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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

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Jon Williams, a senior English major and honors student, presents his thesis before his peers on Monday. Photo credit: Austin Redfern

Honors students deliver thesis presentations

Austin Redfern // April 29, 2015
Chico State students in the honors program showcased their theses to fellow peers on Monday in Colusa Hall.
Mason Moore and his team at the The Fifth Element science fair presenting how sound frequencies effect water flows. Mason also competes at sprint car racing and has won several top prizes in California. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Junior racer speeds toward success on track, in classroom

Lars Gustafson // April 27, 2015
Mason Moore does double duty as a sprint car racer and a business management major.
Wildcat battles blazes as volunteer firefighter

Wildcat battles blazes as volunteer firefighter

Blaine Ball // April 27, 2015
Johnny Wilson, a junior political science major, works with Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression Inc. to fight fires in Northern California.
Sophomore decathlete Lane Andrews competes in the pole vault on March 14 during the Wildcat Invitational. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Decathletes accept Webb Cup, named best in nation

Breanna Barnard // April 27, 2015
The Chico State men's track and field program was recognized on April 12 as the No. 1 decathlon school in the country.
Sophomore Abbey McGrew finished the Wildcat hosted tournament tied for 5th place on April 21. Photo Courtesy of Abbey McGrew

‘Cats take 2nd place as tournament host

Matthew Vislosky // April 23, 2015
The Wildcats hosted the Interwest Wildcat Invitational on April 20-21 at Butte Creek Country Club where they finished in second place.

Chico State celebrates Earth Day

Alisa Thorsen // April 22, 2015
Through events, year-round sustainable practices and ecofriendly lifestyles, the university supports environmental awareness.
Junior outfielder Alli Cook prepares to bat on Feb. 27 in a game against San Francisco State. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Mercy rule’ stirs debate among athletes

James Groh // April 22, 2015
A rule that brings a game to an early end when one team has what is viewed as an insurmountable lead draws mixed reactions from players.
Chico State freshman Ana Perez, front, and sophomore Katherine Grote, back, wait while having blood drawn by Blood Source nurse Laurie Rothe at Mondays blood drive in the BMU Auditorium. Photo credit: Austin Redfern

Blood Source holds monthly drive on campus

Austin Redfern // April 21, 2015
The organization's blood drive allowed students to donate blood and sign up for bone marrow donations Monday. The last drive of the school year will be held in May.
Senior Derek Taylor launches into the air while competing in the triple jump at a meet last year. Photo courtesy of Derek Taylor

Senior triple jumper leaps toward championships

Breanna Barnard // April 20, 2015
Derek Taylor hopes to wrap up his career as a Wildcat in Michigan competing at the NCAA Championship.
Junior golfer Lee Gearhart competes in a tournament last year. The Wildcat mens golf team is currently ranked No. 5 in the nation. Orion file photo

Wildcat golfers drive toward glory in upcoming championship

Matthew Vislosky // April 19, 2015
Going into its final tournaments of the season, the Chico State men's team is ranked as one of the best in the nation.
Members of the Sorority Upsilon Kappa Delta volunteer at this years Yellow Door Walk for Autism Awareness From left to right: Andrea Hernández, Ana Hernández Gonzalez, Andrea Lopez, Griselda Avila, Carmen Toribio. Photo courtesy of Andrea Hernández Photo credit: Austin Redfern

Sorority to aid special needs children in community

Austin Redfern // April 19, 2015
Upsilon Kappa Delta held a carnival on Saturday to benefit children with special needs.
Senior outfielder Emily McEnaney batting against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 12. Photo credit: George Johnston

Rough weekend for Wildcat softball team

Matthew Vislosky // April 16, 2015
Following Friday's two loses, Chico State's softball team looked to be turning things around before a disastrous last inning in game two of Saturday's doubleheader.
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