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Voter registration forms can be picked up at the Butte County Elections Office until Monday. Photo credit: Google Maps

Voter registration deadline less than a week away

Michelle Zhu
May 20, 2016
Chico City Council will vote whether to require that legal notices be published in newspapers. Photo credit: wikipedia

Opinion divided on publication of legal notices in newspapers

Michelle Zhu
May 13, 2016
Chico State President Paul Zingg giving a few words at his retirement party Photo credit: George Johnston

Zingg says goodbye to Chico State at retirement party

Michelle Zhu
May 7, 2016
Supporters decide which six ballots to select out of 51. Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Democratic caucus rallies in delegates for Bernie Sanders

Michelle Zhu
May 6, 2016
Chancellor White speaking to the crowd of students and faculty gathered to see him in the BMU.

Chancellor White hosts open forum at Chico State

Michelle Zhu
May 5, 2016
Reileys celebrated its 30th anniversary April 30 with live music and beer for everyone over 21. Photo credit: George Johnston

Riley’s Bar and Grill celebrates 30 years in Chico with hype

Michelle Zhu
May 1, 2016
At Target stores, customers can use the restroom or fitting room of any gender they feel matches their identity. Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Public opinion divided on Target’s transgender bathroom policy

Michelle Zhu
April 27, 2016
For 21 years 7-Eleven stores have participated in Operation Chill Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Chico Police participate in effort to break the ice with young

Michelle Zhu
April 19, 2016
The California minimum wage will have increased nearly $12 from 1979 to 2022. Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Chico community reacts to minimum wage increase

Michelle Zhu
April 15, 2016
Photo source: Associated Students Facebook page

Students respond to Associated Students election

Michelle Zhu
April 15, 2016
For nine years Growing Healthy Children has promoted nutrition for a healthy lifestyle Photo credit: Growing Healthy Children Website

Local event returns to encourage families to live a healthy lifestyle

Michelle Zhu
April 10, 2016
Chico residents value the tree-lined historical roadway of the Esplanade. Photo credit: City of Chico Website

Improvements on the Esplanade in consideration

Michelle Zhu
April 6, 2016
An assault occurred Tuesday at One Mile in Bidwell Park. Both suspects were arrested. Photo courtesy of George Johnstons Instagram.

Suspects arrested after assaulting bicyclist in One Mile

Michelle Zhu
April 6, 2016
Gayle Hutchinson met and greeted Chico State faculty and students on March 30. Photo credit: George Johnston

New president gains support from community

Michelle Zhu
April 4, 2016
This photo and caption are from 2016: Newly selected Chico State president Gayle Hutchinson return to the campus for a meet and greet with Chico State faculty and students Photo credit: George Johnston.

President-select Gayle Hutchinson returns to Chico State

Michelle Zhu
March 30, 2016
A fire at University Villages building two caused students to evacuate Thrudsay night. Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Students evacuate University Village due to fire initiated by a vape

Michelle Zhu
March 25, 2016
Adam and Miriam Walter (on the right) with Principal Rahmatullah Rahimi and Head Teacher Nadia Gul Photo from Adam Walter

Fundraising banquet to help educate young Afghan refugees

Michelle Zhu
March 23, 2016
A new center in the North Valley Plaza called Galaxies will offer family fun with a bar, restaurant and arcade. Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Restaurant and entertainment center coming to Chico

Michelle Zhu
March 16, 2016
City Plazas bathrooms are often vandalized and usually require extra cleaning. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Expansion of city ordinance benefits homeless

Michelle Zhu
March 14, 2016
ROAR (Reach Out and Respond) is seeking to educate Chico State Students about safety with alcohol Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Campus resource holds knowledge about alcohol all students need to hear

Michelle Zhu
March 10, 2016
City council is thinking about expanding the Public Property Ordinance city wide Photo credit: Catalina Friz

Chico police rethink city ordinance and homeless resources

Michelle Zhu
March 2, 2016
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Pay rent or don’t get in

Michelle Zhu
February 27, 2016
From left to right: CFA field representative Jason Conwell, Professor Tim Sistrunk, and Counselor Mimi Bommersbach discuss the best way to hand out fliers to students. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Students voice concerns on faculty strike

Michelle Zhu
February 25, 2016
From the Chico State website and the Columbia College website

Chico State may face competition with new college in Chico

Michelle Zhu
February 23, 2016
Called the Rape Trail by Chico State students, camera surveillance systems will soon be installed in this area Photo credit: George Johnston

“Rape trail” no more; Chico bike pathway to have cameras installed

Michelle Zhu
February 17, 2016
Photo from the California Faculty Association website

CFA president answers questions about faculty strike

Michelle Zhu
February 12, 2016
California Faculty Association Chapter President Timothy Sistrunk leads a discussion in Kendall Hall on the potential faculty strike, as political science professor Michael Coyle and CFA field representative Jason Conwell look on. Photo credit: Gabriel Sandoval

Strikers further plans in Kendall Hall

Michelle Zhu
February 10, 2016
The survey discusses the background of previous presidential searches and wants feedback regarding current practices. Image courtesy of the CSUEU.

Majority favor open selection of university presidents

Michelle Zhu
February 6, 2016
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