Senior midfielder and forward Natalie Mendoza poses for a picture with her loved ones after a win against Stanislaus State Sep. 28, 2024 at Chico State.

Former Chico State soccer player Hunter Casperson celebrates senior midfielder Madison Noll's senior night and win against Stanislaus State Saturday, Sep. 28, 2024 at Chico State.

Goalkeeper Emma Hofmann receives gifts from her loved ones and celebrates her senior year after a 2-1 win against Stanislaus State Saturday Sep. 28, 2024 at Chico State.

Freshman defender Madison Schuler, left, and freshman Isabella Venegas pose for a picture after a 2-1 win against Stanislaus State Saturday Sep. 28, 2024 at Chico State.

Senior forward Avery Pieri takes a corner kick Saturday Sep. 28, 2024 against Stanislaus State at Chico State.

Sophomore midfielder Janae Schawn warms-up during the first half against Stanislaus State Saturday Sep. 28, 2024 at Chico State.

Final report CAL FIRE reported at 7:12 a.m. on Friday that the Park Fire reached 100% containment after burning a total of 429,603 acres across Butte, Shasta, Plumas and Tehama Counties.  Starting...

Re-vegetation area alongside Yahi Trail in Upper Bidwell Park is closed to park users Friday Sep. 27, 2024.

Entrance of Alligator Hole in Bidwell Park Friday Sep. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

Entrance of Bear Hole Upper Bidwell Park open to the public Friday Sep. 27, 2024 in Chico.

Chico resident Tim Olson rides his bike along the Yahi Trail in Upper Bidwell Friday Sep. 27, 2024.

Students can grab a bite from Halal Platter near the Student Success Center next to the Bell Memorial Union. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon on Sept. 25.

A crowd of students and faculty gathered in front of the Bell Memorial Union on Tuesday, as a man who said his name is Brother Matt addressed them with inflammatory religious rhetoric. Crowd members said...

Second year student Anakin Hunter, right, disagrees with the speaker's message and prays after listening to him outside of the Bell Memorial Union at Chico State Tuesday, Sep. 24, 204.

Graduate student Humberto Partida, left, and Chico State University President Stephen Perez share an embrace after dancing to banda music Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State.

Graduate student Humberto Partida, left, and Associated Students President Chris Sullivan, right, show University President Stephen Perez how to dance to banda music Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza...

Junior student Daniela Martin, left, and sophomore student Jazmin Altamirano are happy the event brought the community together Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State.

Office of Admissions Equity Initiatives Coordinator Bertha Alicia Curiel dances with other staff members to banda music Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State.

Fourth year student and inclusion desk assistant at the CCLC Thalia Smith hands out agua fresca to attendees Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State.

A variety of snacks were given out to guests including the mexican pastry conchas Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State.

Sophomore student Juan Carlos Bermudez dances to banda music with his friend Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State.

Third year student Janae Rankins-Ezell and student Marlena Moreno said they ecstatically celebrate to connect with Latin American culture and the community Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico...

Third year student Janae Rankins-Ezell and student Marlena Moreno said they ecstatically celebrate to connect with Latin American culture and the community Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico...

The Latin American Independence Day was celebrated Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The month of September celebrates various Independence days of Latin American Countries including: Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile and Belize. Photo of flag...

Traditional mexican beverages, aguas frescas, are served to attendees at the Latin American Independence Day Celebration Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State.. The flavors include: horchata,...

Fourth year Chico State student Yahir Langarica performs banda music with his band Los de Jalisco Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State.

The Latin American Independence Day Celebration was hosted by El Centro and the CCLC Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024.

Chico State midfielder Natalie Mendoza — center — after scoring a penalty kick against Cal State Monterey Bay. The goal would be the difference in the game, as the Wildcats won 1-0 over the Sea Otters....

The student health center is open for students Monday through Friday. Taken on Tuesday Aug. 27, in Chico, California.

The student health center is open for students Monday through Friday. Taken on Tuesday Aug. 27, in Chico, California.

A lecture hall pictured on the first floor of the behavioral and social sciences building pictured Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

Third-year student Lidiana Nazario waits to meet with her advisor in the behavioral and social sciences building Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

A small group room pictured on the second floor of the behavioral and social sciences building Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

An indoor garden pictured on the first floor of the behavioral and social sciences building Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

A study lounge pictured on the second floor of the behavioral and social sciences building Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

The new behavioral and social sciences building pictured Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

Students for Justice in Palestine held a "Walkout for Palestine" on Monday encouraging students and community members to walk out of school or work to show their support for a ceasefire in Gaza. The...

Sharon Fritsch was in attendance on Monday's student walkout. Fritsch is in support of the student-led Palestinian protests and was proud of their activism.

Emily Alma (right) attended the protest on Monday. Alma is Jewish and is in support of the Palestinian community.

Protest attendees join together to participate in the traditional dance dabke. The dabke is led by Chico State student Jacqueline Beaufore (right).

As Jacqueline Beaufore leads the dabke, Ziad plays traditional music for the dance.

Attendees gathered from noon to 4 p.m. in support of Palestine at Chico State. Students listened to several speakers and participated in chants, traditional dances and prayer.

Students for justice in Palestine had a walkout for Palestine at Chico State. Pictures of journalists who were killed during the war are commemorated during the walkout through their pictures.

On Monday, students for justice in Palestine had a walkout and gathered on the Kendall Hall lawn at Chico State.

Chico State gave an update on the potential tuberculosis and meningitis cases via an email to the campus community on Wednesday. The email said the TB case continues to be unconfirmed and that confirmation...

This article was updated with new information on Saturday at 2:43 p.m. Butte County Public Health was notified on Friday that a person visiting Chico from outside of the county was carrying neisseria...

Una nueva enfermedad de transmisión sexual está en Chico y el Centro de Salud Wellcat está realizando pruebas para detectarla. Micoplasma genital es una ETS bacteriana curable que infecta al cuello...

A new sexually transmitted infection is in Chico and the WellCat Health Center is testing for it. Mycoplasma genitalium, Mgen, is a curable bacterial STI that infects a person’s cervix,  penile...

Adin White is running for commissioner of sustainability affairs in the 2024 Associated Students general election. To read more about each candidate, see below. Adin White Adin White runs for...

Collin Haskin, Damon Gallegos, Madison Kelley and Zion Fozo are running for commissioner of legislative affairs in the 2024 Associated Students general election. To read more about each candidate, see...

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Whitney Hall will remain closed for the 2024-2025 academic year, causing students to find alternative housing options, despite Chico State promises to provide alternative housing.  Whitney Hall is...

The general election application for Associated Students Government Affairs is open for aspiring student representatives and will close Feb. 28 at noon.  To be considered for a position, the following...

Wildcats play. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon.

With a dynamic performance, the Wildcats claimed victory over the San Francisco State Gators (87-69) Saturday, advancing to a four-game winning streak. Starting the game off, both teams went into a...

The fire alarm in Meriam Library was set off on Tuesday at around 1 p.m. as a result of a person vaping in a restroom.  Prior to knowing the cause of the alarm, facility operations coordinator Michael...

Mens basketball team huddled up while coach is talking to them during half time

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Associated Students’ Government Affairs Committee released a message regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. The statement recognized and empathized with those affected by the ongoing conflict, provided...

Protesters gathered at Chico’s Square Plaza on Saturday in support of Palestine. Protest organizer Shaheera Abbasi said the idea of a protest in Chico originated through a Reddit post. It took the...

Somber mariachi music serenaded Chico Cemetery’s eastern lawn during its annual Dia de los Muertos celebration on Oct. 28.  Dia de los Muertos is a traditional holiday originating from Mexico and...

Norcal Anti-racism Coalition representatives pose with their altar.

Ocelotecame dancer praises up to the sky during the group's performance.

Palestinian lives matter sign being displayed Nov 4 at Downtown Chico City Plaza during a vigil for lost Palestinian lives.

Alongside his team, junior forward, Miles Rice has racked up multiple accomplishments in his third year of being a Chico State athlete. Heading into their 12th game, the Chico State Men's Soccer team...

On Tuesday, a candlelight vigil was held at Chico State’s Jewish Student Union, Hillel, in observance of the tragic Israel-Hamas war. Outside on the patio, attendees formed a large circle. Candles...

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund allocated $1.6 million to Chico State’s newest project, The Patio.  Located outside the Wildcat Recreation Center, The Patio was approved by the Associated...

A man was arrested after reports of someone carrying an unloaded firearm at around 3:50 p.m. at University Village. Chico and University Police departments were made aware of the disturbance by a witness...

A Chico State math professor who was fired in 2022 for Title IX violations is being accused in Butte County Superior Court’s civil division of numerous allegations of sexual misconduct against...

Current office manager and founder, Kathleen Moroney, reflects on the last 10 years of service at the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry.  Before the pantry’s existence, Maroney received a phone call from...

Housing students for over five decades, Chico State’s Whitney Hall dorm is closing down for the 2023- 2024 academic year for various renovation projects, which will put a pinch on university housing.  The...