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The cast is made up of almost 30 actors including Emma Lam as Abigail Williams. Photo taken Oct. 9 by Jason A. Hailey.

Chico State’s “The Crucible” ignites the 2024-2025 performance season

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor // October 10, 2024

Chico State will be transporting audiences back in time to the Salem Witch Trials with the production of “The Crucible” performing this weekend Oct. 10 to 13. This show kicks off the start of the performance...

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 people can explore the museum and have the  opportunity to...

A desk display of retro games and some of Tech Toss's donated technology in Gallery 1078, the Retro PC gaming event will be on Thursday in Tehama Hall. Photo provided by Dakota Rose.

Retro PC event will be 3 hours of pizza, snacks and gaming classics

Sean Shanks, Features Reporter // October 7, 2024

The College of Communication and Education, the Computer Graphics Club and nonprofit Tech Toss are all coming together Thursday for three hours of retro PC gaming. The event, held in Tehama 105 from...

The Performance Arts Center is the venue for the majority of performances on campus. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Oct. 3

School of Performing Arts: Performance schedule

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor // October 7, 2024

Music is in the air this autumn at Chico State. Check out the upcoming productions on campus as featured in  Impulse Magazine.  October  10-13: Theater Production: “The Crucible”  ...

Festival Director Curtis Bell speaking on stage at the 2023 Butte Film Festival. Photo taken by Mason Nowak Dec. 14, 2023.

Film submissions open for the Butte Film Festival

Chris Hutton // October 4, 2024

After receiving over 80 film submissions the Butte Film Festival — which will be held Dec. 6-8 — is encouraging more students in Northern California to submit their short films for a chance to win...

One of the most popular attractions was the mechanical surfboard, educating students on safely surfing the web. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Oct. 1.

The Festival of the Phishes returns with a slam

Chris Hutton // October 4, 2024

With music blaring, popcorn popping and people flying off of mechanical surfboards, the second annual Festival of the Phishes brought a creative and engaging way to educate members of the community about...

Ari Sorokin's iPhone with the audiobook for Hillbilly elegy

3 Lessons from ‘Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis’

Ari Sorokin, Opinion Reporter // October 4, 2024

“Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” by Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance is a memoir of his life and how he managed to capture the American dream and serve as an example...

The Cautious and the Curious, 2023, screenprint on fabric, Artist: Dadisi Curtis Jr.

‘Screenprint Biennial’ exhibit displays varied nature of screen print produced art

Sean Shanks, Features Reporter // October 2, 2024

The 10th anniversary exhibit of ‘‘The Screenprint Biennial,’’ based out of New York City, has made its only stop on the West Coast at Chico State’s Janet Turner Print Museum. The biennial...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizing and supporting victims, spreading information and raising awareness. Photo by Alesia Kozik from Pexels.

Chico State announces Domestic Violence Awareness Month partnership

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // October 1, 2024

Chico State Student Affairs sent out an announcement to the campus community for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They’re giving community members an opportunity to take action against intimate partner...

Egg yolk on blue surface. Photo by Ron Lach, from Pexels

‘The Substance’ is a body-horror like no other

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // October 1, 2024

The gut-wrenching examination of societal pressures on women in the film “The Substance” is a blunt middle finger to male-influenced society and the domineering patriarchal hierarchy in entertainment.  Written...

Elaine Ellismore, a teacher in Chico who does quilting and fabric art, reads a book while waiting for customers at Blossom Pop-Up market on Sunday. Her business, Sewed Up by Elaine, focuses on creating quilts that "tell a story". Photo by Megan Gauer on Sept 29.

Cider, community and crafts: Cidery hosts lively market

Megan Gauer // October 1, 2024

On Sunday, Lassen Traditional Cidery owner Ben Nielson opened up its quaint tasting room and surrounding space to Your Local Marketplace to host Blossom Pop-Up Market. They’ve been hosting this series...

Contests n the Miss Chico pageant are competing for the crown featured here and a chance to compete in Miss USA California. Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Sept. 30.

Chico’s First Miss Chico and Miss Teen Chico

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor // October 1, 2024

Tiaras and gowns will take the center stage with Chico’s first Miss Chico and Miss Teen Chico Beauty Pageant Nov. 16.  Winners of both pageants have the opportunity to compete in Miss USA California...

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