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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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The sign outside of the new Zen Den located in the Bell Memorial Union. Photo credit: Lucas Moran

Perks of being a Chico State student

Lucas Moran // December 15, 2016

Being a college student is about more than just showing up to classes and developing stress-related illnesses. Here are five helpful services available to students that you should probably be looking into,...

Photo courtesy of Sesar Sanchez.

365 Chico ends with surprising discoveries

Anisha Brady // December 8, 2016

Last January, Sanchez set out to photograph and interview one Chico local every day for the past year. What began as a mere concept, blossomed into a grand and diverse compilation of portraits and interviews.Now...

Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

The Kyle Gass Band shreds at Lost on Main.

Matthew Manfredi // December 8, 2016

The Kyle Gass Band lit up Lost on Main Tuesday night by bringing guitar solos and crushing acoustic chords together for a night of comedic rock 'n' roll. Gass, best known for his role in Tenacious D, the...

Christmas festivities in Placerville. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Apple Hill: a hidden gem in the Sierra Nevada

Matthew Manfredi // December 7, 2016

We’re lucky to live in a corner of California where a few hours in a car can lead to exceptional places. In any direction, we can suddenly be on the coast, walking around a richly diverse city or...

Girls season finale sure to amaze

Girls season finale sure to amaze

Anisha Brady // December 7, 2016

Lena Dunham’s “Girls” is an ode to the struggles of navigating modern day life for women in their early twenties. The comedy-drama series follows the lives of four young women living...

(Adelaide Sands) The Almond Blossom Queen, is accompanied by her Almond Blossoms. Photo credit: Sean Martens

A very Chico Nutcracker

Carin Dorghalli // December 7, 2016

  Chico Community Ballet customizes "The Nutcracker" to make it "Chico-ized." The idea is inspired by Dr. Oscar Stansbury, performed by locally-trained dancers from Chico Community Ballet Company...

Tyson Wadkins shares his passion for music. Photo credit: Elias Denny

Artist Interview: Tyson Wadkins

Elias Denny // December 6, 2016

  Chico State first-year Tyson Wadkins is a guitarist and singer from Yuba City, California. Wadkins is an economics major and will continue to pursue music as a hobby and passion. You can...

Sophomore mechanical engineering major, Elvis Elden shares his artwork. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

Through the eyes of Elvis’ sketchbook

Miguel Orozco // December 6, 2016

Elvis Voita Elden is a sophomore at Chico State whose life has always been surrounded by art, thanks to early exposure from his family. Although Elden is very passionate about his drawings, art is not...

Vice Lamberts lead single from The Weight of These Wings as shown on Apple Music.

Miranda Lambert soars with ‘Wings’

Rylee Pedotti // December 6, 2016

Despite getting her start on a reality show, Miranda Lambert has had the good fortune of serving as the primary captain of her career. Although this has led the country songstress to superstardom by way...

Real Sneakerhead certified ! Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Q&A with local sneakerhead

Jordan Rodrigues // December 5, 2016

Chico native and sneakerhead Brandyn Donahue talks about his impressive shoe collection. What was the pair that made you a sneakerhead and why? Brandyn Donahue: 1999 Air Jordan 14 "Last Shot" I...

Promotional photo for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them courtesy of Warren Bros.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” gives a fresh start to new franchise

George Johnston // November 29, 2016

Don’t worry, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” has enough spectacular acting and wonder in it to make the movie a joy to watch. Eddie Redmayne stars as Newt Scamander, a magical creature’s...

Norm Dillinger gazes at his art. Photo credit: Carin Dorghalli

Local pointillist uses art to help refugees

Carin Dorghalli // November 27, 2016

  Norm Dillinger's art is on point. Literally. He's a pointillist. Dillinger defines pointillism as "dots and dashes of color." This local artist has provided beauty to Orient Street in Chico...

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