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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State rugby captain Charlie Brennan competes in a match earlier this season. Photo credit: Salahadin Albutti

Rugby team suffers loss against Stanford University

Lee Masten
May 7, 2014
The Chico State rugby team ended the current season with a loss against Stanford University, but hopes for an NCAA tournament spot next season.

Wildcats walk-off for the win this season

Lee Masten
April 29, 2014
The Chico State softball and baseball teams have been through a series of walk-off success this year.
Sophomore golfer Lee Gearhart (courtesy Chico Wildcats)

Wildcats miss title, but not awards

Lee Masten
April 28, 2014
The Chico State men's golf team fell short of a CCAA title, but they picked up some major awards in the process.

Fan finds joy in ‘Cats baseball

Lee Masten
April 16, 2014
One Chico local spends his retirement catching rays and baseball games.
Taylor Fredrickson of the Chico State wakeboard club. Photo courtesy of the Chico State wakeboard club.

Wakeboard team rides waves of success

Lee Masten
April 15, 2014
Chico State's wakeboard club competes with some of the best schools in the nation.
Rugby players J.P. McKinley and Charlie Brennan hope to continue the team's long-running winning streak. Photo credit: Lee Masten

Confident ‘Cats back in rugby playoffs

Lee Masten
April 2, 2014
With the rugby playoffs right around the corner, the Chico State men's rugby team is confident in its chances of advancing.
J. Patrick Smith, senior nutrition and food science major and senior kinesiology majors John Brunk and Theodore Elsenbaumer are headed to the NCAA track and field championships. Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Track seniors stride to nationals

Lee Masten
March 24, 2014
Three Chico State decathletes qualify for the NCAA National Track and Field Championships after two days of the season.
Sophomore golfer Lee Gearhart clips the green during a swing. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Men’s golf season starts strong

Lee Masten
March 10, 2014
The Chico State's men's golf team opens the 2014 season with two impressive performances and high hopes for success.

Students find voice through campus sports radio

Lee Masten
March 1, 2014
Two students provide sports commentary on Chico State's college radio station.
’Cats crush Coyote Classic

’Cats crush Coyote Classic

Lee Masten
February 27, 2014
Sophomore golfer Lee Gearhart earns his first win in 16 career starts at Arrowhead Country Club in San Bernardino.
Junior pitcher Alex Mistuloff. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

New Wildcat athletes start strong

Lee Masten
February 25, 2014
Chico State athletes share their first appearances on the field and on the court.
The 2014 men's basketball team matched the 1941 Wildcats' best start of 14-4. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Men’s basketball team break starting record

Lee Masten
February 19, 2014
Chico State's men's basketball is on a winning record that hasn't been seen since 1941.
Rachael Crosby, 21, and Geneva Desin 20, proudly represent the Wildcats' women's lacrosse team.Photo credit: Maisee Lee

Returning roster ready for women’s lacrosse

Lee Masten
February 11, 2014
Chico State's women's lacrosse team brings a veteran lineup to the field for the 2014 season.
Chico State and San Jose State battle for the ball during Saturday's game.

’Cats roll through Spartans

Lee Masten
February 1, 2014
The Chico State men's rugby manhandled the San Jose State Spartans Saturday with a 34-0 victory.
Will Flitcroft, an Australian-born sophomore accounting major, leads the men's golf roster.Photo credit: Lee Masten

Australian student keeps calm and swings on for Chico State golf team

Lee Masten
January 28, 2014
Native Australian Will Flitcroft will be swinging into his second season on the Chico State golf team.
Hakeem Dyson, J Patrick Smith and John Brunk plan to lead the track team to success this season.Photo credit: Lee Masten

Returning Wildcats will help track team continue its legacy

Lee Masten
January 21, 2014
Returning runners will continue to lead Chico State's successful track team in the upcoming season.