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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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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

Rookie debaters test their skills in tournament

Justin Jackson
December 11, 2018
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
Sonia Aery giving her keynote Photo credit: Justin Jackson

GSEC hosts 20th annual women’s conference

Justin Jackson
December 3, 2018
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
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
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

The Democratic Party has not helped black people

Justin Jackson
November 7, 2018
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
Plump pumpkins from the harvest festival Photo credit: Justin Jackson

Agriculture brought to the city

Justin Jackson
November 4, 2018

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

Justin Jackson, Yaritza Ayon, and Brian Luong
November 4, 2018
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
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
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
(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
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
Burglaries and thefts top the blotter

Burglaries and thefts top the blotter

Justin Jackson
October 17, 2018
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
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
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
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
Erwin Chemerinsky speaking at Laxon Auditorium. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Erwin Chemerinsky talks campus free speech at Chico State

Justin Jackson
September 28, 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
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
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
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
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
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