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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Thirteen of the 15 incoming recruits for the Chico State men's track and field team. In the middle of them is the new athlete's mantra: respect, optimism and discipline. Photo Courtesy Oliver Hanf

Wildcats track and field bringing big crop of recruits

Emerson Keenan // October 12, 2014
The Chico State men's and women's track and field teams brought in a big class of transfers and freshmen to replace the big class of seniors leaving.
Octavio Murillo grapples with the opposition as both players go for the ball. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Men’s soccer team wins in OT against Humboldt

Emerson Keenan // October 10, 2014
The Chico State Wildcats let a one goal lead slip away against the Humboldt State Lumberjacks, only to win in overtime 2-1 on controversial penalty kick in opening minutes of overtime.
Chico State long jumper leaps through the air earlier this season Photo credit: Emily Teague

Wildcats await NCAA Championships

Emerson Keenan // May 11, 2014
After multiple California Collegiate Athletic Association titles, a handful of track and field athletes are likely headed to Michigan for NCAA championships.
Pitcher Alex Molina winds up against Sonoma State earlier this season. Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Wildcats softball ends season with split

Emerson Keenan // April 28, 2014
Wildcat slugger Desiree' Gonzalez tied the single season school record for home runs with her 11th, while the team split the doubleheader with Cal State East Bay 6-2 and 11-6.
John Brunk, Theodore Elsenbaumer and J Patrick Smith compete alongside Olympic medalist Ashton Eaton. Photo courtesy of Kevin Brunk.

Wildcat decathletes dash against world-class competition

Emerson Keenan // April 21, 2014
Three Chico State athletes got a rare opportunity to compete against a variety of Olympic runners at the Sam Adams Combined Events decathlon.
Junior steeplechase athlete Alex McGuirk. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Endurance event tests Wildcat athletes

Emerson Keenan // April 15, 2014
Steeplechase is an often-forgotten track and field event, in which Alex McGuirk broke the school record.
Alex Molina, senior pitcher, gets ready to bat during practice. Photo credit: Maisee Lee

Pitcher grand slams as hitter

Emerson Keenan // March 25, 2014
Senior pitcher Alex Molina can hit and pitch, which makes her a rare commodity in softball.
Sophomore pitcher Brooke Langeloh. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Sweet sweep for ’Cats softball team

Emerson Keenan // March 15, 2014
The Chico State softball team moves above .500 for the first time this season with a sweep of Pace University and continues a five-game win streak.
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