Third-party candidate answers ‘Berners’ call for political action
February 7, 2018
Filed under Community, Mobile Headlines, News, Showcase
Lewis Elbinger is the only Green Party candidate in the campaign for the first district’s congressional seat. Elbinger joins a primary race between four Democrats and two Republicans, including incumbent representative Doug LaMalfa. The top two vote-getters in the June primaries will be placed ...
America inching toward Civil War
Roberto Fonseca and Nicole Henson
February 23, 2017
It’s been something that should have been in the back of American’s heads since Hillary and President Donald Trump were both nominated as the primary candidates to become the President of the United States. How much closer to a civil war are we?If Bernie Sanders had won the democratic nomination,...
Bernie Sanders holds rally at Chico State
Elizabeth Helmer and George Johnston
June 3, 2016
Filed under Breaking News, News
Chico felt a bern Thursday night.Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a stop at Chico State to give a stump speech before the Super Tuesday election in California on June 7.While at the college, the senator from Vermont talked about things like foreign-policy, education and the environm...
Bernie Sanders draws crowd of 15,000 in last-minute Sacramento rally
May 11, 2016
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Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally in Sacramento on May 9 to a crowd of over 15,000 supporters. In his speech, Sen. Sanders stressed the importance on winning the primary in California. “With your help we are going to win the biggest prize yet, the California primary which has...
Democratic caucus rallies in delegates for Bernie Sanders
May 6, 2016
A passionate, diverse crowd gathered at the Chico Grange Hall Sunday afternoon to cast a vote for delegate candidates to represent Bernie Sanders at the Democratic National Convention in July. People could attend, cast a vote and leave, or stay for delegate speeches. Caucuses were held statewide by Califor...
Butte County residents vote for caucus in presidential primary
May 2, 2016
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California just took one step closer to deciding who should run for president in the Democrat primaries.On May 1, doors opened at the ARC pavilion and Chico Grange Hall for any registered Democrats in the 1st District to vote for their favorite delegate. Those supporting Hilary Clinton went to the ARC ...
California primary election includes Senate seat
April 28, 2016
Filed under Breaking News, Community, News
The stakes are higher than usually in the 2016 primary election. For the first time in 24 years, California is having an open Senate race. Next to Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, 34 names of Senate hopefuls will be listed on the California primary. Citizens registered...
Wildcats ‘Feel the Bern’
April 13, 2016
Filed under Campus, Community, News
Chico State has been experiencing a wide range of openness and support for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Six months ago, very few people knew his name. Today, he appeals widely to the younger generation, especially college students. This is apparent in the Chico community.Bands for Be...
Mass media is too liberal
April 9, 2016
It should come as a no surprise that media has always had a biased opinion. Whether you are watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster, listening to the radio or reading an article online, there is bound to be a hidden agenda behind the communication. In recent times though, it looks as if media has be...
Bernie fans to host free registration event with live music
March 25, 2016
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Local bands will be performing at a voter registration event to support Bernie Sanders and encourage eligible voters to register in time for the California primary election. “Bands for Bernie” will feature performances from Get Foxy, Holly Taylor's Jazz Combo, The Moes Family Band, Thick and Thin, C...
Sanders loses popularity on social media
March 13, 2016
Whether you watched the Democratic debate held in Flint, Michigan, on Sunday night or not, simply scrolling on any social media outlet would have informed you of the now infamous racial comment Bernie Sanders made during the debate. His comment received an intense amount of backlash on Twitter, Facebook, ...
Politicians should revisit children’s stories
March 11, 2016
The presidential election is approaching this year. This will be the first election that I will be old enough to participate in and I’m debating whether any candidate is worthy of my vote. I don’t seem to prefer any candidate, not necessarily because of a stance the...
