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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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(left to right) Ger Ryan, Jonathan Pryce and Dan Stevens star in The Man Who Invented Christmas

Photo by The Man Who Invented Christmas, Bleeker Street

‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ brings joy this holiday season

Caitlyn Young // November 28, 2017

Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas is right around the corner. To get in the holiday mood, there is no better Christmas tale than "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. This book is a classic and there...

Cole Phelps investigates the hideout of a deranged serial killer. Image from rockstargames.com

‘L.A. Noire’ is a detective story done right

Ulises Duenas // November 28, 2017

Years after it made big waves in the games industry, "L.A. Noire" has been remastered. Its gameplay may not be the smoothest, but this is still one of the best crime stories in video games.You play as...

The large LED graphics used to visually bewilder attendees of the Tuned Out Tour Show at the El Rey Theater. Photo credit: Alejandra Solorio

Party Favor’s ‘Tuned Out’ Tour takes Chico

Alejandra Solorio // November 28, 2017

Dylan Ragland, best known as prominent bass DJ and producer "Party Favor," returned to Chico on Nov. 15 at the El Rey Theater for his sold out "Tuned Out" Tour show featuring Bad Royale. The night consisted...

Moms from a Bad Moms Christmas stealing a Christmas tree.

‘A Bad Mom’s Christmas’ is a mother-daughter movie

Jessica Carvajal Castillo // November 27, 2017

A Bad Mom's Christmas follows three moms Amy (Mila Kunis), Kiki (Kristen Bell) and Carla (Kathryn Hahn). It is a sequel from the first movie Bad Moms. As the holidays are rolling around, all of the main...

Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Naughty gifts for people on your nice list

Rachel Reyes // November 27, 2017

The holiday season has finally arrived and the rush that comes with finding the perfect gift is just around the corner.While many students are busy with studying for finals and in a hurry to put their...

Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

How to manage the cold weather

Grayson Boyer // November 27, 2017

The weather in Chico has shifted from a crushing heat to frigid rain, and the shift in weather demands a shift in lifestyle. Cold weather and rain force people indoors, a marked shift from the active outdoor-living...

August Auggie Pullman and his mother Isabel hold hands before Auggie begins his first day of 5th grade.

Photo by the Wonder website

‘Wonder’ revolves around the son

Julia Maldonado // November 27, 2017

Based on the children’s novel of the same name by R.J. Palacios, “Wonder” follows the heartfelt tale of August “Auggie” Pullman (Jacob Tremblay), a young boy with facial deformities....

A guide to sexual orientations

Kendall George // November 27, 2017

The basic sexual orientations that most people are familiar with are heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality. However, there are so many others that aren't talked about as much in schools or the...

Cover art for Laugh Now, Fly Later.

‘Laugh Now, Fly Later’ is full of predictable weed references

Niyat Teferi // November 19, 2017

On Nov. 10, rapper Wiz Khalifa releases his new mixtape "Laugh Now, Fly Later." The record features 10 tracks and a guest appearance from Casey Veggies. As a rap artist, Khalifa has been pretty consistent...

Isaiah Ellis had a season-high 22 points to lead the Wildcats past the Humboldt State Lumberjacks. Photo credit: Andy Wilhelm

Wildcats defeat Lumberjacks 77-67

Terren Pouncy // November 19, 2017

Despite the stigma of Humboldt State being difficult to play against and their incredibly loud arena, the Chico State Wildcats defeated the Lumberjacks by 10 points. The final score was 77-67. With Saturday’s...

Left to right: Misha Cutburth, Alex Parra, Gerry Hansen, Cody Glotfelty and Mo Martin stand in front of some of their art.

Mains’l exhibit teaches art in a different way

November 15, 2017

Nestled between Cherry and Orange Streets is a simple blue warehouse that, at a first glance, seems insignificant. However, go through the door and there lies an art gallery filled with paintings, sculptures...

Baile folklorico performance at Multicultural night. Photo credit: Jessica Carvajal Castillo

Chico State embraces unity at the annual Multicultural Night

Niyat Teferi // November 15, 2017

On Friday, the Diversity Affairs Council hosted the Multicultural Night in the BMU Auditorium. The event featured performances from various multi-ethnic organizations on campus. The theme for the night...

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