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  • Right fielder Troy Kent making a play on a deep fly ball in the top of the sixth against San Marcos. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on March 17.

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    Wildcats drop series finale after an 8-run seventh inning from the Cougars

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    ‘Just panic’ during St. Patrick’s Day shooting

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    What I learned from talking to pro-life activists

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    Beyond the doodles: A deeper look at the collaborative canvas on campus 

  • Sophomore shortstop Lorenzo Mariani, right, making a tough throw on a ground ball up the middle against Cal State San Marcos. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on Mar. 16.

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    Wildcats flip the script to take both in doubleheader against San Marcos

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Jana Frazier, an Oroville Dam tour guide, explains how the hydroelectric turbines work.Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Drought depletes dam energy production

Yessenia Funes // March 1, 2014
Water shortages at Lake Oroville's hydroelectric dam could cause an increase in electricity costs for Chico residents.
Kurt Albrecht, co-owner of Chaffin Family Orchards, inspects a dietary mineral supplement used by his herd. This group of about 40 Angus cattle will have to be moved to another side of the property soon to prevent overgrazing.Photo credit: Nicholas Carr

Ranchers sell animals to survive drought

Yessenia Funes // February 18, 2014
Grass-fed animals need grass to eat, but the drought has dried the land, which is causing problems for farmers and could impact consumers.
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