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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
Two elevators in Butte Hall broke down with students trapped inside.
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
The concept of slow theater may not be quite as well-known as the slow food movement, but a local group is trying to get the word out around town.
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
The local, beloved indie rocker played a memorable and touching set for her final Chico show on Saturday at 1078 Gallery.
Photo credit: George Johnston

Coolio stirs up ’90s nostalgia but gives lackluster performance

Amanda Rhine
April 19, 2015
Grammy Award-winning rapper Coolio performed an interesting but less-than-impressive set on Friday at Lost On Main.
Sisterhoods Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Cammies: Indie/Experimental Showcase

Amanda Rhine
April 16, 2015
Three bands performed at The Maltese Bar & Taproom on Friday for the indie category of the Chico Area Music Awards.
Courtesy of Get Foxy Productions

Concert record attempt aspires to revitalize local music scene

Amanda Rhine
April 4, 2015
Guinness World Records better prepare a page for Chico’s musicians because Chico Breaks the Record! is on a mission.
Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Downtown Rocks’ delivers solid music despite poor promotion

Amanda Rhine
March 29, 2015
LaSalles hosted a four-band band rock concert on Friday meant to showcase a diverse array of local talent.
Photo courtesy of Get Foxy Productions

Local bands aim to topple world record

Amanda Rhine
March 27, 2015
Chico Breaks the Record! will be a monthlong, nonstop concert event that will try to crack its way into the record books.
Julia Johnson poses for photographer Westley Heiss. Photo credit: George Johnston

1,000 faces of Taylor Hall

Amanda Rhine
March 12, 2015
The upcoming Arts & Humanities replacement building will be decorated with faces from Chico State and the local community.
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
Conductor Scott Seaton takes a notable turn as the orchestra’s third interim musical director.
Courtesy of Universal Pictures.

Study Break: ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ review

Amanda Rhine
February 18, 2015
The highly anticipated film adaptation of the best-selling erotic novel fails to leave a satisfying impression.
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
Chico State's Harlem Renaissance Rent Party revives a 1920s pivotal New York City event.
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
Art and technology come together at the University Art Gallery's latest exhibit.
Illustration by Madison Holmes

Homeowners victims of party-regret

Amanda Rhine
February 9, 2015
Owning a home has reformed my party-hard ways.
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
The Russian National Ballet Theatre opts for a happily-ever-after ending to the potentially tragic dance.
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
Stand-up comedian Ralphie May is currently on tour and coming to the El Rey Theatre.

Chico dance club turns up the bass from underground

Amanda Rhine
January 25, 2015
What do you get when you mix electronic music, black lights and a Chinese restaurant? Bassmint, a bass-centric underground dance club.

Chico gallery shows off its artisans

Amanda Rhine
January 20, 2015
The Chico Art Center honors its members with its annual artist's choice exhibition. The Chico Art Center's annual "Member Showcase" opened Friday with a warm reception from both artists and art lovers. An acoustic guitar player sang folk songs while dozens of attendees drank wine, ate cheese and chatted with each other about the medley of artwork presented.
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
The Giving Tree project strives to collect presents for needy children during the holiday season.
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
Research in the chemistry and biochemistry labs is about to be upgraded by a big amount.
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
At the end of every semester, the Wildcat Recreation Center staff takes a week to try and get the students to relax.
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
The Educational Talent Search program tried something new to raise money for scholarships.
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
Chico State's Organic Vegetable Project expands it's community-building mission with music.
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 State students celebrated The Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday, Monday.
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
Chico State's Greek Week had a Disney-movie ending.
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
Chico's annual Harvest Sidewalk Sale was held Oct. 10 and 11.
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
Students celebrate Queer Week and National Coming Out Day with stories of their experiences.
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
Students and faculty commit to the Organic Vegetable Project.

Chico State club sheds light on weight discrimination

Amanda Rhine
September 29, 2014
Students and faculty work together to educate what it means to be healthy at any size.
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
A closer look at Provost Belle Wei and the strides she's taken at Chico State since she took the position in August 2012.
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
Older college students have a different perspective on their college experience and education.

Chico State participates in first college Ice Bucket Challenge

Amanda Rhine
September 1, 2014
Students rallied for a drought-friendly ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Monday.
Students utilizing their preferred gym equipment. Photo credit: Emily Conroy

Equipment preference causes gender separation at gym

Amanda Rhine
August 30, 2014
Students' perception of equipment creates a division between men and women at the Wildcat Recreation Center.