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    Title IX: The state of sexual assault and harassment at Chico State

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    Chico State baseball walks it off to split series against Monterey Bay

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    Chico State gets all dolled up for Queer Prom

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Sophomore Corey Silverstrom dribbles through the defense in a game against Cal State East Bay on Feb. 5. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Former high school enemies come together as teammates

Jason Spies // February 17, 2016
Going from high school to college, rooming with your high school opponent and becoming best friends, going from the bench to starting. Corey Silverstrom has seen it all and he's only in his sophomore season.
White Tie Fantasy hopes to be the next leader in daily fantasy sports. Photo credit: Brandon Eiges

White Tie Fantasy: The next big name in fantasy sports?

February 4, 2016
Two friends look to give fantasy players a more enjoyable and competitive fantasy experience with their up and coming daily fantasy sports site.
Kasey Pulliam-Reynolds says Shuberts Ice Cream & Candy has stayed in business for more than 77 years and is still in the same building as when it first opened. Photo credit: Jason Spies

Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy: Serving up memories one scoop at a time

Jason Spies // May 17, 2015
There are many places people can go to get ice cream or candy, but one name has been etched in the fabric of Chico for more than 75 years— Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy.
Zac Rubino, a 21-year-old Chico local, has followed his dream of yo-yoing since he was 13. Rubino traveled to Prague last year to compete in the World Yo-Yo Contest, in which he placed fifth in the offstring division. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Yo-yo champion strings the competition along on world stage

Jason Spies // April 20, 2015
Chico local Zac Rubino has traveled around the world and competed at the highest levels in yo-yo competitions.
New club fosters personal growth with goal of changing the world

New club fosters personal growth with goal of changing the world

Jason Spies // April 10, 2015
S.W.A.G., which stands for "So We All Grow," focuses on making important change through collaboration of individuals working on positive change within themselves.
Mary Balcom, a sophomore construction management major, participated in many different Easter activities as a child. Photo credit: Jason Spies

Origins of Easter symbols and traditions

Jason Spies // April 5, 2015
Many of the items that people both religious and secular associated with the Easter holiday can be traced back to the 18th century.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Boon or bane: The ugly truth about dealing with neighbors

Jason Spies // March 21, 2015
Learning how to deal with the needy, crazy people next door as well as enjoying the cool and fun ones is hard to balance.
Riley Wood, a senior business major, celebrates St. Patricks Day with traditional fare such as corned beef and cabbage and a pint of Guinness. Photo credit: Jason Spies

St. Patrick’s Day history, traditions: The meaning behind symbols

Jason Spies // March 17, 2015
From leprechauns to corned beef to shamrocks, symbols of the holiday have been a part of Irish tradition since the fifth century.
Chas Brannon, a sophomore agriculture major, and Anthony Tran, first-year undeclared major,  pump up a rear tire on a bike to get a student back on the street and moving. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Bike Cart keeps students moving

Jason Spies // March 10, 2015
The Associated Students service helps to maintain Chico State as a bike-friendly campus.
Timeline highlighting key moments in black history

Timeline highlighting key moments in black history

Jason Spies // February 28, 2015
As February comes to an end, it reminds people of what has happened in the past and how it has shaped our present.
Chico State students sound off on Super Bowl XLIX

Chico State students sound off on Super Bowl XLIX

Jason Spies // February 1, 2015
The Super Bowl is more than just a game. It brings people together whether they're football fans or just looking forward to the food and commercials.
Chico State students share New Years resolutions

Chico State students share New Year’s resolutions

Jason Spies // January 27, 2015
Chico State students reflect on the best new years resolutions and how to keep them.
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