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Climate Sunrise organization leads the rally about climate change on Chico State campus. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Students strike to raise awareness of climate change

Carolyn Allen and Jack Lewis
December 9, 2019

On Friday, high school and college students dropped everything to join an on-campus Climate Strike, the second of its kind in Chico. “We’re stopping business as usual and demanding that transformative...

A volunteer stands alone along side the trans flag. Photo credit: Mary Vogel

Trans Day of Remembrance honors lost loved ones

Carolyn Allen
November 21, 2019

Chico State’s Gender Sexuality and Equity Center, Stonewall Alliance Center, Faith Lutheran Church and Associated Students hosted a series of events this week celebrating the Trans Week of Resilience.The...

Annual Moonlight Safety Walk keeps students alert

Carolyn Allen
November 10, 2019

Chico State's Moonlit Safety Walk took place on campus Thursday night. The purpose of the walk was to review the best safety procedures for students to follow. The event was open to all students who wanted...

Kathy Jackson's project helps families who lost family members due to the Camp Fire by gifting them urns. Photo credit: Kathy Jackson

Project Remember Me gives families hope and healing

Carolyn Allen
November 6, 2019

Project Remember Me is a venture started by Kathy Jackson and her family after the Camp Fire. It is focused on making and gifting urns to the families of those lost in the fire or passed away due to complications...

The location at Main and W. 9th Street where the pedestrian was reported fatally struck by a vehicle.

Pedestrian killed in vehicle incident

Carolyn Allen
October 29, 2019

A vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian on Main and Ninth Streets near downtown Chico.At 7:14 a.m. the Chico Police Dispatch Center received a 911 call that a vehicle had collided with a pedestrian. The...

Ashlynn Ramirez earned a Cafe Bustelo El Cafe Del Futuro Scholarship of $5,000. Image courtesy of Chico State.

Student earns Cafe Bustelo scholarship

Carolyn Allen
October 28, 2019

Chico State student Ashlynn Ramirez earned a Cafe Bustelo El Cafe Del Futuro Scholarship of $5,000.Through the Del Futuro Scholarship Cafe Bustelo, a Latin coffee brand, aims to improve the lives of Latinx...

Brick and cement building on a sunny day. Green trees frame the building

How the “abortion pill bill” will affect Chico

Carolyn Allen
October 23, 2019

A new bill will make state university health centers carry abortion pills by 2023.Approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on Oct. 11, Senate Bill 24 is a public health bill that would require public university...

Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

PG&E confirms another round of power shutoffs

Carolyn Allen
October 23, 2019

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) released today that it does plan to move forward with what they’re calling Public Safety Power Shut Offs or PSPS.This decision is due to the forecast of...

Photo credit: Monik Marcus/ creative commons

California is the first state to require access to abortion medication at public universities

Carolyn Allen
October 15, 2019

While several states have been attempting to make abortion laws more strict; California has taken a different route and has become the first state to require public universities to provide access to the...

The board members showed their support and offered supplies, aid, and information about upcoming events. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

The Painting of Butte Environmental Council’s New Interactive Mural

Carolyn Allen and Melissa Herrera
October 13, 2019

A non-profit organization called the Butte Environmental Council had an interactive mural painting on Saturday at their Chico office. The event featured live music, food from Gnarly Deli and Kombucha of...

Police Blotter: DUIs, public alcohol possession, and more

Police Blotter: DUIs, public alcohol possession, and more

Carolyn Allen
October 12, 2019

Week of 09/30 - 10/07 2019 University Police Call Type: Vandalism: Deface W/Paint/Etc Monday, Sept. 30, 7:35 a.m., Langdon Engineering Center   Call Type: Vandalism: Deface W/ Paint/Etc Monday,...

The Government Affairs Committee takes public comments on Trinity Commons Photo credit: Carolyn Allen

Government Affairs Committee meets on Trinity Commons

Carolyn Allen
October 6, 2019

The Associated Students Government Affairs Committee met on Trinity Commons Thursday to discuss upcoming events and other new businesses.AS President Trevor Guthrie said the reason the meeting took place...

Chico Stonewall Alliance: Another Resource for the the LGBTQ+ Community

Carolyn Allen
October 1, 2019
The largest LGBTQ+ center north of Sacramento is right here in Chico.
Many students, from various grades, came to the event to participate in the strike. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Hundreds join global Climate Strike in downtown Chico

Julian Mendoza and Carolyn Allen
September 23, 2019
Chico joins the rest of the world in the climate strike on September 20th.

President’s Fall Reception Kicks off Academic Year

Carolyn Allen and Melissa Herrera
September 14, 2019

Kendall Lawn pulsed with music on Friday for the Fall Reception, an event where President Gayle Hutchinson discussed her new strategic plan for the university. The plan centers around three main priorities:...

Students went to each booth and talked with recruiters about potential employments. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Local job fair Returns to Chico BMU

Carolyn Allen
September 7, 2019
Prospective employers and employees converge for annual job fair.

Rolling with Wildcats

Carolyn Allen
September 2, 2019
Students gather for annual WREC 'n' Roll