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AS Elections: Mia Sanchez-Bejar runs for executive vice president

Timothy Adams, Reporter // April 2, 2023

Mia Sanchez-Bejar, a junior majoring in cellular and molecular biology, is running for executive vice president in the 2023 Associated Students general election. Holding a position such as AS vice...

People gathered for a presentation

Student, ‘Can Stachura just walk onto campus?’

Ariana Powell, City Editor // January 26, 2023

One question stumped every board and authority member in attendance, “Can Stachura just walk onto campus?” a crowd member asked. University Police Interim Chief Christopher Nicodemus motioned for...

Becky Holden from Butte Environmental Council answers questions from a student. Photo courtesy of FISHBIO.

Biological science department holds second career fair

Alejandra Fraga // February 12, 2017

The Biological Sciences Outreach Committee put on its second biology career fair at Chico State. "We're thankful to all the volunteers, panelists, and companies" said Rebecca Brunelli, chair of committee...

Bio professor's book addresses climate change

Bio professor’s book addresses climate change

Austin Redfern // January 21, 2015
Chico State professor of Biology Kristina Schierenback's new book examines how the evolution of California is shaped by climate change.
Clubs must pay AS banking fee for funds

Clubs must pay AS banking fee for funds

Christine Lee // March 4, 2014
Lab manual profits received by a campus club are processed by the Associated Students the to ensure they're put to proper use. The A.S. applies a 2 percent charge for each manual they sell.
Dr. Patricia Edelmann, professor, biology department. Courtesy of Chico State.

Campus building-use policy under review

Enrique Raymundo // February 25, 2014
Chico State's policy for reserving campus facilities raised concerns with some faculty.
University enforces student club policies

University enforces student club policies

Christine Lee // February 19, 2014
The university re-enforces policies on student organization fundraising sales and club officer total unit enrollment limits.
Students are captivated during Thursday's session of "Biology of Sex," during which professor Rebecca Brunelli incorporated an activity in which students were either asexual or sexual reproducers.Photo credit: Grant Mahan

‘Biology of Sex’ succeeds with students

Prin Mayowa // February 18, 2014
The Chico State course "Biology of Sex" teaches students about the genes that make humans and animals want to get in others' jeans.
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