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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Wildcats softball earn spot in NCAA West Regional Final with 2-0 start

Wildcats softball earn spot in NCAA West Regional Final with 2-0 start

Katalina Santamaria and Justin Couchot
May 12, 2018
After being forced to red shirt her freshman year due to a broken ankle, Chico State striker Erin Woods is returning for her fifth year with the Chico State women's team in the fall. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Wildcat of the Week – Erin Woods

Justin Couchot and Caitlyn Young
May 9, 2018
Pitcher Amanda Flores had seven hits, six RBIs and her first home run as a Wildcat in the four game series against Humboldt. Photo Courtesy: Janna Weiss Photography

Wildcats softball team set a new single season wins record with sweep of Jacks

Katalina Santamaria and Justin Couchot
April 22, 2018
The Wildcats celebrate after clinching the No. 1 spot in their conference. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Two more records broken as Wildcats finish perfect 20-0 at home

Justin Couchot
April 16, 2018
Chico State pitcher Haley Gilham has been named CCAA conference pitcher of the week five times this season, 11 times in her career and will be heading to Neatherlands following graduation. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Wildcat’s softball all-time leader in wins signs on to play overseas

Justin Couchot
April 11, 2018
The Wildcats celebrate following Bailey Akins home run that broke the record for most as a team in a single season. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Wildcats set new home run record in series sweep of Monterey Bay

Justin Couchot
March 11, 2018
Haley Gilham tosses a pitch in her first no hitter as a Wildcat. Photo Credit: Janna Weiss Photography

Haley Gilham tosses no-hitter for Wildcats as Chico State gets win number 20

Justin Couchot
March 9, 2018
Sophomore Justin Briggs avoids defense and finds an open shot in a Chico's playoff matchup against Cal State San Bernardino. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Chico State men and women fall to Tritons in CCAA semifinals

Courtney Chapman and Justin Couchot
March 3, 2018
Starting pitcher Haley Gilham following one of her nine wins on the year so far for the Wildcats Photo credit: Anne Chamberlain

Chico softball stays perfect following four game sweep of Cal State East Bay

Justin Couchot
February 24, 2018
Reno Bighorns Guard Michael Bethea during the NBA G-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Memphis Hustle. Photo courtesy of Michael Bethea

Michael Bethea: a journey

Andrew Baumgartner and Justin Couchot
January 24, 2018
Wildcats Isaiah Ellis Drives past Cal Poly Pomona defenders Photo credit: Julia Maldonado

Amongst waves, Wildcats finish break strong

Justin Couchot
January 21, 2018
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In Chico over break? Support your Wildcats basketball

Justin Couchot
December 13, 2017
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Wildcat of the Week- Justin Briggs

Justin Couchot
December 6, 2017

Chico State’s Mitch Cox leaves for job as commissioner of CCAA

Justin Couchot
November 30, 2017

Thanksgiving Day: The day to stuff your face with food and football

Justin Couchot
November 23, 2017

MLB 2017 awards recap

Justin Couchot
November 18, 2017
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Gary Towne and Chico State run the CCAA

Justin Couchot
November 15, 2017

Astros and Dodgers making World Series exciting for all

Justin Couchot
October 31, 2017
Photo credit: Justin Couchot

Wildcats finish strong for senior day

Justin Couchot
October 25, 2017
Senior defender Donta'e Garcia heads the ball away from the opposition. Photo credit: Ryan Mccasland

Wildcats offense carries team in weekend nail biters

Justin Couchot
October 16, 2017

MLB World Series: How could each team come out on top?

Justin Couchot
October 5, 2017

Political protests continue to take shape

Justin Couchot
October 3, 2017
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Wildcat of the Week

Justin Couchot
September 22, 2017
Junior forward Jeremiah Egujie fights for the ball against a defender.

Wildcats back in form and ready to defend the house

Justin Couchot
September 19, 2017
Wildcat returns to the field

Wildcat returns to the field

Justin Couchot
September 13, 2017
The Panda Returns

The Panda Returns

Justin Couchot
September 3, 2017

Boo(g) Who?!

Justin Couchot
August 25, 2017
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