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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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COVID-19 infects NCAA playoffs

COVID-19 infects NCAA playoffs

Karina Cope, Staff Writer
March 30, 2020

Coach Greg Clink watches his team play from the sidelines.Photo courtesy of Ryan McCasland/Chico State Athletics. The cancellation of various athletic programs across not only the country, but the...

Freshman Liz Geraghty positioning her free kick against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Mary Vogel

How young talent is recruited

Karina Cope
December 3, 2019

For young teenagers in high school, being admired by, sought after and recruited by a college can seem like the beginning stages of stardom. However, this process can also be intimidating and stressful...

Makaela Keeve spiking the ball over the net. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Strong October Offense for Volleyball

Karina Cope
October 5, 2019

The first week of October is off to a solid start for Chico State volleyball, as the Wildcats were victorious in two of their three home games this past week. With a win against Cal State East Bay and...

Hailey Fune is currently a senior at Chico High School and has participated in the track and field team all four years. Photo credit: Karina Cope

Athlete to watch: Hailey Fune

Karina Cope
October 1, 2019

Big things have come from track and field star, Hailey Fune, recently and she expects to see bigger things from herself in the near future. Fune, now a senior at Chico High, made her claim to fame when...

Head athletic trainer Scott Barker working with an athlete alongside his assistant, Halie Hall Photo credit: Karina Cope

What it means to be an athletic trainer

Karina Cope
September 23, 2019

Behind the scenes in the world of athletics, there is a group of hard working, dedicated individuals that keep the athletes we admire in top physical health. They are the athletic trainers and they serve...

Head athletic trainer Scott Barker working with an athlete alongside his assistant, Halie Hall Photo credit: Karina Cope

What it means to be an athletic trainer

Karina Cope
September 23, 2019

Behind the scenes in the world of athletics, there is a group of hard working, dedicated individuals that keep the athletes we admire in top physical health. They are the athletic trainers and they serve...

After a defensive steal, Marcus Rehrman charges down the court toward the basket with the defender, Peter Koenen, closely guarding during a scrimmage game on March 4, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Wildcat students enjoy intramural sports

Karina Cope
September 16, 2019

Intramural sports here at Chico State have been one of the many things that this school takes pride in. In a fun, structured environment students enrolled in six or more units can sign up for...

Instructor Austin Stahl teaches a breakaway technique to two students. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Self-defense and what it’s worth

Karina Cope
September 10, 2019

There are certain skill sets deemed to be more valuable than others. There are also certain skill sets that save lives. The art of self-defense falls under both. Chico State provides emergency blue light...

Yankees season of shattered records

Karina Cope
September 2, 2019

Records are made to be broken and the New York Yankees are the powerhouse breaking them. On Aug. 25, in a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees set yet another MLB home run record.The record...

Mikey Hirsch running towards Holy Names player in exhibition match Saturday night. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Lucky equalizer for the Wildcats

Karina Cope
September 1, 2019

With the Men's Soccer season starting to pickup again, Chico State took on Holy Names University in an exhibition match under the Saturday night lights. The Wildcats took home a tie, with the final score...