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1078 Gallery on 820 Broadway Photo credit: Michael Fritz

1078 Gallery moving location after rocking too hard

Michael Fritz
April 29, 2017

The 1078 Gallery is packing up their bags, their landlord has evicted them after 11 years at their location at 820 Broadway Street. The landlord has had many issues with the parties. "They don’t...

Business owners and Chico community members discuss ways to decrease crime along the Bidwell bike path and surrounding park areas. Photo credit: Michael Fritz

Team Chico holds public safety meeting

Michael Fritz
April 19, 2017
Community members address safety concerns along Bidwell Park bike path.
Urban Roots brings grab 'n' go whole foods to the BMU

Urban Roots brings grab ‘n’ go whole foods to the BMU

Michael Fritz
April 6, 2017
Fair trade. Ecologically sound. Humane and locally grown.

Trans conference spurs political discussion

Michael Fritz
April 4, 2017

"The personal was political" at the 4th Annual Trans Conference held at Chico State on March 26. Attendees and panel members discussed trans rights topics such as health care access, education and the...

Cesar Chavez Day March

Cesar Chavez Day March

Michael Fritz
April 2, 2017

Members of M.E.Ch.A marched down Ivy to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day. After the march, there was a potluck at Bidwell Park where several diverse groups from Chico State mingled.  

Left to right: Jared Fesler (Brand Manager), Chase Palmieri (CEO), Austin Walter (Lead Developer) of Tribeworthy. Photo courtesy of Chase Palmieri

Three Chico State alumni seek to expose biased news

Michael Fritz
February 27, 2017

Americans are becoming increasingly skeptical of their news sources. In a report conducted by the Pew Research Center released in December, 32 percent of U.S. adults said they often see fake political...

Baby Boy discussion

Baby Boy discussion

Michael Fritz
February 20, 2017

As part of black history month the Cross Cultural Leadership Center did a movie showing and discussion on the film Baby Boy. CCLC member Sydney White facilitated the discussion. He chose Baby Boy because...

Casi Pantalones says "have you guys ever met Satan?" and says we need to open up to the idea that Satan is a nice girl. Photo credit: Abigail Jones

Clever cynics joke about their love lives

Michael Fritz
February 17, 2017
Be comedian at Duffy's Tavern.
Local Artist couple share love for sculptures

Local Artist couple share love for sculptures

Michael Fritz
February 7, 2017

On the corner of Nord and Bidwell Avenue is a house and garden built with love: The Art House. Artists and college sweethearts, Dave and Jana Lawton live there. Dave and Jana met at Iowa State University....

A.S. dining says ‘too much waste’

Michael Fritz
September 7, 2014
A half a pound of food per student goes uneaten and discarded in Sutter Hall, the A.S. sustainability searches for ways to deter landfill waste.
Illustration by Liz Coffee

Student threatens suicide at Student Services Center

Michael Fritz
September 4, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police Department.
Juni Banerjee-Stevens, counselor at the Chico State Psychological Counseling and Wellness Center, advocates talking openly about depression in order to eliminate the stigma about the mental health issue. Photo credit: Michael Fritz

Staff, faculty combat student depression

Michael Fritz
September 3, 2014
Chico State counselors and resident advisers find ways to prevent first-year homesickness which can cause depression. The new initiative "Red Folder" provides resources to staff and faculty to assist students who may need help.