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People gathered for an activity during a forest therapy walk photo courtesy of Blake Ellis program manager for ecotherapy.

Ecotherapy walks into the new semester

Wyatt Alpert, News Editor // August 29, 2023

Ecotherapy, a program under the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve at Chico State is back and taking on another semester. The program has been around since 2021 and was implemented to help students deal...

On Aug. 23, a couple of people are picking peaches off the rows of trees at the Chico State University Farm. Photo captured by Alejandro Mejia Mejia.

University Farm ‘U-Pick Peaches’ sells out on first day

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Editor-in-Chief // August 28, 2023

Chico State’s annual “U-Pick Peaches” event brought many to the University Farm where they sold out of peaches in the first four hours of the event. The farm has traditionally hosted this event...

Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 25.

Possible CSU faculty strike: What it could mean for faculty and students

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // August 28, 2023

A faculty strike could occur at Chico State and other California State Universities in October or November due to an impasse between the California Faculty Association and CSU management. The CFA has...

Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 26.

Title IX reports offer suggestions for Chico State

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // August 26, 2023

Chico State and other California State Universities have formed Title IX implementation teams to make discrimination, harassment and retaliation changes according to issues reported by Cozen O'Connor,...

The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall

Suspect arrested on suspicion of brandishing gun on campus; timely warning notification delay

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // August 23, 2023

A suspect has been arrested after an employee was approached by a man outside Kendall Hall who appeared to be carrying a gun at around 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday. The suspect, Khalid Warithlu Assamad, 38,...

2 People shot at house party 4 blocks from campus

2 People shot at house party 4 blocks from campus

Molly Myers, Managing Editor // August 19, 2023

Two people were shot early Saturday morning at a party on Hazel Street in the south campus neighborhood, said Chico Police Lieutenant Jeff Durkin. First responders transported both victims to a hospital...

The Phi Delta Theta house. Photo taken April 27 by Ariana Powell.

Chico Greek life hit with suspension: probation following hazing investigations

Molly Myers, Managing Editor // August 10, 2023

After investigations into reports of hazing, sorority Lambda Sigma Gamma is suspended from Chico State for four years.  This means the sorority is no longer recognized by Chico State. Fraternity...

One of Chico State’s conceptual sketches for the eventual upgraded Human Identification Lab. Courtesy: Chico State

California budget allocates bond funds for Chico State Human Identification Lab

Ariana Powell // July 20, 2023

California’s only full-time forensic anthropology laboratory, Chico State’s Human Identification Lab, has been allocated $3 million through the 2023-24 California State Budget to secure bonds for...

Photo of former Chico State professor Christopher Marks.

Former Chico State professor in court for sexual misconduct allegations among others

A Chico State math professor who was fired in 2022 for Title IX violations is being accused in Butte County Superior Court’s civil division of numerous allegations of sexual misconduct against...

Front view of Kendall Hall

Summer orientation under way for incoming students

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // June 22, 2023

Even though nine days remain for incoming students to apply to Chico State, summer orientation season is already upon us. Summer orientation dates for the fall 2023 semester are on select days from...

Future Chico State president, Stephen Perez, poses with Willie the Wildcat during Giving Day. Courtesy: Jason Halley/University Photography

CSU Board of Trustees announces new Chico State President Stephen Perez

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // May 30, 2023

The California State University Board of Trustees, on May 24, announced Stephen Perez, the current interim provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, as Chico State’s new president. In a Chico...

Chico police are looking for a third suspect, Alejandro Manuel Douglas, connected to the May 6 Columbus Avenue mass shooting, pictured here. Courtesy: Chico Police Department

Chico police identify 3 suspects possibly linked to Columbus Avenue mass shooting

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // May 30, 2023

Weeks after the Columbus Avenue mass shooting on May 6, that injured five and killed 17-year-old Justina Stubbe, Chico police said they may have found evidence linking three suspects to the mass shooting. A...

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