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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 Stateā€™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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Dave and Sandra Chesterman mourn the loss of their daughter, Kristinia, one year after her death. Photo credit: Annie Paige

Candlelight vigil held for deceased student

September 23, 2014
Friends and family gathered Monday to honor deceased student Kristina Chesterman who died after a hit-and-run while riding her bicycle on Nord Avenue last year.
Kyle Merker, civil engineering major and Taryn Harvey, communication sciences and disorders major, are installing bookshelves at the Wildcat Store. Merker and Harvey are student employees for the Associated Students. Photo credit: John Domogma

A.S. halts employee discount at bookstore

Daisy Dardon // September 22, 2014
The A.S. is deciding Tuesday if it wants to continue the employee discounts that were available in previous semesters or if other options should be considered.
Empty dorm parking spots at the lot on Warner Street and West Sacramento Avenue. Photo credit: John Domogma

General parking reduced for students

Jovanna Garcia // September 22, 2014
There are less general parking spots available to students after more room is made for on-campus residential parking.
Nandi Crosby, a professor in the sociology department, voluntarily gives trigger warnings to her students before broaching sensitive topics. Photo courtesy Chico State

Teachers object to required trigger warnings

Madison Holmes // September 21, 2014
The Chico State administration supports academic freedom, but has not decided on requiring professors to give warnings to students about sensitive topics and materials shown in class.
The campus entrance on Sowillenno Ave and the Esplanade. City engineers will close the entrance for construction from Sept. 22 - 26. Photo credit: David Mcvicker

Sowillenno Avenue to close for construction

David Mcvicker // September 20, 2014
Sowillenno Avenue will be temporarily closed to the Esplanade Monday morning as part of a city pathway project. The street will reopen Friday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m..
Alumni invent earthquake software

Alumni invent earthquake software

Daisy Dardon // September 17, 2014
Building damage from earthquakes can be predicted quicker and in more detail using a new computer program developed by Chico State graduates.
Students wait in line to place an order at Sub Street Deli, a dining service at the Marketplace Cafe. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

New ‘Tapingo’ app backs up food orders

Jovanna Garcia // September 16, 2014
Tapingo, a new app that allows students to order campus food from their smart phones, could cause longer lines and frustration for people who don't use it.
Interim vice president for university advancement Peter Smits. Photo Courtesy of Fresno State University.

Chico State hires new vice president

David Mcvicker // September 15, 2014
Peter Smits will serve as interim vice president for university advancement until a permanent replacement can be found.
A burned couch in Chico on 7th and Ivy streets Sept. 13. Photo credit: John Domogma

Chico Fire douses couch burning string

Robert Engels // September 15, 2014
The Chico Fire Department is implementing new ways to combat Chico's couch burning problem. A person neglecting a fire that causes great injury can be punished with imprisonment of up to nine years.
Police responded to a stabbing incident outside Rileys bar Sunday night. Photo credit: Anna SobreviƱas

Bouncer stabbed outside Riley’s

Anna SobreviƱas // September 14, 2014
A stabbing incident at Riley's Sunday night left a bouncer hospitalized after a confrontation outside the bar.
Belle Wei, Chico State provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. Courtesy of Chico State.

Provost Wei resigns, cites health issues

David Mcvicker // September 12, 2014
Belle Wei, provost and vice president of academic affairs, will be leaving her position at Chico State. College administrators are searching for her replacement. Wei started as the provost in August 2012.
Marc Anthony Thompson. Photo courtesy of Tierra Alexander.

Student remembered as humane leader

David Mcvicker // September 12, 2014
Marc Thompson, who died Sept. 3 under suspicious circumstances, will continue to live on through the memories of the students, staff and faculty he came across.
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