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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Gayle E. Hutchinson is the first female president of Chico State. Photos courtesy of Chico State.

Chico State makes history with first female president and GSEC reacts

Elizabeth Castillo // March 9, 2016

One day after International Women’s Day, Dr. Gayle E. Hutchinson was appointed as the first female president of Chico State. “I think it’s great that we have a woman president now after 127 years,”...

A.S. president plans new programs to leave her mark

A.S. president plans new programs to leave her mark

Kristina Martinez // May 12, 2015
Newly-elected Deanna Jarquin shares her plans to maintain strong existing programs and to spearhead new ones during her term.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

A.S. computers gone bad

Joseph Rogers // May 2, 2015
The Associated Students needs to step up computer maintenance.
Senior Deanna Jarquin was elected the next academic years Associated Students president by a margin of 170 votes. Photo credit: George Johnston

Incoming A.S. president lays out vision, priorities

Kristina Martinez // April 22, 2015
Deanna Jarquin, the next academic year's leader of student government, explains the direction she would like to see Chico State go in the future.
Chico State students show their support for sustainable food on campus. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

‘Real food’ advisory measure passes with 86 percent approval

Elaine Knudsen // April 21, 2015
Chico State students overwhelming voted to approve committing to the sustainable requirements outlined in the Real Food Challenge.
Associated Students election results

Associated Students election results

Courtney Weaver // April 16, 2015
In an increase over last year, 4,625 students voted in the A.S. election and chose the next academic year's student government.
The logo for this years election. Photo courtesy of Chico State

Vote today for student elections

Brittany Mcclintock // April 15, 2015
Associated Students, Real Food Chico and on campus organizations hold their elections through April 16.
Students and community members will be able to give back in honor of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31. Photo courtesy of Chico State

A.S. hosts service day dedicated to Cesar Chavez

Hannah Suzuki // March 27, 2015
Cats in the Community's Day of Service will honor Cesar Chavez' memory with volunteer and clean-up events around campus March 31.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Voting in A.S. elections isn’t just for weirdos

Megan Mann // March 17, 2015
Willie wants you to vote!
A.S., state workers partner toward thriving campus life

A.S., state workers partner toward thriving campus life

Kristina Martinez // March 11, 2015
California state workers work with Chico State's Associated Students to help bring student activities to the university.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Crossing the unit line

Joseph Rogers // January 31, 2015
There are consequences for taking too many units and they are not well advertised.
Leah Railey, human resources director of Associated Students, reflects on how the organization helps prepare students for future jobs with part-time employment. Photo credit: Alisa Thorsen

On-campus jobs can bolster student income

Alisa Thorsen // January 25, 2015
Get an inside look into the different employment options for college students at Chico State.
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