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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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The band Mark 3 takes the BMU stage. Photo by Jolie Asuncion.

KCSC kicks off spring with ‘April Tunes’

Jolie Asuncion, Multimedia Editor // April 6, 2022

Warmer weather calls for one thing — more outdoor concerts and events.KCSC, Chico State’s student-run radio station hosted “April Tunes.” Funded by Associated Students, the concert was truly an...

GSEC coordinators hosted the first ever Queer Prom at Chico State. Photo credit: Deisi Aguirre

First Queer Prom offers free dance, entertainment and community

Alejandra Fraga // March 4, 2018

The Gender and Sexuality Equity Center (GSEC) organized and brought to campus its first queer prom dance Saturday at the BMU auditorium. The event consisted of drag show performances, dance performances...

A group of students find some shade and enjoy the celebration.

KCSC blows out the candles on its 65th year

Anna Porretta // September 5, 2016

Students and Chico locals gathered on the shady lawn in front of Glenn Hall on Saturday for an afternoon of good food and even better music celebrating Chico State's student run radio station, KCSC's 65th...

Tyra Sugar Baby Vasquez, a Chico State, moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the music industry. Photo courtesy of Tyra Vasquez.

Life is sweeter outside of Chico for Sugar Vasquez

Valeria Flores // October 10, 2015
Sugar Vasquez attended Chico State for two years before deciding to move to LA to pursue her dreams in the music industry.
Tyra Sugar Baby Vasquez, a Chico State, moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the music industry. Photo courtesy of Tyra Vasquez.

Life is sweeter outside of Chico for Sugar Vasquez

Valeria Flores // October 10, 2015
Sugar Vasquez attended Chico State for two years before deciding to move to LA to pursue her dreams in the music industry.
Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Sounds like team spirit: Making Chico a music destination

Miles Inserra // April 15, 2015
The music scene is blowing up at a rate that could make this small college town a Northern California music hub.
The DJs of "Stockholm Syndrome" aim to expose Chico State students to Swedish music of all styles. Photo courtesy Sarah Manha

KCSC Radio back with fresh fall lineup

Trevor Whitney // September 30, 2014
The Orion offers an exclusive look at six of the new shows the campus station is streaming online this semester.

Students find voice through campus sports radio

Lee Masten // March 1, 2014
Two students provide sports commentary on Chico State's college radio station.

Students of the airwaves: Chico State’s KCSC

February 12, 2014
Chico State's student-run radio station kick starts a whole new semester lineup featuring DJs playing indie pop, classic rock, soul, electronic, hip-hop and everything in between.
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