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Justin Briggs (25) slams home a dunk in Satudays matchup against Cal State San Marcos. Photo credit: Kailah Cabiles

Wildcat men win on memorable Senior Night at Acker Gym

Courtney Chapman // February 18, 2018

The Wildcats were victorious 71-63 against the Cal State San Marcos Cougars at home Saturday night for Senior Night. Corey Silverstrom, Jalen McFerren, and Isaiah Ellis all played their final home game...

Senior Haley Cremen, left, poses with her mother, Penni Cremen. Cremen was one of four seniors  honored during Saturdays Senior Night. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Women’s basketball brings home the win as seniors lead by example

Courtney Chapman // February 18, 2018

The Wildcats showed up ready to defend Aker one last time this year and did just that defeating Cal State San Marcos 74-56 in an explosive game Saturday night during Senior Night for the Wildcats. There...

Tamino (Mickensie Layson) kneels in fear of the Queen of the Night (Kaila Davidson). Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” brings opera back to Chico performances

Natalie Hanson // February 18, 2018

After 12 years, Chico State had its first opera comeback with performances of "The Magic Flute" this weekend. The opera, a fantasy comedy-drama composed by Mozart, was performed in Rowland-Taylor Recital...

The Wildcats welcome Karli Skowrup home following one of her two home runs on the weekend. Photo credit: Janna Weiss Photography

Gilham stays perfect as Wildcats’ softball sweeps San Marcos

Andrew Baumgartner // February 17, 2018

Haley Gilham led the way for Wildcats softball this afternoon against San Marcos, as the Wildcats remain unbeaten winning game one 4-0, and following that with a 7-1 victory.Gilham started game one Saturday...

Cirque de Eloize opens with an energetic song and dance number. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Chico Performances presents the high-flying acrobatics of Cirque de Eloize

Hannah Yeager // February 17, 2018

Students, staff and community members filed into the Laxson Auditorium prepared for a typical acrobatic show. However, the show presented by Cirque de Eloize which included high-risk, high-flying acting,...

Photo credit: Sean Mcfadden

Robbery near Chico State parking garage under investigation

Natalie Hanson // February 17, 2018

Police are seeking information about a robbery that occurred by the WREC center and a parking structure Saturday.The robbery occurred at about 12:30 a.m at the streets of West 2nd and Cherry, near a campus...

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Breaking News- Week’s End Update Feb 12-16

Natalie Hanson // February 17, 2018

  Breaking news updates for Chico State and the town of Chico, California from Feb 12-Feb 16, 2018. Natalie Hanson, Josh Cozine, and Tisha Cheney can be reached at [email protected],...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Man charged with gang shooting wins reduced sentence

Josh Cozine // February 17, 2018

A Chico man's nine-year sentence was reduced to five years of probation, after a judge decided he would not survive prison, this week.Eduardo Hurtado, 19, entered a plea bargain of no contest to charges...

Casey Costello delivers a pitch against Stanislaus State

Casey Costello continues to dominate on the mound

Austin Schreiber // February 16, 2018

Senior pitcher Casey Costello came out on top in a pitchers duel Friday as the Wildcats defeated Stanislaus State 1-0. Costello was able to keep the Warriors quiet for seven innings, limiting them to just...

Pitcher Naomi Nemo Monahan delivers a pitch against Cal State San Marcos, with shortstop Wendy Cardinali ready for the pitch. Photo credit: Anne Chamberlain

Chico State softball stays unbeaten behind powerful bats and strong pitching

Katalina Santamaria // February 16, 2018

The Chico State softball team is beginning to feel unstable,after winning both games of their double-header Friday against Cal State San Marcos to improve their unbeaten record to 11-0. In game one, the...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Memorial for Professor Ted Herrera to be held next week

Tisha Cheney // February 16, 2018

The life of Ted Herrera, a professor of nutrition and food science, will be celebrated with a service on March 2.Herrera passed away on Feb. 2 at the age of 67, according to an announcement from University...

Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

CSU students want their tuition money back

Karen Limones // February 16, 2018

The California State University Board of Trustees has proposed a 3 percent tuition increase that will go into effect in the 2018-19 school year. According to the CSU website, the tuition spike is needed...

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