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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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West Coast Swing dancing team, That Chico Team. Photo credit: Michael Arias

Chico dance team hopes to swing their way to first place

Michael Arias
May 20, 2016
Promotional photo from official Facebook page.

Community parties for ‘Purple Rain’

Michael Arias
May 12, 2016
Promotional photo from the official Facebook page.

A night of ‘Purple Rain’

Michael Arias
May 2, 2016
Photo from official Twitter page.

Legendary pop superstar Prince dies at 57

Michael Arias
April 21, 2016
Sacramento River, the largest river in California.

Hidden gems to visit when the weather is right

Michael Arias
April 18, 2016
John Wayne as Rooster in the movie "True Grit." Photo from official movie Facebook page.

Blast from the past: John Wayne got down to the ‘nitty gritty’

Michael Arias
April 7, 2016
A dog-owner proudly shows off her pug. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

Raising money for pugs

Michael Arias
April 4, 2016
Naked Lounge promotional photo. Photo from official Facebook page.

Get your coffee on while you study

Michael Arias
March 31, 2016
Promotional photo from official Facebook page.

Blast from the past: ‘Surfin’ U.S.A.’ album released in 1963

Michael Arias
March 25, 2016
Photo from official Facebook page.

Couple film cooking show in home

Michael Arias
March 22, 2016
Peter, Paul and Mary was formed in New York City during 1961.Photo from official Facebook page.

‘Puff, the Magic Dragon’: Classic song celebrates anniversary

Michael Arias
March 16, 2016
The album cover features a futuristic feel. Photo from official Facebook page

Pink Floyd album celebrates anniversary

Michael Arias
March 10, 2016
Bikers gather at the starting line for the women's pro race. Photo credit: Megan Moran

Cycling season opener comes to an end

Michael Arias
March 1, 2016
Chico Velo Club board members pose before cutting the ribbon for the "Decide and Ride" sculpture at One Mile Park. Photo credit: Michael Arias

Cycling club celebrates artwork at Bidwell Park

Michael Arias
February 27, 2016
Kevin Voeller, junior civil engineering major, shares his thoughts. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

Biggie, Tupac can rest assured

Michael Arias
February 23, 2016
David Koates is the director of the newly recognized mechatronic center. Photo credit: Michael Arias

California Mechatronic Center officially recognized at Chico State

Michael Arias
May 11, 2015
Wildcat Store employees Ruben Ruiz, a first-year sociology major, and Victoria Diaz, a sophomore sociology major, get ready for the end-of-semester book return rush. Photo credit: Michael Arias

Wildcat Store adapts during 1st year of outsourced management

Michael Arias
May 4, 2015
Kevin Moretti, president of Chico Unified Teachers Association, said the union is happy with the pay-scale adjustment but that cuts in other areas still pose problems. Photo credit: Michael Arias

School board approves teachers union contract

Michael Arias
April 29, 2015
Fingerprint scanning for prospective faculty raises concerns

Fingerprint scanning for prospective faculty raises concerns

Michael Arias
April 21, 2015
Chico State 2015 freshman, Angeles Zinzun-Ochoa poses in the Choose Chico! photo booth. Photo credit: George Johnston

Choose Chico attracts future students and parents at showcase event

Michael Arias
April 12, 2015
A University Police officer gives a student a ticket for riding his bike within Chico State's campus core area. Photo credit: Michael Arias

University to roll out less expensive penalties for riding on campus

Michael Arias
April 6, 2015
Courtesy of the city of Chico

Police Department struggles to find qualified candidates

Michael Arias
March 31, 2015
New legislation increases access to online classes

New legislation increases access to online classes

Michael Arias
March 26, 2015
Chico State adopts new accessibility icon

Chico State adopts new accessibility icon

Michael Arias
March 10, 2015
Language programs adapt to strengthen student success

Language programs adapt to strengthen student success

Michael Arias
March 3, 2015
Chico State anthropology professor Melody Yeager has been teaching part time since 2007 and is still working without a long-term contract. Like many of her adjunct colleagues, she also teaches classes at Butte College. Photo credit: Michael Arias

Part-time faculty becoming the norm at Chico State

Michael Arias
February 26, 2015
Junior business major Nasser Alotaibi is from Saudi Arabia and was saddened by the passing of King Abdullah. Alotaibi said, "King Abdullah treated us as his children. That's how he sent a lot of students to other countries to learn." Photo credit: Salahadin Albutti

Saudi students remember King Abdullah as advocate for education

Michael Arias
February 4, 2015
Kevin Muretti, president of Chico Unified Teachers Association, has been leading the picketing in front of the local schools. Photo credit: Michael Arias

Teachers union fights for pay-scale adjustment from school district

Michael Arias
January 26, 2015
Chico State senior Michael Belcher fills up his tank at a gas station on Walnut Street. OPEC has not cut back on crude oil production yet so prices have remained low. Photo credit: Gustavo Ornelas

Gas prices continue to decline

Michael Arias
January 20, 2015
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