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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

  • Prom Royalty winners Patrick Jay and Mae Haggard shared their first dance in front of the crowd. Taken by Nadia Hill on April 18.

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    Chico State gets all dolled up for Queer Prom

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    10 ways to celebrate Earth Day

  • Photo of Katie Callahan, who ran the event. An art history major in her senior year, she is the single student employed by Wellcat Safe Place. Taken on April 18th, 2024

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    Affirmative consent: What is it?

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(right to left) Panelists Cass Hernandez, Aldo Cruz, Gerson Cortes, Rachel Biccum and Seve Christian discuss how they navigate the intersection of their Latinx and LGBTQ identities. Photo credit: Bianca Quilantan

Students navigate being Latinx and LGBTQ

Bianca Quilantan // October 17, 2016

“It was something that was known, but never spoken about,” until the Gender and Sexuality Equity Center and the Chicano Latino Council led to a panel of Chico State students speaking about navigating...

Dana Daniell, a long-time attendee of Chico Pride. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Chico Pride returns to celebrate LGBTQ community

Cassandra Porter and Jae Siqueiros // August 24, 2016
Celebrating love in a big way
Photo credit: algayda

Day against homophobia absent at Chico State

Amelia Storm // May 17, 2016

On May 17, over 130 countries around the world celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This event was created in 2004 with the main purpose of drawing attention to...

Chico States campus has already implemented gender-neutral bathrooms in many buildings on campus with plan to add more in the future. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

LGBT resources on campus to be addressed this semester

Elizabeth Castillo // October 25, 2015
Chico State is making an effort to be more inclusive for LGBT communities.
San Francisco performer, Mahlae, comes out to Chico Gay Prides Variety Show Friday night. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Chico Pride attendees ashamed of Mormon vendor

Jenice Tupolo // August 24, 2015
The LGBTQ+ community questions Stonewall Alliance for allowing a Mormon Church to have a booth at Chico Pride.
Chico State students march during the pride parade during Queer Week. Orion File Photo.

Gay rights advocates displeased with Indiana act, California initiative

Joe Silva // April 7, 2015
Recent legislative activities in California and Indiana have kicked up a firestorm for gay rights advocates.

Students disagree over LGBT+ allyship

Alyssa Dunning // October 18, 2014
Opinion Columnist Alyssa Dunning expressed her frustration as an ally. She has noticed that some allies are treated harshly for speaking out of turn.

Americans shouldn’t fear identity labels

Alyssa Dunning // October 18, 2014
Pretending that differences don't exist doesn't fight prejudice.
Illustration by Madison Holmes

‘In the closet’: A fate worse than death

Zachary Phillips // October 11, 2014
In honor of Oct. 11, National Coming Out Day.
Zachary Phillips Photo credit: Annie Paige

Dating woes of a homosexual

Zachary Phillips // September 17, 2014
The gay dating scene in Chico is disappointing, although never dull.
Sarena Kirk, Chico State LGBTQ+ program coordinator Photo credit: Maisee Lee

LGBTQ+ students deal with discrimination

Madison Holmes // April 29, 2014
Students associated with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community face discrimination on and off campus.
Nick Woodard

‘Cat Bites: Gay athletes deserve to play

Nicholas Woodard // February 15, 2014
The announcement of an openly gay football player opened a can of absurdity in the sports world.
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