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Eating like Italians

Mina Marjanovic and David Molina
December 19, 2016

As a full-time college student, I know the struggle of preparing satisfying and healthy meals on a daily basis.Every meal was a struggle before studying abroad in Viterbo, Italy, and became exposed to...

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Rid restaurants of the biggest guilt-trip: Tipping

Rachel Reyes and David Molina
December 6, 2016

Whether it be for a birthday, a date or just another social gathering, there is one question brought to the dinner table that many continue to ask: Are you going to leave a tip? The answer for me is no....

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President Trump will be good for Americans

Jeff Guzman and David Molina
November 15, 2016

Editors note: This article is a response to Land of the free has grim future under Trump Yes, I voted for Donald Trump. No, I’m not a racist, sexist, xenophobe and neither are most of Trump’s voters. Before...

Lack of mental health services hurts Chico State of mind

Nicte Hernandez and David Molina
November 12, 2016

Mental health, food security and housing are all major contributions to whether students will succeed. If these needs are not taken care of it is difficult for students to want to or be able to continue...

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Focusing on the right majors

Jeff Guzman and David Molina
November 11, 2016

The stigma against math extends far beyond the realm of high school nightmares and exams. One in three Americans feels anxiety when faced with solving a math equation, according to a study by the organization...

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Propositions need researching

Evan Roberts and David Molina
October 31, 2016

With Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton polling an average of 23 points ahead of Republican Nominee Donald Trump in California, it is almost guaranteed that Clinton will win all 55 of the States electoral...

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The O Face: The decline in condoms use

Rachel Reyes and David Molina
October 29, 2016

When first-years moved into their new halls, some resident advisors welcomed them with lanyards, water bottles, coupons to restaurants or my personal favorite: free condoms. One of the most freeing...

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University rankings don’t measure success

Rachel Reyes and David Molina
October 23, 2016

When deciding which college to attend, high school graduates and transfer students consider aspects such as the location of the college, the prices of tuition and most importantly, the school’s reputation. The...

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Race relations are moving backward

Jeff Guzman and David Molina
October 14, 2016

Race relations in the U.S. are starting to move backward. Sixty-three percent of Americans believe that race relations in the United States are generally bad and that a majority of Americans think that...

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Selfies promote self-confidence

Lorinda Sasan and David Molina
October 13, 2016

Selfies are described as narcissistic and less appealing when viewed by outsiders while the subjects taking selfies rate their own photos as more appealing, according to an article published in the journal...

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Celebrities get better treatment

Mina Marjanovic and David Molina
September 30, 2016

“I’ll buy the neighbor’s house if they complain about the noise,” said Drake in one of his features for Future, called “Where Ya At."According to Trulia, a real estate website,...

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The O Face: When ‘sexpectations’ lack

Lorinda Sasan and David Molina
September 26, 2016

What’s the first step in becoming a god/goddess in the bedroom? Perhaps it’s recognizing that you’re not as good at it as you think. Too many people engaging in casual sex are ultimately unsatisfied....

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Chico Tuition: A bargain compared to other schools

Carson Predovich and David Molina
September 26, 2016

If there is one thing that most college students across the nation can agree upon, it’s that they hate the cost of tuition. Many students graduate with tens of thousands of dollars of debt, and tuition...

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The resurgence of rednecks

Whitney Urmann and David Molina
September 16, 2016

There was a photo on my Instagram feed the other day of one of my high school classmates holding a can of chew with a Confederate-themed manicure. Roughly four photos after that, other former peers...

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The O Face: Verbal foreplay

Rachel Reyes and David Molina
September 15, 2016

Sex isn’t the time or place to chat. Believe me, as someone who often mingles constantly with so many people throughout the day — conversations fall flat in the bedroom.I get it, people often...

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Students should demand campus bicycling hours

Whitney Urmann and David Molina
September 14, 2016

In front of every building at Chico State, there is an abundance of bike racks. In fact, a person is likely to struggle to even find an entrance to a building that doesn't have a bike rack— nevertheless...

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Students should grade teachers

Jeff Guzman and David Molina
September 13, 2016

When it comes to school, the force that drives most people to do well and give a strong effort is the final letter grade. Making sure that you are learning something from a class is more important, but...

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Artificial intelligence might be on its way

Evan Roberts and David Molina
September 10, 2016

Siri was first introduced in 2011 on the iPhone 4S. When it was first introduced it was fun to play with and receive cute responses from, but it was not too useful. Since then, Siri and its competitors...

uploaded black and white first, will return with color today. Trying to be more "newspaper conventional"

Clashing over which lives matter

Jeff Guzman and David Molina
September 8, 2016

If you have gone on any media site in the past few months you most likely have heard of the two activist movements that have become popular to talk about. Black Lives Matter is an organization that has...