The weeks that fall between Thanksgiving and Winter Break are probably the most hectic for students.Knowing how to get through finals week varies for most people, but there are very common preparations...
The transition from summer to fall to winter is so obvious in Chico. You go from scorching, sweating heat to piercing cold winds surrounded by yellow, orange and red.
If you wanted to find another way...
During the Holiday season, many people travel. Those long flights, car rides and train rides are often accompanied by some music, a good book and even Netflix.
What some people don’t consider when...
The holiday season has finally arrived and the rush that comes with finding the perfect gift is just around the corner.While many students are busy with studying for finals and in a hurry to put their...
Students are often given study guides when preparing for an upcoming exam. Most people growing up experiencing this way of learning throughout their years in education.So why stop now? Various college...
Many college students across the nation have begun to face challenges pertaining to first amendment rights, racism and discrimination.
A sign with the words “It’s OK To Be White” raised controversy...
At this point in our lives, I’m pretty sure that most people have seen or at least heard of the TV show called Strange Addictions. If you haven’t, let’s just say some people are into...
Dear Parents,
There’s a vivid memory I have from high school that replays in my head every time I get homesick. I got in a fight with mom about who knows what, but all I could clearly remember was...
It’s that time of year again where the once so innocent holiday has turned into a huge weekend getaway to the land of drunk, half-dressed college students.OK, obviously not everyone takes part in...
Let’s be real — the two greatest pleasures in the world are margaritas and orgasms. Ok, maybe not exactly the two greatest pleasures but having crazy, drunk sex feels great, for many. Until...
Taking a knee during the National Anthem at sports events has now become a form of a peaceful protest. And rightly so. Eric Reid, a player for the 49ers, wrote an op-ed in the New York Times stating that...
In the wake of the tragic massacre that occurred in Las Vegas Oct. 1, the gun control argument was brought to the forefront of the nation once again, as it is normally done when these kinds of events happen.What...
Looking back there is so much I wish I knew. Luckily, there is so much more to learn as a freshman than just the basic dorm life experience. Especially at Chico State. First and foremost, to those who...
It's safe to say that Chico State students are busy. Classes, work, sports and clubs take up so much time. It's easy to distract students from extremely important matters, such as personal mental health.
According...
As a candidate, President Trump stated during his campaign that he would rescind this program immediately if he became President. On Sept. 5, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the end of the DACA...
Antifa has been violent and dangerous. They are merely the less intense left-wing version of neo-Nazis. Violence is violence, regardless if there are casualties or not. Antifa believes their actions are...
Many students often juggle loads of units per semester while simultaneously working or interning. The rate at which students are receiving their bachelor degrees has increased from four years to six years,...
The violent attacks in Charlottesville were considered just another incident that sparked the ongoing feud between "alt-right" supremacists and liberal protesters within the United States.20-year-old James...
Concerns about officer-involved shootings have prompted an ongoing debate about body cameras for police officers.
This issue is considerably new to Chico but comes after Desmond Phillips was shot and...
While the social atmosphere ranges differently from campus to campus, at Chico State, the social life and hookup culture is universal and plays a huge part to some degree in a student’s lifestyle....
When combining the prevalent sex culture of college with drug and alcohol use, it might be safe to assume there is a causal relationship between the students and the drugs.
According to UCSB, the use...
The University Police Department and the Chico Police Department both facilitate different needs of the public domain. While the University Police Department focus more on the students they aren't as respected...
Going to college is going to get even harder for students who receive minimal financial aid benefits with governor Jerry Brown's plan to cut out the Middle-Class Scholarship.The scholarship helps families...
Although the favored mode of transportation for locals at Chico State is riding a bike or walking, the lack of safety for either method of transport is clear through the city's history.
Chico Police...
Although going to jail as a child seems like a harsh punishment, the actual burden is being placed on the parents who are forced to pay a bill for the incarceration.
Parents must pay a nightly rate...
It's a truth universally acknowledged that college is expensive. Students pay for housing and tuition, but it's the additional costs of useless textbooks and the absolute necessity of a laptop that makes...
Social media seems to have become the preeminent medium shaping political agendas across the nation today.
These messages are being rapidly exchanged 140 characters at a time. The ability for one single...
In the realm of social media and fast access to the internet, there are two major topics millennials often discuss daily: celebrities and politics. With people aligning their views to their favorite celebrities,...
Thousands of Uber users are deleting their accounts after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. The palpable battle...
Starboy - The WeekndRate: 4/52016 was a great year for music, but one album really grasped my attention: Starboy by The Weeknd. After being truly disappointed by Kiss Land and Beauty Behind the Madness,...
FREE 6LACK - 6lackRate: 3/5If you are a fan of Frank Ocean, The Weeknd or Bryson Tiller, then 6lack’s music will have no trouble fitting into your Spotify playlists. While artists were releasing...
As President Barack Obama took the podium for his farewell address Jan. 10, it became clear from the cries across the nation that many want four more years.Although Obama cannot reply "Yes we can" to the...
Jumanji 2
Release date: Dec. 22, 2017
This new Jumanji adventure stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black. The original Jumanji (1995) starred Robin Williams, so fans are expected...
There are 86,187 people residing in Chico, according to 2010 estimates. Although that number seems rather high to some, some believe they live in a small town where frequent encounters with the same familiar...
Whether it be for a birthday, a date or just another social gathering, there is one question brought to the dinner table that many continue to ask: Are you going to leave a tip?
The answer for me is no....
Imagine being at home on Thanksgiving or Christmas day, surrounded by family, yet receiving a naughty text from a significant other who is far away. Suddenly, everyday life has now become more thrilling...
In a culture where double-tapping a photo or sending direct messages is a form of showing romantic interest, it’s clear the idea of a knight in shining armor has come to an end.Chivalry is dead and...
Most first-year students attending college choose dorms as a living option. Others decide to move straight into an off-campus apartment. Should I live with my best friends or should I consider meeting...
When first-years moved into their new halls, some resident advisors welcomed them with lanyards, water bottles, coupons to restaurants or my personal favorite: free condoms.
One of the most freeing...
When deciding which college to attend, high school graduates and transfer students consider aspects such as the location of the college, the prices of tuition and most importantly, the school’s reputation.
The...
Some people drink to have fun with friends, some to suppress emotions, some to fit in and some most importantly to have sex.
It’s portrayed in films, TV shows, social media and commercials. Sex and...
People can’t seem to put their phones away.A majority of students are always facing downward at a small lit screen. Most conversations take place via text messages or social media nowadays, which...
If you’re anything like me, watching a lot of TV shows and movies from the 80s and 90s can create this idea that losing your virginity before marriage, or at all, is the deadliest sin in the world....
It’s 5 p.m. on a Friday and the streets of Chico are quiet but not for long. Students often rushing home to get things done and still be able to make it to the pregame they just got a text about.One...
Sex isn’t the time or place to chat. Believe me, as someone who often mingles constantly with so many people throughout the day — conversations fall flat in the bedroom.I get it, people often...
So you fell in love with your summer fling or high school sweetheart and now you’ve decided that you’re going to spend the next four years at a college over 100 miles from where you live. You...
In every girlfriend group, you can find five individuals (so to speak) who are all going through many different situations in their lives but what they share most often is the bond between their sex lives.
Yes,...
Last weekend, my friend and I were having our morning coffee at Starbucks and started discussing the animosity we had towards those who frown upon casual dating.Our loud voices seemed to have triggered...
