan and Dongyoung Won // September 19, 2016

The Wildcat Recreation Center is a place where students are supposed to feel comfortable with their bodies, as they rock their workout, but seems that more students are left feeling embarrassed.Multiple...

First place finisher in the Advanced Womens category, Christina Saschin holds on before her next move.

The Ruckus rocks the WREC

Nick Martinez-Esquibel, Sports Editor // April 15, 2016

The smell of hand chalk and the sight of brightly colored tape filled the WREC on Sunday, April 10 for the fifth annual climbing competition, The Ruckus. The competition solely focused on bouldering,...

Contestants at last years rock climbing competition. Photo courtesy of George Johnstons Instagram

WREC hosts annual climbing competition

Amelia Storm // April 7, 2016
Climbing wall features day and month-long climbing competitions.
Students vote through email and A.S. hopes more students will vote because of how convenient it is. Illustration by William French

Associated Students hopes for larger voter turnout this year

Jeremy Steele // March 28, 2016

The Associated Students elections are happening April 12. Students will receive an email to their campus account with a link prompting them to the simple online poll. For students with a smartphone hooked...

Michael Dean died over winter break, on Jan. 14. Courtesy of Facebook

Chico State student dies over winter break

January 22, 2016
Chico State student, Michael Dean, died of natural causes over winter break.
Students and community members will be able to give back in honor of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31. Photo courtesy of Chico State

A.S. hosts service day dedicated to Cesar Chavez

Hannah Suzuki // March 27, 2015
Cats in the Community's Day of Service will honor Cesar Chavez' memory with volunteer and clean-up events around campus March 31.
A.S., state workers partner toward thriving campus life

A.S., state workers partner toward thriving campus life

Kristina Martinez // March 11, 2015
California state workers work with Chico State's Associated Students to help bring student activities to the university.

Toilet dispenser stolen from Langdon

William Rein // February 25, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department University Police Department. Feb. 24.
Brooke Magnotta, program supervisor for the Wildcat Recreation Center, strives to make the center an inviting space for all students on campus. Photo credit: Claire Martinez

WREC aims to foster inclusive environment

Claire Martinez // February 19, 2015
Brooke Magnotta and the staff of the Wildcat Recreation Center have been making strides toward creating a space that welcomes everyone.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Common Courtesies at the WREC

Allison Galbreath // February 1, 2015
Working out at the Wildcat Recreation Center is a luxury all Chico State students have. However, students need to recognize that the WREC is for everyone.
Illustration by Zach Phillips

In defense of WREC ‘man cave’

Matt Murphy // October 7, 2014
Avoid the first floor of the WREC if you want, but it's as common as any other weight room.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

Body image: Big is still not beautiful

Julianna Eveland // October 6, 2014
Despite what some people insist, weight stigma still favors skinny women.
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