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March 16, 2017
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[Photo] From sports superstars to has-beens

December 16, 2015
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[Photo] Are Super Bowls more important than morals?

November 16, 2015
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[Photo] Sports are more than ‘just a game’

November 2, 2015
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[Photo] Giant checks, small bank accounts; Daily fantasy sports

September 27, 2015
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[Photo] Collegiate athletes are broke

September 12, 2015
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[Photo] California NFL 2015 season preview

September 8, 2015
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[Photo] MLB playoff race heats up

August 31, 2015
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[Photo] Fantasy Football draft— Thumbs up, thumbs down

August 24, 2015
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[Photo] Gallery: Thursday Evening Market

April 30, 2015
Food trucks from all around Chico congregate on Broadway to feed the masses. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Raspberries and strawberries are commonly found at the market this time of year. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Breads and other baked goods are also popular Farmers market fair. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Kids catch some of the last sun of the day as they run through the fountains of Downtown Chicos City Plaza during the Farmers Market. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Live music in City Plaza pulls a big crowd. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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There was a good turn out at one of the last Farmers Markets before the semester ends. Thursday, April 30. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Onions and garlic for sale at the Farmers Market. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Fresh vegetables line Broadway Street. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Larger and larger crowds gathered around The Upstairs Neighbors at the farmers market as the morning progressed.

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Alex Montez de Oca, left, handles the upright bass while Daniel Michelson and Nathan Lehmann play along.

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Grace Senoglus message was among the strongest.

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Over 300 participants gather at Chico State for Take Back the Nights march through downtown.

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Everyone silently continues to the Chico State Free Speech Area.

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Take Back the Night passes the Madison Bear Garden.

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More signs march past El Rey Theater.

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Both cat-callers and admirers offer their opinions of those walking through downtown.

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A plethora of signs spoke the message of the march rather than any of the participants.

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Bar-goes at Rileys look on as the march continues through downtown.

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Larger and larger crowds gathered around The Upstairs Neighbors at the farmers market as the morning progressed.

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Janelle Borges supplies lead vocals for The Upstairs Neighbours in front of Wall Street at the famers market.

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Left to right, Alex Montez handles the upright bass while Daniel Michelson and Nathan Lehmann play along.

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Phillip Drange, left, provides vocals as Polo Hedriana takes care of the guitar. Nathan Lehmann, background, waits with his saxophone at the ready.

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Janelle Borges taps out the beat as she takes a break for a song or two to talk with market-goers.

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The Saturday Chico Certified Farmers Market always draws a healthy crowd, and nearly all passersby slowed for a listen.

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The Upstairs Neighbours performed on April 25 at the Saturday farmers market.

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Polo Hedriana plays the guitar at the farmers market with The Upstairs Neighbours.

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Nathan Lehmanns saxophone was looking good in the crisp morning air.

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Ben and Elyse Fontanas 15-month-old daughter Charlotte shows off her moves at the farmers market.

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The soft sounds of The Upstairs Neighbours could be heard coming from the corner of Third and Wall streets in downtown Chico.

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A little farther on, some bighorn sheep appear along the ridge-line. There are actually 5 in this photo, and many more could be seen running across the mountain side throughout the day.

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A little farther on, some bighorn sheep appear along the ridge-line. There are actually 5 in this photo, and many more could be seen running across the mountain side throughout the day.

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Everyone silently continues to the Chico State Free Speech Area.

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Grace Senoglus message was among the strongest.

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[Photo] Community marches in solidarity for sexual violence awareness

April 24, 2015
Many participants make time to stick around for hot chocolate and company before heading home.

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Grace Senoglus bold statement was celebrated by many stopping to grab a photo with her and her friends on their way out.

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Emilee Hunt sends everyone home with powerful words of thankfulness and encouragement.

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Over 300 participants gather at Chico State for Take Back the Nights march through downtown.

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Everyone silently continues to the Chico State Free Speech Area.

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Take Back the Night passes the Madison Bear Garden.

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More signs march past El Rey Theater.

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More signs march past El Rey Theater.

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More signs march past El Rey Theater.

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Everyone respectfully waited at traffic lights, walked in a narrow line and made their way back to campus.

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Both cat-callers and admirers offer their opinions of those walking through downtown.

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Coming up Broadway Street the marchers continue to gather attention through their solidarity and sign-work.

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While the majority of the participants were Wildcats, there were plenty of others who had traveled to participate in Take Back the Night.

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Each carrying their own candle and not saying a word the group makes their way across Ivy Street.

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The march begins through the brick pillars of Chico State.

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Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

[Photo] Bay Area NFL teams get set for draft

April 24, 2015
Goats have a space near the house as well.

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On your way up to the Buttes youll also pass Penny, one of the largest cows youll ever see.

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The day gets hotter and brighter as the group stretches out while we make our way back down the Sutter Buttes.

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Making sure to not wear ourselves out too much, Charlie shared some details about the surrounding valleys.

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A nice view of the valley showed some of Charlies rice fields and miles more of flat farmland.

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The line of students make its way across the Sutter Buttes.

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A little farther on, some bighorn sheep appear along the ridge-line.

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Lizards and squirrels joined the party too.

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Lots of private paths are scattered through the foothills of the Sutter Buttes.

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Charlie Roberts talks soil with engineers from his classes who attended the hike on his property.

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A few civil engineering majors make their way ahead of the group as the hike on Charlies land begins.

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Vultures are a common sight, with the occasional eagle gliding overhead as well.

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To the left of the path is the house Charlie built for himself and his family. Their home sits right at the base of the Sutter Buttes, seen in the background.

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This doeling was less than six months old, and made plenty of faces for the camera.

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An Alpha Romeo awaiting some love greets you as you make your way onto Charlie Roberts property on the Sutter Buttes.

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[Photo] Gallery: Point Race at Silver Dollar Speedway

April 23, 2015
Every seats a good seat at Silver Dollar Speedway. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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The number 75 car jumped to an early lead . Photo by Trevor Ryan

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But if an oval track and a bunch of angry V8s isnt American enough for you, this ought to be. Muscle cars, pickup trucks and classics littered the parking lot at the event. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Definitely the fastest cars on the track, the 410 Sprints were also the loudest. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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The variety in classes and aero made for different racing styles. Contact was common and each race had several yellow flags. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Racing flat-out with no downforce takes a lot of grit. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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5 classes of cars kept the commentators busy at Silver Dollar Speedway. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Lots of contact, cars off track and conversations with officials is common when youre competing on dirt. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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The three Cooper brothers ended up taking the entire podium to themselves. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Car 26 speeds down the far straight trying to make up ground. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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One of the three Cooper brothers in the Street Stock race takes off down the main straight. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Next up, the Street Stocks could be found hitting the oval. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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The dirt, dust, smoke, noise and rumble from the powerful V8s fills the night air for miles around the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Two Limited Late Model cars go neck and neck across the line. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Car number 96 flies across the start-finish straight during the final Limited Late Model race. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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The Limited Llate Models had a full grid and an aggressive pace. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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Multiple races for 5 classes were held over the course of the evening at Silver Dollar Speedway, Friday April 17, 2015. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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