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From the International Pillow Fight Day facebook page

World Pillow Fight Day comes to Chico

Elizabeth Helmer // March 22, 2016

Chico is hosting a pillow fight 4 p.m. in Bidwell Park on April 2.The pillow fight is part of the celebration for International Pillow Fight Day, an unofficial holiday started seven years ago. The event...

An explosion at Zaventem airport killed 11 people tuesday Photo Credit: From Creative commons

Brussels attack kills 34 people

George Johnston // March 22, 2016

Two explosions rocked Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday. The first explosion happened around 07:00 GMT at the Zaventem airport, killing 11 people and injuring another 92. An hour later, the second explosion...

Sophomore Natalie Valenzuela prevents her opponent from getting to the basket in a game against Simpson University. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Chico State women’s basketball team falls short

Jason Spies // March 21, 2016
After a season of failed expectations, the Chico State women's basketball team finds solace in knowing next year will be different.
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Famous Rabbi to lecture at Chico State for 2016 Hodgkins Endowment Peace Lecture

George Johnston // March 20, 2016

The 2016 Hodgkins Endowment Peace Lecture will have a special guest this year. Renowned Rabbi Micheal Lerner is giving the lecture at Chico State on March 29. He will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Rowland-Taylor...

Step Into Sustainability will happen March 23 from 11-4 p.m. Photo credit: George Johnston

Trinity Commons event offers free music and raffle

George Johnston // March 20, 2016

Chico State's Trinity Commons is soon to be filled with the sounds of free music and raffles. On Wednesday, Step into Sustainability will take place in the Trinity Commons from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Live...

Saturday morning a man survived being hit by a taxi and dragged 20 feet Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Man dragged by truck in downtown

Michael Catelli // March 19, 2016
Man on skate board was hit and dragged by truck in downtown Chico.
Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

I won’t be voting for Trump

Alex Horne // March 17, 2016
Chico State students shouldn't vote for Trump because he is morally and ethically wrong on many different issues.
The 2016 Chico State mens and womens basketball teams. Photo credit: Jacob Auby & Jordan Olesen

Basketball players claim CCAA awards

Danielle Pubill // March 16, 2016
The Wildcats basketball teams came out victorious this season with many individual awards.
SPC ambassadors lead a meeting. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Student Philanthropy Council raises $4,000

Kayla Fitzgerald // March 16, 2016
Did you hear about the new student philanthropy council?
Senior English major Malissa Pierce, the senator for the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, is hoping to spread the word about her senate seat. Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Senior joins Student Academic Senate

Amelia Storm // March 15, 2016
Malissa Pierce appointed representative for College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Students in a recent Orion poll voiced their dissatisfaction with the services at the Student Health Center. Photo credit: George Johnston

Students dissatisfied with health center

Michael Catelli // March 14, 2016
Wildcats are not pleased with the wait time at the Student Health Center and sometimes would rather save the inconvenience by not going.
Gayle E. Hutchinson was named the new president of Chico State (Photo courtesy of Chico State).

Newly selected president discusses role at Chico State

After a secretive selection process, Dr. Gayle E. Hutchinson was named the new president of Chico State on March 9. Although she is joining the university after a vote of no confidence and amidst a potential...

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