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Chico State softball celebrates their NCAA West Regional Title Saturday. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Wildcats win West, move on to Super Regionals vs. No. 3 Dixie State

Katalina Santamaria
May 13, 2018
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
Victor Guerrero along with his dog hiking the Yahi Trail. Photo credit: Katalina Santamaria

Explore Upper Bidwell Park with a day trip on the Yahi Trail

Katalina Santamaria
May 8, 2018
Pitcher Haley Gilham won Most Valuable in the Tournament as well as being named to the CCAA All-Tournament Team. Photo Courtesy: Janna Weiss Photography. Photo credit: Janna Weiss

Coach of the year Angel Shamblin leads list of nine Wildcats on All-CCAA list

Katalina Santamaria
May 7, 2018
Wendy Cordial concentrating while at bat where she finished Friday's victory with 3 RBIs including a home run. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Three home runs lead Wildcats softball in game one of CCAA Championship

Katalina Santamaria
May 5, 2018
Pitcher Haley Gilham winding up for a pitch against San Francisco State. Photo Courtesy of Janna Weiss Photography

Wildcats softball finishes regular season on 22 game win streak entering CCAA Tournament

Katalina Santamaria
April 30, 2018
Amanda Flores celebrating with teammates moments after hitting the game tying grand slam against San Francisco State. Photo Courtesy of Jana Weiss

Wildcats softball team ends regular season play atop the offensive leaderboard

Katalina Santamaria
April 29, 2018
Olivia Williams, 2, battles for the steal in a scrimmage against ________. Photo credit: Maria Ramirez

Chico State women’s soccer team working towards new goals for 2018 season

Katalina Santamaria
April 27, 2018
A couple walk along the swimming area at Bidwell Park One Mile, April 20. Photo credit: Rachael Bayuk

One Mile: A fun day trip in the sun near downtown Chico

Katalina Santamaria and Rachael Bayuk
April 24, 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
11 time CCAA pitcher of the week Haley Gilham leads the league in wins, shutouts and complete games. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Wildcat of the Week: The 2018 record-breaking Wildcat softball seniors

Katalina Santamaria, Caitlyn Young, and Kate Angeles
April 18, 2018
With Bailey Akins' next home run, she will break the single-season home run record at Chico State. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Wildcat softball topping Chico State record book and CCAA leaderboard

Katalina Santamaria
April 10, 2018
Chico State shortstop Wendy Cardinali has been one of the top Wildcat hitters from the leadoff spot in the order. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Wildcat of the Week: Wendy Cardinali

Katalina Santamaria
April 4, 2018
Bailey Akins celebrates following a double against Dominguez Hills. Akins tied the Chico State single season home run record Thursday with her 11th on the year. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Wildcats softball outscores Dominguez Hills 23-3 in doubleheader to improve to 33-3

Katalina Santamaria
March 30, 2018
Softball team celebrating after a hit. Photo Courtesy: Janna Weiss Photography

Wildcats finish undefeated in Tournament of Champions improving to 31-3 on the year

Katalina Santamaria
March 27, 2018
Bailey Akins rounding the bases following a home run. Photo Courtesy: Janna Weiss Photography

Wildcats win by mercy rule in Tournament of Champions

Katalina Santamaria
March 25, 2018
With the game two win Friday, Chico State Softball Head Coach Angel Shamblin tied Teri Rupe (1995-2005) as the winningest coach in Chico State softball history with 281 wins. Photo Courtesy: Janna Weiss Photography Photo credit: Janna Weiss

Despite split Friday, Wildcats take series 3-1 in Shamblin’s milestone win

Katalina Santamaria
March 16, 2018
Cyrena Taylor at bat for the Wildcats. The senior finished with a double in each game against the Tritons as well two RBIs in game two. Photo Courtesy: Janna Weiss Photography Photo credit: Janna Weiss

No. 1 Wildcats shut out No. 2 Tritons improving record to 25-2 on the season

Katalina Santamaria
March 16, 2018
Chico State third baseman Cameron Santos, 3, was one of three Wildcats with three hits Friday. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Chico State men’s baseball loose heartbreaker in 15 innings to Cal State Monterey Bay

Katalina Santamaria
March 9, 2018
Wendy Cardinali, 5, and Ari Marsh, 2, at Wildcat Softball Stadium. Photo credit: Kelsey Veith

‘Go green’ motto motivates Chico State softball to aim for the fences

Katalina Santamaria
March 7, 2018
First baseman Cyrena Taylor hits a home run for the Wildcats. Photo Courtesy: Janna Weiss Photography

Stanislaus State snaps Chico’s win streak; Wildcats fight to even series at 2-2

Katalina Santamaria
March 5, 2018
Chico State pitcher Naomi Monahan in one of her 10 wins on the year in a start at home for the Wildcats Photo credit: Anne Chamberlain

Stanislaus State snaps Chico State softball 17 game win streak, Wildcats look to bounce back

Katalina Santamaria
March 4, 2018
Pitcher Haley Gilham is one of the Wildcats off to a hot start this season, starting 9-0 with a .70 ERA after nine games. Photo credit: Katalina Santamaria

Wildcats softball team looking to break school records

Katalina Santamaria
February 28, 2018
Haley Gilham is the pitcher on the Chico State softball team. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Wildcat of the Week – Haley Gilham

Katalina Santamaria and Caitlyn Young
February 27, 2018
Pitcher Naomi "Nemo" Monahan delivers a pitch against Cal State San Marcos, with shortstop Wendy Cardinali ready for the pitch. Photo credit: Anne Chamberlain

Chico State softball stays unbeaten behind powerful bats and strong pitching

Katalina Santamaria
February 16, 2018
Wildcat of the Week, Josh McCollum Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Wildcat of the week – Josh McCollum

Katalina Santamaria
February 13, 2018
The Wildcats feel short tonight despite their second half effort. Orion Stock Photo

Wildcats rally but fall short of victory against Stanislaus State

Katalina Santamaria
February 8, 2018
Wendy Cardinali. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Wildcats top 3 from Vegas’ Desert Stinger Classic

Katalina Santamaria
February 5, 2018
Kristin Worley in an at bat against Eastern New Mexico at the Desert Stinger Classic in Las Vegas. Photo Courtesy: Janna Weiss Photography

Wildcats takes home title in Desert Stinger Classic

Katalina Santamaria
February 5, 2018
Isaiah Ellis helped lead the Wildcats with 26 points and seven rebounds Photo credit: The Orion

Wildcat men stay hot, women continue to struggle on the road

Katalina Santamaria
January 27, 2018
Isaiah Ellis shoots a field goal in the Wildcats home game against Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Justin Couchot

Branham struggles, Ellis and McFerren with season highs in split verse Dominguez Hills

Katalina Santamaria
January 26, 2018
Chico softball celebrates following the 2016/2017 season. Photo credit: Carlos Islas

Wildcat softball ready to hit the field once again

Katalina Santamaria
January 22, 2018

‘Cats struggle in Coyote territory

Katalina Santamaria
January 23, 2017

Violence prevention course offered for spring 2017

Katalina Santamaria
December 6, 2016
Photo credit: Cortneanne Campbell

Students unite for solidarity walk

Katalina Santamaria
November 17, 2016
City Council member Sean Morgan

Chico State Professor wins seat on City Council

Katalina Santamaria
November 9, 2016

‘Stay at home’ protest coming to Chico State

Katalina Santamaria
September 24, 2016
Dr. Katherine Whitlock is remembered at an outstanding professor and awarded for her excellence in teaching. Photo courtesy of Facebook

Former Chico State Professor wins posthumous award

Katalina Santamaria
September 6, 2016
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

George Washington’s grandson rants about Paris Hilton

Katalina Santamaria
August 27, 2016
New cameras fortify bike trail

New cameras fortify bike trail

Katalina Santamaria
August 23, 2016
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