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The power of a good book

Mario Ortiz Jr, Opinion Editor // January 19, 2022

Growing up, I wasn't the biggest fan of reading. I could never get "lost" in a book like some peers. However, in college, books have become a great escape for me. They have helped me get away from the...

In our last podcast, we tackle the debate around books that are turned into movies. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Podcast Video: Arts in Review – When books become movies

In our last podcast for the semester, we decided to tackle a major topic that everyone has a different perspective on - film adaptations of best-selling books, beloved or otherwise. From "The Lord of the...

Recommended reading list for college bookworms

Recommended reading list for college bookworms

Jacqueline Morales // August 29, 2018

As a college student, have you ever put off reading books for something more exciting? Or maybe you have not come upon a good read in a while and you're feeling nostalgic? Maybe you just need to restock...

Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Keep your mind active this summer

Danielle Cortes // May 15, 2018

It is almost officially summertime, meaning no more classes, homework assignments or group projects.But it is not a time to lose your brain activity because of lack of daily school work. Why not read a...

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Learn to live your best life with ‘The Four Agreements’

Danielle Cortes // March 24, 2018

Finally, warm weather is here and a lot of free time will be spent under the sun. With the bright weather and school starting up again after spring break, why not pick up a book and learn about your...

Luke Davies talks about his screenplay for the movie “Lion” at Ziing Recital Hall Thursday night. Photo credit: Josiah Nicholl

Academy Award-nominated screenwriter speaks at Chico State

Josiah Nicholl // February 16, 2018

Screenwriter Luke Davies came to talk about his script for the movie "Lion" and read his other writing Thursday.Davies presented in the Ziing Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. He read scenes from the book "A Long...

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Education hindered by overprotective parents

Megan Mann // October 4, 2015
Book banning has to be the worst decision in education.
Illustration by Trevor Moore

Censorship app harms rather than protects

Megan Mann // April 1, 2015
The new Clean Reader app tries to shelter young people by removing coarse language from books — a ridiculous concept.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Good book hunting

Megan Mann // March 10, 2015
I'm on the hunt down after you, books.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Giving ‘Fifty Shades’ a chance

Daisy Dardon // February 6, 2015
I won't be alone on Valentine's Day. I'll be watching "Fifty Shades of Grey" with hundreds of other strangers.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Read the book first

Daisy Dardon // January 17, 2015
I'm still waiting for the day that a movie will live up to the book.

For cheap textbooks, make like a pirate

Veronica De La Cruz // October 3, 2014
There are several alternatives to buying expensive textbooks from the Wildcat Store.
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