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Department chairs spent over $600 on hospitality meals. Document obtained by a public records request.

Audit finds hospitality expense policy could use improvements

Gabriel Sandoval // February 26, 2016
Two department chairs attended and approved meals they "directly benefited from," violating a university policy. One bought expensive meals and alcoholic beverages, the other was reimbursed for her expenses by Chico State.
In an email sent to students, Paul Zingg stated the Chico State will remain open if the CFA strike happens Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Classes still happening if California Faculty Association strike occurs

Kayla Fitzgerald // February 26, 2016
Did you know that campus will be open even if there is a strike?
From left to right: CFA field representative Jason Conwell, Professor Tim Sistrunk, and Counselor Mimi Bommersbach discuss the best way to hand out fliers to students. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Students voice concerns on faculty strike

Michelle Zhu // February 25, 2016
Questions answered on how the upcoming strike will affect students
Two Chico State alumni will be appear on Shark Tank on Feb. 26 Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Wildcats dive into the shark tank

Amelia Storm // February 25, 2016
Cryotherapy duo seeks funding, partnership from millionaires
Stephan Adams poses with new bikes in his Harley Davidson store Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Local Harley Davidson shop cycles in new owner

Elizabeth Helmer // February 24, 2016

For the first time in 36 years, the Chico Harley Davidson store has a new owner. Stephan Adams became the owner of Sierra Steel Harley Davidson back in December, and he's already made big changes to...

At least 64 hives have been taken from a Butte County orchard. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Beekeepers feeling the sting

Molly Sullivan // February 24, 2016
Bee thefts escalate as Butte County enters pollination season.
Shooter on a scooter

Shooter on a scooter

Elizabeth Helmer // February 23, 2016

Chico PoliceCall Type: Sex Fondle/Battery, 10:05 a.m. EsplanadeReporting party states man ran up behind her, pulled up her shirt and grabbed her breasts.Call Type: Suspicious Subject, 10:35 a.m. 17th StreetMale...

From the Chico State website and the Columbia College website

Chico State may face competition with new college in Chico

Michelle Zhu // February 23, 2016
What sets this one apart from Butte and Chico State?
Calmena treasurer, Sultan Bin Meznh, talks about why he and his organization are putting their efforts toward helping Syrian refugees. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Chico State club funds Syrian refugees

Bridget Comito // February 23, 2016
A group of Chico State students from Calmena put together a fundraiser campaign aid Syrian refugees known as the UNICEF Chico State campus initiative.
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man survives after shooting himself at Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity

Michael Catelli // February 22, 2016
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Feb. 21
The United States has the highest caffeine consumption in the world. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Wildcats on caffeine

Eric Mcguire // February 22, 2016
Chico State students talk about caffeine addiction and how to manage it.
Ann, Brina, Trisha and Taylor are all smiles as they await the first day of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Course aims to reduce impact of stress-related issues

Dominique Diaz // February 22, 2016
The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction class will return for its seventh semester.
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