Brittany McClintock

White isn’t always right

Brittany Mcclintock
May 18, 2016

White privilege is not something I'm proud of. Never have been, never will be.

14 going on 25

Brittany Mcclintock
May 11, 2016

Kids don't look like kids anymore, which means I don't look like an adult now. Stop growing up faster than you need to.

Be civil in Facebook political debates

Brittany Mcclintock
May 3, 2016

Politics are personal. Facebook is personal. Facebook political postings shouldn't be as personal.

The language of gender

Brittany Mcclintock
April 27, 2016

Being bilingual means speaking two different languages. That doesn't mean just speaking both Spanish and English, but speaking both masculine and feminine.

Stop ignoring low-income neighborhoods

Brittany Mcclintock
April 19, 2016

When the rich are greedy and don't bother funding low income areas, it really hurts the people who live there.

College can be a culture shock

Brittany Mcclintock
April 13, 2016

College can be shocking in many ways; I just never thought that culture would be one of them.

Best roommates forever

Brittany Mcclintock
April 5, 2016

Living with your best friend should be the easiest decision you should be able to make.

Reunion TV episodes are the best

Brittany Mcclintock
April 3, 2016

A reunion show will always be my favorite part of a series, even if I don't watch the series.

End the cycle of bullying

Brittany Mcclintock
March 25, 2016

Never use the excuse that you were once bullied so you get to bully others. That's stupid and not an actual valid excuse.

Don’t live in your sibling’s shadow

Brittany Mcclintock
March 15, 2016

You may feel like you can never pass your sibling in the game of life, but just wait on it.

Big boobs, big problems

Brittany Mcclintock
March 7, 2016

Big boobs seem great until you finally have them. Then they are actually just a nightmare.

Money talks, just not in front of the kids

Brittany Mcclintock
March 1, 2016

Talking about money in front of children can have a huge psychological effect on them.

Pets are the best therapy

Brittany Mcclintock
February 23, 2016

When in doubt, talk to your cat. That's not crazy cat lady status, but if you don't talk to them, you might go crazy.

Love is color blind

Brittany Mcclintock
February 16, 2016

Interracial couples are the best kind of couples.

I love the ’90s

Brittany Mcclintock
February 8, 2016

I have always been a firm believer that the 1990s was the best decade, but I'm not alone. Social media seems to have my back in this.

Cops don’t bother to answer student calls

Brittany Mcclintock
October 26, 2015

Police are suppose to serve and protect, but sometimes I can't count on them to come when I call for help.

Women play sports too

Brittany Mcclintock
October 3, 2015

Women in sports perform just as well as men and shouldn't be belittled any longer.

Behind these virgin ears

Brittany Mcclintock
September 27, 2015

I never chose to stab holes in my ears, but I'm the weird one.

Living the not-so-Greek life

Brittany Mcclintock
September 19, 2015

I don't understand what is so special about Greek life— and I don't really plan on it.

ADHD is no laughing matter

Brittany Mcclintock
September 12, 2015

ADHD isn't just the boy who had too much sugar; it's a serious mental disorder.

Celebrity beef just another ploy to make money

Brittany Mcclintock
September 4, 2015

Everyone loves drama, but are viewers just giving celebrities money for fighting with one another?

Service tradition during church needs altaring

Brittany Mcclintock
September 1, 2015

I just wanted to be like everyone else and attend church. Little did I know that would lead me into a cult-like setting.

Loving through long-distance relationships

Brittany Mcclintock
August 25, 2015

Being in a long-distance relationship is one of the toughest things I've done, but he makes it totally worth it.

Candlelit vigil held for Nepal victims

Brittany Mcclintock
May 9, 2015

A ceremony was held in remembrance of those who died during the Nepal Earthquake.

Safeway fire leads to evacuation

Brittany Mcclintock
April 30, 2015

The Safeway on Mangrove had to be evacuated after dumpster fire spread to the building.

Student project focuses on coming-out stories

Brittany Mcclintock
April 16, 2015

The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center presents the first passion project of its new program.

Vote today for student elections

Brittany Mcclintock
April 15, 2015

Associated Students, Real Food Chico and on campus organizations hold their elections through April 16.

Shooting on Nord Avenue

Brittany Mcclintock
March 27, 2015

Drive-by shooting leaves one victim injured, no leads on a possible suspect.

President Zingg recovering after heart surgery

Brittany Mcclintock
March 19, 2015

Chico State's top administrator underwent bypass surgery on Sunday and is expected to make a full recovery.

Car accident on West Sacramento Avenue and Warner Streets

Brittany Mcclintock
March 7, 2015

A two car accident causes a lane closure on West Sacramento Avenue on Friday afternoon.

Race is on to see who has the lucky duck

Brittany Mcclintock
March 6, 2015

The psychology honor society, Psi Chi, will be hosting a ducky derby fundraiser on campus on Wednesday.

Drunk man chased by neighborhood dogs

Brittany Mcclintock
March 5, 2015

The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police Department. March 4.

Student arrested on suspicion of selling drugs

Brittany Mcclintock
March 5, 2015

A county narcotics task force and University Police served a search warrant on a student living in university housing and found thousands of dollars worth of drugs.

Chico State celebrates National Pink Shirt Day in solidarity

Brittany Mcclintock
February 25, 2015

Chico State students, staff and faculty members walked around in pink shirts today to bring awareness to the campaign to end bullying.

Female found with a knife after break-up

Brittany Mcclintock
February 18, 2015

The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police Department. Feb 18.

Forum addresses minority trials navigating majority-white campus

Brittany Mcclintock
February 18, 2015

Faculty and staff members discuss the challenges they face working at and being part of a predominately white community.

Valentine sweets for Relay For Life

Brittany Mcclintock
February 13, 2015

Valentines and delicious desserts sold on campus to help raise money for Relay For Life.

Student thinks tutor works for the government, is stalking him

Brittany Mcclintock
February 12, 2015

The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from Chico Police Department and University Police Department. Feb. 11.

CADEC hosts relationship and alcohol awareness events

Brittany Mcclintock
February 7, 2015

The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center will be hosting alcohol and relationship education events during the week of Feb. 8.

Coalition discusses diversity problems at Chico State

Brittany Mcclintock
February 1, 2015

Forum on Jan. 28 discusses the issue of diversity and the necessary steps to fix it.

Man threatens to stick knife down person’s throat

Brittany Mcclintock
January 29, 2015

The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Jan. 29.

3 men arrested after Walgreens shooting

Brittany Mcclintock
January 28, 2015

The shooting was not gang affiliated and the suspect is in custody.

Elementary school student threatens to shoot up campus

Brittany Mcclintock
January 22, 2015

The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Jan. 22-23.

Brittany McClintock, Staff Writer

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