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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Police blocked off access to Porter Way Saturday, after reports of shots being fired Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Shots fired on Porter Way and Rio Lindo Avenue

Gordy Papalias
May 4, 2019
The Emergency section of Enloe Medical Center where people fled from a potential shooter. Photo credit: Gordy Papalias

Criminal threats lead to arrest at Enloe Medical Center

Gordy Papalias
April 30, 2019
A fire broke out at Cafe Petra on Monday.

Fire at Cafe Petra in downtown Chico

Gordy Papalias
April 23, 2019
3-vehicle accident leads to fatality

3-vehicle accident leads to fatality

Gordy Papalias
April 17, 2019
An armed robbery occurred adjacent to university property early Wednesday morning. Photo credit: Gordy Papalias

Two pedestrians robbed and beaten at gunpoint adjacent to campus

Gordy Papalias
April 17, 2019
An armed robbery occurred adjacent to university property early Wednesday morning. Photo credit: Gordy Papalias

Two pedestrians robbed and beaten at gunpoint adjacent to campus

Gordy Papalias
April 17, 2019
Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

A.S. Election: Meet the Candidates

Nate Rettinger, Josh Cozine, Brian Luong, Kendall George, Julian Mendoza, Trenton Taylor, and Gordy Papalias
April 13, 2019
Chico State Students Eduardo Gomez (left) and Eisley Adoremos (right) showing their Judge's Choice award Sunday afternoon at the Data Fest competition at Sylvester's Cafe. Photo credit: Nate Rettinger

Data Fest gives Chico State students real-world practice in statistics

Nate Rettinger and Gordy Papalias
April 12, 2019
Alex Beehner announces the rest of the festivities for the event. He thanked those who took the time to come out and help with this fundraiser. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Paradise Cook-Off showcases The Boys & Girls Club’s resiliency

Gordy Papalias
April 10, 2019
Nirvan Mullick and crowd hold their fists up as the sign for the #ClimateUprising on Friday. The clenched fist is a symbol of the #ClimateUprising. Photo credit: Christian Solis

14th annual ‘This Way to Sustainability’: Climate change is already here

Kendall George, Gordy Papalias, Nate Rettinger, Christian Solis, and Josh Cozine
April 4, 2019
Chico City counsel that includes Mayor Randall Stone and Vice Mayor Alex Brown deliberating over the climate declaration Photo credit: Gordy Papalias

Passionate Chico residents and city council members discuss cannabis and climate change

Gordy Papalias
April 4, 2019
Illustration by Melissa Joseph

Cesar Chavez weekend sees ramped up crime rate

Gordy Papalias
April 2, 2019
Two people arrested after police chase. Created by Gordy Papalias

Police chase leads to arrest of two felons

Gordy Papalias
April 2, 2019
Possible measles exposure locations have been reported on campus by the Student Health Center. These locations include Ayres Hall, Room 120 on March 25 from 8 to 10:30 a.m., University Village from the afternoon of March 24 through the morning of March 26, and University Village shuttle on March 25 from 8:45 to 11 a.m. More measles exposure locations can be found on the Butte County Public Health Department website. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Possible measles exposure locations on Chico State campus and throughout Butte County

Gordy Papalias
March 29, 2019
A robbery first occurred at the 500 block of West 11th St. before a turning into a car chase down East Avenue. Photo credit: Gordy Papalias

Home invasion and marijuana robbery, one suspect still at large

Gordy Papalias
March 26, 2019
Crimes in Chico have been on the rise. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Chico Police deal with a week long crime wave

Gordy Papalias
March 12, 2019
A knife found near one of the stabbing locations

Multiple stabbings have Chico Police on high alert

Gordy Papalias
March 7, 2019
Student hit another student with frying pan

Student hit another student with frying pan

Gordy Papalias
March 6, 2019
As the protest continues more of Chico Peace Vigil's members show up. They grab a sign and stand on various parts of the sidewalk to show passing cars their signs, Saturday, Mar. 2, 2019, in Chico, CA. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Chico protestors gather downtown to picket for peace in Venezuela

Gordy Papalias
March 4, 2019
Consistent rainfall causes a string of evacuations

Consistent rainfall causes a string of evacuations

Gordy Papalias
February 26, 2019
Paradise locals gather into groups and each member take turns placing dots on the Paradise map. The dots signify the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Paradise, CA. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Community members look toward the future of Paradise

Gordy Papalias
February 25, 2019
Guns, Knives and Robbery

Guns, Knives and Robbery

Gordy Papalias
February 23, 2019
Evacuation Warning courtesy of @ButteSheriff on Twitter Photo credit: Butte County Sheriff's Office

Evacuation warnings and flooding caused by steady rainfall

Gordy Papalias
February 14, 2019
Mugshot of Suspect Brian Matthew Loo. Photo credit: Chico PD

Police chase results in arrest of one of Butte County’s most notorious criminals

Gordy Papalias
February 12, 2019
David Little talks about why it's important to come to community events like these. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Students and community members speak at 3rd annual People’s State of the Union

Gordy Papalias
February 11, 2019
Police Blotter: Indecent exposure, fraud and burglary

Police Blotter: Indecent exposure, fraud and burglary

Gordy Papalias
February 6, 2019
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