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Thomas Fahey warms up with the class by doing kettlebell swings each morning. Photo credit: Mathew  Miranda

Chico State professor retires after 50 years of teaching

Justin Jackson
December 12, 2018

After a successful career in teaching and discus throwing, Thomas Davin Fahey, jokingly explained that his first purchase after retiring would be a small sign that reads "will lecture for food."Fahey,...

Rookie debaters test their skills in tournament

Justin Jackson
December 11, 2018

In a day of civil discourse, Saturday, the Chico State Speech and Debate Team hosted a rookie speech and debate tournament on campus. From the nervous to the persistent, many students who participated...

Scott Huber, Kasey Reynolds, and Alex Brown get sworn into office Photo credit: Justin Jackson

New members and new ordinances for Camp Fire victims at city council

Justin Jackson
December 6, 2018

A fresh set of city council members were sworn in on Tuesday. After a recognition of the outgoing council members, Kasey Reynolds, Scott Huber and Alex Brown took their seats as Chico’s newest...

Sonia Aery giving her keynote Photo credit: Justin Jackson

GSEC hosts 20th annual women’s conference

Justin Jackson
December 3, 2018

The Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition, Saturday, hosted the 20th Annual Women’s Conference: Women in Power, Empower Women. This conference aims to create a safe university environment that promotes...

Steve Brock (right) beginning the presentation
Shelly Hart (middle0, Rob Coad (left) Photo credit: Justin Jackson

Butte County Office of Education helps teachers assist students

Justin Jackson
December 2, 2018

Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) held an event, Thursday, to help teachers and other school staff support students after the Camp Fire. As people filled the upper and lower seats of the auditorium,...

A line of Vans shoes, that were given away freely to victims of the Camp FIre Photo credit: Justin Jackson

Vans gives away shoes to Camp Fire victims at Chico High School

Justin Jackson
December 2, 2018

Doing its part to help the victims of the Camp Fire, Vans went to Chico High on Saturday to give away free shoes. The first thing noticeable was the enormous line outside the Lincoln Center that many...

John Crosby took his members of his class to Washington D.C. unsure of the status of his home. Photo credit: Mathew  Miranda

Camp Fire Story: Model United Nations Adviser John Crosby

Justin Jackson
November 28, 2018

John Crosby, political science instructor and Model U.N. Adviser, lost his home in Magalia due to the Camp Fire. The following is the story of how he traveled across the nation without knowing the status...

The Democratic Party has not helped black people

Justin Jackson
November 7, 2018

The Democratic Party has failed the black community.As early as the 1930s, Democrats have had a solid hold on the black vote, but what has it done? Violent crime is still rampant in major black cities,...

Students get prepared with their harnesses and look at the different rock climbing courses to choose from the one they want to attempt to climb to reach the top. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Wildcats get shredded at the WREC

Justin Jackson
November 5, 2018

To test wits, endurance and intensity, the Wildcat Recreation Center, on Sunday, held a climbing competition.The Shredding, as it's called, is a top-rope climbing competition. It’s based on the five...

Plump pumpkins from the harvest festival Photo credit: Justin Jackson

Agriculture brought to the city

Justin Jackson
November 5, 2018

Farm City Celebration (FCC) brought the farm to the city, on Saturday, with its harvest festival. The FCC Harvest Festival is a celebration of agriculture. It’s been going on yearly for 14 years....

California Measures Voters Guide: Learn about the 11 propositions on this year’s ballot

Justin Jackson, Yaritza Ayon and Brian Luong
November 4, 2018

Prepare for the upcoming election this Tuesday by informing yourself on the ballot measures and their possible impact on the state. Proposition 1: Funds affordable housing for people affected by the California...

Phillip Kim campaigning at the Chico Certified Farmers Market Photo credit: Justin Jackson

California Senate candidate does some last minute campaigning

Justin Jackson
November 4, 2018

Democratic candidate, Phillip Kim, was finishing up last minute campaigning, on Saturday, at Chico Certified Farmers Market.Kim is running for the California State Senate for District 4 against incumbent,...

Sonia Aery speaks about the role of allies in transgender movement. Photo credit: Justin Jackson

Chico community protest for transgender rights

Justin Jackson
October 30, 2018

Supporters of the transgender community gathered Sunday and rallied in the Downtown Plaza to protest potential policies against the trans community. The Trans Empowerment Project of Northern California,...

Robbi Stivers
2017–2018 Officers
University Foundation Board of Governors
Head shot photographed on Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/University Photographer)

Three finalists left for Vice President for Business and Finance

Justin Jackson
October 29, 2018

The position of Vice President (VP) of Business and Finance has come down to three finalists: Dru Zachmeyer, Glen Nelson and Ann Sherman. Robbi Stivers, interim VP, left due to a "personnel matter," according...

(Left to Right)
Gillian Sammis
Alexandra Wynter 
Rosa-Lee Jimenez Photo credit: Justin Jackson

Chico Make a Difference Day volunteers to make a better community

Justin Jackson
October 28, 2018

People around Chico gathered Saturday to do their part to make a difference in the community. Chico Make a Difference Day is a day of service where community organizations, as well as students from Butte...

Chico State democrats hand out free hotdogs and voter registration cards. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

Dems roast dogs under a giant Trump chicken

Justin Jackson
October 18, 2018

The Chico State Democrats, on Wednesday, were registering people to vote with hot dogs and a giant chicken. The midterm elections are less than three weeks away, and registering to vote is being heavily...

Burglaries and thefts top the blotter

Burglaries and thefts top the blotter

Justin Jackson
October 17, 2018

Chico Police:Call Type: Suspicious CircumstancesSunday, 6:32 p.m., 800 Coit Tower WayNeighbors of from 842 Coit Tower Way have been flying a drone over Reporting Party's backyard while their 17-year-old...

A Chico Unified School District bus proves that creativity does not stop with the light decor, but any vehicle can be used as well. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Chico Parade of Lights illuminates the town

Justin Jackson
October 14, 2018

Downtown Chico, was lit up with rockets, bands and even baby sharks. Chico held its 29th Annual Parade of Lights, Saturday, where high school bands, local businesses and families came out to show their...

These Wildcats aren't afraid of a little water. Participants in the Tough Cat event dive into the water to start the event by swimming laps. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Wildcats attempt mini-triathlon

Justin Jackson
October 8, 2018

Wildcats at Chico State, on Friday, attempted a mini-triathlon at the Wildcat Recreation Center.At ToughCat participants swim, bike and run the track, for 45 minutes each. It’s not a competition,...

John Cox greets people gassing up at the Chico Costco, Friday, talking about Prop. 6, the gas tax repeal. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

John Cox tour stops at Chico

Justin Jackson
September 29, 2018

John Cox made a stop in Chico, on Friday, on his statewide bus tour. John Cox is a candidate for governor for this upcoming midterm election. He won a chance to campaign for governor in the Calif. Republican...

Kasey Reynolds talking to members of the community at the #StompOutHate ice cream social. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Kasey Reynolds hosts #StompOutHate ice cream social

Justin Jackson
September 28, 2018

Kasey Reynolds gave out free ice cream Thursday, hoping to encourage civil discourse. Kasey Reynolds is the owner of a local business, Shubert’s Ice Cream and Candy, and a candidate for the Chico...

Erwin Chemerinsky speaking at Laxon Auditorium. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Erwin Chemerinsky talks campus free speech at Chico State

Justin Jackson
September 28, 2018

To a nearly full Laxson Audiorium, Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of UC Berkeley's School of Law, and nationally-renowned First Amendment scholar, spoke Thursday evening, about the importance of free speech on...

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

Jared Geiser stood outside the BMU auditorium, speaking bluntly with the Chair of Community and Government Relations for CSU Northridge, Tracy Johnson. “I’ve got hungry students here to think about,”...

Scott Huber (to the left) listening to citizens about their opinions about marijuana. 
Jessica Mackenzie (to the back left). Photo credit: Justin Jackson

Scott Huber hosts Conversations about Cannabis

Justin Jackson
September 17, 2018

Chico has the munchies for conversations. Chico residents were invited to participate in Conversation about Cannabis, Sunday, to talk about making cannabis legal in the town of Chico. Chico City Council...

HUB Happening board with a Dog and Donuts canceled sign that broke students hearts Photo credit: Justin Jackson

Dogs and Donuts misses one key element, the dogs

Justin Jackson
September 14, 2018

No Doggos!Smiling Students showed up in front of The Hub, Thursday, ready to indulge in the sweetness of a promise of free donuts and dogs. Their smiles quickly turned to frowns, however, when told that...

Several new students, freshmen and transfers, joined Adventure Outings leaders on a hike to Bear Hole in Upper Bidwell Monday. Photo credit: Justin Jackson

Adventure Outing takes trip with Trip ‘n Dip

Justin Jackson
September 4, 2018

Adventure Outings had their second Trip ‘n Dip event of the semester, Monday, with a trip out to the Bear Hole in Bidwell Park.Adventure Outings (AO) is an on-campus, professional outdoors program....

The North State Republican Victory Headquarters is located at 1540 Esplanade in Chico. Photo credit: Justin Jackson

North State Republican Victory Headquarters opens in Chico

Justin Jackson
August 26, 2018

Midterm candidates Kasey Reynolds, Matt Gallaway, Steve Crowder and Doug LaMalfa attended the grand opening of the North State Republican Victory Headquarters off the Esplanade Saturday. Each spoke about...