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Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris pose for a photo. Taken by Krys Fox.

Charming Disaster comes to Chico: macabre, humorous music for the masses

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // November 28, 2023

Charming Disaster, a goth-folk duo out of Brooklyn, will be coming to the Winchester Goose on Dec. 7. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the 21+ show starts at 8:30 p.m.; tickets are $10. The singing,...

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What’s new at Chico State

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter // November 27, 2023

Monday, Nov. 27 Need help planning your classes for next semester? Stop by the Humanities and Fine Arts Success Studio from noon to 2 p.m. for drop-in advising Check-in at the Cross Cultural Learning...

Con Café: Jerry

Mawil Soluna, Reporter // November 26, 2023

En este episodio nos sumergimos en la vida de Gerardo “Jerry” Langarica. Un estudiante del programa de maestría de la Universidad Estatal de California Chico. Se graduó el semestre pasado recibiendo...

“Inspired by Barbie” event attendee, Kesha Haynie, takes the first steps in creating her unique Barbie fashion. Taken by Ariana Powell on Oct. 11.

Everyone’s a winner at MONCA’s ‘Inspired by Barbie’ art competition

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // November 15, 2023

Those who walked through the front doors of the Museum of Northern California Art were met with pink Barbie overload during the first ever "Inspired by Barbie" event and art competition on Saturday at...

The band, Sleep Lagoon, mid-performance at Battle of The Bands. Photo by Juliet Perry.

A rockin’ showdown at KCSC’s The Battle of The Bands

Juliet Perry, Reporter // November 14, 2023

  The sounds of alternative, rock and indie music echoed through the evening as local bands gave their all for KCSC Radio’s Battle of The Bands on Nov. 9 at the Trinity Lawn. Six bands played...

Santa Claus arrives in the rain at the Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday at City Plaza.

A look at Downtown Chico’s holiday festivities

Grace Stark, Reporter // November 13, 2023

With the holidays just around the corner, Chico is hosting events such as fundraisers, craft fairs and more. Here’s a look at some upcoming activities to get in the holiday spirit. Chico Ice Rink...

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Wildcats ought to check out these autumn events

Callum Standish , Reporter // November 12, 2023

Monday, Nov. 13 Stock up on groceries at the Pop-up Pantry from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center in Meriam Library 172 Join the Wildcat Scholarship Application Workshop...

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‘Inspired by Barbie’ MONCA art competition Saturday

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // November 10, 2023

The Museum of Northern California Art, at 900 Esplanade, will be hosting a Barbie and Ken fashion and environment designing competition on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets to attend the "Inspired...

Blithe Spirit flyer courtesy Chico State Theatre.

Chico State Theatre premieres ‘Blithe Spirit’

Callum Standish , Reporter // November 8, 2023

Join Chico State Theatre for its production of the hauntingly funny 20th-century-themed play “Blithe Spirit.”    Expect an evening of supernatural theatre full of ghosts and séances.    “The...

Joana Campos smiles in her catrina makeup.

Chico Cemetery hosts Dia de los Muertos celebration

Somber mariachi music serenaded Chico Cemetery’s eastern lawn during its annual Dia de los Muertos celebration on Oct. 28.  Dia de los Muertos is a traditional holiday originating from Mexico and...

Photos by Trenton Taylor and Floritzel Salvador in 2019 and 2016, respectively. Edited by Ariana Powell on Nov. 7.

Camp Fire 5th anniversary moment of reflection to take place Wednesday

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // November 7, 2023

Chico State will host an 85-second moment of reflection in honor of the fifth anniversary of the Camp Fire at the rose garden on Wednesday at 11:08 a.m., a time reflecting the date the fire started. Trinity...

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Fall into this week’s campus events

Juliet Perry, Reporter // November 6, 2023

Monday, Nov. 6  Do you have a drive for sustainability? Learn what it takes to bring your green ideas to life at the Sustainability Fund Workshop from 1 to 1:45 p.m. in Bell Memorial Union 209 ...

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