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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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    Chico State’s Project Rebound helps students after incarceration

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    ‘A Skye of Jade:’ a dystopian world created by Chico State student

  • The men’s bathroom on the second floor of Tehama Hall has a sign titled “All-Gender Restroom Coming Soon!” taped to it. The restrooms are expected to be updated by the fall 2025 semester in Yolo and the Student Services Center will also be under construction. Taken by Grace Stark on April 11.

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    Chico State announces construction plans for gender-inclusive bathrooms

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The XX I See You album cover. Photo courtesy of Common Grounds.

The XX: I see you

Nicole Henson // January 25, 2017

On Jan. 13, The XX released their newest album "I See You." Considering how long they worked on it, I was expecting to be blown out of the water.A lot of the songs sounded the same. Nonetheless, it’s...

Upcoming must-sees in 2017

Upcoming must-sees in 2017

Rachel Reyes // January 24, 2017

  Jumanji 2 Release date: Dec. 22, 2017 This new Jumanji adventure stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black. The original Jumanji (1995) starred Robin Williams, so fans are expected...

Leftover Salmon doesnt stink at Chico Performance

Leftover Salmon doesn’t stink at Chico Performance

Niyat Teferi // January 24, 2017

Sierra Nevada, Chico's own brewing company, hosted one of their many events in January. The festival event was for all ages and included a special performance by the rock band, Leftover Salmon.Established...

Blak and Blu and Tuxedo throwing it back

“Blak and Blu” and “Tuxedo” throwing it back

Anna Porretta // January 24, 2017
Gary Clark Jr. & Tuxedo
Th trail that I took that lead me down towards a road that leads to Bear Hole, a popular swim location during the summer. The road had tons of little trails branching off of it. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Post-finals adventures await

Jordan Rodrigues // December 16, 2016
*GALLERY*
Adeles stage in San Jose, California. Photo credit: Rylee Pedotti

Battle of the divas

Rylee Pedotti // December 16, 2016

2016 has been a year for the books, and with the announcement of the 2017 Grammy nominees, music's elite have confirmed this trend won't end as calendars turn. As expected, the night will showcase music's...

Sophmore Adrien Macias hosts the 2nd Annual Lip Sync Showdown. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

Lip Sync Showdown

Miguel Orozco // December 15, 2016

  The AS Gender and Sexuality Equity Center (GSEC) hosted the second annual Lip Sync Showdown in Selvester’s CafĂ© at Chico State. This free event was a competition for lip sync or drag performers,...

Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria // December 15, 2016

"I grew up in a small farming town in Sonoma County where wine and vineyards are a huge part of the community. My father started a vineyard management company a few years before I was born and has ended...

Photo credit: Carin Dorghalli

How to destress from finals

Carin Dorghalli // December 15, 2016

  Hammocks, massage chairs, beanbag chairs and blankets. All these resources are accessible to students for free to aid them in their attempts to de-stress from finals. Located in BMU 301,...

Going 50 miles per hour on a piece of wood

Matthew Manfredi // December 15, 2016

For some, hobbies may include playing video games, following sports teams or binging Netflix shows. Then there are some that enjoy racing down a winding road, swaying inches above the ground at nearly...

Leon Bridges official Coming Home album cover. Photo courtesy of Columbia Records.

Three bands that bring the coffee shop home

Anisha Brady // December 15, 2016

How are some coffee shops just so good at creating the perfect atmosphere for their customers? A lot of the time it comes down to the right music. Luckily, one can recreate this same vibe even at home....

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