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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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All content by Jordan Jarrell
Women's rugby seniors Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Life after the scrum

Jordan Jarrell
May 3, 2017

The Chico State Women's Rugby team will lose six of their senior members next season. Though these members are important to their club, they are looking forward to what lies ahead in the coming years....

Photo credit: creative commons

Raiders roll the dice on Vegas as Oakland walks the plank.

Jordan Jarrell
April 12, 2017

In the past few months, the rumors of the Las Vegas move were starting to become more of a fact than fiction. I have been in denial these past 6 months as I refused to acknowledge Las Vegas and Raiders...

MLB puts in new rule changes

MLB puts in new rule changes

Jordan Jarrell
February 28, 2017

Baseball is one of the last sports to allow their athletes to use metal cleats. Getting spiked can give a player nightmares. The bottom of a player’s foot now becomes a weapon that leaves permanent...

George Maderos SF 49ers 1955 (make sure to cite properly) Photo credit: http://www.footballcardgallery.com/1955_49ers_Team_Issue/22/George_Maderos

Ex 49er and Chico State legend dies at 83

Jordan Jarrell
February 21, 2017

George Maderos, 83, was a four-sport Chico State athlete from 1951-1955. He was involved with the football, boxing, basketball and track team during his collegiate career at Chico. Maderos lived a very...

Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Haworth pulled before breaking school record

Jordan Jarrell
February 20, 2017
Baseball, Recap, Pictures
Junior forward Jo Paine attempts to pass the ball outside to a teammate on the perimeter. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Altheles celebrate holidays on the court

Jordan Jarrell
December 14, 2016

While students are watching their calendars and counting down the days until winter break begins, basketball players at Chico State are practicing for their upcoming games. Student-athletes don’t...

Professionals deserve mercy

Jordan Jarrell
December 13, 2016

A single bad night can haunt an organization in any sport, and to prevent it, there should be a standard mercy rule. Getting beaten by 13 points in baseball is devastating to athletes, coaches and the...

The big three leave Chico

Jordan Jarrell
December 8, 2016

It took the experience of the Chico State men's soccer team's most veteran players to end the three-year California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament drought.Behind fowards Rajaee DeLane and Omar...

Sophomore guard Nate Ambrosini shoots in the paint during a scrimmage on the Wildcats home court. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Full Disclosure: Men’s basketball team returns strong

Jordan Jarrell
November 7, 2016

Despite the lack of veteran players, the men’s basketball team went 22-7 and made it to the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament and NCAA Tournament last season. The team tacked on...

Baseball curses broken

Jordan Jarrell
October 29, 2016

The Chico State baseball team is no stranger to curses. Whether it's the 17-year National Championship drought or the near misses in the playoffs, the Wildcats luck hasn't shown on the diamond. Chico...

The Chico State cheerleading team pumps up the crowd during half time. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Cheerleaders assist Chico State community

Jordan Jarrell
October 24, 2016

Pom poms and cheers were missing from the fields of Chico State until the establishment of the Chico State cheerleading team in 2011. The team was originally founded by Rachelle Currier, who felt a...

First-year forward Frankie Palmer shoots the ball during a Wildcat home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Men’s soccer team clinches CCAA tournament

Jordan Jarrell
October 23, 2016

The Chico State men's soccer team snagged its spot in the CCAA tournament with a last-minute win against Sonoma State Oct. 21.The team is currently tied for second in its conference with Sonoma State...

Men’s golf team struggles early

Jordan Jarrell
October 18, 2016

The Chico State men’s golf team had its least successful opening day Oct. 17 at the Otter Invitational, after shooting 23-over par to place 12th. The team has maintained an almost perfect record...

Javone Bradford shows his support during breast cancer awareness month by wearing pink on campus. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Real athletes wear pink

Jordan Jarrell
October 16, 2016

As the NFL dedicates the month of October to raising awareness for breast cancer, Chico State athletes have also taken strides to show their support. The NFL is allowing players to wear pink accessories...

Junior defender Brooke Coelho attempts to dribble the ball past a defender. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Women’s soccer team searches for road wins

Jordan Jarrell
October 15, 2016

The Chico State women's soccer team's goal of breaking out of the bottom three in their conference was shattered as they failed to score against Stanislaus State on Oct. 14.The team has struggled this...

Junior defender Brooke Coelho dribbles the ball away from a defender. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Women’s soccer claims first conference win

Jordan Jarrell
October 9, 2016

The Chico State women's soccer team pulled out their first conference win Oct. 7 with a goal by senior midfielder Emily Shleppey to put the 'Cats over Cal State L.A. 2-1.The win brings the Wildcats overall...

Sophomore Kelley Sullivan watches his teammates tee off during a Wildcat practice. Photo credit: T.L. Brown

Men’s golf protects their green

Jordan Jarrell
October 6, 2016

The Chico State men's golf team finished the InterWest Insurance Wildcat Classic by tying for first with Western Washington University with a cumulative stroke total of 877. It was Chico State in the end...

The Sun Devils gather for a water break during their practice. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Football revived in Chico

Jordan Jarrell
October 4, 2016

After Chico State canceled their football program in 1997, people were left without the collisions and cheers that can only be found on the Gridiron.The California Sun Devils are a nonprofit semi-professional...

Hitting below the waist

Jordan Jarrell
September 22, 2016

If concussions are considered the elephant in the room when it comes to the NFL, leg injuries would have to be the obnoxious gorilla that just won’t go away.I’m talking about the injuries that...

Women’s golf team drops the ball

Jordan Jarrell
September 22, 2016

The Chico State women’s golf team finished in seventh place on the second day of the Western New Mexico Fall Invitational. The team took 299 shots in the first round and finished with a steady lead...

Pooja Patel keeps control of the ball during the 'Cats practice. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

Women’s soccer team succeeds despite struggles

Jordan Jarrell
September 9, 2016

Chico State women’s soccer found success early in their season, with a strong defense and aggressive offense paving the way for their triumph. The team had a promising preseason, with one win...

Ryan Lochte after the men's 4x200m race. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons

USA grabs gold, Rio police grab Lochte

Jordan Jarrell
August 26, 2016
Don't let one bad apple ruin the whole basket.