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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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All content by Josh Cozine
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A.S. Election: Meet the Candidates

Nate Rettinger, Josh Cozine, Brian Luong, Kendall George, Julian Mendoza, Trenton Taylor, and Gordy Papalias
April 13, 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
The American flag hangs over the entrance of the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, CA on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Red Cross shelter evacuation slows as protests stall

Julian Mendoza and Josh Cozine
February 1, 2019
Tyler Garcia, 19, talks about how he and his family decided to stay in their home off of Honey Run Road despite the evacuation orders for the Camp Fire and the flash flood warnings. Photo credit: Alex Grant

Chico resident ordered to evacuate twice due to Camp Fire and flash flooding

Josh Cozine
December 21, 2018
The vocal groups sing carols to start the concert, conducted by Dr. Scholz. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

‘Glorious Sounds of the Season’ is a non-stop holiday spectacular

Josh Cozine
December 12, 2018
Demondra Martin adds her idea to include in a resolution to the university on acting on climate change. Martin wrote that scooters and bikes need to be available for rent, and cheaply Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Chico 2037 shares a much different future than most are considering

Josh Cozine
December 11, 2018
Samia Yaqub in front of her third story window where she could see damages from the Camp Fire on the outskirts of the Butte College campus. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Butte College weathers the Camp Fire, lends assistance to Cal Fire and students

Josh Cozine
December 5, 2018
A flame-shredded American flag hangs on a mostly burnt piece of wood on Wildwood Lane in Paradise. Photo credit: Alex Grant

‘Camp Fire’ forces thousands to evacuate

Natalie Hanson and Josh Cozine
November 28, 2018
Medics operate out of a trailer turned into a makeshift triage trailer at the East Avenue Church Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Camp Fire Story III: Paramedic Steve Caput donates time to care for evacuees

Josh Cozine
November 28, 2018
President Trump lands at Beale Air Force Base in Marysville, California Saturday morning before he takes a helicopter to the Chico Airport. Photo credit: Christian Solis

President Trump surveys Camp Fire damages in Paradise with local representatives

Josh Cozine and Alex Grant
November 17, 2018
While some Magalia homes off of Skyway Road were burnt down, many homes like this one were spared. Photo credit: Alex Grant

Camp Fire Story II: Magalia couple flee their home to seek safety on Chico’s streets

Josh Cozine
November 17, 2018
Lourie Jones and some of her family lived on Wildwood Lane in Paradise. Here's her Camp Fire evacuation story. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Camp Fire Story: Lourie Jones evacuated Paradise as flames approached her home

Alex Grant and Josh Cozine
November 16, 2018
A truck on Skyway destroyed by the destruction of Camp Fire. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Camp Fire Day One: Thousands evacuate through Paradise and Chico

Mathew Miranda, Josh Cozine, Natalie Hanson, and Alex Grant
November 8, 2018
Josh Fox speaking at the El Rey, Saturday, thanking the crowd for attending after he finished his performance. Photography and phones in general were not allowed during the main performance. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Josh Fox performs monologue on how “The Truth Has Changed”

Josh Cozine
November 5, 2018
The eight Chico City Council candidates spoke on various issues including but not limited to local businesses, homelessness and public safety, local environmental preservation and the regulation of cannabis in Chico. Be sure to review the candidates' platform points before election day on Tuesday. Photo credit: Chris Godbout

Chico City Council Election Guide: Meet the eight candidates running for three council seats

Josh Cozine
November 2, 2018
The paintball bullets are a fluorescent green which glow eerily on the course once the sun goes down. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Zombies invade the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds

Josh Cozine
October 29, 2018
The Gateway Science Museum hosted Spooktacular Science Saturday, where kids of all ages came to learn science ... with a spooky twist Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Spooktacular Science takes over Gateway Science Museum

Josh Cozine
October 29, 2018
Christian Wilson,(left) and Kelsey McCaffrey (right), debate on the side saying that YouTube has done more harm than good for democracy. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

16th Annual Great Debate argues over YouTube and fake news

Josh Cozine
October 28, 2018
Patrick Newman speaks with police officers at the Chico city council meeting Tuesday. Newman spoke at the podium in front of the city council to oppose the sit and lie ordinance that ended up passing later in the evening. This ordinance allows police officers to detain and remove homeless and transient people that are "sitting" or "lying" in front of business entry ways. Photo credit: Alex Grant

Chico City Council reinstates sit-lie ordinance, opposers turn their backs after decision

Josh Cozine
October 17, 2018
Around 250 people attended the Chico peace and Justice Center's 38th annual fundraising dinner honoring indigenous people. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Local keynote speaker focuses on the power of indigenous people

Josh Cozine
October 9, 2018
Dr. Anna Robertson, from Enloe Medical Center, answered questions, Monday from the Chico State Pre-Medical Association Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Chico State Pre-Medical Association questions guest speaker Doctor Anna Robertson

Josh Cozine
October 2, 2018
Several comments were both written and post-it noted about improving biking on, and near campus, Tuesday, at both FutureFest sessions. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Students suggest change at Chico State through post-its

Mathew Miranda and Josh Cozine
September 27, 2018
Assemblyman James Gallagher and Sonia Aery converse after their closing remarks Tuesday evening at the forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Butte County Photo credit: Brian Luong

State Assembly District 3 and State Senate District 4 forum held at Chico State

Josh Cozine
September 27, 2018
Board of directors from all CSUs showed up at the CSSA plenary meeting, Sunday, to discuss the upcoming year. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Student leaders speak out against executive pay raises

Justin Jackson, Dan Christian, and Josh Cozine
September 24, 2018
Several of Reynold's campaign signs and the storefront of her business were vandalized, late Friday night. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Reynold’s campaign and storefront vandalized overnight

Josh Cozine
September 15, 2018
Council Chambers were filled to standing room only, at Tuesday's city council meeting. 43 people requested to address the council over the talks of bringing back the sit-lie ordinance. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Chico City Council votes to further pursue reinstating sit-lie ordinance

Josh Cozine
September 5, 2018
Debra Larson explains the budget shortcomings of the university bluntly, Monday at the final University Budget Committee meeting Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Final University Budget Committee meeting of semester expects cuts

Josh Cozine
May 15, 2018
Pink headphones played music directly to dancing campers Saturday at Beer Camp, allowing a dance party without the music overpowering the other activities Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Sierra Nevada’s “Beer Camp” is re-imagined

Josh Cozine
May 15, 2018
The game Betrayal at the house on the hill was played by students and members of Wildcat Gaming, From left-to-right, Julian Pierson, Aaron Dizon, Alexander Lopez, and Theron Rex Howard, Saturday during a character creation party. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Original characters created in first Wildcat Gaming design party

Josh Cozine
May 13, 2018
Debra Larson explains that ISD is being defunded but rather the university is having conversations about how to restructure funds for the program. She made it clear that elimating ISD wasn't going to happen. Photo credit: Alex Grant

Administrators questioned about future of Institute for Sustainable Development

Josh Cozine
May 12, 2018
From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., students continued to make protests and stick-on notes to place around the building.

Students protest President Hutchinson’s fee increases at Kendall Hall

Josh Cozine and Natalie Hanson
May 8, 2018
President Gayle Hutchinson represented Chico State 2018 at the Pioneer Day Parade. Photo credit: Josh Cozine.

101st Pioneer Day Parade presents theme of learning

Josh Cozine
May 6, 2018
Getting ready for the 5k fun run, Saturday at Bidwell Bark, at One-Mile Park Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Sixth annual Bidwell Bark brings community together

Josh Cozine
May 5, 2018
A morning breakfast, followed by prayer, was held Thursday at Grace Community Church before the downtown events. Photo courtesy Shawna Burhans.

Chico residents unite in city plaza for national day of prayer

Josh Cozine
May 4, 2018
Diana Castellanos of M.E.Ch.A helps place signs around campus on Wednesday, announcing the weeks events. Image courtesy of Jessica Godinez. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

‘Semana de mujeres’ honors underrepresented women at Chico State

Josh Cozine
May 3, 2018
The University Chorus took stage first for "A Garland of Song," Saturday at Harlen Adams Theatre Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

“A Garland of Song” rings choral music through Harlan Adams Theatre

Josh Cozine
April 29, 2018
A floral shop of Chico for over 100 years prepares to move to a new location. Photo by Don Cambell, courtesy of Melissa Heringer.

Christian and Johnson relocation delayed by financial hurdles

Josh Cozine
April 28, 2018
Films from students of Visual Anthropology at Chico State presented films on the second story of Bell Memorial Union. Harrison Hunter (left) directed a film about deaf culture and cochlear implants. Julia Bellon (right) made a film highlighting some of the historical problems of Greek life and culture on college campuses. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences hosts largest annual Student Research Symposium

Josh Cozine
April 26, 2018
The safety lines where a maintenance worker became stranded behind Acker Gym Monday, before rescue by Chico Fire. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Maintenance worker trapped in mid-air behind Acker Gym

Josh Cozine
April 23, 2018
Weekly News - The Week's End Update, April 21

Weekly News – The Week’s End Update, April 21

Natalie Hanson, Alejandra Fraga, Christian Solis, and Josh Cozine
April 22, 2018
Concerned neighbor places citizen's arrest at gunpoint

Concerned neighbor places citizen’s arrest at gunpoint

Josh Cozine
April 21, 2018
A "mountain of debt" made by students who came to the capital to protest the increase.

Tuition increase for upcoming school year no longer being considered

Josh Cozine
April 20, 2018
The Save Mart on East Avenue where the incident occured. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Save Mart employee threatened, suspect escapes

Josh Cozine
April 20, 2018
Chico Fire battles a house fire at East 20th Street. Photo courtesy of Chico Fire Facebook.

Chico Fire responds to residence fire

Josh Cozine
April 18, 2018
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez signed copies of his new book "We Rise" after Wednesday's talk.

[Photo] Environmental activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez speaks at the BMU

Lizzie Helmer
April 17, 2018
Martinez spoke about the need to focus on framing the issue of climate change to be more personal, instead of just abstract numbers. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, youth activist, speaks at Chico State

Josh Cozine
April 16, 2018
Elena Rose Vera was the first speaker at the fifth annual trans conference. She spoke on the rich history of trans people. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Chico State Gender and Sexuality Equity Center hosts fifth annual Trans Conference

Josh Cozine
April 15, 2018
With a unanimous show of hands, the group endorses candidates for a position. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Pi Sigma Alpha endorses Associated Students candidates after caucus

Josh Cozine
April 14, 2018
Science advocates march through downtown Chico for the March for Science Photo credit: Josiah Nicholl

Local science advocates lead March for Science

Josiah Nicholl and Josh Cozine
April 14, 2018
The Institute for Sustainable Development is proud to present Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Indigenous climate activist, hip-hop artist, author, and Youth Director of Earth Guardians to Chico State for a student and community Earth Month event. Image courtesy of the Institute for Sustainable Development.

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, climate change activist, to speak at Chico State

Josh Cozine
April 13, 2018
Chico Police arrest man on false charges of attempted child assault

Chico Police arrest man on false charges of attempted child assault

Josh Cozine
April 13, 2018
Community Service Officer interviews begin, promises law enforcement experience

Community Service Officer interviews begin, promises law enforcement experience

Josh Cozine
April 10, 2018
Woman shot while using Lyft service

Woman shot while using Lyft service

Josh Cozine
April 7, 2018
Frances Mann marched and then sang several hymnal songs on Martin Luther King's honor. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Martin Luther King Jr. honored on 50-year anniversary of his death

Josh Cozine
April 5, 2018
Several CSU students who are currently in debt added their boulders to this display. These students also included the amount of debt they currently have and how this debt weighs them down.

[Photo] Students for Quality Education protest potential tuition increase

Alex Grant
April 5, 2018
Michael Curry, executive director of the Chico College Republicans, shown right of Meagan Ross, the group's event coordinator shortly after setting up for the day of discussion. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Chico College Republicans invites students to debate gun ownership

Josh Cozine
April 3, 2018
Marchers marching to honor Cesar Chavez and others begin their march on campus on March 31.

M.E.Ch.A marches through Chico on Cesar Chavez Day

Josh Cozine
April 1, 2018
Bomb squad called after routine DUI reported

Bomb squad called after routine DUI reported

Josh Cozine
March 30, 2018
Students creating "debt boulders." The boulders will be added with others students' boulders to form a physical "mountain of debt.

CSU students to protest tuition increase at state capitol

Josh Cozine
March 29, 2018
DUI incidents increase as spring season begins

DUI incidents increase as spring season begins

Josh Cozine
March 29, 2018
Protesters march through downtown Chico Saturday.

Students organize March for Our Lives in Chico

Josh Cozine
March 25, 2018
K-9 unit deployed in apprehension of wanted person

K-9 unit deployed in apprehension of wanted person

Josh Cozine
March 22, 2018
(Left to right) Kelly Scott, Michal Hanson, Alyssa Myers and Elizabeth Harmer celebrate the successful sustainability conference that they all helped coordinate this year. Photo credit: Alex Grant

‘This Way to Sustainability’ highlights carbon neutrality and student engagement

Josh Cozine
March 19, 2018
David Phillips spoke about the need for better police training when responding to the mentally ill Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Memorial celebrates life of Desmond Phillips

Josh Cozine
March 17, 2018
Students gather during a candlelight vigil to remember the passing of a student on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Chico. (Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)

Candlelight vigil held for death of student

Josh Cozine
March 14, 2018
Karla Camacho was hard at work lobbying outside state congress the next day after winning her award for student advocacy. Photo courtesy of Karla Camacho.

Karla Camacho named student advocate of the year

Josh Cozine
March 13, 2018
Left to right: Angela Trethewey, Dean of College of Communication and Education and Lori McAdams, Vice President of Human Resources at Pixar. Trethewey arranged the luncheon for students to talk with and hear advice McAdams has learned since graduating. Chico State Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Pixar vice president, a Chico alum, visits campus

Josh Cozine
March 9, 2018
One student, Cassandra Romero stood up and angrily addressed the panel. "I am worth more than a damn ball!" Romero said. "I feel like a number to all of you." Photo credit: Alex Grant

Students speak out at open forum about proposed fee increases

Josh Cozine
March 9, 2018
California Conservations Corps members burned vegetation on Doe Mill Road near Butte Creek. Image courtesy of Rick Carhart, Information Officer for CAL Fire.

Cal Fire starts controlled burns after recent rains

Josh Cozine
March 8, 2018
Unique Danovaro got the chance to ask Sergeant Jason Plainer questions at Coffee with Cops. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Coffee with Cops takes over Marketplace Cafe

Josh Cozine
March 6, 2018
Vacancies in University Police result in sponsorships

Vacancies in University Police result in sponsorships

Josh Cozine
February 28, 2018
President Gayle Hutchinson poses with a student feedback box. She plans to bring the whole box with her to Sacramento to help her appeal to the state legislature for more funding to the CSU system. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

President Hutchinson responds to student concerns over proposed fee increases

Josh Cozine
February 28, 2018
System failure disconnects phone line to University Police

System failure disconnects phone line to University Police

Josh Cozine
February 26, 2018
Cinemark Tinseltown in Chico instilled its new bag policy on Thursday. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Cinemark bans large bags from movie theatres as security precaution

Josh Cozine
February 22, 2018
A timeline of events for students to attend for information. Presentations are designed to inform students about the proposed tuition fee adjustments, and will take place from 2/23 until 3/9. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Administrators present proposed fall tuition increase

Josh Cozine
February 21, 2018
Instacart starts offering grocery delivery service in Chico

Instacart starts offering grocery delivery service in Chico

Josh Cozine
February 20, 2018
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Man charged with gang shooting wins reduced sentence

Josh Cozine
February 16, 2018
Left to right: Isaac Morales, Adela Gutierrez-Diaz, and Eric Urena, director of political affairs, office manager and interim internal affairs officer and President respectively. The three led the first meeting of the M.E.Ch.A. for the semester. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

M.E.Ch.A. meetings kick off with plans for the semester

Josh Cozine
February 15, 2018
Genoa Widener (left) hosting a petition signing outside the Oroville Walmart. Many people showed up to show their support including Vice Mayor of Oroville Janet Goodson (right), Feb. 4. Photo courtesy Genoa Widener.

Citizens demand safety assessment for Oroville Dam

Josh Cozine
February 14, 2018
Jordan Olesen took stage about halfway through the performances, blowing away the crowd and earning him a place in the finals. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Amateur artists showcase at local restaurant

Josh Cozine
February 10, 2018
Student Jeremy Markley has officially announced his campaign for City Council. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Event at restaurant highlights student’s bid for City Council

Josh Cozine
February 10, 2018
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