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A.S. Election: Meet the Candidates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

[Photo] Students protest President Hutchinson’s fee increases at Kendall Hall

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

101st Pioneer Day Parade presents theme of learning

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

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

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

May 3, 2018
The University Chorus took stage first for

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 22, 2018
Concerned neighbor places citizen's arrest at gunpoint

Concerned neighbor places citizen’s arrest at gunpoint

April 21, 2018
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[Photo] Tuition increase for upcoming school year no longer being considered

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

Save Mart employee threatened, suspect escapes

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

April 18, 2018
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez signed copies of his new book

[Photo] Environmental activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez speaks at the BMU

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

April 16, 2018
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