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Smoke can still be seen from inside Bidwell Mansion after the fire Wednesday morning. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Dec. 11.

Bidwell Mansion destroyed in fire

Megan Gauer, Layout Editor // December 11, 2024

Bidwell Mansion, the historic home of John and Annie Bidwell, was destroyed in an overnight fire on Wednesday. The fire began around 3:15 a.m. The cause is currently under investigation, Matt Teague,...

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Chico State men's basketball Coach Greg Clink looks on at a game from the sidelines.

Men’s basketball head coach retires 4 days before season opener

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // November 4, 2024

Chico State men’s basketball coach Greg Clink announced his retirement Monday, only four days before the team’s 2024-25 season opener in Seattle. Clink will end his 16-year career, which started...

One lonely bike sits on the bike rack behind Butte Hall. Taken by Anthony Vasek on Sept 26

Chico State empty after power outage ends classes

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // September 26, 2024

Update 7:25 p.m. Thursday: Classes will remain canceled through Friday according to an announcement issued by President Stephen Perez. This follows a power outage resulting from a cut power-line.  “The...

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Man with wooden club taken to hospital on psychiatric hold

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // September 23, 2024

University Police said they encountered a man early Monday morning carrying a wooden club on campus. Although he did not pose an immediate threat, the individual was making concerning statements during...

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Police: Teen rushed to hospital with major injuries after being hit by Chico State student

Michael Arredondo and Jessica Miller // September 12, 2024

Update 9:30 a.m. Thursday: A 17-year-old Chico High student was rushed to the hospital with major injuries after being hit by a Chico State student while in a marked crosswalk on Esplanade near West Sacramento...

The Delta Chi house April 10. Hours after having their chapter revoked the lights on their letters remain lit. Photo taken by Molly Myers.

Fraternity Delta Chi loses charter following hazing incident report

Ariana Powell and Molly Myers // April 10, 2023

Chico State Delta Chi chapter lost its charter following a hazing incident report submitted to the Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities office in March. The incident report included allegations...

President Hutchinson in 2017. Photo Courtesy of Chico State.

President Gayle Hutchinson announces retirement

Molly Myers and Noah Herbst // October 11, 2022

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson announced her retirement today after almost seven years as president, concluding her nearly 30-year employment with the university. The news came in an email to...

First potential case of monkeypox at Chico State

First potential case of monkeypox at Chico State

Molly Myers and Noah Herbst // September 1, 2022

The first possible case of monkeypox on Chico State's campus was reported early Thursday evening, according to the WellCat Health Center. This announcement came from an email that said an individual...

500 votes found in Chico State drop box a month after Election Day

500 votes found in Chico State drop box a month after Election Day

Julian Mendoza and Joel Moret // December 12, 2020

More than 500 uncounted ballots were discovered in a drop box on the Chico State campus on Tuesday — nearly two weeks after certified election results were announced. The Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s...

Police arrest Nord Gardens shooting suspect

Police arrest Nord Gardens shooting suspect

Angelina Mendez, Staff Writer // May 5, 2020

Chico Police Detective Bureau arrested a shooting suspect the afternoon of Monday, April 27 following a homicide investigation regarding a shooting incident that occured on April 15th, according to a...

Attempted robbery at East Avenue Safeway

Attempted robbery at East Avenue Safeway

Keyla De Los Santos, Staff Writer // May 5, 2020

On May 2 at 9:47 p.m., the Chico Police Department received a call of a battery that had just occurred at the Safeway located on East Avenue.  The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Colin Thompson,...

Police arrest carjacking suspect following crash

Police arrest carjacking suspect following crash

Angelina Mendez, Staff Writer // May 5, 2020

At noon on May 4, Chico Police Department officers received a report regarding a carjcking that had just occurred in the 1900 block of Esplanade in Chico, according to a CPD news release. The victim,...

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