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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Yang Dai

Yang Dai, Staff Writer

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Last weekend the Elks Lodge held an omelet fundraiser Photo credit: Yang Dai

Chico Rotary Club raises money for schools

Yang Dai
May 12, 2016

The annual Chico Rotary Club omelet breakfast meeting, which was started 25 years ago, was held as scheduled in the Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave, at 8:30 a.m. last weekend. This year’s event attracted...

PG&E is making Chico shine a bit brighter by providing over 6,000 street lamps in the city. Photo credit: Yang Dai

6,000 LED street lamps will light up Chico

Yang Dai
May 8, 2016

Chico will replace lamps in many streets with LED energy-saving lamps in the next four to six weeks in order to ensure more brilliant and energy-saving nights in Chico. The Pacific Gas and Electric Company...

New Earth Market's grand opening will be in May. Photo credit: Yang Dai

Natural food store open for business in Chico

Yang Dai
May 1, 2016

A New Earth Market natural food store officially opened recently at 864 East Ave.This kind of opening for business is known as “soft open.”The store has nearly 70 employees, mainly engaged...

The Albert E. Warrens Reception Center has been a part of Chico for nearly 100 years. Photo credit: Yang Dai

Former president residence will be renovated

Yang Dai
May 1, 2016

The Albert E. Warrens Reception Center will have tremendous renovations starting May 23, and there is a question from the Chico community whether there should be changes to the center. The renovations...

Carol Huston is one of the professors being honored. Photo source: Chico State School of Nursing

Chico State honors retiring teachers

Yang Dai
April 24, 2016

Chico State’s Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association plan to launch an honorary award ceremony for four Chico State professors who will be retiring. The ceremony will be held at 1705 Manzanita...

After working in Chico State housing for two years, Brett Rahtz feels like he can do more to help the university. Photo credit: George Johnston

Newly elected A.S. vice president talks plans for future

Yang Dai and George Johnston
April 15, 2016

After nearly a day of fierce voting, the A.S. vice president of business and finance of Chico State was elected on April 13. Brett Rahtz, the new vice president of business and finance recently sat down...

The Chico Women's Club is holding a fashion show this weekend. Photo credit: Yang Dai

Chico Women’s Club holding fashion show

Yang Dai
April 9, 2016

Jointly held by the Chico Women's Club and Pleasant Valley High School students, an environmental protection-themed catwalk will be held on April 10 at the Chico Women's Club on 592 E. Third St. Over 60...

Most international students come from the Middle East or East Asia. Photo credit: Yang Dai

International students account for 3.6 percent of Chico State population

Yang Dai
April 2, 2016
International students account for 3.6 percent of the Chico State population in 2016.
The Chico Rose Garden has recently been completed Photo credit: George Johnston

Rose garden by Big Chico Creek completed

Yang Dai
March 27, 2016
The Rose Garden Has Been Completed and Greeted Its First Visitors Last Weekend
The 13th Soroptimist Home and Garden Show open over the weekend of March 19 Photo credit: Yang Dai

Home and Garden Show celebrated this weekend

Yang Dai
March 19, 2016
The 13th Soroptimist Home and Garden Show came off this Saturday and Sunday at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man steals cream from Safeway

Yang Dai
March 6, 2016
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. February 29 to March 6
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Two sets of men fight downtown

Yang Dai
February 28, 2016
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Feb 28.
Cindy Mckay helping international students decided what to with their future Photo credit: Yang Dai

Lectures to help graduating international students

Yang Dai
February 28, 2016

International students fretting over what to do after graduating need to worry no more. On March 1 and 4, lectures are being held at the student center to help students figure out their post collegiate...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Men and dogs war

Yang Dai
February 21, 2016
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Feb. 21.
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Bike locks attack

Yang Dai
February 14, 2016
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Feb 13.
Over Valintine's weekend, Goodwill will launch its “Donate Your Ex’s Stuff” progrm where people can donate their ex's stuff Photo credit: Yang Dai

Ex-orcising unwanted junk with “Donate Your Ex’s Stuff”

Yang Dai
February 13, 2016

Goodwill has launched a program called “Donate Your Ex’s Stuff” for Valentine's Day weekend. The “Donate Your Ex’s Stuff” program encourages people to donate things left by their exes to...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Shots heard in Cohasset Lane

Yang Dai
February 7, 2016
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Feb 7.
Photo credit: Yang Dai

Water companies hope water restrictions dry up

Yang Dai
February 7, 2016
Rain Finally Comes to California, but are water reservation necessary?
William Johnson and his crew working to trim branches near campus. Photo credit: Yang Dai

Tree branch trimming ensures student safety

Yang Dai
November 11, 2015
With winter approaching, the workers are occupying themselves with trimming the roadside tree branches.

Gunshots heard on First Street

Yang Dai
October 19, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Oct. 11.

Students write their last wishes

Yang Dai
October 11, 2015
Students' final wishes were written and displayed in the Student Services Center plaza.
Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Car stolen from apartment

Yang Dai
October 4, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Oct. 4.