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A stabbing occurred in Downtown Chico in the above shown area. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on Jan. 31.

Suspect arrested following stabbing in Downtown Chico

Ariana Powell and Grace Stark // January 31, 2024

A suspect, under the age 18, has been arrested following a stabbing in Downtown Chico on Wednesday, the Chico and University Police Departments said. The stabbing occurred in the area of West First...

Cloudy with a demand for equitable compensation

Cloudy with a demand for equitable compensation

Shane Aweeka, Reporter // January 24, 2024

On Monday, the California Faculty Association’s strike for equitable wages, manageable working conditions and worker protections began early in the morning and continued into the evening.   Signs...

Students tabling at the gauntlet. Photo by Molly Myers on Sept. 13.

Chico State clubs challenged by CFA strike

Amy Blair, Reporter // January 24, 2024

The California Faculty Association strike is over, but clubs are debating if the strike has made student outreach difficult this semester.  Many clubs rely on a tabling push during the first week of...

Chico State faculty members gather at the picket lines during Monday’s strike. Taken by Shane Aweeka on Jan. 22.

CFA strike canceled, tentative agreement reached with CSU

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // January 22, 2024

The California Faculty Association reached a tentative agreement with California State University management Monday night, the strike has been canceled. In a social media post, the CFA said the...

The California Faculty Association protest in December at California State University Los Angeles. Courtesy: CFA

CFA strike: Student academic and financial impacts

Jessica Miller, Food Editor // January 21, 2024

The California Faculty Association will be striking across California State University campuses from Jan. 22-26, the first week of the spring semester.  Initially, students received limited information...

California Faculty Association members gather during the one-day strikes at participating universities. Courtesy: CFA

From proposals to picket lines: faculty prepare for week-long strike

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // January 20, 2024

The California Faculty Association will continue their plans to strike the first week of the semester after bargaining sessions with California State University management did not result in an agreement. On...

Faculty members strike in December. Courtesy: the California Faculty Association

CFA, Teamsters to strike first week of spring semester

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // December 24, 2023

California State University faculty members and skilled trade members across all 23 campuses will conduct a dual strike from Jan. 22-26, according to the California Faculty Association. The CFA Board...

Student Yarin Dan (left) and student Edan Asseraf (right) on Chico States campus. Photo taken Dec. 1 by Milca Elvira Chacon.

Israeli students share their perspective on the Israel-Hamas war

Milca Elvira Chacon and Sam Moore // December 14, 2023

The Israeli Perspective: Chico State Student Yarin Dan https://soundcloud.com/chicostateorion/student-yarin-dan-on-israel?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Chico...

Students and faculty members strike at CSU campus. Courtesy: Chico State Students for Quality Education

CFA strike to take place Thursday at Sacramento State

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // December 6, 2023

Chico State Students for Quality Education is providing transportation to Sacramento State's faculty strike for community members. The statutory process between the California Faculty Association and...

Participant on a exercise bicycle working with a student volunteer at the BE:WEL Program.

Service learning program gives Chico State students new perspective on personalized care

Bea Williams, Contributor // December 5, 2023

It’s Tuesday morning, Chico State students hurry to their classes as professors prepare lectures and grade papers. Meanwhile, in Shurmer Gym, a different sort of class is taking place. Kinesiology...

Faculty members protest. Courtesy: California Faculty Association

CFA, CSU management fact-finding report released, no settlement reached

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // December 3, 2023

The fact-finding session between the California Faculty Association and California State University management has ended with no settlement, according to the CFA. As the fact-finding was the last stage...

‘Oh shit, not again’: Another street couch engulfed in flames

Molly Myers, Managing Editor // December 2, 2023

After 10 years working as a firefighter in Chico, Sam Sherwood guesses he’s seen over 150 couch fires.  Late Monday night, the Chico Fire department put out a couch fire at the intersection of Hazel...

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