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All content by Kyla Linville

Students targeted for sex work

Kyla Linville
December 8, 2016

“I was kidnapped and gang raped," said Kate Transchel, a human trafficking survivor and Chico State Russian history professor. "There are a lot of women on this campus that have had similar kinds of...

Hit-and-run kills woman

Kyla Linville
December 8, 2016

A 20-year-old female died after being struck by a drunk driver on Nord Avenue Dec. 7, according to the Chico Police Department. The driver, Bryan Dawson, was a resident of Chico who was driving under...

Phishing for Wildcats

Phishing for Wildcats

Kyla Linville
October 27, 2016

University Police Department sent out an email early Wednesday morning regarding an email scam that has been tricking students into accepting fake job opportunities. The email expresses that UPD received...

Feminist Friday booth. Mariana Cordero, pre - nursing major (left), Jeresly Vazquez - kinesiology major (middle), Valeria Castaneda - exercise physiology (middle right) Photo credit: Kyla Linville

Feminist Friday’s raise awareness

Kyla Linville
October 23, 2016

Feminist Friday's is a semester-long campaign, hosted by the Gender Sexuality and Equity Center, to bring awareness to gender and societal issues while also celebrating and empowering women.Students table...

Participants at Out of the Darkness community walk Photo credit: Ronnie Bolser

Hundreds walk to prevent suicide

Kyla Linville
October 17, 2016

Over 200 event goers participated in the seventh annual Out of the Darkness community walk at the city plaza Oct. 15. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention puts on the event in hopes to “save...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man caught stealing gas

Kyla Linville
October 7, 2016

University Police Department: Call Type: Transient Call Wednesday, 11:36 a.m. University Village The suspect was wearing a tan trench coat and was going through the dumpster at the south community...

United Auto Workers at a protest. Photo courtesy of United Auto Workers.

Working students struggle to eat

Kyla Linville
September 27, 2016

Working Wildcats are homeless and hungry. Some of these Wildcats are academic student employees who work for the California State University system. With their dedication to helping other students academically,...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman shoots up heroin at a bus stop

Kyla Linville
September 22, 2016

University Police Department: Call Type: Suspicious Subject Wednesday 12:56 p.m., West First StreetTwo males were spotted walking through the physical science building, one carrying a bike frame. They...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Armed females looking for ‘Jeremy’

Kyla Linville
September 17, 2016

University Police Department: Call Type: Drunk in PublicWednesday, 3:51 p.m., West First Street A transient male between Selvester’s and bridge appears intoxicated. He was arrested. Call Type: Narcotics...

Students utilizing the Meriam Library computer lab Photo credit: Kyla Linville

Meriam Library cuts late night hours

Kyla Linville
September 5, 2016

Late night study sessions may be ending a little early. Meriam Library’s computer lab and lounge hours are changing.Manager of IT Support Services Scott Kodai said, the changes are partly due to...

Chico Pride featured a drag performance in the fountain Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Chico shows its Pride

Kyla Linville
August 22, 2016

Stonewall Alliance Center presented the 26th annual Chico Pride Festival on Saturday with the theme “Let’s Go Together." About 100 vendors from different businesses, cultures and religions...