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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State students protest the proposed tuition increase in front of Kendall Hall on Feb. 1. Photo credit: Carlos Islas

Students and university face tuition increase and budget problems

Molly Sullivan
March 22, 2017
A view of Oroville Dam as lake levels recede from 901 feet on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Forrest Hartman

Oroville Spillway crisis unfolds

Molly Sullivan
February 14, 2017
Chico State student protest the tuition increase with Students for Quality Education on Feb. 1. Photo credit: Carlos Islas

Students head to Capitol to fight tuition increase

Molly Sullivan
February 14, 2017
Photo credit: George Johnston

Reported rape at Kappa Sigma house investigation ongoing, UPD Chief says

Molly Sullivan
February 9, 2017
Photo courtesy of Chico State Students for Quality Education

Tuition hike protest coming to Chico State

Molly Sullivan
January 30, 2017
Photo Credit: Pete Souza/ White House Press Office

The Obama years

Molly Sullivan
January 25, 2017
President Gayle Hutchinson speaks with Betsy Boyd at a university budget committee meeting in 2016.

President Hutchinson’s listening tour comes to an end

Molly Sullivan
December 15, 2016

University Cabinet candidates to visit campus

Molly Sullivan
December 15, 2016

Provost finalists visit Chico State

Molly Sullivan
December 13, 2016
Police investigating the scene today Photo credit: Kaley Wise

Crime rates rise over winter break

Molly Sullivan
December 13, 2016
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man using roommate’s voicemail to control minds

Molly Sullivan
December 8, 2016

Tuition hike vote postponed, students organize

Molly Sullivan
December 7, 2016
The Chico city council approved an amendment to the noise ordinance that allows for citations to second offenders. Photo credit: Lauren Anderson

Chico State lecturer elected mayor of Chico

Molly Sullivan
December 7, 2016
People gather to celebrate the university's Director of Public Affairs and Communication Joe Wills' retirement. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

University’s director of public affairs retires

Molly Sullivan
December 6, 2016
Students express fear after election

Students express fear after election

Molly Sullivan
November 17, 2016

Students protest possible tuition hike

Molly Sullivan
November 14, 2016

Possible tuition increase for students

Molly Sullivan
November 9, 2016
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman chased by two clowns

Molly Sullivan
November 7, 2016
President Gayle Hutchinson speaks about diversity at Chico State during a black lives matter teach-in. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

President Hutchinson talks campus improvements at open forum

Molly Sullivan
October 28, 2016
University Police Chief John Feeney. Photo courtesy of John Feeney.

Student drugging still under investigation

Molly Sullivan
October 28, 2016
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man holds beer while stealing gas

Molly Sullivan and Kayla Fitzgerald
October 21, 2016
Ali McMorrow (left), senior crops and horticulture major, buys a pomegranate from Kim Narol (right), marketing manager for the Organic Vegetable Project. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

Organic Vegetable Project feeds students

Molly Sullivan
October 19, 2016
Students at last year's Great Debate. Photo credit: Courtesy of Sue Peterson

City Council forum at Great Debate

Molly Sullivan
October 15, 2016
Student volunteers help eligible students fill out CalFresh paperwork so they can enroll in the program. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

CalFresh useless on campus

Molly Sullivan
October 14, 2016
The Albert E. Warrens Reception Center was designed by Julia Morgan in 1922. The house is being renovated and restored so it can be used for university events. Photo credit: Matt McCarthy

President’s Mansion receives $1.75 million makeover

Molly Sullivan
October 9, 2016
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man threatens to punch roommates

Molly Sullivan
October 5, 2016
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Nine jars of Goober Grape Jelly stolen

Molly Sullivan
September 21, 2016
Non-perishable food on the shelves of the Wildcat pantry. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

Wildcat Pantry grows, connects with campus and students

Molly Sullivan
September 21, 2016
Vu Nguyen, Associated Students Executive Vice President Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

Associated Student officers talk diversity, safety with Pres. Hutchinson

Molly Sullivan
September 14, 2016
University Police Sgt. David Bird Courtesy of University Police

UPD could get body cameras soon

Molly Sullivan
September 8, 2016
Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

Topless Day in Bidwell Park

Molly Sullivan
August 28, 2016
President Gayle Hutchinson delivers her convocation speech on Aug. 18.

President Gayle Hutchinson boosts morale at Fall Convocation

Molly Sullivan
August 20, 2016
Nicole Marlin and her dog, Rider, were on campus April 5 to raise awareness of the Stockdog Association's fundraiser. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

Stockdog Association showcases dogs on campus

Molly Sullivan
May 9, 2016
Volunteers count votes at the Clinton caucus. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

Chico Democrats turn out for Clinton caucus

Molly Sullivan
May 6, 2016
The Afro-caribbean dance class came out and performed for an audience. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

A.S. hosts International Festival

Molly Sullivan
April 30, 2016
The diversity survey is open until May 1 and wants to capture students' perspectives on diversity. Photo courtesy of Chico State

A.S. seeks student input on campus diversity

Molly Sullivan
April 28, 2016
Chico's Hillel club is currently preparing for a trip to Israel. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Chico Hillel heads to Israel

Molly Sullivan
April 25, 2016
Deanna Jarquin, current A.S. president, reflects on her time in the position. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

A.S. president, Deanna Jarquin, bids farewell

Molly Sullivan
April 14, 2016
The Sound Grenade is a handheld safety device. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Sound Grenade a non-violent device for personal safety

Molly Sullivan
April 10, 2016
Students gathered in Trinity Commons to support labor rights for faculty in honor of Cesar Chavez. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

In honor of Cesar Chavez, students support faculty labor rights

Molly Sullivan
April 2, 2016
Students and faculty discuss the meaning of death at a Death Cafe on campus. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

Death Cafe makes its campus debut

Molly Sullivan
March 29, 2016
Photo courtesy of Bernie 2016.

Bernie fans to host free registration event with live music

Molly Sullivan
March 25, 2016
Vincent Le runs the booth for Stop Trafficking of Persons. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

S.T.O.P. conference cut short by strike

Molly Sullivan
March 10, 2016
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center hosted a Black Lives Matter rally. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

Black Lives Matter on campus

Molly Sullivan
March 1, 2016
Butte College has an ongoing sexual assault case that has lasted 37 months. Fifteen months is the average time for Title IX cases to be resolved. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Federal agency surpasses third year of ongoing Butte College investigation

Gabriel Sandoval and Molly Sullivan
February 28, 2016
At least 64 hives have been taken from a Butte County orchard. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Beekeepers feeling the sting

Molly Sullivan
February 24, 2016
Tova Love, president of RDA, embraces religious tolerance and wraps her hair in a tichel full time to better understand its impact. Photo courtesy of Tova Love

Students advance religious diversity on campus

Molly Sullivan
February 9, 2016
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