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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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All content by Kaylie Lewis

PG&E scams rise after election

Kaylie Lewis
December 6, 2016

Pacific Gas and Electric has warned customers that there would be an increase in scams following election season. The company decided to take action against the scams and started a new campaign called...

Protesters marching. Photo courtesy of Maliah Seavey.

Chico helps fight against human trafficking

Kaylie Lewis
October 23, 2016

People marched through downtown Chico on Oct. 22 to raise awareness for human trafficking and slavery. A21, a non-profit, nationwide organization that works to abolish human trafficking, hosted a Walk...

Sign posted in neighboring lawn of Enloe Medical Center Photo credit: Kaylie Lewis

Community peeved with lack of park

Kaylie Lewis
October 10, 2016

Members of the community are not pleased with the decision by Enloe Medical Center to construct parking lots instead of the park they were promised.The Century Project is an expansion plan at Enloe Medical...

Police investigate shooting

Kaylie Lewis
October 8, 2016

Shots were fired Oct. 6 in front of a home on Humboldt Avenue near Poplar Street.Police blocked off areas between Poplar and Cypress Street.“Evidence was found that shots were fired but nobody was...

Students drinking coffee at the Starbucks on 246 Broadway St. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Catch coffee with cops

Kaylie Lewis
October 4, 2016

The Chico Police Department will be hosting an event on Oct. 7 from 9 to 10 a.m. to have coffee with a cop. The event will be held at the following locations: Starbucks on 246 Broadway St., ...

Michael Hawkins tables on campus every day to get students registered to vote. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Ins and outs of voting

Kaylie Lewis
October 3, 2016

The presidential election is rapidly approaching and here is how to register and participate.Registering to vote can be done online, through the mail or in person.Registering by mailVoter registration...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Drug deal in an Uber

Kaylie Lewis
October 2, 2016

University Police Department: Call type: Stand by- keep the peace Saturday 11:53 a.m., Esplanade Fundraiser outside of Gateway Science Museum. Chico Police Department: Call type: Shoplifting Saturday...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Acting like cars are bulls

Kaylie Lewis
September 19, 2016

University Police Department:   Call type: Drunk in public, Sutter Hall Saturday 1:00 a.m. A person reported drunk in public in front of Sutter Hall. The subject was released to medical...

Congressman Doug LaMalfa of District 1. Photo courtesy of Doug LaMalfa's Campaign Office

Congressional candidate LaMalfa up for reelection

Kaylie Lewis
September 12, 2016

California’s District 1 congressional seat will be up for grabs this November. Current chair holder Doug LaMalfa will be running for reelection for a third term in Congress. District 1 consists of...

Chico State's mascot high fives freshmen on their way to take the annual "C" photo Photo credit: Kaylie Lewis

Incoming students pose for annual “C” picture

Kaylie Lewis
August 19, 2016

Students and staff came out Friday morning to the University Stadium to continue a long standing tradition of taking a picture in the form of a letter "C" to welcome the newest wildcats to Chico.Amongst...