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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Graduation breaks up students

Marrion Charissa Cruz
May 16, 2017

With graduation approaching for Chico State seniors, figuring out whether to break up or stay together after college is the tough decision couples need to make. Most people choose not to stay in Chico...

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Students succeed without a plan

Marrion Charissa Cruz
March 26, 2017

The probing question asked of every graduating student about what they will do after college is more anxiety-inducing than the previous years spent at a university. Regardless of how many times a student...

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America needs to stand up against the wall

Marrion Charissa Cruz
March 14, 2017

In the first week that President Donald Trump took office, there were speeches and protests about the resistance to the physical division between the United States and Latin America. The outbursts are...

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Students don’t need pets

Marrion Charissa Cruz
February 15, 2017

Adopting animals from a shelters is an extremely rewarding experience, until finding out that most Chico apartments don't allow animals.When I first looked into getting a dog, I considered adopting from...

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Minimum wage good where it is

Marrion Charissa Cruz
February 7, 2017
College students need cash, but not at this price.
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Chico State students struggle after break

Marrion Charissa Cruz
January 25, 2017
Assigning homework over break may be crucial to student performance.
A group of community members gathers at the corners of Bank of America to peacefully protest. Photo credit: Marrion Charissa Cruz

Community members stand in solidarity with Standing Rock

Marrion Charissa Cruz
December 6, 2016

A weekend of solidarity has started downtown on each of the four corners of Bank of America. The Facebook page "Chico Stands with Standing Rock-Defend the Sacred! DeFund DAPL!" calls to show support...

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Student found dead in apartment

Marrion Charissa Cruz
November 14, 2016

Jack Callaway, a first-year 17-year-old student, was found dead Nov. 4 at his off-campus apartment, according to a campuswide emailCallaway was found after his family contacted Chico police to check on...

Enloe receives large volunteer donation

Marrion Charissa Cruz
October 27, 2016

Enloe Medical Center received the largest contribution to its Cardiovascular Care Center project. During the hospital's annual volunteer appreciation luncheon, Oct. 17, volunteers of the hospital pledged...

Alpha Omicron Pi poses before the making strides walk on Oct. 8. Photo courtesy of Anna Pladini.

Greek Week breaks records

Marrion Charissa Cruz
October 20, 2016

Every fall Greek life on campus dedicates a week to raising money for various charities. This year over $31,000 was raised for donations. Greek Week stats: - 667 pints of blood donated - 2,500...

Seniors Kubir Sandhu (left) and JD Giovanni (middle) with their ENGL 130I professor, Marta Shaffer (right). Photo credit: Marrion Charissa Cruz

New process helps students complete English 130

Marrion Charissa Cruz
September 8, 2016

For seniors who are struggling to finish their English130 requirement before graduation, there is an option seniors taking the class should know about. The Challenge Process for Seniors Put together a...

Affected areas of the Norcia region in Italy. Photo from U.S. Geological Survey

Study abroad students safe after 6.2 earthquake

Marrion Charissa Cruz
August 24, 2016

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck cities in central Italy early Wednesday morning. The epicenter was Amatrice, two hours from Rome. Nearby towns such as Umbria, Lazio and Marche were also affected. The...