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Fear deters undocumented students

Allison Clark
May 3, 2017

Undocumented student attendance at events aimed at helping and engaging them with a community has dwindled, in part, because of fear of deportation and betrayal by allies.Undocumented and Unafraid, a spoken...

Ricardo Llamas (left) and Dylan Gray (right) Photo credit: Allison Clark

AS presidential candidates put diversity at forefront of campaign

Bianca Quilantan and Allison Clark
April 11, 2017

Candidates for this year's Associated Students election participated in a forum on April 10 to discuss their platforms in front of a live audience. Below are the presidential candidate responses. Both...

A card with basic rights you may hand to police officers

DREAM student applications decrease

Allison Clark
March 14, 2017

Undocumented students are avoiding re-enrollment and giving out information to government websites due to increasing fear of deportation. Although the deadline to apply for the California DREAM Act has...

Know your rights workshop with Elizabeth Alaniz and Aldo Photo credit: Allison Clark

The rights of undocumented immigrants

Allison Clark
March 6, 2017

Know Your Rights workshops are being hosted on campus to help undocumented students, Chico State and community members who have fears in light of the current political situation.Elizabeth Alaniz, assistant...

A look inside Chico Scrap Metal Photo credit: Allison Clark

Chico may face lawsuit over Chico Scrap Metal debate

Allison Clark
February 17, 2017

According to Chico Mayor Sean Morgan, the city of Chico may have to pay a few million dollars to move Chico Scrap Metal if a proposed referendum is voted through to force the move.Chico State professor...

Undocumented students face financial uncertainty

Allison Clark
February 12, 2017

Undocumented students may not have to fear deportation or expulsion from Chico State, but if DACA or the California DREAM Act are repealed, they will have to worry about their financial stability. The...

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Sacramento marchers talk about women’s rights

Allison Clark
January 26, 2017

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Women march for rights nationally

Allison Clark
January 25, 2017

People all over America marched Jan. 21, to tell newly elected and appointed officials that women deserve equality, to live without fear of their rights being infringed upon. The event addressed many...