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The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall

Suspect arrested on suspicion of brandishing gun on campus; timely warning notification delay

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // August 23, 2023

A suspect has been arrested after an employee was approached by a man outside Kendall Hall who appeared to be carrying a gun at around 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday. The suspect, Khalid Warithlu Assamad, 38,...

Chico State Colleges Circle K Club in 1956. Jim Tackitt pictured in the leftmost spot in row 1. Photo courtesy of Chico States Associated Students The Normal Record 1956, call number: LD726 C57.

A marker for alumnus James Tackitt Sr.

Carrington Power, Reporter // March 2, 2022

James William Tackitt Sr., a longtime Chico resident who designed the marker surrounding the flagpole in front of Kendall Hall, passed peacefully on Feb. 6 in Rio Linda at 86 years old.  Tackitt,...

Chico State CFA walked through Kendall Hall to deliver a petition to President Gayle Hutchinson on Nov. 8.

Chico State labor union delivers petition to Gayle Hutchinson

Kimberly Morales, Reporter // November 9, 2021

The California Faculty Association of Chico State walked through Kendall Hall on Monday to deliver a signed petition to President Gayle Hutchinson asking her to encourage the California State University...

Marge Nelmes came to Chico City Plaza to remember her best friend, Lolene Rios of 46 years who passed away during the fire. Photo credit: Kimberly Morales

Butte County falls silent in remembrance of Camp Fire

Kimberly Morales // November 13, 2019

Friday, Nov. 8, marked a year since Butte County faced the deadliest wildfire in California history, and residents faced it with remembrance and hope. Gathering at various locations in Chico State and...

Kendall Hall was taped off and closed on Tuesday as police investigated the area where a deceased body was found. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Body found at Kendall Hall, police investigation ongoing

Natalie Hanson // October 30, 2018

Kendall Hall was taped off and closed Tuesday morning after a deceased body was found on campus.On Monday night, police discovered a body on campus in the area around Kendall Hall. The building was closed...

Graduation is around the corner and graduating senior Savannah McGhghy throws her cap in the air in front of Kendall Hall. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Photo of the day

Kate Angeles // May 16, 2018

Graduation is around the corner and graduating senior Savannah McGhghy throws her cap in the air in front of Kendall Hall.

Student protesters gather near Kendall Hall Monday to voice strong opinions against the student fee increases. Nearly 50 students attended and some gave speeches before leading rally chants. Photo credit: Alex Grant

Students protest President Hutchinson’s fee increases at Kendall Hall

Josh Cozine and Natalie Hanson // May 8, 2018

Nearly 50 students gathered outside Kendall Hall Monday to protest the recently approved student fee increases. Student participants began the protest with speeches and a rally at about 11 a.m. Brigitte...

Cody Roberts hammocks on the Kendall lawn to take a breather from the dorms this Monday. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Photo of the day

Carly Maxstone // March 13, 2018

Cody Roberts relaxes in a hammock on the Kendall lawn to take a breather from the dorms on Monday.

Rally members protest for change in front of Kendall Hall. Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Faculty rally demands change

Michael Catelli // September 20, 2015
Chico State faculty members of the CSU Employees Union and the California Faculty Association rallied together on Friday in front of the Student Services Center.
Students in Mark Stemens Geology 440 class march to the front of Kendall Hall on April Fools Day to host their own Fossil Fools human oil spill. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Students create ‘human oil spill’

Yessenia Funes // April 1, 2014
The "Environmental Thought and Action" class created a human oil spill to campaign for the divestment of university stock funds from fossil fuel companies.
Flier for 6th Annual Diversity Art Exhibit courtesy of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Annual diversity exhibit seeks artist submissions

Maegan Webster // February 14, 2014
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion needs submissions for its annual art show.
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