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Vol. 75 Issue 8

November 4, 2015

Nebula Answers – Vol. 75 Issue 2

September 19, 2015

Nebula Answers – Vol. 75 Issue 3

September 19, 2015
Week 5 answers for the Nebula

Nebula Answers – Vol. 75 Issue 4

September 17, 2015
Bill Rein, sophomore philosophy major at Chico State. Photo credit: Sam Barker

Humans of Chico State

September 9, 2015
Jack Lincoln poses for the publication of 50 Most Beautiful, by The Hill, an online political website. Photo courtesy of Joaquin Sosa of The Hill.

Chico alum among the most beautiful in politics

September 2, 2015
Maggie Berrier holds a difficult position on a bridge near the water of Mt. Shasta with help from her fellow AcroYoga friends. Photo courtesy of Maggie Berrier.

Bend into AcroYoga

August 24, 2015
Caelin Nieto, a junior communication studies major, greets and talks with children at the Read Across America event this year in Gilroy. Photo courtesy of Caelin Nieto

Student enriches mind, soul through Miss America pageants

May 11, 2015
Professors read ratemyprofessor.com reviews #2

Professors read ratemyprofessor.com reviews #2

May 11, 2015
Junior agriculture education major Austin Weatherby describes how he has grown as a person and employee through working at the University Farm. Photo credit: Alisa Thorsen

University Farm nourishes real-life skills for students

May 4, 2015
Chico State is hosting numerous events to celebrate Earth Day, a holiday dedicated to protecting the environment. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Chico State celebrates Earth Day

April 22, 2015
Briana Beaver, a Chico State alumna, endured several painful symptoms for years nearly died before doctors diagnosed her with Lyme disease in December. Photo courtesy of Briana Beaver.

Survivor rebuilds life after battling Lyme disease

April 7, 2015
Cesar Chavez bettered the lives of many farm workers in California by leading peaceful protests and boycotts for equal rights. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Honoring the legacy of Cesar Chavez

March 31, 2015
Womens History Month: Chico State edition

Women’s History Month: Chico State edition

March 25, 2015
Journalism professor Michael Griffin runs the Waldo 100K in Oregon. Running trails is not just exercise, Griffin said. It is a therapeutic lifestyle. Photo courtesy of Michael Griffin.

Chico State faculty, staff hit the ground running

March 9, 2015
Elise Resh, first-year pre-nursing major, does her part to conserve energy by using her heater and cooler as little as possible. Photo credit: Alisa Thorsen

Students think green for dorm sustainability competition

March 3, 2015
Emily Hilbers, a sophomore business management major, volunteers in the Dominican Republic during a summer trip. During those four weeks she spent time repairing homes and teaching local schoolchildren. Photo courtesy of Emily Hilbers.

Volunteer discovers meaning through charitable work

February 24, 2015
Andee Wunno, senior communication and sciences disorders major, has dedicated almost eight years of her life to volunteering with children. Photo credit: Alisa Thorsen

Student finds purpose through charitable work with children

February 17, 2015
Kiara Rickson, first year pre-nursing major, is spending her first Valentines Day single in five years. Rickson said she is excited to explore the holiday without the limitations of a relationship. Photo credit: George Johnston

Students embrace solo Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2015
Josh Mills and Muir Hughes, owners of The Bookstore in downtown Chico, were able to buy the business in 2013 after raising more than $35,000 through crowdfunding on the Internet. Hughes said they both grew up in Chico and have a close connection to the community. Photo credit: Alisa Thorsen

Students, downtown businesses reap mutual benefits

February 7, 2015
Leah Railey, human resources director of Associated Students, reflects on how the organization helps prepare students for future jobs with part-time employment. Photo credit: Alisa Thorsen

On-campus jobs can bolster student income

January 25, 2015
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