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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Photo taken by Molly Myers on Sept. 3, 2023 downtown across from where the Farmers Market is held.

Abandoned shoes in Chico: photo series

Molly Myers, Managing Editor // May 22, 2024

The south campus neighborhood in which I live is an illegal dumping hot spot. I often see abandoned couches, mattresses and curiously, shoes.  For the past school year I’ve made an attempt to photograph...

three boys holding skateboards in front of a brick building while another boy does a skateboard balance trick next to them

Skateboarding on campus: Photos of the week

Molly Myers, Editor-in-Chief // February 27, 2023

Clarification: This article previously stated that skateboarding was allowed on campus. Skateboarding is only allowed in the bike lanes on campus. Bruno Silva-Sanchez, a 16-year-old Chico High School...

Violinist Caroline Cecilia Fairchild, Guitarist Luis Gonzalez-Campos, Drummer Jaik Hakkarinen, Lead Singer and synth player Roni Jean, Backing Vocalist Alexi Ong, and Bassist Aron Linker. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.

Local stars headline the BMU Auditorium

Mario Ortiz Jr, Reporter // February 15, 2023

Chico State's radio station KCSC teamed up with Chico Art Collective to put on an all woman lineup for their first show of the semester on Feb. 9th. The lineup featured Sydney Dillon, Alexi & the...

Chico State's nursing program holds a flu shot clinic. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Oct. 7.

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion // October 7, 2022

A glimpse of the Chico creek after days of rain. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Oct. 7. A group of students hang outside of Butte Hall. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Oct. 7. Students passing the rose...

Dustin Bohm, student and Adventure Outings employee paddles a raft down the Sacramento river as students Sophia Afinowicz and Lucas Khan-Evans scan the banks for trash. Photo taken Sept. 17, by Noah Herbst.

Photos of the Week

Noah Herbst, Walker Hardy, and Samanta Sanchez // October 3, 2022

Four Chico State students clean up the bank of the Sacramento river during an Adventure Outings trip. From left to right: Sophie Afinowicz, Lucas Khan-Evans, Bryce Chandler and James Diekmann.Photo by...

Students and Hillel director braiding challah on white table

Photos of the week

Jolie Asuncion and Molly Myers // September 23, 2022

Lindy Howenstein walking through campus. Photo taken Sept. 21 by Molly Myers. Students practicing tricking, a combination of martial arts and gymnastics, at the WREC. Tristen Tern in grey, John...

 Lambda Sigma Gamma tabling during Clubtacular. Photo by Molly Myers on Sept. 13.

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion and Molly Myers // September 16, 2022

Students purchasing from the poster sale. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Sept. 15. Lambda Sigma Gamma tabling during Clubtacular. Photo by Molly Myers on Sept. 13. Caleb Ray and Bennie Ksiazek tabling...

Students testing out the new "relaxation pods" at the Chico State Well. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Sept. 8.

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion // September 9, 2022

Several students lining up to order burritos. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Sept. 8. Wildcats walking toward their next class. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Sept. 9. A student cycling in the direction...

University President Gayle Hutchinson plays Mario Kart with students. Photo taken by Sam Kyes on Sept. 1.

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion and Sam Kyes // September 4, 2022

Chico State students utilizing the new gaming center. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Sept. 1. The Hub hands out free snow cones. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Sept. 1. A Chico State food cart worker....

George Peterson Rose Garden on Aug. 25. Photo by Carrington Power.

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion and Carrington Power // August 26, 2022

Alpha Chi tabling outside Plumas Hall on Aug. 25. Photo by Carrington Power. Associated Students tabling outside the BMU. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Aug. 24. Students checking out clubs and organizations...

Chico Chase participants run from their last activity in front of Plumas Hall to the finish line at Yolo Hall. Photo taken May 4.

Photos of the Week

Javier Hernandez, Noah Herbst, and Melvin Bui // May 6, 2022

A calm spring morning at Big Chico Creek near Butte hall on May 6, 2022. Chico Chase participants run from their last activity in front of Plumas Hall to the finish line at Yolo Hall. Photo taken...

A couple of students skipping rocks in Big Chico Creek cc: Alejandro Meija Meija.

Photos of the Week

GSEC club tabling in front of BMU. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on April 27. A student grabs a quick snack from Panini Machini. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on April 27. Faculty passing along Holt Hall....

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