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    Big Tuna Sushi Bistro: Flavor, tradition, innovation

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    Chico State holds annual Time Capsule Ceremony for graduating seniors

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    Update on tuberculosis and meningitis cases

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Safe Space on campus hopes to focus on sexual assault awareness. Photo courtesy of National Sexual Violence Resource Center.

Safe Place launches ‘Prevention is Possible’ campaign

Eric Mcguire // April 9, 2016

This month, Safe Place takes a new approach to preventing sexual assault. April is the month dedicated to raising awareness about sexual assault. Most years the emphasis is on survivors and ways to avoid...

The Chico Womens Club is holding a fashion show this weekend. Photo credit: Yang Dai

Chico Women’s Club holding fashion show

Yang Dai // April 9, 2016

Jointly held by the Chico Women's Club and Pleasant Valley High School students, an environmental protection-themed catwalk will be held on April 10 at the Chico Women's Club on 592 E. Third St. Over 60...

More police offices on bikes will be patrolling Bidwell Park in the summer. Photo courtesy of George Johnstons Instagram.

Chico is bringing back bike police

Kayla Fitzgerald // April 8, 2016
Did you hear about the police bicycle unit?
Chico State faculty shared information about the strike earlier this year. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

CSU chancellor and CFA president reveal details of strike negotiation

Elizabeth Helmer // April 8, 2016

At 10 a.m. on Friday, CSU Chancellor Timothy White and CFA President Jennifer Eagan held a press conference after a negotiation was reached to stop the faculty strike scheduled for next week. An agreement...

Photo source: CFA website

CFA and CSU management reach tentative agreement

George Johnston // April 8, 2016

The California Faculty Association and California State University management have reached a tentative agreement.The tentative agreement includes:A 5 percent general salary increase on June 30, 2016 for...

Strawberries are a favorite item to buy at the Thursday Night Market  Photo Credit: George Johnston

Thursday Night Market celebrates 20 years

George Johnston // April 8, 2016

With the taste of fresh fruit and sounds of live music in the mild spring air, the Thursday Night Market opened April 7 in downtown Chico. This marks the 20th anniversary of local Chico businesses and...

Contestants at last years rock climbing competition. Photo courtesy of George Johnstons Instagram

WREC hosts annual climbing competition

Amelia Storm // April 7, 2016
Climbing wall features day and month-long climbing competitions.
The CSU system-wide strike has been postponed following a tentative agreement. (Photo credit: Ryan Corrall).

CFA strike postponed following tentative agreement

The California Faculty Association strike has been postponed due to a temporary agreement. The announcement was stated in a press release sent out by the Chancellor's office and the CFA. California...

Chico residents value the tree-lined historical roadway of the Esplanade. Photo credit: City of Chico Website

Improvements on the Esplanade in consideration

Michelle Zhu // April 6, 2016
Officials want to keep the iconic tree-lined roadway pleasing and safe
An assault occurred Tuesday at One Mile in Bidwell Park. Both suspects were arrested. 
Photo courtesy of George Johnstons Instagram.

Suspects arrested after assaulting bicyclist in One Mile

Michelle Zhu // April 6, 2016
An example of why lone travelers should be cautious, especially at night.
Photo from the California Faculty Association website

Chico State faculty strike on hold

George Johnston // April 6, 2016

There might be a change of plans for the upcoming California Faculty Association strike. In an email sent by CFA president Jen Eagan to California State University faculty, she states discussion between...

AS elections will be held April 12. Graphic by Katie Durham

Candidates for Associated Students talk platforms, campus concerns and spirit animals

April 5, 2016

This post has been updated The Associated Students elections will be held Tuesday. Students can vote online via their Wildcat email addresses. Voting begins at 8 a.m. and will remain open for 24 hours....

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