Resorting to kitchen basics in trying times
Erin Holve, Staff Writer
May 10, 2020
Frustration is rampant in the kitchen. The Facebook video made it look so easy to bake bread. Follow a few quick instructions and voila, you’re a baker. Instead, my mother is in a panic, hands filled with a hunk of sticky dough. This is exactly how I expected the endeavor to tur...
The economic stimulus package has failed students
Kirstin Joyce, Staff Writer
May 10, 2020
Many college students across the United States expressed their displeasure with COVID-19 response legislation after it was revealed that the recent economic stimulus package bars many of them from receiving cash assistance during the COVID-19 shutdown. The package stipulates that adults who were...
Bay Area project builds face shields to protect health care workers
May 5, 2020
Last week we loaded flowers and presents into the car and went to help my grandma celebrate her 80th birthday. We stood outside in the rain and sang “Happy Birthday” to her and held up flowers while she watched from inside her assisted-living facility wearing a mask. Her facility was on lockdown ...
Learn new skills during COVID-19 lockdown
Elijah Ewing, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020
For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in learning new things. From a young age, I wanted to try as many hobbies as I could get my hands on. Learning new skills and talents seemed so rewarding and fun. Now that I am in college, it is easier than ever to jump into new hobbies. ...
Ways to celebrate Earth Day at home, COVID-19 edition
Elijah Ewing, Staff Writer
April 24, 2020
As holidays continue to come and go, it's important to retain normalcy and attempt to celebrate holidays as we all endure this global pandemic. Earth Day is usually a great day to leave the house and enjoy nature. This may be hard as public beaches and parks are closed in an effort to slow the s...
Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry opens for students during the Covid-19 outbreak
Marco Day, Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
In between the Student Services Center and Bell Memorial Union on Hazel Street, the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry in SSC room 196 has seen an increase of students in need of food assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The food pantry has stayed open during the COVID-19 outbreak, with hours of operat...
Small businesses in Chico are struggling during COVID-19 pandemic
Marco Day, Staff Writer
April 19, 2020
Local businesses are struggling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and are unable to apply for federal aid to continue operations. There are two programs in California developed for small businesses to obtain aid from the U.S Small Business Administration. The Paycheck Protection Program is a lo...
Empty Chico leads officers to discover stolen vehicle
Angelina Mendez, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
A Chico Police Officer completed a routine registration check on a green Honda Civic traveling eastbound on West 9th Street where the vehicle was discovered to be stolen on April 4, at approximately 11:54 p.m., according to a news release by CPD. Due to the recent shelter-in-place order from Governo...
Numerous Chico State students left unemployed following shelter-in-place order
Marco Day and Keyla De Los Santos
April 4, 2020
After Gov. Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-30-22 ordering individuals to shelter-in-place starting March 19, many businesses in Butte County not categorized as critical adjusted to the new regulations, resulting in many businesses temporarily closing their doors. This left many students working both on and off campus unemployed. Students who work on-campus have ...
Bachelor of Fine Arts students face challenges in online classes amidst pandemic
Danielle Kessler, Staff Writer
April 3, 2020
For every student at Chico State, the COVID-19 pandemic has created much concern and uncertainty as every department has taken a hit in the last few weeks. This, of course, includes the many students pursuing a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts that now have to transition into online lectures. Geoffrey B...
