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Illustration of Gov. Gavin Newson signing a bill. Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Oct 9.
Governor Newsom signs Phone Free School Act, other technology-focused bills
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 14, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3216 — known as the Phone-Free School Act — on Sept. 23.  This bill will require all...

The main office of the College of Education is inside Tehama Hall. Photo taken by C. Nicholas Kepler on October 11
$8.5 million grant to go to 60 aspiring teachers
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 13, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education awarded Chico State University with an $8.5 million grant to support aspiring teachers in the area.  The...

The WellCat Safe Place table included flyers, brochures, candies and words of affirmation cards. Photo taken by Rebecca Gonzalez on Oct. 10
WellCat Safe Place hosted resource fair for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Rebecca Gonzalez, Features Reporter // October 12, 2024

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the WellCat Safe Place hosted a resource fair on Thursday afternoon to give students and...

30th Congressional District Congressman Adam Schiff is running against Steve Garvey to represent the state of California in the United States Senate. Photo from Pexels
U.S. Senate candidate: Adam Schiff
Anthony Vasek, Reporter // October 11, 2024

Congressman Adam Schiff is running against Republican Steve Garvey to represent California in the U.S. Senate. Schiff was born in Framingham,...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14
On the ballot: What is Prop 34?
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 11, 2024

Proposition 34, one of 10 propositions on the California ballot this November, would create new rules about how certain healthcare providers...

Steve Garvey is a former baseball player running for the U.S. Senate. Courtesy: Steve Garvey
U.S. Senate candidate: Steve Garvey
Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 9, 2024

Steve Garvey is a Republican candidate running for U.S. Senate in November against Congressman Adam Schiff.  Originally born in Florida,...

WILDCAT SCORES
Sophomore outside hitter Maria Wahl attacking the ball against SF State. Taken Oct. 5 by Aaron Draper.
Chico State Volleyball drop both in LA road trip
Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // October 14, 2024

The Wildcats volleyball team (6-9, 3-5 CCAA) took on both Cal State LA Golden Eagles (10-5, 5-3 CCAA) and Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros (6-10,...

Miles Rice celebrating a penalty kick goal against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. Taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 6, 2024.
Rice bags two in first conference win for Wildcats men’s soccer
Lukas Mann, Reporter // October 12, 2024

Senior forward Miles Rice led the Wildcats (7-1-2, 1-0-2 CCAA) to a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco State Gators (0-6-3, 0-2-1 CCAA) Friday...

Chico State Wildcats' #4 Jiana Martin plays against Biola University in the first half of their women’s soccer game on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Chico, Calif. Photo taken by Jason Halley.
Wildcats women’s soccer secures first conference win over Gators
Trevor Lee, Reporter // October 11, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats (4-2-4, 1-1-1 CCAA) traveled to San Francisco Friday to take on the San Francisco State Gators (3-7, 0-3 CCAA) in their...

Parking structure
Chico State has a problem: Parking
Owen Daniels, Reporter // October 7, 2024

Chico State needs to fix its parking situation. I don’t have a campus parking pass, but my friends who do only ever complain about it. They...

Inside the Bell Memorial Union Food court. Taken by Owen Daniels on September 16.
How 'food options on campus are bad' is an unpopular opinion
Owen Daniels, Opinion Reporter // September 23, 2024

“The food options on campus suck” is what I thought to myself the other day when I couldn't find anything on campus that I wanted to eat....

Modern pumpkin spice popularity began in the early 2000s after Starbucks released their pumpkin spice latte. Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.
Pumpkin spice and everything not so nice
Ariana Powell, Editor-In-Chief // September 22, 2024

Once late August, September rolls around, pumpkin spice products start popping up everywhere; on the food, personal hygiene, pets, home decor...

Promotional poster provided by Graduate Pathways Society
Fall into learning: GRADtoberfest returns to Chico State
Chris Hutton, Reporter // October 14, 2024

As the leaves shift colors, students can seek new opportunities and change here at Chico State. One of the ways students can do that this fall...

Matt Walsh dressed as a progressive person reading How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X Kendy. Courtesy: Dailywire+
‘Am I Racist:' A Cathartic Comedy.
Ari Sorokin, Opinion Reporter // October 14, 2024

The DailyWire’s new film “Am I Racist,” starring conservative political commentator Matt Walsh, hilariously exposes the absurdity of American...

Chaz Honey Hennessy’s “The Reliquaries” was displayed next to many other of the artists’ work in Ayers Hall. Photo taken by Nadia Hill Oct. 10.
Open Studios showcase student work
Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor // October 12, 2024

Both Studio Art and Interior Architecture students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program displayed their work around both Ayers Hall and the Arts...

Fentress Kepler walks across the [welcome] mat as he enters The Chico Children's Museum for playtime.
Chico Children's Museum asks for support at exclusive event Oct. 10
C.N.Kepler, Opinion Reporter // October 8, 2024

Chico Children’s Museum needs help and invites future board members and sponsors to the High Tea Social on Oct. 10. An kid-free event where...

There are multiple nationally-declared days that bring awareness or a little bit of fun to each day. Graphic created by Ariana Powell on Sept. 18.
National Day calendar: Oct. 6-12
Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // October 6, 2024

Here are just a few of the National Days to have fun with for the week of Oct. 6-12: Sunday, Oct. 6 National Coaches Day No...

Business owner, Ashley Juhl-Darlington, had been planning her market for the last couple years. Photo taken by Rebecca Gonzalez on Oct. 1
Chico State alumna opens small business in Meriam Park
Rebecca Gonzalez, Features Reporter // October 5, 2024

Meriam Park has welcomed a new business, Bapa’s Market, which displays a variety of natural and organic foods. The owner is a Chico State alumna...

This is a 100% satirical article. Graphic generated by Ariana Powell using Adobe Firefly on April 25.
Black Plague on-campus: RUN!!!
Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // May 1, 2024

It’s arrived at campus … the BLACK PLAGUE! Despite the health risk posed by the ancient sickness, the university announced they will not...

Say "hello" to your new mayor. Photo by Robledo Rafael Andrade via Pexels.
A modest fur-prosal: Put pets in local politics
Heather Taylor, Copy Editor // March 4, 2024

We all know the only politics that matter are those on a national and global scale. Local politics are a waste of time and energy, with little-to-no...

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Presidential elections Swift-ly approaching
Garrett Hartman, Contributor // February 21, 2024

The quadrennial tradition of Ye — formerly Kanye West — announcing his run for president was interrupted this week. In the middle of an unhinged,...

Entrance to the Oktoberfest venue where the staff scanned tickets after bag checks and metal detector scannings. There were people crowded in the lines to get in. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Oct. 5.
Oktoberfest 2024: A look at a traditional German event
Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // October 11, 2024

Oktoberfest, next to the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company on 1075 E. 20th St., has officially ended as of Sunday The event lasted two weekends:...

Sign above the entrance of Momo’s Poke. Taken by Dominic Curcuro on Sept. 19, 2024.
Momo’s Poke: A new seafood option in Chico
Dominic Curcuro, Food Reporter // October 8, 2024

Chico always has room for quality restaurants of other cultures, and Momo’s Poke, which opened mid summer of this year, had me wondering if...

Photo of Kelly's Cheesesteak in front of Éstom Jámani Hall. Butte Hall is in the background.
Campus food truck schedule: Oct. 7-11
Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // October 7, 2024

From mac and cheese to super-fries, food trucks are popping up everywhere on Chico State’s campus. Here is a schedule showing where students’...

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