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A construction crew works on building the Kristina Chesterman Memorial Clinic in Nigeria, Africa. Chesterman, a Chico State student who dies in September 2013, always wanted to help and provide care for people in need in Africa. Photo courtesy of Darcy Hostetter-Lewis.

Chesterman Memorial Clinic breaks ground in Africa

Joe Silva
May 13, 2015
The Kristina Chesterman Memorial Clinic has begun construction in Nigeria after two years of fundraising and planning.
Professor Gregory Taylor took last semester off for medical reasons and, after returning for spring 2015, had to again go on leave with five weeks remaining. Photo courtesy of Chico State

Astronomy professor goes on medical leave

Joe Silva
April 28, 2015
Professor Gregory Taylor from the geological and environmental sciences department exits with little explanation for students.
Chico State's 2015 Model U.N. team proudly displays its awards at the national conference in New York City. The team won the Outstanding Delegation Award for the eight time in the last nine years. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Model UN team receives top honors at national conference

Joe Silva
April 19, 2015
For the eighth time in nine years, Chico State's Model U.N. team has won the Outstanding Delegation Award.
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Tuition costs still pressure students

Joe Silva
April 15, 2015
Though the price of college in the California State University system seems to have steadied for now, tuition hikes remain an ever-present threat.
Chico State students march during the pride parade during Queer Week. Orion File Photo.

Gay rights advocates displeased with Indiana act, California initiative

Joe Silva
April 7, 2015
Recent legislative activities in California and Indiana have kicked up a firestorm for gay rights advocates.
Kailee Delongchamp, a junior civil engineer, teaches the kids how to make a soup bubble. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Imagineer Day inspires young students to become engineers

Joe Silva
March 29, 2015
The third annual event hosted by the Society of Women Engineers gives kids a chance to learn and get excited about careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
Press Pause: A severe case of sequelitis

Press Pause: A severe case of sequelitis

Joe Silva
March 11, 2015
Hollywood needs to break out of its downward spiral and start making original content.