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Ingrid Keriotis Poetry Reading

Ingrid Keriotis Poetry Reading

Abram Melendez
December 13, 2019

Ingrid Keriotis read some of her poetry from her debut collection titled "It Started with the Wild Horses" at the Writer’s Voice in Zingg Recital Hall. Her readings ranged from poetry about rain...

Will Mobley an up and coming BFA artist in Chico State. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Featured Artist: Will Mobley

Abram Melendez and Hana Beaty
December 10, 2019

On Thursday, Chico State student Will Mobley presented his Bachelor of Fine Arts culminating exhibition. The exhibit, "Digicom," focused on the "13 faces" that control the current state of the internet...

Playlist: synth sounds for sick sinners

Abram Melendez
October 14, 2019

In this playlist, I wanted to highlight a few synth artists that I've fallen in love with recently. Each artist has a unique sound and soul that are worth experiencing. 1. Carpenter Brut — Paradise...

Winners of 'Chico Unplugged' pose together. Photo credit: Abram Melendez

Chico Unplugged presents the creative heart of the community

Abram Melendez
October 8, 2019

The Chico Unplugged contest began at Madison Bear Garden on Thursday. This Chico State School of the Arts event is an American Idol-style competition in which contestants play two songs. After everyone...

Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

University Police Call Type: Driver with a Suspended License/Reckless Driving Tuesday, Sept. 10, 11:47 a.m. Warner St/Legion Av Call received describing a reckless driver. Police discovered...

Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

University PoliceCall Type: Driver with a Suspended License/Reckless DrivingTuesday, Sept. 10, 11:47 a.m. Warner St/Legion AvCall received describing a reckless driver. Police discovered subject had a...

Visitors to Round Table on Pillsbury Avenue join the town hall and watch the CNN debate. Photo credit: Abram Melendez

Grassroots climate town hall held at Round Table

Abram Melendez
September 5, 2019

Local Bernie Sanders supporters came together at Round Table Pizza to watch his town hall climate change interview with Anderson Cooper.While the event may not have been at the most ideal of places, the...

The emblem showed big and colorful for locals to see as they make their way towards the doors of the main entrance. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Veteran’s Affairs opens new outpatient clinic

Abram Melendez
September 3, 2019

A new Veteran's Affairs building opened Aug. 27 on 1601 Concord Ave. in Chico.This new clinic is replacing the old care facility on 280 Cohasset Road. New services offered include optometry, ophthalmology,...