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Many Chico locals are also a part of the ACS campaign including Sheriff Kory Honea. Image credit to Alain Tomatis

Real Men Wear Pink for breast cancer research

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
October 23, 2017

Chico Police Chief Michael O' Brien is a candidate for the Real Men Wear Pink campaign that is held by American Cancer Society.The ACS gets candidates that have been nominated and gives them a website...

Strangers ask to borrow a cellphone. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Armed robbery near the Chico State Student Health Center

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
October 22, 2017

Two suspects are on the loose after an armed robbery near the Chico State Student Health Center.The incident occurred Saturday at around 2:30 p.m.The two suspects approached a victim and asked to borrow...

The Chico State flag will be lowered in his honor. Photo credit: Sean Martens

First-year Chico State student died

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
October 20, 2017

Chico State student Tyler Van Rossen, 21, passed away in San Francisco Tuesday. Rossen was a first-year transfer student originally from Riverside and came to Chico State to get his Bachelor in Communication...

Fires are contained and shelters will be closing soon. Photo credit: Sean Martens

The Cherokee and Honey fires are contained

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
October 16, 2017

On Friday morning, evacuation orders were lifted for all of the fires due to high containment in Butte County. The Cherokee Fire north of Oroville has been 100 percent contained at 8, 417 acres according...

Religious Studies Photo credit: Sean Martens

Religious studies degree now offered online

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
October 15, 2017

Chico State students can now receive a bachelor's degree in religious studies online.“We are extremely proud of this new bachelor's program as the only online religious studies degree program in...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man left bleeding after fist fight

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
October 14, 2017

University Police Call Type: Petty Theft Monday 9:24 p.m., Meriam Library An item worth at least $950 was reported stolen. Call Type: Burglary Monday 9:47a.m., 615 Brice Ave. A burglary...

Chico State is recognized as a green campus. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Princeton Review names Chico State one of nation’s greenest campuses

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
September 29, 2017

Chico State was recognized in The Princeton Review's annual "Guide to Green Colleges." The Princeton Review has published its "Guide to Green Colleges" since 2010, and Chico State has made the list...

The officers will have an interaction opportunity with some of Chico's youngest citizens. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico Police to visit Chapman Elementary for lunch

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
September 27, 2017

Members of the Chico Police Department are going to visit the students of Chapman elementary on Sep. 27 for a lunch and play event.The event will take place from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1071 E.16th Street.They...

Enchantment children's party performers came out to support the cause. Photo credit: Gennisis Mendoza Cruz

Superheroes run for a good cause

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
September 24, 2017

The Northern Valley Catholic Social Service organization Court Appointed Special Advocates held their annual superhero run to raise awareness for local children in need, Saturday. CASA is dedicated...

Wendy Porter, Chicostart director, participated in the event and expressed what she was grateful for at Chico Gratitude Day. Photo credit: Gennisis Mendoza Cruz

Torres Community Shelter hosts Gratitude Day in Chico

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
September 22, 2017

Community members gathered in the Chico Downtown Plaza to share what they are grateful for, Thursday. The event was initiated by the Torres Community Shelter as a way of spreading more positivity in...

The University continues to receive awards. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State continues to receive nationwide recognition

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
September 20, 2017

Chico State's social science degree was named the best value in the nation by Affordable Colleges.It was also listed as one of the most affordable online learning programs in the nation in over 10 categories....

Left to right  Kathleen Moroney, founder of the pantry, Dylan Gray, student body president, and Bob Mulholland and Mike Hawkins of Chico Democrats. Photo courtesy of Joe Picard.

Chico Democrats donate $600 worth of food for students

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
September 15, 2017

Free food was offered at Chico State by the Chico State Pantry for students in need.A total amount of $600 was donated Friday, by Chico Democrats, to continue dispersal of free food available to the students."A...

Financial assistance is offered to students who are eligible. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Financial support for DACA renewal is offered to students

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
September 14, 2017

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival students, at Chico State, are encouraged to renew their status. Some DACA recipients will lose their status on March 5, 2018. The DACA renewal application must...

Chico State officiates a new minor to study. Photo credit: Sean Martens

New minor officiates at Chico State

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
September 11, 2017

Students will now be able to minor in food science effective fall 2018.Gayle E. Hutchinson has approved the following as a minor on September 11, 2017."Upon the recommendation of the Academic Senate and...

Chico state organization is recognized statewide

Chico state organization is recognized statewide

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
September 9, 2017

The College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management is recognized by their student chapter Associated General Contractors, named top chapter in the state.The Chico State chapter will...

The new application offers coupons to local restaurants. Photo Courtesy of Oodles.

Innovating mobile application aims to make student life easier

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
August 31, 2017

Oodles the application was released Aug. 30, in Chico, allowing local users to find new deals.The deals consist of coupons to restaurants, clubs, movies, and stores. Fiesta Taco, Sultan’s Bistro,...

Oodles offers deals and events that are within our community. Photo Courtesy of Oodles Deals and Events.

Mobile application launching soon

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
August 28, 2017

New mobile application, in Chico State community, aims to make student life easier. Oodles gives access to activities such as restaurants and late-night movies. The app is out on Aug. 28. "Oodles...

Passport parking is accessible for both iphones and androids (Screenshot of the mobile app).

Passport parking becomes available to pay on campus

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
August 24, 2017

Passport Parking expands from the University Stadium and Student Health Center. All campus parking locations where hourly permits are effective starting August 21. Hourly parking will change to “pay...

Chico State student is awarded thousands by PG&E

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz
August 22, 2017

Chico State student was awarded a scholarship of 20,000 by the Pacific Gas & Eelectric Company.Rigoberto Vazquez Jr., a Mechanical Engineering major, applied for the Better Together STEM scholarship...