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The street sign on the corner of Kibler and Nunneley roads post Camp Fire. Photo credit: Trenton Taylor

Camp Fire: My point-of-view from Nov. 8 and beyond

Trenton Taylor
November 6, 2019

"Hey, our house is going to be gone within the next couple of hours, can you come up and help us evacuate?"I wasn't even 10 minutes through my morning class on Nov. 8 when I got this phone call from my...

Posters are hung all throughout Paradise High School's current building, empowering students to stay strong Photo credit: Trenton Taylor

Paradise schools are making rebuilding progress after Camp Fire

Trenton Taylor
May 1, 2019

There was one thing going through the mind of Paradise Unified School District Superintendent Michelle John on the morning of the Camp Fire, "Get these kids and staff off the ridge safely." “Communications...

Paradise schools making progress after Camp Fire

Trenton Taylor
May 1, 2019

There was one thing going through the mind of Paradise Unified School District Superintendent Michelle John on the morning of the Camp Fire, "Get these kids and staff off the ridge safely."“Communications...

The band Low & Behold performing on the lawn. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Youth demand better climate change policy

Julian Mendoza and Trenton Taylor
April 24, 2019

Trinity Commons was filled with tables from both campus and local organizations educating students on what they can do to take action against climate change during the Earth Day Festival. “We are...

Drug scares and alcohol issues plague Chico

Drug scares and alcohol issues plague Chico

Trenton Taylor
April 17, 2019

Chico PoliceCall Type: DisturbanceMonday, April 8, 1:53 a.m., 00 Hidden Brooke WayReporting party advised that her roommate assaulted her and her friends. Subject took one pill of molly and has had alcohol....

Butte Hall was vandalized with hate speech last week. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Forum response to hateful language in Butte Hall

Nate Rettinger and Trenton Taylor
April 16, 2019

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences held a forum for students and faculty alike to discuss frustrations and come up with solutions in response to an incident at Butte Hall late last week.The...

Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

A.S. Election: Meet the Candidates

Chico State’s A.S student government election for the 2019-2020 school year has begun in full stride. The main positions being run for are: President Executive Vice President Vice President...

Choose Chico brings in future Wildcats

Trenton Taylor
April 9, 2019

The overcast skies and light showers weren't enough to keep future Wildcats from getting their iconic first picture by the Chico State sign in front of Kendall Hall.Even Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson...

Law enforcement in full-force for Chavez 
Weekend

Law enforcement in full-force for Chavez Weekend

Trenton Taylor
April 3, 2019

University PoliceCall Type: Suspicious PersonFriday, March 29, 3:44 p.m., Meriam LibraryA Butte College student was reported inside the library and did not want to leave. The subject then began to eat...

Multiple calls for juevenile delinquency

Multiple calls for juevenile delinquency

Trenton Taylor and Julian Mendoza
March 28, 2019

University PoliceCall Type: Suspicious CircumstancesMonday, March 18, 3:10 p.m., Physical Science Building.A group of juveniles were under the bridge taking rocks from landscaping and throwing them into...

Man tazed while singing and dancing in the street

Man tazed while singing and dancing in the street

Trenton Taylor
March 13, 2019

University PoliceCall Type: Camping ComplaintMonday, March 4, 9:07 a.m., Langdon Engineering CenterOne male and one female were reported sleeping in the hallway between Langdon and O’Connell. Subjects...

Man tazed while singing and dancing in the street

Man tazed while singing and dancing in the street

Trenton Taylor
March 12, 2019

University Police Call Type: Camping Complaint Monday, March 4, 9:07 a.m., Langdon Engineering Center One male and one female were reported sleeping in the hallway between Langdon and O’Connell....

Jim Hanlon, Assistant Superintendent at Chico Unified School District, talks to students interested in finding a teaching job at the Education Hiring Fair in the Bell Memorial Union. Photo credit: Trenton Taylor

California school districts visit Chico State for Education Hiring Fair

Trenton Taylor
March 11, 2019

Chico State's Career Center hosted roughly 100 school districts across California for the Education Hiring Fair Saturday morning. Students currently in Chico State's credential program, along with those...

LEAD President, Evelyn Lucho, speaking about what agencies can or cannot request to see identification, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Chico, CA. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Undocuweek kicks off with ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop

Trenton Taylor
February 28, 2019
The workshop provides multiple resources for undocumented students in an effort to explain their rights
Boxes piled up outside the Orland Camp Fire Donation Center on the first of a three-day yard sale Photo credit: Trenton Taylor

‘Buck-a-Box’ yard sale raises fuel funds for fire evacuees

Trenton Taylor
February 27, 2019
The First Lutheran Church of Orland hosted a fundraiser to help those affected by the Camp Fire in Glenn County.
Stephen Murray stands at the center of the banner with Camp Fire survivors raising their fists in unity to symbolize a #ClimateUprising, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Paradise, CA. Murray lost both his home and job in the blaze. Photo credit: Christian Solis

#ClimateUprising raises concerns for areas prone to climate-induced disasters

Trenton Taylor
February 19, 2019

A camera stabilized on a 30-foot crane captured a crowd standing in snow and hail, holding up a #ClimateUprising banner as a call-to-action to find solutions for the changing climate. Followed by the banner,...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Trenton Taylor
February 12, 2019

University PoliceCall Type: Elevator MalfunctionTuesday, Feb. 5, 6:04 p.m., Butte HallElevator #2 reported stuck on the first floor of Butte Hall. Door was partially open, but not enough for students inside...

Students lined up to fill their plates at Tacos and Trivia

Associated Students hosts tacos and trivia night

Trenton Taylor
February 3, 2019

A handful of students were treated to all-you-can-eat tacos and trivia at the BMU Thursday night. This is one of many events that Associated Students Productions hosts for Chico State students throughout...