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All content by David Mcvicker
Picture of Chico State Lacrosse team

Chico State lacrosse teams suspended for alcohol violations

David Mcvicker
February 3, 2015
In the course of investigating a recent student death, the university discovered two parties at which code of conduct rules concerning alcohol were violated.

Police find transients with stolen toolbox and 3-by-3-foot tarp full of marijuana

David Mcvicker
February 2, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and University Police Department. Feb. 2.

Humans of Chico State: Judgment

David Mcvicker
January 31, 2015
Chico State students reflect on what they would do differently in a world without judgment.

Police: Two men robbed grocery store on Park Avenue

David Mcvicker
January 30, 2015
The suspects are still at large. Police said they are considered armed and dangerous.
Picture of former deceased student Nicholas Castellano

Student killed in car accident remembered as kindhearted, enthusiastic

David Mcvicker
January 28, 2015
Friends and family of 18-year-old first-year student Nicholas Castellanos said he had a "wonderful sense of humor" and a "drive and determination to succeed in every endeavor."

Residents argue over cheap gas prices

David Mcvicker
January 25, 2015
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Jan. 24.

Police: two men arrested after attempted armed robbery

David Mcvicker
January 21, 2015
Two suspects are facing felony charges after they robbed a man at gunpoint then evaded arrest, leading police on a chase through the streets of Chico.

Teens reported playing chicken with cars

David Mcvicker
January 17, 2015
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Jan. 17.
Pedestrian killed in car accident identified as Chico State student

Pedestrian killed in car accident identified as Chico State student

David Mcvicker
January 17, 2015
Student killed in car accident is identified as freshman Chico State student, Nicholas Castellanos.
Illustration by Liz Coffee.

Man walks down Ivy Street wearing only sombrero, shoes

David Mcvicker
December 14, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department. Dec 10 - 13.
Associated Students President Taylor Herren and Chico State President Paul Zingg. Photo credit: David Mcvicker

Foundation approves resolution to divest

David Mcvicker
December 12, 2014
Chico State President Paul Zingg said the foundation's finance committee will now meet to develop a financial investment plan that will be free of investments in fossil fuel companies.
Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey.

Phone scammers target Butte residents

David Mcvicker
December 6, 2014
Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said that scammers are described as having an Indian or Jamaican accent and phone numbers have been traced as far as New York and Texas.
Illustration by Liz Coffee.

Housekeeping finds a loaded gun in bed at Oxford Suites

David Mcvicker
December 6, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department. Dec 2 - 4.
Photo credit: Ernesto Rivera

Christmas tree lights up downtown Chico

David Mcvicker
December 6, 2014
Hundreds of community members filled City Plaza in downtown to see the 60-foot Blue Atlas Cedar illuminated by more than 8,000 LED Christmas lights.
Cross-Cultural Leadership Center Program Coordinator Katie Peterson. Photo courtesy of Cross-Cultural Leadership Center.

Chico State sees rise in student diversity

David Mcvicker
December 3, 2014
The Hispanic student population on Chico State's campus tripled in numbers from 2004 to 2014 and can now be considered to receive federal Hispanic-serving institution designation.
Chico celebrates World AIDS Day

Chico celebrates World AIDS Day

David Mcvicker
December 2, 2014
Medical professions, speakers and performers from around the county came together to celebrate the lives lost to HIV and AIDS and to show others that completely curbing the spread of the virus is within reach.
Illustration by Liz Coffee.

Man washes clothes in City Council chamber fish fountain

David Mcvicker
December 1, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department. Nov. 23 - 29.
Members of an iPad users group get some practice on their tablets during a class offered through OLLI.  Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Institute recognized for fundraising efforts

David Mcvicker
November 30, 2014
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is in the running for a $1 million endowment from its parent organization, The Bernard Osher Foundation. If selected, it will be the second time the organization has been granted an endowment.
Olaf, one of the assemblies from Chico State Greek's "Can"struction event. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Greeks set new fundraising records

David Mcvicker
November 30, 2014
Approximately 1,200 students in Chico State's fraternity and sorority organizations donated more than $11,000 in cash and food items during Greek Week, a week of local community support and philanthropic efforts hosted by Greek chapters.
Police investigate the alleged robbery at Kirk's jewelry on Third and Salem streets. Photo credit: Angelo Boscacci

Alleged smash and grab at Kirk’s Jewelry

David Mcvicker
November 21, 2014
Three suspects fled the intersection of Third and Salem streets with an undisclosed amount of valuable property. Chico Police are currently seeking the getaway vehicle, a 2003 silver Acura license plate number 5DRN905.
Illustration by Liz Coffee.

Man attacks Redbox rental machine, calls it ‘an enemy’

David Mcvicker
November 15, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department. Nov. 12 - 14.
Political science professor Michael Coyle speaks at a rally in support for faculty union contracts. The union contract was approved Nov. 12. Photo credit: Ernesto Rivera

Trustees, faculty union ratify contract

David Mcvicker
November 14, 2014
The approved contract will remain in effect for three years.
Police Chief Robyn Hearne examines the outside of the Performing Arts Center for broken light fixtures during the 10th annual Moonlight Safety Walk. Photo credit: Ashiah Scharaga

Campus police chief Robyn Hearne retires

David Mcvicker
November 11, 2014
Hearne cited wanting to spend more time with family and to pursue other opportunities as reasons for her retirement.
Illustration by Liz Coffee.

Man chases two shoplifters out of shop with stick

David Mcvicker
November 8, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department. Nov. 5 - 8.
Pamela Thomason, California State University's new system-wide Title IX compliance coordinator. Photo courtesy of CSU public affairs office.

CSU hires new Title IX coordinator

David Mcvicker
November 7, 2014
Pamela Thomason will oversee all 23 California State University campuses with regards to sexual assault and violence on campus communities. Thomason's hiring is the latest action in the chancellor office's effort to stop sexual assault at CSU campuses.
Chico State's town hall meeting in the Bell Memorial Union auditorium. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Students to headline biannual town hall

David Mcvicker
November 7, 2014
The town hall meeting program is a collaborative effort of Chico State's First-Year Experience, the political science department and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
FADE app logo.

Cops arrest 6 in FADE app drug bust

David Mcvicker
November 5, 2014
Two Chico State students were part of the six who were apprehended for allegedly selling drugs on the social media app.
Jan. 3 - Jan. 17. The Orion file photo

Winter sessions opens up for enrollment

David Mcvicker
November 4, 2014
Winter session offers the benefits of not requiring to be a Chico State student to enroll and units are applicable to any degree program. Students interested can contact the Continuing Education office for more information or to enroll.
Chico State student dies of heart failure

Chico State student dies of heart failure

David Mcvicker
October 30, 2014
Griffin Dorais, 17, will be remembered at a memorial Nov. 2 at the Conzelmann Community Center in Sacramento. Students can access free urgent walk-in services at the Counseling and Wellness Center in Student Services building.
A Chico police officer asks questions to a student during the 2013 Halloween. Orion file Photo

Cops call in backup for Chico Halloween

David Mcvicker
October 29, 2014
More than 33 officers from other California State Universities and the Critical Response Unit will be in Chico to help keep peace during Halloween festivities.
Chico Fire-Rescue put out the blaze that scorched the front porch and exterior of the home  early Sunday morning. Photo credit: Zachary Phillips

Students evacuate burning house

David Mcvicker
October 26, 2014
One student was injured during the fire evacuation around 4 a.m. Sunday morning. Chico Fire-Rescue are still determining how the fire started and total damage to the house.
Illustration by Liz Coffee

Naked man running on train tracks by Nord Avenue

David Mcvicker
October 25, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department. Oct. 22-24.
Academic Senate Chair Paula Selvester, left, presents the results of the campus climate survey to the academic senate members and public. Photo credit: David Mcvicker

Survey reveals low job satisfaction

David Mcvicker
October 24, 2014
A campus climate survey conducted by Chico State's Office of Institutional Research showed that some employees are in some ways unsatisfied with their jobs.
California Faculty Association President Charley Turner delivered more than 150 singed letters from faculty and supporters urging Chico State administrators for support in union negotiations. Photo credit: Ernesto Rivera

Faculty union reaches tentative contract

David Mcvicker
October 17, 2014
The California Faculty Association and California State University Board of Trustees will meet in the coming weeks to ratify the contracts before they take effect.
Woman killed by train identified as student

Woman killed by train identified as student

David Mcvicker
October 15, 2014
Butte County coroner's office and Chico police are still waiting for more details of the train accident before more information can be released.
interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Photo courtesy of Chico State

Chico State names new interim provost

David Mcvicker
October 13, 2014
Susan Elrod will begin her position Oct. 20. The search for a permanent will begin fall 2015.
Woman struck, killed by train

Woman struck, killed by train

David Mcvicker
October 13, 2014
Investigators believe the victim was a middle-aged transient woman. Police will continue to investigate whether it was an accident or suicide.
Illustration by Liz Coffee

‘Klan’ of four males urinate on vehicle

David Mcvicker
October 11, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department. Oct. 8-11
The California incense cedar will be removed Sunday after it was found to be rotting from the inside. Photo credit: David Mcvicker

Rotting cedar tree to be removed Sunday

David Mcvicker
October 10, 2014
The rot was caused by the loss of the tree's crown and supporting roots. The cedar tree was part of a group planted in the late 1800s at the request of Chico founder John Bidwell.
Political science professor Michael Coyle speaks to faculty members at the Chico State rally for contract negotiations. Photo credit: Ernesto Rivera

Faculty stage rally for new union contract

David Mcvicker
October 8, 2014
Chico State professors have been working without a negotiated union contract since June 30.
Natalie Holmberg-Douglas, a animal science and biochemistry double major, is one of the Rawlins Merit Award winners. Photo courtesy of Jason Halley.

Fourteen students awarded scholarship

David Mcvicker
October 3, 2014
The Merton Rawlins Merit award winners will be honored at the a ceremony Oct. 14 at 4:00 p.m. in Colusa Hall.
Chico State student Marc Thompson. Photo courtesy of LaWanda Thompson-Taylor

Memorial for dead student Tuesday

David Mcvicker
October 2, 2014
Marc Thompson, who died in September, will be honored at the Chico Performing Arts Center Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.
Sexual assault, weapons arrests up

Sexual assault, weapons arrests up

David Mcvicker
October 1, 2014
Chico State's 2014 Clery Report released Wednesday shows the campus crime rate continues to fall.
A large sycamore fell and destroyed the Gus Manolis Bridge adjacent to Holt Hall. Photo credit: David Mcvicker

Fallen tree destroys Gus Manolis Bridge

David Mcvicker
September 25, 2014
Campus officials will do an inspection in the upcoming days to determine the damage to the bridge and whether it will be repaired or replaced.
The campus entrance on Sowillenno Ave and the Esplanade. City engineers will close the entrance for construction from Sept. 22 - 26. Photo credit: David Mcvicker

Sowillenno Avenue to close for construction

David Mcvicker
September 20, 2014
Sowillenno Avenue will be temporarily closed to the Esplanade Monday morning as part of a city pathway project. The street will reopen Friday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m..
Illustration by Liz Coffee

Neighbors harass and urinate in car window

David Mcvicker
September 20, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Sept 17-19
Interim vice president for university advancement Peter Smits. Photo Courtesy of Fresno State University.

Chico State hires new vice president

David Mcvicker
September 15, 2014
Peter Smits will serve as interim vice president for university advancement until a permanent replacement can be found.
Illustration by Liz Coffee

Man points machete in roommate’s faces

David Mcvicker
September 13, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department. Sept. 10 - 12
Belle Wei, Chico State provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. Courtesy of Chico State.

Provost Wei resigns, cites health issues

David Mcvicker
September 12, 2014
Belle Wei, provost and vice president of academic affairs, will be leaving her position at Chico State. College administrators are searching for her replacement. Wei started as the provost in August 2012.
Marc Anthony Thompson. Photo courtesy of Tierra Alexander.

Student remembered as humane leader

David Mcvicker
September 12, 2014
Marc Thompson, who died Sept. 3 under suspicious circumstances, will continue to live on through the memories of the students, staff and faculty he came across.
California Faculty Association Field Representative Jason Conwell, right, speaks to faculty about current labor negotiations. Photo credit: David Mcvicker

CSU faculty working without contracts

David Mcvicker
September 5, 2014
Negotiations for a new union contract include salary increases, reduction in workload and equal rights for all instructors.
Illustration by Liz Coffee.

Assault and battery with ant spray

David Mcvicker
September 1, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police Department. Aug. 27 - 29.
Cocaine possession at Crazy Horse Saloon

Cocaine possession at Crazy Horse Saloon

David Mcvicker
August 24, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police Department. August 22 and 23
Chico State President Paul Zingg. Photo Courtesy of Chico State.

Zingg announces $14M for training

David Mcvicker
August 22, 2014
The Chico State president also announced new faculty members and raises in salaries for lecturers and faculty