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    Are Metro Boomin and Future’s collab albums worth listening to?

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    25 years of Denim Day

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    Title IX: The state of sexual assault and harassment at Chico State

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    Chico State baseball walks it off to split series against Monterey Bay

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    Chico State gets all dolled up for Queer Prom

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Are Metro Boomin and Future’s collab albums worth listening to?

Itzel Saucedo Dominguez, Reporter // April 23, 2024

There’s been a buzz about Metro Boomin’s and Future’s collab albums that have recently come out.  I listened to both, and I’m here to tell you if they are worth listening to and what songs are...

A girl and her dog enjoy the blue cloudy skies and fresh air on a walk in Cannonville, Utah, appreciating the beauty of nature and calming energy it brings. Taken by Ava Aragon on July 29, 2023.

10 ways to celebrate Earth Day

Alina Babajko, Reporter // April 21, 2024

Earth is our only home and we are its only inhabitants with a conscious mind. It’s important for us to be environmentally-friendly beings. Earth Day was created by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in...

Romani Wedding - Photo Courtesy of Efigenia Galea.

‘My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding:’ A shallow depiction of the Roma community

Fabian Marian, Reporter // April 20, 2024

Pablo Picasso, Papusza, Rita-Hayworth, Alba Flores. What do all of these famous people have in common? They share Romani ancestry. I also share the same ancestry with them   My Big Fat American...

Viewers get ready for the Banff mountain film festival in Laxson Auditorium. Taken by Samuel Moore.

Banff Mountain Film Festival celebrates the great outdoors at Chico State

Samuel Moore, Reporter // April 9, 2024

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity’s world film tour came to Chico on Saturday. The film festival was held in Laxson Auditorium, and Adventure Outings teamed up with Banff Centre to host the tour. A...

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Perspectives on ‘Am I an academic weapon or was I just homeschooled?’

Jessica Miller and Ariana Powell // April 8, 2024

“Homeschoolers just won’t do well. You aren’t getting the same quality education” were the words that followed me most of my childhood. I was homeschooled from Kindergarten to 12th grade and...

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For the love of god, stop posting your kids

Nadia Hill, Reporter // April 6, 2024

Imagine having your childhood moments broadcast to an infinite audience. Your most vulnerable time is permanently attached to your family and your name.  Childhood is awkward, embarrassing, and most...

Students party on a roof on Chavez in 2014. Cesar Chavez Day has been observed by Chico State since 2001. Photo by Annie Paige.

The real reason Chico State parties on Chavez

Callum Standish, A&E Editor // March 31, 2024

Cesar Chavez was a pillar of worker’s rights, why has his birthday become a day Chico State students party?   Cesar Chavez was a labor organizer and civil rights activist who co-founded the...

My silver hero plant, in front of another variety of Scindapsus pictus. Taken by Heather Taylor on March 13.

New growth: Reflections on houseplants and life

Heather Taylor, Copy Editor // March 20, 2024

New nubs of growth are sprouting from the “silver hero” plant on the shelf by my window. I know they are new, because they were not there two days ago when I last looked.  They will continue to...

What I learned from talking to pro-life activists

What I learned from talking to pro-life activists

Ari Sorokin, Reporter // March 18, 2024

Chico State is a school where immense sexual freedom and promiscuity is contrasted by a strong community of vocal supporters of traditional values. This contrast led me to delve into conversations I never...

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Top 10 ways to treat yourself

Jenna McMahon and Brooke Cárcamo // March 9, 2024

With midterms right around the corner, it is always a good idea to take some time for self-care and love. Whether it’s a small treat you buy yourself or taking a break to spend time with friends, it...

Second Street from the B Line bus station. Taken by Maki Chapman on Feb. 28.

Backsliding on alcohol rules, or maybe moving forward

Maki Chapman, Reporter // February 28, 2024

On Feb. 20, the Chico City Council voted to do a “dry run” on repealing its rule about serving alcohol on specific dates after midnight. The test would take place on graduation weekend, as well as...

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Shielding your skin: Top SPF moisturizers to safeguard your precious complexion

Fabian Marian, Reporter // February 12, 2024

I can describe myself as an SPF enthusiast, I wear it every day regardless of the weather conditions and so should you. Sun rays are not friendly to human skin.  Let me introduce you to my tried and...

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