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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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    Chico State’s Project Rebound helps students after incarceration

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    ‘A Skye of Jade:’ a dystopian world created by Chico State student

  • The men’s bathroom on the second floor of Tehama Hall has a sign titled “All-Gender Restroom Coming Soon!” taped to it. The restrooms are expected to be updated by the fall 2025 semester in Yolo and the Student Services Center will also be under construction. Taken by Grace Stark on April 11.

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    Chico State announces construction plans for gender-inclusive bathrooms

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Chico State Women’s Soccer has weekend thrills and challenges

Kya Williams, Reporter // October 23, 2023

It was a weekend of highs and lows for the Chico State Women's Soccer (9-5-1) team as they faced a tough 0-2 defeat against Cal State Los Angeles on Friday, but pulled through Sunday with a thrilling 4-0...

Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 28.

A week full of Chico State Halloween activities

Callum Standish, Reporter // October 22, 2023

Get in the Halloween spirit or just try something new this week with this collection of on and off campus events. Sunday, Oct. 22 Those boots were made for the Walk for Talk! Join the larger Chico...

A graphic of the Patio with a tumbleweed and a cricket.

Sitting on the grass on my phone

Nadia Hill, Reporter // October 21, 2023

You’ve been staring at the clock all class and you hardly notice when the professor dismisses you. As you flow into the hallway and out the door with the rest of your peers, you realize you have 30 minutes...

Created by Ariana Powell on Oct. 18.

Tuition increase listening forum to take place Nov. 9 at Chico State

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // October 18, 2023

Chico State will host a listening forum to discuss the university’s future and the results of a recent community survey on Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Colusa Hall 100. On Tuesday, Chico State...

GSEC Program Coordinator, Abraham Trujillo, prepares the audience for a show they’ll never forget. Photo by Juliet Perry, taken on Oct.12.

Colorful, lively night at GSEC’s 8th Annual Drag Show

Juliet Perry, Reporter // October 18, 2023

Chico State’s Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition hosted its Eighth Annual Drag Show on Thursday, with a lineup of colorful and lively performers.  The lineup featured the Envy Hip Hop Dance Team,...

Fen Halstead and Trysta Seale’s beginning protest flyer design. Created by Fen Halstead.

Possible tuition raise student protest on campus

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // October 10, 2023

A student protest against the tuition raise could be coming to Chico State in late October. English major, Trysta Seale, is working to gather student and faculty support for the protest. On Sept. 21,...

Advertisement for the Drag Show outside of the GSEC office on campus.

Annual Queer Week returns to campus

Megan Gauer, Design/Multimedia Editor // October 9, 2023

Chico State’s Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition is hosting its annual Queer Week this week, Oct. 9 through the 12.  Queer Week falls annually during the week of National Coming Out Day, which...

Chico State professor Sarah Gagnebin kneels next to a grave marker in the Chico Cemetery. Taken by Chico State photographer Jason Halley.

Take a walk through Chico Cemetery

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // October 8, 2023

The first Chico Cemetery tour of the semester, led by comparative religions and humanities professor Sarah Gagnebin, is Monday. The first was supposed to be Oct. 2 but was canceled because Gagnebin...

Disagreement unfolds among Chico State campus following $2 million patio

Disagreement unfolds among Chico State campus following $2 million patio

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter // October 4, 2023

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund allocated $1.6 million to Chico State’s newest project, The Patio.  Located outside the Wildcat Recreation Center, The Patio was approved by the Associated...

Roses frame Sleep Lagoon’s drummer as they perform during the Associated Students’ Music Under the Stars concert. Taken by Ariana Powell on Sept. 21

Rosey, starless Music Under the Stars concert

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // September 25, 2023

Chico State’s rose garden acted as a backdrop for the two bands who performed under the night sky at the Associated Students' Music Under the Stars concert on Thursday. The mini, black stage with...

Created by Ariana Powell on Sept. 17 using Adobe Express.

Chico State President Steve Perez and students react to tuition raise

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // September 17, 2023

Chico State President Steve Perez released a statement on Thursday regarding the California State University Board of Trustees' approval of the multi-year tuition raise on Wednesday. Perez, who was...

Justin Ricketts celebrates goal

Chico State Men’s Soccer stays undefeated after close game against Biola University

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Reporter // September 16, 2023

The No. 8 Chico State Men’s Soccer team was victorious in a close game against the Biola Eagles, securing a 1-0 win Thursday, extending their win streak to five. The Wildcats, who usually dominate...

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