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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chris Sullivan started his term as Associated Students president in May 2024. The term will end in May 2025. Courtesy: Chris Sullivan.

AS President Chris Sullivan aims to ‘advocate, unite and understand’

Lexi Lynn, Reporter // October 21, 2024

Chris Sullivan, the Associated Students President for the 2024-2025 school year, is representing the student voices of Chico State. Sullivan grew up in Inglewood and attended a low-income high school...

Chico State Wildcats’ #21 Avery Pieri dribbles the ball through the defense in a game against Sonoma State Thursday, Oct. 17 at Chico State. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats women’s soccer settle for draw against Sonoma State

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // October 19, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats (4-2-6, 1-1-3 CCAA) returned home for a cold and windy evening matchup against the Sonoma State Seawolves (4-4-4, 2-2-1 CCAA) Thursday. The Wildcats took the 1-0 lead in the 32nd...

Chico State women’s volleyball team huddling after scoring a point in their game against Cal  State San Bernardino on Oct. 4 in Chico. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Chico State volleyball falls short in conference home opener against Coyotes

Trevor Lee, Reporter // October 5, 2024

The Chico State women’s volleyball team (6-6) opened their first conference home game of the season at the Acker gymnasium against Cal State San Bernardino (8-4). After dropping the first two sets, the...

 Chico State classrooms left without power. Taken by Callum Standish on Sept. 26

Power restored on campus, classes to resume Monday

Nathan Chiochios and Megan Gauer // September 28, 2024

Power is restored to campus, according to a university announcement issued by President Stephen Perez at 12:45 p.m. Classes will resume as scheduled Monday. Though power is restored, campus will remain...

Chico State Wildcats' Head Volleyball Coach Tommy Gott talks to the team during a time out as they play against Humboldt State Lumberjacks in the second game of their match on, Sep. 23, 2023.

Volleyball matches relocated due to power outage

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // September 27, 2024

Chico State announced that this weekend’s volleyball matches will be moved to Pleasant Valley High School due to the campus closure and power outage. Students will still receive free admission with...

ITSS is located on the first floor of the Meriam Library. Photo credit: Carly Campbell

ITSS issues alert that WiFi may be offline after power outage

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // September 26, 2024

While most online campus services are working as normal, the Eduroam Wifi may be spotty or offline in buildings without power, Internet Technology Support Services said in an email alert. The dining...

El Centro resource center is located in Meriam Library 161. Photo taken by Rebecca Gonzalez on Sept. 18.

Bienvenidos El Centro: New resource center for students

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter // September 25, 2024

El Centro has opened this semester for students to access academic resources and ensure a sense of belonging. They are designed to foster education and develop leadership for Latinx students. They provide...

An inventory search of Ames vehicle revealed he was in possession of a loaded firearm inside of a leather motorcycle vest.  Courtesy: Chico Police Department

Police: Suspect arrested after reckless driving causes crash

Owen Daniels, Opinion Reporter // September 24, 2024

A suspect — Michael Ames — was arrested on Wednesday on charges related to reckless driving and was later found to be in possession of a gun, the Chico Police Department stated in a press release.  Ames...

Chico State University Police is located directly across from campus at W 2nd And, Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928. They can be contacted at 1(530)898-5555.

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...

Chico State Wildcats' #16 Gwyneth Wentzel (right) spikes against Humboldt State Lumberjacks’ #12 Avery McIntyre (center) and #10 Lindsey McLaughlin (left) in the second game of their women’s volleyball match on Saturday, Sept.23, 2023 in Chico.
(Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)

Wildcats volleyball drop conference opener

Trevor Lee, Reporter // September 20, 2024

The Chico State women’s volleyball team (3-5) traveled to Atherton Friday for their first conference game of the season against Cal State East Bay. The Wildcats fought hard in four tightly contested...

Wildcats Sophomore Kassandra Nall attempts to hit the ball over the net in a game against Fresno Pacific on Sept. 6. Photo courtesy of Fresno Pacific Athletics.

Chico State women’s volleyball battles hard: Finishes 1-3 in tournament

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // September 17, 2024

The Chico State women’s volleyball team (3-4) faced a tough weekend of opponents after traveling to Turlock Thursday for the 2024 Stan State Invitational. Despite showing flashes of strong play, the...

Kendall Hall at Chico State

Chico State reminds first-semester students not to rush

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // September 11, 2024

Chico State sent out an email Tuesday morning reminding students of the campus’ policy on deferred recruitment. This means first-semester students cannot rush fraternities or sororities until the spring.  This...

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