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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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University Police officer, Lance Conlan, keeps watch on students stuck in Butte Hall elevators. Photo credit: Amanda Rhine

Students stuck in Butte Hall elevators

Amanda Rhine
May 7, 2015
Rob Davidson, left, Jesse Mills, Alex Hilsee and Jessica Sijan of Slow Theatre perform scenes from Sarah Ruhl's "In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play)" on April 27 at The Bookstore in downtown Chico. Photo credit: Amanda Rhine

Slow Theatre gains momentum in Chico

Amanda Rhine
May 3, 2015
Aubrey Debauchery performs with her band The Broken Bones on Saturday at 1078 Gallery in an emotional set that marks her final show in Chico. Photo credit: George Johnston

Aubrey Debauchery ends Chico swan song on emotional note

Amanda Rhine
April 28, 2015
Photo credit: George Johnston

Coolio stirs up ’90s nostalgia but gives lackluster performance

Amanda Rhine
April 19, 2015
Sisterhoods Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Cammies: Indie/Experimental Showcase

Amanda Rhine
April 16, 2015
Courtesy of Get Foxy Productions

Concert record attempt aspires to revitalize local music scene

Amanda Rhine
April 4, 2015
Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Downtown Rocks’ delivers solid music despite poor promotion

Amanda Rhine
March 29, 2015
Photo courtesy of Get Foxy Productions

Local bands aim to topple world record

Amanda Rhine
March 27, 2015
Julia Johnson poses for photographer Westley Heiss. Photo credit: George Johnston

1,000 faces of Taylor Hall

Amanda Rhine
March 12, 2015
Lindsay Duestch leading beautifly The North State Symphony in a violin solo. Photo credit: George Johnston

North State Symphony tries out 3rd conductor candidate

Amanda Rhine
February 23, 2015
Courtesy of Universal Pictures.

Study Break: ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ review

Amanda Rhine
February 18, 2015
Natalie Windt earns a loud applause for her costume and character "Mysterious" during the costume contest at the annual Rent Party, Feb. 12. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Chico State throws 10th annual party for Black History Month

Amanda Rhine
February 15, 2015
This interactive artwork by Hye Yeon Nam is on display at the University Art Gallery. Visitors can interact with the object using their body movement. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Interactive art exhibition opens at Chico State

Amanda Rhine
February 9, 2015
Illustration by Madison Holmes

Homeowners victims of party-regret

Amanda Rhine
February 9, 2015
Dancers perform as swans in "Swan Lake" on Saturday at Laxson Auditorium. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Ballet troupe awes with ‘Swan Lake’

Amanda Rhine
February 9, 2015
Ralphie May will perform at the El Rey Theatre on Feb. 6. Photo courtesy of Stacey Pokluda, SPPR Consultants.

Q&A: Ralphie May on touring, Chico memories

Amanda Rhine
February 1, 2015

Chico dance club turns up the bass from underground

Amanda Rhine
January 25, 2015

Chico gallery shows off its artisans

Amanda Rhine
January 19, 2015
CADEC interns, Aaron Thao and Jazmine De La Cruz, support the Giving Tree project. Photo credit: Amanda Rhine

Chico State program has giving spirit

Amanda Rhine
December 18, 2014
Randy Miller, left, chemistry and biochemistry department chair, Dan Edwards, middle, and Carolyn Edwards, both chemistry and biochemistry professors, stand next to the department's nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Photo credit: Amanda Rhine

Chemistry department to get new $370,000 machine

Amanda Rhine
December 15, 2014
Diana Hass (left) and Athena Oreck, both senior recreation, hospitality and parks management majors, man the prize wheel on the last day of De-Stress Fest. Photo credit: Amanda Rhine

De-Stress Fest was a success for students

Amanda Rhine
December 8, 2014
Leah Slem, Educational Talent Search advisor, top left, Yolanda Garcia-Salazar, assistant, next to Slem, Lynda Gray, dance instructor, bottom middle and program members get ready to Zumba. Photo credit: Amanda Rhine

Educational Talent Search program put on Zumba fundraiser

Amanda Rhine
November 17, 2014
Elisabeth Quick, a senior agriculture major and Organic Vegetable Project market manager, runs the booth to sell vegetables every Thursday. Photo courtesy of Elisabeth Quick

The Organic Vegetable Market wants to swap students’ homemade CDs

Amanda Rhine
November 12, 2014
Students gather to celebrate Dia de los Muertos and remember the deceased. Photo credit: Annie Paige

Students gather to celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Amanda Rhine
November 6, 2014
Chico residents riled up with excitement as "The Lion King" float moved through downtown Chico. Photo credit: Amanda Rhine

Greek floats light up parade

Amanda Rhine
October 25, 2014
Anne Marie Chik shows Trinity Chik-McNeal a great new Made In Chico addition for their yard. Photo credit: Veronica Hodur

Consumers ‘harvest’ savings during annual sidewalk sale

Amanda Rhine
October 18, 2014
Emilee Hunt, Rachel Ward and Alex Dooley pose with a National Coming Out Day frame. Photo credit: Emily Conroy

Students discuss coming out

Amanda Rhine
October 11, 2014
Elisabeth Quick, a senior agriculture major, manages the Organic Vegetable Project market , which is full of organic produce she hand-picked. Photo credit: Amanda Rhine

Vegetable project produces plenty with little manpower

Amanda Rhine
October 5, 2014

Chico State club sheds light on weight discrimination

Amanda Rhine
September 29, 2014
Belle Wei, Chico State's provost, stands next to her favorite place on campus, Little Chico Creek by Selvester’s Cafe-by-the-Creek, where she often met for staff meetings. Photo credit: Annie Paige

Provost Wei leaves her mark

Amanda Rhine
September 22, 2014
Jimmy Sims, a junior accounting major and re-entry student, values the opportunity to receive a better education. Photo credit: Amanda Rhine

Re-entry students see college through experienced eyes

Amanda Rhine
September 16, 2014

Chico State participates in first college Ice Bucket Challenge

Amanda Rhine
September 1, 2014
Students utilizing their preferred gym equipment. Photo credit: Emily Conroy

Equipment preference causes gender separation at gym

Amanda Rhine
August 30, 2014
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