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Lenny Letter is a feminist online newsletter that inspires women to share their experiences. Photo credit: Carly Plemons

3 feminist blogs you have to check out

Anisha Brady // November 16, 2016

In light of recent election results, many people have been questioning the fate of the country and what a Donald Trump presidency may mean for disadvantaged peoples. Women are especially in need of empowerment...

Photo credit: Carin Dorghalli

Behind the Scenes of “Under Construction”

Carin Dorghalli // November 16, 2016

What is “Under Construction” about?Lindy Lu Forman (actress): Under construction is a really phenomenal show, especially because it’s been written by most of our students. More than half...

Jeff Laliberte gazes into the crowd in between songs. Photo credit: Sean Martens

‘New Beat Fund’ brings So Cal Guac Rock to the music world

Anna Porretta // November 16, 2016

When New Beat Fund Front Jeff Liliberte took the stage at The Senator Theater, you could tell that he'd stood where Kurt Cobain once stood in a booth at the legendary Sound City. It was like the ghost...

Getting lost in the pieces was a reoccurring theme at the art show because the characters were so creatively put together. The mixture of characters and poems kept the viewer engaged. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

David Mcmillian Art Show

Jordan Rodrigues // November 14, 2016

The Naked Lounge hosted an art show featuring local artist David Mcmillian on Nov. 11. His show had a variety of different styles and messages conveyed through his art and about 15 total pieces were multimedia...

Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Students showcase their love for high fashion

Franky Renteria // November 14, 2016

This is a gallery of four young men wearing high fashion clothing and their explanations on why they do so. Name: Edoardo Bassi Major: Finance Graduating: May 2018 "I bought these clothes because...

A variety of beer is available for both coffee and beer connoisseurs alike at Naked Lounge. Photo credit: Cortneanne Campbell

Is beer the new coffee?

Matthew Manfredi // November 14, 2016

Coffee shops will forever be a hub for the astute student to find a quiet place to hit the books; cafes will always offer a vacant table for an aspiring writer to rethink a plot twist over a bear claw;...

Alicia Keys The Gospel as seen on Apple Music. Photo credit: Rylee Pedotti

Alicia Keys’ ‘HERE’ discusses race, music, gender, politics and more

Rylee Pedotti // November 14, 2016

Alicia Keys has long been revered for her vocal prowess and soulful awareness. In a time where artists are using candid self-reflection to deliver honest and forthcoming projects, Alicia Keys delivers...

Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria // November 13, 2016
*THIS IS A GALLERY*
Boutique Crawl 2015 courtesy of Susan Reed, owner of Bootleg.

Downtown Chico’s 4th annual boutique crawl

Cortneanne Campbell // November 13, 2016

Four downtown resale shops broke out their best deals for a large crowd of shoppers on Nov. 4. Three Sixty Ecotique, Bootleg, Red Umbrella and newcomers Rouse & Revolt opened their stores on Friday...

Beyoncé and The Dixie Chicks perform Daddy Lessons and Long Time Gone at “The 50th Annual CMA Awards,” live Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and broadcast on the ABC Television Network. Photo courtesy of the CMA press cite.

Can Beyoncé save country music?

Rylee Pedotti // November 13, 2016

Wednesday night, the Country Music Association brought the stars out to celebrate this year of country music achievements at the 50th annual CMA Awards.To commemorate a half-decade of music, the CMAs paid...

Rainy night tunes to get cozy to

Anisha Brady // November 10, 2016

Blustery, rainy nights call for a cozy abode, to be swaddled like a baby sloth inside a warm, fuzzy blanket on the couch. Life really couldn’t get any better until the sound of the robotic dissonance...

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Bite into the Chico community

Cortneanne Campbell // November 9, 2016

It’s almost 7:30 a.m. on a still-cool October morning in Downtown Chico. With an old, rusty water tower and giant oak trees as a backdrop, vendors busily set up their pop-up tents and laid out their...

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