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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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A view of the Wildcat Recreation Center from the new outdoor gym

Exercise smarter, not harder, during the pandemic

Shae Pastrana, Reporter // February 3, 2021

We’ve all heard rumors about it, and many of us probably have it: “COVID weight.” The Boston Herald reported in December 2020 that 71 million Americans gained weight during the pandemic.  The...

Eli Urlie puts his rock climbing skills to the test at The Shredding event on Sunday at the Wrec Climbing Gym. The climbing wall had new top rope courses for students to master. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Photo of the Day

Olyvia Simpson // November 5, 2018

Eli Urlie puts his rock climbing skills to the test at The Shredding event on Sunday at the Wrec Climbing Gym. The climbing wall had new top rope courses for students to master.

Photo credit: Helen Suh

Let’s get physical

Joann Chevaillier // April 12, 2016
Exercise and the influence it can have on sex.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Change our partners, change ourselves

William Rein // April 5, 2016
Despite the advancing wave of stubbornness, sometimes it really is better to let others change us
Photo credit: Bobbie Rae Jones

Don’t stress: Keys to a healthy sex drive

Joann Chevaillier // March 6, 2016
There are different ways to get through the stress of life's responsibilities and still have a healthy sex drive.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Common Courtesies at the WREC

Allison Galbreath // February 1, 2015
Working out at the Wildcat Recreation Center is a luxury all Chico State students have. However, students need to recognize that the WREC is for everyone.
Kasey Judge Xiang Tak, a sophomore on the women's cross-country team, demonstrates lunges.

Lower body strength critical to success

Thembiso Mawema // September 21, 2013
A powerful lower body is essential to dominating in any sport.
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