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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

Student wallets will be $270 lighter next year. The CSU Board of Trustees voted to approve a 5 percent tuition increase for 23 campuses at its March 22 meeting in Long Beach, Calif. Despite opposition...

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

Feb. 7: Oroville Dam officials discovered erosion damage to the bottom half of the spillway. According to the California Department of Water Resources, flow over the spillway was stopped to investigate...

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

Throughout California, students are working to increase funding for the CSU and stop the tuition increase. In his budget proposal, Gov. Jerry Brown only offered $157.2 million while the CSU requested...

Photo credit: George Johnston

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

Molly Sullivan
February 9, 2017

The investigation into the reported rape that occurred Feb. 5 at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house is ongoing, according to University Police Chief John Feeney. The University Police Department was...

Photo courtesy of Chico State Students for Quality Education

Tuition hike protest coming to Chico State

Molly Sullivan
January 30, 2017

Students for Quality Education, a coalition of CSU students, is hosting a statewide student protest this week in response to the proposed 5 percent tuition increase. At Chico State, the protest will...

Photo Credit: Pete Souza/ White House Press Office

The Obama years

Molly Sullivan
January 25, 2017

President Barack Obama made history when he became the first African-American president in 2009. In his two terms, he led the country through international conflicts and domestic unrest. He also instituted...

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

President Gayle Hutchinson concluded her 100-day listening tour on Dec. 2, and is now incorporating the feedback into her plan for the next academic year. At the start of her presidency, Hutchinson...

University Cabinet candidates to visit campus

Molly Sullivan
December 15, 2016

Finalists for the position of vice president for business and finance will visit campus in February 2017, according to a campus email from President Gayle Hutchinson. The vice president for business and...

Provost finalists visit Chico State

Molly Sullivan
December 13, 2016

The three finalists for the position of provost and vice president of academic affairs will visit Chico State this week.The finalists are Carlos C. Ayala from Sonoma State, Debra S. Larson from Cal Poly...

Police investigating the scene today Photo credit: Kaley Wise

Crime rates rise over winter break

Molly Sullivan
December 13, 2016

Student residences and apartments are at increased risk for burglary and property crime during winter break, according to University Police Chief John Feeney. The Chico Police Department’s 2015 annual...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man using roommate’s voicemail to control minds

Molly Sullivan
December 8, 2016

University Police Department: Call type: Suspicious Subject Monday 10:39 p.m., Ayres Hall A man was standing in front of the door to Ayres hall and attempted to "bless them" as they entered. Call...

Tuition hike vote postponed, students organize

Molly Sullivan
December 7, 2016

The CSU Board of Trustees has postponed its vote on the proposed 5 percent tuition hike for two months, moving the vote to its March 21 meeting. The CSU is currently facing a $168.8 million shortfall...