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Students party on a roof on Chavez in 2014. Cesar Chavez Day has been observed by Chico State since 2001. Photo by Annie Paige.

The real reason Chico State parties on Chavez

Callum Standish, A&E Editor // March 31, 2024

Cesar Chavez was a pillar of worker’s rights, why has his birthday become a day Chico State students party?   Cesar Chavez was a labor organizer and civil rights activist who co-founded the...

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Weekly fit check: Cesar Chavez Day edition

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor // April 3, 2023

On March 31, Cesar Chavez Day, Wildcats strolled the streets in celebration of a Chico tradition: waking up at sunrise and drinking until alcohol seeped from their pores.  This week’s fit check...

The campaign for this year's safe celebration of Cesar Chavez Day is sponsored by MEChA, Associated Students, University Housing, CADEC, CAVE,  and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Image from Chico State Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Campus asks for responsible participation in Cesar Chavez Day

Natalie Hanson // March 27, 2019

On what many consider a day off from classes and a welcome opportunity after spring break to party, Chico State is offering opportunities to celebrate the upcoming holiday, Cesar Chavez Day, with more...

Marchers marching to honor Cesar Chavez and others begin their march on campus on March 31.

M.E.Ch.A marches through Chico on Cesar Chavez Day

Josh Cozine // April 1, 2018

Students took to Chico streets Saturday, chanting to both celebrate the life of César Chávez and remind their fellow students that cultural appropriation is not okay. “When I say viva, you say Chávez!” Marchers...

Volunteers help people register for their day of volunteering. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

‘Cats in the Community volunteer for Cèsar Chàvez day

Jacqueline Morales // March 31, 2017

Many Chico State students celebrate Cèsar Chàvez day March 31 by volunteering. 'Cats in the Community is the event that brought a total of 250 students together to help out in the community. Jacqueline...

Students gathered in Trinity Commons to support labor rights for faculty in honor of Cesar Chavez. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

In honor of Cesar Chavez, students support faculty labor rights

Molly Sullivan // April 2, 2016

To commemorate Cesar Chavez, Chico State students gathered in Trinity Commons on March 28 to show solidarity with the California Faculty Association strike. “We want to continue Cesar Chavez’s...

Human and zombie players were distinguished based on their glow stick bracelets. Photo credit: Bridget Comito

Walking Dead Game hosted as alternative event during Cesar Chavez weekend

Bridget Comito // April 2, 2016

Students of the Christian Challenge club put on a game of capture the flag that simulated The Walking Dead on March 31.The students played humans and zombies with capture the flag integrated into the game....

Nicole Beal, sophomore pre-nursing major, and Jenna Fletcher, junior health science administration major, are full of excitement as they prepare to head to Bidwell Park. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

‘Cats in the Community give back

Dominique Diaz // March 31, 2016
Students gathered on Cesar Chavez day to lend a helping hand
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.
Students party on a roof on Chavez in 2014. Cesar Chavez Day has been observed by Chico State since 2001. Photo by Annie Paige.

Chavez Day recap

March 31, 2014
The holiday was celebrated with hijacked firetrucks, front-yard snowboarding and community service.
Cesar Chavez Day 2014

Cesar Chavez Day 2014

March 31, 2014
Cesar Chavez Day celebrations began as early as Saturday afternoon.

Live coverage of Cesar Chavez Day

March 30, 2014
Tweets from Orion reporters and photographers.
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