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    Chico State baseball walks it off to split series against Monterey Bay

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    Chico State gets all dolled up for Queer Prom

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Police will be monitoring the new stoplight on Nord Aveune to make sure everything goes  safely. Photo credit: George Johnston

New stoplight on Nord Avenue makes crossing safer

Kayla Fitzgerald and George Johnston // April 29, 2016
Did you hear about the safer way to cross Nord Ave.?
The rugby team has made the Pacific Western Rugby Conference playoffs four years in a row. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Men’s rugby team is more than just another team

Carlos Islas // April 29, 2016
The Chico State men's rugby team continues to gather success but seek more support from the school.
Pocket points has become a staple of student life at Chico State Photo credit: George Johnston

Pocket Points has Chico roots

Amelia Storm // April 28, 2016

While Pocket Point's popularity has skyrocketed in recent semesters, it may be a little known fact that the app was created by two former Wildcats. The app was created by Chico State students Rob Richardson...

Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Chico is getting expensive

Alex Horne // April 28, 2016
Chico is getting more expensive, but how much? Why? And how to handle it?
Photo credit: Student Health Center

Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise in Chico

Michael Catelli // April 27, 2016
Chico State students admit to regularly not practicing safe sex.
At Target stores, customers can use the restroom or fitting room of any gender they feel matches their identity. Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Public opinion divided on Target’s transgender bathroom policy

Michelle Zhu // April 27, 2016
See how different views respond to a controversial move by Target.
Sophomore Cameron Santos zeroes in on the pitcher during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats split doubleheader in CCAA matchup

Kenta Mcafee // April 26, 2016
The baseball team split their Saturday doubleheader in a rivalry matchup.
Junior runner Steven Martinez runs around the track during practice. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Runner uses grit and determination to overcome knee injury

Kenta Mcafee // April 26, 2016
Junior runner Steven Martinez powers his way through a knee injury to attempt a shot at nationals.
Carol Huston is one of the professors being honored. Photo source: Chico State School of Nursing

Chico State honors retiring teachers

Yang Dai // April 24, 2016

Chico State’s Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association plan to launch an honorary award ceremony for four Chico State professors who will be retiring. The ceremony will be held at 1705 Manzanita...

Analicia Hawkins prepares supporters for the march. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

‘Take Back the Night’ at Chico State

George Johnston // April 24, 2016

A silent candle-lit march ignited hope in downtown Chico Thursday night. Earlier that evening, the Gender & Sexuality Equity Center hosted "Take Back The Night" as part of sexual assault awareness...

The Chico State softball team talks between innings in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Wildcats make comeback in Game 2

Esther Briggs // April 21, 2016
After losing Game 1 of the twin bill, the Wildcats came back with a vengeance.
Senior Desiree Gonzalez prepares before a pitch in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Wildcats’ 14-game win streak snapped in Hayward

Gabriella Bermudez // April 21, 2016
Chico State softball suffers first lost of April in the first half of a doubleheader against Cal State East Bay.
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