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Elizabeth Helmer

Elizabeth Helmer, Staff Writer

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Marxist group: Socialism would fix US politics

Elizabeth Helmer
November 16, 2016

Socialism could be the answer to America's broken political system, according to the Chico State Marxist Student Organization.The group held a meeting Nov. 15 titled "How did Trump win and how to fight...

Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Election results: national, state and local

Elizabeth Helmer
November 9, 2016

All the results from everything that was on the ballot for people registered in Chico. National and state results are compared with results in Butte County. National and State LegislatorsPresident: Donald...

Brother Matt preaches to a crowd of students at Trinity Commons. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Students protest campus preacher

Elizabeth Helmer
November 7, 2016

  Students gathered around Trinity Commons Nov. 7 as a preacher advocated against the LGBTQ community. The preacher, Brother Matt, was met with opposition from members of the Gender and...

The Harry Potter Universe keeps growing with each new J.K. Rowling publishes Photo credit: George Johnston

The year of Harry Potter spin-offs

  J.K. Rowling keeps spelling magic into the world. The Harry Potter author has recently released three new tie-in ebooks into the potterverse; "Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics...

Police stationed in front of Chico High School Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico State students warned of possible gunman, alert lifted

Elizabeth Helmer
September 6, 2016

A text message was sent out to Chico State students this morning from Chico Police alerting people to be on the look-out for a possible gunman. The alert was lifted at about 11:30 a.m. The new text...

Close to 6,000 people came to see Bernie Sander speak at Chico State Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Bernie Sanders holds rally at Chico State

Chico felt a bern Thursday night.Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a stop at Chico State to give a stump speech before the Super Tuesday election in California on June 7.While at...

Students either have their lives planned out or are just enjoying what is left of their college life. Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Graduating students share thoughts on post-college life

Elizabeth Helmer
May 13, 2016
Upcoming Wildcat graduates reveal their plans (or lack thereof) for their postgraduate lives and reflect on their personal Chico State experiences.
From the Chico Police Department Facebook page

Chico man driving under the influence crashes into bridge

Elizabeth Helmer
May 10, 2016

The Chico Police Department arrested a man early Sunday morning when he drove his car into a bridge off of Pine Street. Police received the call about a single car collision around 12:46 a.m. Police...

Chancellor Timothy White will be visiting Chico State May 4. Photo source: calstate.edu

CSU chancellor to visit Chico

Elizabeth Helmer
May 3, 2016

California State University chancellor Timothy White is set to visit Chico State. Chancellor White is conducting a series of visits at all of the CSU campuses to check in with faculty and administration...

Kurt Nordstrom, retired journalism professor. Photo source: Chico State website

Retired Chico State professor dies

Elizabeth Helmer
April 27, 2016

Kurt Nordstrom, a retired professor, died April 21 in his home in Colorado. Nordstrom was a journalism professor and one of the founders of the journalism department at Chico State. He served form 1991...

Chico police arrested 11 people for DUIs in 24 hours. Photo source: Chico Police Facebook

Chico Police arrest 11 in 24 hours

Elizabeth Helmer
April 26, 2016

The Chico Police Department arrested 11 people for driving under the influence between April 23 and 24 according to a police press release.In the press release, 10 suspects were arrested during routine...

The stabbing happened at the parking lot on Second Street and Wall Street. Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Man stabbed in Chico parking lot

Elizabeth Helmer
April 19, 2016

A man was stabbed in a parking lot early Sunday morning. According to a police press release, police received the call around 1:30 a.m. that the man was stabbed multiple times in the lot located east of...

John Nilson will be the new representative for alumni on the CSU Board of Trustees. Photo source: CSU Bakersfield Facebook

CSU Board of Trustees elects new member

Elizabeth Helmer
April 12, 2016

The CSU Board of Trustees appointed John Nilon as alumni trustee on Monday. Nilon, a graduate of CSU Bakersfield, will now serve on the board as a representative for alumni of all 23 CSU campuses. Nilon...

Chico State faculty voted to strike last year which with a last minute agreement on Friday was avoided Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Strike avoided by last minute negotiations

Elizabeth Helmer
April 10, 2016
The CSU administration and the CFA agreed to a 10.5 salary increase over the next three years.
Chico State faculty shared information about the strike earlier this year. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

CSU chancellor and CFA president reveal details of strike negotiation

Elizabeth Helmer
April 8, 2016

At 10 a.m. on Friday, CSU Chancellor Timothy White and CFA President Jennifer Eagan held a press conference after a negotiation was reached to stop the faculty strike scheduled for next week. An agreement...

Food pantry at the Center for Healthy Communities. Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico State takes the lead in combating student hunger

Elizabeth Helmer
April 1, 2016
Chico State uses the Hungry Wildcat food pantry and the CalFresh program to help students with food insecurity.
The color metal siding on the Portland Place building helped the structure to land the award. Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Downtown Chico apartments win national design award

Elizabeth Helmer
March 29, 2016

Portland Place apartments on the corner of Sixth and Orange Street just won a national design award. AEP Span, a manufacturer of architectural metal products, awarded the building for its unique design,...

Students protesting CSU management in Kendall Hall for the CFA. Photo credit: George Johnston

Students march in support of faculty strike

Elizabeth Helmer
March 28, 2016

Students marched in support of the upcoming faculty strike at 2:20 p.m. on Monday. Students from MECHA, Students for Quality Education, Chico State Marxists, Chico State Democrats and Men of Honor were...

Scott Kodai working in his ITSS office. Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

ITSS phishing out scam emails

Elizabeth Helmer
March 28, 2016
Scam emails still a problem, but ITSS continues to work on it.
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Students evacuated from Butte Hall

Elizabeth Helmer
March 23, 2016

Fire alarms went off in Butte Hall around 1:40 p.m on Wednesday. Students and faculty were evacuated as firefighters and police assessed the situation. "There is a reported elevator malfunction that...

From the International Pillow Fight Day facebook page

World Pillow Fight Day comes to Chico

Elizabeth Helmer
March 22, 2016

Chico is hosting a pillow fight 4 p.m. in Bidwell Park on April 2.The pillow fight is part of the celebration for International Pillow Fight Day, an unofficial holiday started seven years ago. The event...

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New parking spaces on Hazel street

Elizabeth Helmer
March 15, 2016

The five parallel parking spaces in front of Notre Dame School on Hazel Street will be converted to 10 diagonal parking spaces. Chico City Hall is adding the spaces because of complaints from teachers...

A new stoplight will soon be at the corner of Nord and Steward avenue Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

City council hopes new stoplight will increase student safety

Elizabeth Helmer
March 1, 2016

The busy section of Highway 32, where hundreds of students cross every day, will have a new stoplight soon. The new traffic signal will be constructed between Nord and Stewart avenue, a intersection...

Stephan Adams poses with new bikes in his Harley Davidson store Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Local Harley Davidson shop cycles in new owner

Elizabeth Helmer
February 24, 2016

For the first time in 36 years, the Chico Harley Davidson store has a new owner. Stephan Adams became the owner of Sierra Steel Harley Davidson back in December, and he's already made big changes to...

Shooter on a scooter

Shooter on a scooter

Elizabeth Helmer
February 23, 2016

Chico PoliceCall Type: Sex Fondle/Battery, 10:05 a.m. EsplanadeReporting party states man ran up behind her, pulled up her shirt and grabbed her breasts.Call Type: Suspicious Subject, 10:35 a.m. 17th StreetMale...

Fleet Feet Sports on Main Street is hosting the 2016 Downtown Mile on Feb. 28. Prizes will be given out. Photo credit: Dillon Raney

Fleet Feet Sports running 2016 Downtown Mile

Elizabeth Helmer
February 18, 2016

Runners competing in the Downtown Mile will receive prizes after race. The 2016 Downtown Mile, hosted by Fleet Feet Sports on Sunday Feb. 28, will start at the Fleet Feet storefront on 241 Main St....

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man masturbates down by the creek

Elizabeth Helmer
February 10, 2016

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type: Suspicious Subject, 8:30 a.m., Main StreetSubject riding around a building with a cutting saw in his hand.Call Type: Disturbance, 11:01 a.m., Parmac RoadSubject is in...

Flyer found in Trinity Hall encouraging students and faculty to participate in the strike. Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Strike set for April

Elizabeth Helmer
February 9, 2016

The California Faculty Association have announced they will strike in April if the California State University chancellor does not meet their demands. The strike dates have been set for April 13-15 and...