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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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A student checking their grade only to find that she’s received a failing grade due to her work being flagged by an AI detector. Graphic created by Jessica Miller on Oct. 25.

AI detectors: A hypocritical and discriminatory practice

Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 29, 2024

It has become increasingly popular for professors and universities to use artificial intelligence detectors on student work to try and prevent students from using it to complete assignments. This is done...

Steve Garvey is a former baseball player running for the U.S. Senate. Courtesy: Steve Garvey

U.S. Senate candidate: Steve Garvey

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 9, 2024

Steve Garvey is a Republican candidate running for U.S. Senate in November against Congressman Adam Schiff.  Originally born in Florida, Garvey earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Michigan...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14

On the ballot: What is Prop 2?

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // September 15, 2024

Proposition 2, one of 10 propositions on the ballot in California, would authorize a $10 billion bond to be spent on the repair, upgrade and construction of public and charter schools. “Many schools...

Community leadership project aims to uplift Black youth 

C. Nicholas Kepler, Reporter // February 28, 2024

Brandon Trowel, executive assistant for Black Youth Leadership Project presented at the Victory in Unity Celebration, hosted by Chico State, on Sunday. Established in 1999 and incorporated in 2001,...

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Community college cuts down price of education

Kyra Stemplinger // May 6, 2017

Summer is really just a chance to catch up on lost time; whether it's by sleeping, relaxing, or retaking classes that didn't go very well during the spring semester. Panic rises in students when they...

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Chico State fights against party school label

Kyra Stemplinger // May 2, 2017

The curse looming over Chico State is finally celebrating its 30th anniversary but is still making students suffer. Being labeled as a "party school" in 1987 by Playboy Magazine gave Chico State a reputation...

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Students succeed without a plan

Marrion Charissa Cruz // March 26, 2017

The probing question asked of every graduating student about what they will do after college is more anxiety-inducing than the previous years spent at a university. Regardless of how many times a student...

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Schools skip valuable lessons

Julie Ramos // March 26, 2016
Schools should include courses that teach more practical life skills.
Illustration by Nicole Jackson

Obama chooses education over prison

Kristina Martinez // August 27, 2015
The $80 billion Chico State is missing out on.
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