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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Elephant preserve in the works

Jae Siqueiros
December 6, 2016

A Chico State biological sciences lecturer is working to further Wildcat’s knowledge on elephants through a new class. Rebecca Brunelli and Tag Engstrom, a biological sciences professor, created BIOL...

Take a day and get away, Castle Lake is a great place to stay. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

The much needed day trip getaway

Jae Siqueiros
November 17, 2016

A quick getaway isn't always on a college student's radar. A day to get out of Chico and escape the stresses that plague students, whether it be school, work or family is sometimes necessary.Here are day...

Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Artist Talk: Chris Sollars’ DAAAM gallery

Jae Siqueiros
November 6, 2016

  San Francisco based artist Chris Sollars, opened a new exhibit entitled "DAAAM" in the University Art Gallery on Thursday. Students, staff and community members were invited to listen to...

Koichi Matsumoto, student and outdoorsman. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Humans of Chico State: Koichi Matsumoto

Jae Siqueiros
October 31, 2016

Koichi Matsumoto is a sophomore business major with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and small businesses. He is a transfer student from Japan and an avid outdoorsman. "In Japan, I really like to go...

First-year biology major, Sophia Balme (right) and first-year business administration major, Tyler Wallace (left), take advantage of the Pride themed interactive photo booth. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Queer Week 2016 impacts students and community

Jae Siqueiros
October 20, 2016

With Queer Week 2016 coming to a finish, we reflect on the impact that this week has had on Chico State and within the community. The Associated Students Gender and Sexuality Equity Center, Multicultural...

Lead singer, Frankie, bellows out a passionate tune during the performance. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Frankie Boots and The County Line get folky at Argus

Jae Siqueiros
October 3, 2016

Bay Area folk group, Frankie Boots and the County Line wowed their audience at Argus Bar + Patio on Wednesday night. The song themes ranged from the end of the world to living on Geary Street in San...

The cast of Dr. Doolittle Jr. sing together to close out an act. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Blue Room Young Company performs ‘Dr. Doolittle Jr.’

Jae Siqueiros
September 27, 2016

      [masterslider id="6"] On Thursday, the Blue Room Young Theatre Group performed their highly anticipated musical “Dr. Doolittle Jr.” in Laxon Auditorium. "Dr. Doolittle...

Vincent Urbina, junior Media Arts major Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Humans of Chico State

Jae Siqueiros
September 19, 2016

Vincent Urbina, junior media arts major, is also a tutor for the Student Learning Center.“All I do at the center is talk to people. It’s a customer service job," Urbina said. "It has definitely...

Stewie, Australian Shepherd (6 years old) - "Stewie is trained to detect human cancer at early stages." Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Pooches Walk, Woof and Wag for a cause

Jae Siqueiros
September 14, 2016

Walk Woof Wag is an annual fundraising dog walk that raises money for Chico Animal Shelter's medical fund. On Saturday, pooches from all over the county banded together for this 3K/5K walk in hopes of...

Senior child development major, Sydney Young, shares her thoughts on her future and career goals as graduation approaches. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Humans of Chico State

Jae Siqueiros
September 2, 2016

"I can see the graduation finish line and as it approaches all I can say is that I'm clueless. I have no idea what career choice I'm going to take, and it's starting to get really scary. Everyone always...

Aug. 26 - Sabrina Gabriel, a junior agricultural science and education major, kicks off her Friday with a stroll through the George Petersen Rose Garden.

Aug. 26 - Sabrina Gabriel, a junior agricultural science and education major, kicks off her Friday with a stroll through the George Petersen Rose Garden.

Senior Nutrition & Food Sciences major, Kayley Jimenez, shares her love for nature and the beauty Chico has to offer. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Humans of Chico State

Jae Siqueiros
August 27, 2016

"I'd never really been interested in the wilderness until I moved to Chico. Lassen is my hidden gem now. The trees, the clear lakes, the open sky and a nice cliff bar make for a great day trip. Once I...