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As Chico State delays building maintenance, backlog grows to $166 million

Chico State is feeling its age. The second-oldest campus in the CSU system has put off $166 million worth of building repairs, according to a report by ISES Corporation, a facilities consultation company....

Chico State acknowledges contributions by the Mechoopda Maudi people. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State acknowledges Mechoopda Maudi people

Jacqueline Morales // May 16, 2017

President Gayle Hutchinson has recognized the contributions of the Mechoopda Maudi at Chico State."The Valley Oak Honors our Native American communities, especially the Mechoopda people, upon whose ancestral...

Photo credit: Katia Berg

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...

Gayle Hutchinson speaks with those protesting the potential tuition increase outside of her inauguration ceremony. Photo credit: Ben Hacker

President Hutchinson talks unity at inauguration

George Johnston // March 5, 2017

Gayle Hutchinson made history when she was inaugurated as the first woman president of Chico State. Before the inauguration started, students gathered outside Kendall Hall to protest a proposed tuition...

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson gives a speech during her inauguration. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco.

Hutchinson’s promises as Chico State President

Nicole Henson // March 4, 2017

The future of Chico State looks prosperous under Gayle Hutchinson's presidency as she addresses issues on campus such as the party culture, reinventing the health center and possibly building an open-late...

President Gayle Hutchinson speaks with Betsy Boyd at a university budget committee meeting in 2016.

President Hutchinson’s listening tour comes to an end

Molly Sullivan // December 15, 2016

President Gayle Hutchinson concluded her 100-day listening tour on Dec. 2, and is now incorporating the feedback into her plan for the next academic year. At the start of her presidency, Hutchinson...

Provost finalists visit Chico State

Molly Sullivan // December 13, 2016

The three finalists for the position of provost and vice president of academic affairs will visit Chico State this week.The finalists are Carlos C. Ayala from Sonoma State, Debra S. Larson from Cal Poly...

Chico States DREAM Student Support Team created a petition to add policies to protect undocumented students. Photo credit: Ronnie Bolser

DREAM team creates petition to protect undocumented students

Katia Berg // December 5, 2016

Chancellor Tim White addressed in an email sent out Nov. 17 that the university would continue to support minorities, specifically undocumented students. In response, the DREAM Student Support Team of...

Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Hundreds discuss race and diversity at BLM teach-in

Jenice Tupolo // October 11, 2016

A mix of presenters and open discussion from students, faculty and community members filled the Arts and Humanities building during a two-day teach-in about black lives matter. Hundreds gathered...

Unprepared for the worst

Alex Horne // September 21, 2016

On Sept. 6 at 10:42 a.m. students were alerted by the university that a man who possibly had a gun was headed toward campus. Students were alerted via text and phone call but the thing missing from the...

Vu Nguyen, Associated Students Executive Vice President Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

Associated Student officers talk diversity, safety with Pres. Hutchinson

Molly Sullivan // September 14, 2016

As a part of her 100-day listening tour, President Gayle Hutchinson met with Associated Students officers today to address diversity and safety on campus. With the data collected from the diversity...

President Gayle Hutchinson delivers her convocation speech on Aug. 18.

President Gayle Hutchinson boosts morale at Fall Convocation

Molly Sullivan // August 20, 2016
President Gayle Hutchinson addresses university issues at her first convocation speech.
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