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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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‘Senioritis’ stands in the way of finishing off college strong

Kristina Martinez
November 16, 2015
Does getting closer to that cap and gown get students farther away from their goals?
Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Tapingo taps out student budgets

Kristina Martinez
November 16, 2015
Tapingo's delivery service isn't as convenient as students think.
Illustration by Trevor Moore Photo credit: Trevor Moore

Clothing doesn’t define a woman

Kristina Martinez
October 15, 2015
We are a society obsessed with dressing women to impossible standards.
Illustration by Trevor Moore Photo credit: Trevor Moore

Owning your student debt

Kristina Martinez
October 10, 2015
School is an investment worth paying back.
Illustration by Trevor Moore Photo credit: Trevor Moore

Attending class: Students’ first priority

Kristina Martinez
September 30, 2015
September is Attendance Awareness Month.
Illustration by Trevor Moore Photo credit: Trevor Moore

McDonald’s offers new breakfast hours— all the time

Kristina Martinez
September 18, 2015
College students' hangovers now have an all-day cure.
Illustration by Nicole Jackson Photo credit: Nicole Jackson

Amy Winehouse documentary; what her family didn’t want you to see

Kristina Martinez
September 7, 2015
Amy Winehouse's drug problems were evident to fans across the globe but the singer's documentary showed viewers the hidden background of her rise and fall.
Illustration by Nicole Jackson

Obama chooses education over prison

Kristina Martinez
August 27, 2015
The $80 billion Chico State is missing out on.
A.S. president plans new programs to leave her mark

A.S. president plans new programs to leave her mark

Kristina Martinez
May 12, 2015
Newly-elected Deanna Jarquin shares her plans to maintain strong existing programs and to spearhead new ones during her term.
A wildcat statue from the University of New Hampshire is being used by the Associated Students as an example what Chico State's statue could look like. Students can vote for one of three potential locations for the public art piece through Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Associated Students.

Plans for controversial wildcat statue move forward

Kristina Martinez
May 5, 2015
The Association Students public art project is underway and students can vote on potential campus locations through Wednesday.
Chico State students Travis McNiff, left, Guadalupe Gomez and Alexis Green table at the "Just For the Health of It!" wellness festival on Thursday to offer information about the Stonewall Alliance Center's youth programs. Photo credit: George Johnston

Health festival highlights resources like free condoms, cheaper medications

Kristina Martinez
May 4, 2015
The Student Health Advisory Council hosted its annual wellness event to promote campus and local health resources available to students.
Trisha Seastrom, left, facilitates a panel focused on personal stories of prescription drug abuse. Photo credit: Kristina Martinez

CADEC educates about perils of prescription drug abuse

Kristina Martinez
April 24, 2015
The campus alcohol and drug education center hosted a weeklong event to raise awareness about the critical pubic health problem.
Senior Deanna Jarquin was elected the next academic year's Associated Students president by a margin of 170 votes. Photo credit: George Johnston

Incoming A.S. president lays out vision, priorities

Kristina Martinez
April 22, 2015
Deanna Jarquin, the next academic year's leader of student government, explains the direction she would like to see Chico State go in the future.
Increased number of students campaign for A.S. offices

Increased number of students campaign for A.S. offices

Kristina Martinez
April 7, 2015
The Associated Students general election has seen a rise in how many people are competing for spots in student government.
Courtesy of Chico State

Forum aspires to ease tensions between students, police

Kristina Martinez
April 7, 2015
Local law enforcement visits Chico State to encourage a more positive relationship with the campus community.
Pat Cordova-Goff delivers a presentation on feminism on Saturday at the Gender and Sexuality Equity Center's transgender conference. Photo courtesy of Eliza Dyer.

GSEC hosts 2nd annual transgender conference

Kristina Martinez
March 31, 2015
The Gender and Sexuality Equity Center provided a forum for the transgender community and its allies to come together, celebrate diverse identities and share knowledge.
A.S., state workers partner toward thriving campus life

A.S., state workers partner toward thriving campus life

Kristina Martinez
March 11, 2015
California state workers work with Chico State's Associated Students to help bring student activities to the university.
The water level of Big Chico Creek as it runs through the Chico State campus on Feb. 17. Campus departments have been adjusting equipment and practices to conserve more water in California's drought conditions. Photo credit: Catalina Friz

Drought spurs rigorous conservation efforts

Kristina Martinez
February 24, 2015
California's ever-worsening dry conditions have prompted Chico State departments to revamp their methods of conserving water.
Infographic by Lindsay Pincus

Measles outbreak prompts local readiness plans

Kristina Martinez
February 13, 2015
While no cases of the infectious viral disease have been reported in Chico, health care officials have been preparing for the possibility.
Picture of deceased student Matthew Carrington

10th anniversary of hazing death inspires continued activism

Kristina Martinez
February 4, 2015
It has been a decade since Chico State student Matthew Carrington died of water intoxication after being hazed while pledging a fraternity.

Post-racial universities are a myth

Kristina Martinez
May 15, 2014
Racism is still very much alive in California State universities.

Outkast is back, but no one cares

Kristina Martinez
April 27, 2014
The not-so-into-it crowd for Outkast at Coachella reveals a generational disconnect with music.

Students still flock to libraries

Kristina Martinez
April 9, 2014
Despite what many may think, students still value the library for its study-friendly environment.

Lazy weather makes for lazy student.

Kristina Martinez
April 1, 2014
Why rainfall leads to motivation-fail.
Kristina Martinez

Making excuses marks lack of maturity

Kristina Martinez
March 11, 2014
College students should learn to face responsibilities instead of making excuses.

Seeing past falsities of Reality TV

Kristina Martinez
March 3, 2014
Although it is becoming increasingly popular, Reality TV can be dangerously misleading.

The dangers of coffee dependency

Kristina Martinez
February 20, 2014
Like any addiction, coffee can be a hard habit to break.

Reading is a last resort of entertainment for college students

Kristina Martinez
February 7, 2014
Do college students even read outside of textbooks anymore?

Manage time better to sleep more

Kristina Martinez
February 6, 2014
College students can, with some effort, manage time well enough to study and sleep.

It’s a boy! It’s a girl! It should be raised the same.

Kristina Martinez
January 30, 2014
Why is it that girls are raised differently from boys, and boys from girls?
Kristina Martinez

Give back and gain more

Kristina Martinez
January 26, 2014
Giving back to your community is not only good for you and your resume.

Challenging the required in required reading

Kristina Martinez
January 22, 2014
The rising cost of education leads students to ask if purchasing textbooks is essential to passing classes.

Giving thoughtful gifts for the holidays

Kristina Martinez
December 18, 2013
You don't have to break the bank buying presents for friends and significant others.
Kristina Martinez

Extra pocket change

Kristina Martinez
December 14, 2013
Money is almost always tight for college students.

Friends before enemies

Kristina Martinez
December 9, 2013
Be the bigger person, it benefits everyone
Kristina Martinez

Why you should not put off working out during the holidays

Kristina Martinez
December 7, 2013
It may be easy to tell yourself that you will start working out once the new year begins, but how many of us actually start working out and stick to it?

WiseCat: Studies before love

Kristina Martinez
December 2, 2013
Significant others are not a top priority
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Ways to get home safe at night

Kristina Martinez
November 23, 2013
With daylight savings in full effect, it is starting to get dark really early.

It is OK to friend zone

Kristina Martinez
November 17, 2013
"How do I tell a friend who is interested in being more than friends that I'm not interested?" - Anonymous
Kristina Martinez

Always is the right time to see your adviser

Kristina Martinez
November 16, 2013
Most people only see their advisor after picking their classes, but seeing your advisor after can be just as important.

Separating yourself from negative friends

Kristina Martinez
November 10, 2013
Sometimes the people that are in our circle are not always the best motivation.
Kristina Martinez

Just say thank you

Kristina Martinez
November 9, 2013
Accepting compliments can be hard. You do not want to come off as conceited and you also do not want to refuse accepting the compliment.

Wise ‘Cat: Opinions should respect others

Kristina Martinez
November 2, 2013
There is nothing wrong with having an opinion, but sometimes your opinion is not for everyone to hear.

Six steps to snagging a perfect roomie

Kristina Martinez
October 29, 2013
Deciding where to live can be tricky, but deciding who to live with can be even trickier.

Sleeping over your significant other’s house could be distracting

Kristina Martinez
October 21, 2013
Not many people will tell you they love waking up for class.
Kristina Martinez

Cyber bullying still occurs in college

Kristina Martinez
October 20, 2013
People may think that cyber bullying comes to an end in high school, but that is not the case.