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Noah Herbst

Noah Herbst, Editor-in-Chief

My name is Noah Herbst, I am from Modesto, California, & am entering my senior year at Chico State. I hold the current title of managing editor, and prior to this position I served as Editor-In-Chief. In addition to being a journalism major, I'm pursuing a minor in history. As a journalist I am passionate about delivering people the truth and creating media that both informs and inspires. In my free time you can find me reading, enjoying the outdoors or radiating good vibes. 

All content by Noah Herbst
Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson gives a speech during her inauguration. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco.

Fry cook to CSU President: Gayle Hutchinson’s journey

Molly Myers and Noah Herbst
May 2, 2023
A CHP car stopped for traffic control at Fawndale Road and I5 in Redding, CA. Photo taken March 9, courtesy of Michael Steinberg.

Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency for flooding, winter storm

Noah Herbst, Managing Editor
March 9, 2023
Artwork for the Take me to the River: New Orleans soundtrack. Courtesy of Missing Piece Group.

Take me to Chico: New Orleans-based funk to play Laxson Auditorium

Noah Herbst and Mario Ortiz Jr
February 28, 2023
A family of ducks pass by in the partially frozen Mary Lake in Redding, CA. Photo by Timothy Adams, taken Feb. 24.

Parts of the North State now a winter wonderland

Noah Herbst, Managing editor
February 24, 2023
cones and cops in front of police car late at night on Ivy street

Student’s drunk-driving sentence reduced to misdemeanor 

Noah Herbst and Molly Myers
February 20, 2023
The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall

President Hutchinson speaks on current security measures

Molly Myers and Noah Herbst
February 14, 2023
Birds fly over the St. James lot on a cloudy day. Photo taken Nov. 6.

The long and wine-ding road: New Clairvaux’s complex history

Noah Herbst, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
cones and cops in front of police car late at night on Ivy street

Legal updates in student drunk-driver case

Noah Herbst, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2022
President Hutchinson in 2017. Photo Courtesy of Chico State.

La presidenta Gayle Hutchinson annunció su jubilación

Molly Myers, Noah Herbst, and Samanta Sanchez
October 15, 2022
President Hutchinson in 2017. Photo Courtesy of Chico State.

President Gayle Hutchinson announces retirement

Molly Myers and Noah Herbst
October 11, 2022
Dustin Bohm, student and Adventure Outings employee paddles a raft down the Sacramento river as students Sophia Afinowicz and Lucas Khan-Evans scan the banks for trash. Photo taken Sept. 17, by Noah Herbst.

Photos of the Week

Noah Herbst, Walker Hardy, and Samanta Sanchez
October 3, 2022
Chairman Dennis Ramirez and Chico State Provost Debra Larson signing documents at the end of the transfer ceremony. Photo by Noah Herbst, taken Sept. 23.

Partners in preservation: Chico State and the Mechoopda Tribe’s historic land transfer

Noah Herbst, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2022
Chico State Chief of University Police hit with allegations of racism in workplace

Chico State Chief of University Police hit with allegations of racism in workplace

Christopher Hill and Noah Herbst
September 19, 2022
First potential case of monkeypox at Chico State

First potential case of monkeypox at Chico State

Molly Myers and Noah Herbst
September 1, 2022
A Northern Shoveler on display at Chico States Vertebrate Museum (Holt 237). This species has the highest rate of naturally occurring avian flu of any local species. Photo taken by Noah Herbst, Aug. 26, 2022.

Bird flu lands in Butte County

Noah Herbst, Editor-in-chief
August 26, 2022
Delaney Marchant posing for a profile picture.

In memoriam, Delaney Marchant: A Wildcat who overcame hardships and lived fearlessly

Noah Herbst and Melvin Bui
May 21, 2022
Bikers congregate at the finish line after completing their races. Photo taken April 24 by Mason Tovani

Wildflower Century brings together Chico’s cycling community

Noah Herbst and Mason Tovani
May 8, 2022
Chico Chase participants run from their last activity in front of Plumas Hall to the finish line at Yolo Hall. Photo taken May 4.

Photos of the Week

Javier Hernandez, Noah Herbst, and Melvin Bui
May 6, 2022
Jones and Gorre-Clancy lead marchers down Ivy Street. Photo taken April 21.

Take Back the Night: silent march speaks volumes

Noah Herbst, Copy Chief
April 26, 2022
GSEC interns lead the start of the march, followed by fellow marchers with signs. Photo taken in Student Services Center Plaza, April 21.

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Seniors were invited to spin the wheel for prizes at one of many booths at the Senior Send-off. The event was hosted on Chico State campus to celebrate the graduating class of 2022 with fun games, free food and live music. Photo taken by Ava Norgrove on April 19.

Photos of the Week

Ava Norgrove, Javier Hernandez, Noah Herbst, and Melvin Bui
April 22, 2022
Students and Community members check out the Spring 2022 Bike Auction on April, 8, in front of the Student Services Center.

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion, Noah Herbst, and Melvin Bui
April 8, 2022
Transportation graphic created by Jolie Asuncion.

4 alternative methods of transportation for students

Mario Ortiz Jr and Noah Herbst
March 30, 2022
Another Chico State student killed by alleged drunk driver

Another Chico State student killed by alleged drunk driver

Noah Herbst, Javier Hernandez, and Mario Ortiz Jr
March 23, 2022
Dr. Bartelink and several students taking some time to relax by visiting the Seattle Aquarium. Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Collins. Taken Feb. 23.

Chico State forensics: From the field to the conference room floor

Noah Herbst, Copy Chief
March 21, 2022
An electronic sign in the Bell Memorial Union gives details about the Associated Students’ election. Photo by Connor McPherson, taken Feb. 18.

Legislative Affairs hopes to boost paltry student voter participation

Noah Herbst and Connor McPherson
February 25, 2022
Students fill the BMU as they wait to get their booster shot. Photo taken Feb. 25 by Ava Norgrove

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion, Javier Hernandez, Noah Herbst, and Ava Norgrove
February 25, 2022
Various clubs tabling outside of Glenn Hall, shot from the second floor of the science building. Photo by Noah Herbst, taken Feb. 15

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion, Ava Norgrove, Noah Herbst, and Alejandro Mejia Mejia
February 18, 2022
The Chico State University Police Department building

Chico State reports third ‘hate crime’ in less than 3 months

Christopher Hill and Noah Herbst
February 14, 2022
The Queens Cartoonists. Photo credit: Lauren Desberg, Chico Performances

From Popeye to Bugs Bunny, Queen’s Cartoonist rock Laxson

Noah Herbst, Copy Editor
February 10, 2022
Voting ballot graphic by Jolie Asuncion

The fight for voting rights and busting the filibuster

Noah Herbst, Copy Chief
February 6, 2022
Associated Students tabling outside of Plumas Hall on Jan. 25. Photo taken by Ava Norgrove.

Photos of the Week

Ava Norgrove, Jolie Asuncion, and Noah Herbst
January 28, 2022
Students line up outside of Colusa Hall and wait for their turn for a COVID test.

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The line to get into the Colusa testing center extends far out the door, with nearly two dozen staff and students outside. Photo by Noah Herbst, taken Jan. 24.

[Photo] Chico State opens new testing site to mitigate spread of COVID

Melvin Bui, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2022
One of many smoke and tobacco free signs on campus. Photo by Noah Herbst, taken Nov. 29.

Chico State’s venture into vanquishing vaping

Noah Herbst, Reporter
December 5, 2021
Taqueria Ramirez, photo by Noah Herbst, taken Nov. 15, 2021

A guide to Chico taco trucks: Local cuisine through student eyes

Noah Herbst, Reporter
November 16, 2021
Despite converting the basketball courts to a place where students can play cornhole, they still remain largely vacant. Photo by Noah Herbst, taken Oct. 13th

Future of pick-up basketball at Chico State uncertain following closure

Noah Herbst, Reporter
October 24, 2021
Items including a firearm and ammunition confiscated from the Sept. 23rd raid. Photo courtesy of the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force

Drug bust near elementary school leads to arrest

Noah Herbst, Reporter
October 9, 2021
Randall Mattson, Co-owner of Richvale Natural Foods, stands at his booth for a picture. Mattson is a donor to the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry. Photo by Noah Herbst, taken Sept. 25

Nut Festival brings community together, celebrates ag(ri)culture

Noah Herbst, Reporter
September 30, 2021
Myrtkais (Left) and Sani (Right) pose for a picture, on Aug. 22

Chico State students on Dixie Fire frontline 

Noah Herbst, Reporter
September 18, 2021
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