Jessica Miller, news editor Horrifying sobs echoed from my television screen in my second year of high school when it felt like the entire state was on fire.  I’ve lived in Tehama County my whole...

He said “Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End” is an uninspired, boring zombie film overflowing with genericity and tropes. I almost feel bad being so harsh on the film but throughout its two-hour...

Election Day is underway and people are rushing to send in their ballots or to vote in person, these are the latest presidential and Butte County official race election numbers, these will be updated throughout...

“Terrifier 3” is the third installment of the “Terrifier” series. It takes place five years after the events of “Terrifier 2” and follows Sienna Shaw, one of two survivors of Art the Clown’s...

“House of Spoils,” released on Oct. 3 as an Amazon Prime Video original, follows a woman known only as Chef — played by Ariana DeBose — as she gets an opportunity to be the head chef at a brand...

Here are just a few of the National Days to have fun with for the week of Oct. 6-12: Sunday, Oct. 6 National Coaches Day No matter what sport you play, Sunday is the day to remind your...

Here are just a few of the National Days to have fun with for the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Sunday, Sept. 29 National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day...

Music has a great influence on emotional experience and can impact how we feel, whether it be sadness, anger, hope, joy, disappointment, embarrassment and so on. Politics does the same. Politicians use...

To our readers: At the end of last semester two articles were published under the opinion section and after hearing from reporters and readers, the editorial board chose to remove the articles from...

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” es la secuela de la película original de 1988, lanzada 36 años después de la primera. La película reúne a la familia Deetz a través de la muerte del patriarca Charles...

Once late August, September rolls around, pumpkin spice products start popping up everywhere; on the food, personal hygiene, pets, home decor and pretty much every other aisle. When I head to the creamer...

Here are just a few of the National Days for the week of Sept. 22-28: Sunday, Sept. 22 National Ice Cream Cone Day Even though summer is technically over, people’s love of ice cream...

In the horror-thriller “Speak No Evil,” an American couple and their daughter, while on a vacation in Italy, come into contact with another family who seems to have it all. After returning home they...

There have been multiple points throughout my life where I’ve been embarrassed when certain songs come over my playlist while others are listening in. This often leads to rapid and awkward fumbling of...

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is the sequel to the original 1988 film; released a mere 36 years after the original. The film reunites the Deetz family through the death of patriarch Charles Deetz when...

Algunas canciones nunca pueden ser recreadas verdaderamente. La mayoría de la música de The Beatles, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, The Beach Boys, Garth Brooks, Nancy Sinatra y docenas de otros...

The long awaited day of drunkenness finally arrived on Tuesday. I reached my 21st birthday and was happy to celebrate it … to an extent. My 21st birthday experience was probably very different compared...

Some songs can never be truly recreated. Most music by The Beatles, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, The Beach Boys, Garth Brooks, Nancy Sinatra and dozens of other musicians cannot be topped. But under...

The California State University Board of Trustees approved the tentative agreement with the California Faculty Association on March 4. One of the many TA points is related to mental health. As approved...

Horror films have been ruining some perfectly good names for decades now. Or if you take it in stride, these films have made certain names cool. Here are the top 10 names horror films have ruined …...

"Immaculate," a March released horror film, follows Cecilia — played by Sydney Sweeney — as she travels to Italy to join a convent. However, once she arrives, she quickly notices strange people and...

Growing up I listened to whatever my parents listened to. My parents love telling the story about how as a baby I fell asleep to Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb." I also listened to a variety of country,...

"Monkey Man," an early April released action/thriller, follows the main character — played by director and co-writer Dev Patel — as he navigates and realizes his past, taking revenge and fixing the...

A former Chico State Department of Accounting professor and chair, Timothy Kizirian, is halfway through his court-mandated probation after being charged with misallocating funds in 2023. His probation...

Now that Sexual Assault Awareness Month has passed, it does not mean the awareness, prevention and recovery efforts should cease; if anything they should continue as is,  if not more intensely. Here...

Released March 8 by Blumhouse Pictures, directed and co-written by Jeff Wadlow, “Imaginary” is a film that explores the relationship between a little girl and her new imaginary friend, but this friend...

A suspect was arrested in connection to a stabbing at an apartment complex located at 729 Nord Ave. on Thursday, the Chico Police Department said. CPD asked people to avoid the area of Nord Avenue from...

It’s arrived at campus … the BLACK PLAGUE! Despite the health risk posed by the ancient sickness, the university announced they will not be ending school early, in fact, they will be extending the...

Sounds of violins, oboes, clarinets, flutes, trumpets, tubas and other Chico State Wind Ensemble instruments reverberated throughout the Harlen Adams Theatre as they paid homage to the contemporary classical...

Ariana Powell, editor-in-chief and sushi warrior Sake has joined the barrage of restaurants on Business Lane, however, it does not mean it’s on the same level as its neighbors. One of the best parts...

"Abigail," a horror and thriller film released on April 19, follows a group of kidnappers as they carry-out orders to kidnap the pink ballerina daughter of a powerful criminal. The only catch is … the...

Let’s get one thing straight, I have nothing against Taylor Swift. In fact, I grew up listening to her in her country era. I bopped along to “Mean” and “You Belong With Me” just like so many...

Taylor Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department” — released on Thursday — encapsulates what it’s like being a woman in modern society and explores the feeling surrounding loving...

“Damsel”, released March 8, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo stars Millie Bobby Brown, as Elodie, a princess sent off to marry a prince of a foreign land for the good of her people.  After she...

Chico State student Nautica Blue invites readers to follow Sebastian Skye, scarred by the loss of his family, as he takes revenge on the Crown, the matriarchy that rules the dystopian world Aashianna in...

“Homeschoolers just won’t do well. You aren’t getting the same quality education” were the words that followed me most of my childhood. I was homeschooled from Kindergarten to 12th grade and...

Gaia Villani and Marlena Moreno are running for College of Communication and Education senator in the 2024 Associated Students general election. To read more about each candidate, see below. Gaia...

Multiple Chico State clubs and campus organizations were out at the Trinity Commons during the Giving Day Tabling Fair on Wednesday, including The Orion. Here’s how they fared during this spring’s...

Two under-age suspects were arrested after two vehicle burglaries took place in separate on-campus parking lots Wednesday morning. The first burglary took place in the WellCat Health Center parking...

The Oscars — one of the most anticipated media awards events — inches closer, and this year, it brings along some controversy surrounding nominations for the film "Barbie." The film and those involved...

A suspect, under the age 18, has been arrested following a stabbing in Downtown Chico on Wednesday, the Chico and University Police Departments said. The stabbing occurred in the area of West First...

Chico State has been taking notes from "Monsters, Inc."  and will be fully transitioning to a new energy source: scream power. Except instead of using the screams of children to power facilities, they...

The California Faculty Association reached a tentative agreement with California State University management Monday night, the strike has been canceled. In a social media post, the CFA said the...

The California Faculty Association will continue their plans to strike the first week of the semester after bargaining sessions with California State University management did not result in an agreement. On...

California State University faculty members and skilled trade members across all 23 campuses will conduct a dual strike from Jan. 22-26, according to the California Faculty Association. The CFA Board...

Chico State Students for Quality Education is providing transportation to Sacramento State's faculty strike for community members. The statutory process between the California Faculty Association and...

Many community members have walked by the Speedy Burrito Mexican Grill cart near the intersection of Ivy and West Second Streets. The cart may be more synonymous with the title “Burrito Guy,” because...

A lot of people believe October, “spooky month,” is the month for horror movies due to its spooky themes, almost every holiday has some scary movie made in its name. One such holiday being society’s...

The fact-finding session between the California Faculty Association and California State University management has ended with no settlement, according to the CFA. As the fact-finding was the last stage...

Charming Disaster, a goth-folk duo out of Brooklyn, will be coming to the Winchester Goose on Dec. 7. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the 21+ show starts at 8:30 p.m.; tickets are $10. The singing,...

Some students discussed how their futures in higher education will be completely changed due to the tuition increase at the protest on Wednesday. Chico State and Butte College students gathered around...

Those who walked through the front doors of the Museum of Northern California Art were met with pink Barbie overload during the first ever "Inspired by Barbie" event and art competition on Saturday at...

A student protest against the tuition raise will take place on Wednesday in front of Kendall Hall from 11 a.m. to noon. The protest will be led by Chico State student Trysta Seale. She encourages attendees...

The Museum of Northern California Art, at 900 Esplanade, will be hosting a Barbie and Ken fashion and environment designing competition on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets to attend the "Inspired...

The California Faculty Association announced they might go on strike in December if they are unable to reach a contract agreement with California State University management.  The CFA Board of Directors...

There may be picketing on campus as the Teamsters strike on Nov. 14, Chico State President Steve Perez said in a campus community announcement. Perez made it clear that at this point classes will continue...

Chico State will host an 85-second moment of reflection in honor of the fifth anniversary of the Camp Fire at the rose garden on Wednesday at 11:08 a.m., a time reflecting the date the fire started. Trinity...

The California Faculty Association and Teamsters will rally for a fair contract at the California State University Board of Trustees' Nov. 7 meeting at 6:30 a.m. The Teamsters is a union for various...

At the California Faculty Association’s fall assembly on Sunday, a forensic accountant and Eastern Michigan University professor, Howard Bunsis, presented his findings on the California State University’s...

It’s finally done. My second tattoo session ended on Wednesday. In many ways, the second session was both worse and better than the first and resulted in a finished product I love. When I got off...

California Faculty Association members have voted, with a 95% majority, to strike or take other job actions in the event a deal is not made with California State University management. Other job actions...

It’s a dark and stormy night somewhere! In preparation for Halloween, get scared with 31 days of horror.  This week’s theme: death. There is nothing more final than death, so there is no theme...

The California Faculty Association will be announcing the results of its authorization vote on Monday. The voting period started on Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. and ends on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. The results will determine...

As the California Faculty Association is on its fifth day of the strike authorization voting period, they also continue the fact-finding process with California State University management. The fact-finding...

It’s time to have a spirited-good time with Ice Nine Kills' new deluxe album, "The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood Under Fire Deluxe," released on Friday. Ice Nine Kills is a horror-core, heavy-metal,...

California Faculty Association members began their voting process on Saturday which will determine whether they will strike in the event the fact-finding session does not work. The CFA Chico chapter...

On Friday, the California State University announced the multi-year tuition raise is actually a spooky theme for the first annual “CSU Haunted System,” which will take place on Halloween across all...

It’s a dark and stormy night somewhere! In preparation for Halloween, get scared with 31 days of horror. Each week will have seven films that align with a specific theme. This week’s theme: cult...

A band of bagpipers played during the California Faculty Association Chico chapter's “Death of Higher Education” funeral march on Wednesday afternoon. Around 30 marchers — including CFA representatives,...

Let’s talk about some weird-ass syndromes and disorders caused by technology. Humanity’s obsession with progress has caused black lines to cross our skies, metal slabs to weigh our pockets and invisible...

Chico State will host a listening forum to discuss the university’s future and the results of a recent community survey on Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Colusa Hall 100. On Tuesday, Chico State...

As the threat of rain faded on a cloudy Monday afternoon, a brisk autumn breeze whisked us through the Chico Cemetery front gates as the tour commenced. Around ten of us began our escapade through the...

From snuggly, drizzly Sunday mornings to lively Friday nights, here are your fall essentials playlists, for whatever autumn or spooky vibe you’re feeling.  Fall POV: It’s raining, the candles...

It’s a dark and stormy night somewhere! In preparation for Halloween, get scared with 31 days of horror. Each week will have seven films that align with a specific theme. This week’s theme: psych! With...

The California Faculty Association Chico chapter will be marching from the Gauntlet — in front of the Science Building — to Kendall Hall on Wednesday at noon. The “Death of Higher Education”...

A student protest against the tuition raise could be coming to Chico State in late October. English major, Trysta Seale, is working to gather student and faculty support for the protest. On Sept. 21,...

The California Faculty Association and California State University management will start the fact-finding session next week. Several dates have been selected for the session, but they are confidential. A...

The first Chico Cemetery tour of the semester, led by comparative religions and humanities professor Sarah Gagnebin, is Monday. The first was supposed to be Oct. 2 but was canceled because Gagnebin...

It’s a dark and stormy night somewhere! In preparation for Halloween, get scared with 31 days of horror. Each week will have seven films that align with a specific theme. This week’s theme: horror-lite....

Equity and security is what the California Faculty Association is fighting to provide California State University faculty members, especially lecturers. The CFA and CSU management are entering a fact-finding...

It’s a dark and stormy night somewhere! In preparation for Halloween, get scared with 31 days of horror. Each week will have seven films that align with a specific theme.  This week’s theme: monsters...

California State University Students for Quality Education, California Faculty Association representatives as well as CSU students spoke at the CSU Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 12; the day prior...

I sat in those black chairs, gazing at art on the walls as I waited for the stencil to be printed, the table to be disinfected and the waiver to be approved. My thoughts were buzzing all around my mind,...

Chico State’s rose garden acted as a backdrop for the two bands who performed under the night sky at the Associated Students' Music Under the Stars concert on Thursday. The mini, black stage with...

Music is a universal language and connects so many of us. No matter what artists, genres and subgenres one listens to there will always be someone else who listens to it too, even if they’re on the other...

Suicide is not a dirty word. Whether for religious, cultural or personal reasons the word “suicide” seems to have become dirty — right up there with sex, abortion and incest. As a society, we...

Faculty members across all California State Universities could be one step closer to a strike as collective bargaining mediation between the California Faculty Association and CSU management did not reach...

Chico State President Steve Perez released a statement on Thursday regarding the California State University Board of Trustees' approval of the multi-year tuition raise on Wednesday. Perez, who was...

The California State University's Board of Trustees approved the multi-year tuition raise proposal with a majority 15-5 vote on Wednesday. The motion was unanimously passed by the financial committee...

California Faculty Association members and California State University workers and students will be holding a rally during the CSU Board of Trustees meeting in Long Beach to oppose the multi-year tuition...

A new semester brings a new food truck to campus: Mi Taquito Grill. The eye-catching, green food truck serves a variety of tacos, burritos, fries and a salad. It can be found near the physical sciences...

The sentence of a man convicted of attacking a Chico State mathematics professor in 2017 has been reduced from 18 to 13 years on Thursday, according to the Butte County District Attorney's Office. Ryan...

Chico State has ranked number six on Washington Monthly's "2023 Master's Rankings" and number 17 on "2023 Best Bang for the Buck Rankings:West" due to graduation rates,  Pell Grants, earnings, among others. In...

The choice is yours: step into a world of rainbows, a scene of classical light or a moment of secretive darkness. Artists of all calibers could draw live models — dancers with Prohibition Dance Company...

As the second week of classes commence, let’s take a look at some upcoming Chico State events occurring in the next couple of weeks. Second week of school: Wednesday, Aug. 30 Head to the Trinity...

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A faculty strike could occur at Chico State and other California State Universities in October or November due to an impasse between the California Faculty Association and CSU management. The CFA has...

Chico State and other California State Universities have formed Title IX implementation teams to make discrimination, harassment and retaliation changes according to issues reported by Cozen O'Connor,...

Taste Me Tea, a tea and coffee shop on Notre Dame Boulevard, celebrated their soft opening on Wednesday. Multi-color congrats balloons floated near the door as small groups of people flowed in and out. The...