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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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’Cats won the West, now what?

Patrick Pace // March 21, 2017

The Chico State men’s basketball team came together at the right time to make an improbable run in the NCAA Championship Tournament.Faced with the challenge to either rise up and win their region...

Wildcats win first round of NCAA's

Wildcats win first round of NCAA’s

Patrick Pace // March 20, 2017

Sophomore forward Marvin Timothy scored 12 points and provided a huge boost for the Chico State men's basketball team as they defeated Western Washington University 96-83 in the first round of the NCAA...

The men's cross country team runs as a group during their invitational. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne.

Cross Country dominates the NCAA

Danielle Pubill // October 23, 2016

The Chico State men's and women's cross country teams continued the tradition of placing first at the CCAA Championships.Men's Cross Country:The men's team easily outpaced the competition to snag its 15th...

The women's cross country team competes at the Stanford Invitational last year. Photo Courtesy of Gary Towne

Cross Country kicks off in Tahoe

Gabriel Moreno // August 20, 2016

Cross Country runners are hitting the trail as the new season beginsWith a sixth place finish for the men and fourth place finish for the women at the NCAA Championship last year, the cross country teams...

NCAA should wield clout to pressure Indiana on religious freedom law

NCAA should wield clout to pressure Indiana on religious freedom law

Kevin Lucena // April 13, 2015
Columnist Kevin Lucena looks at the controversial law that Indiana passed and how college basketball can send a message that discrimination is not acceptable.
The Chico State men's basketball team's starting five players huddle up prior to a play in a game against Cal State L.A. on Jan. 30. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats on the prowl for playoff glory

Julie Ortega // March 11, 2015
A look at the Chico State men's basketball team as it heads into the NCAA Championship Tournament.
Rashad Parker drives to the hoop against Seattle Pacific University earlier this season. Orion file photo.

’Cats knocked out of NCAA tournament

Sergio Sanchez // March 26, 2014
The men's basketball team fell to South Carolina-Aiken, the end to a historic season.
Chico State men’s basketball will play in its first NCAA Division II Championship Tournament Elite Eight game against South Carolina-Aiken. Photo courtesy of Molly Ratto - Chico State Sports Department

’Cats begin Elite Eight Wednesday

Sergio Sanchez // March 26, 2014
The Wildcats will face Southeast Regional champions South Carolina-Aiken Wednesday after defeating Cal State Stanislaus on March 17.
Jordan Semple makes a free throw against Sonoma State earlier this season. Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Comeback ’Cats heading to Elite Eight

Sergio Sanchez // March 17, 2014
The Chico State men's basketball team made history Monday night advancing to its first ever Elite Eight after a miraculous win against Cal State Stanislaus.
Rashad Parker looks to score against Seattle Pacific University earlier this season. Orion file photo.

Wildcats manhandle Coyotes, off to Sweet 16

Sergio Sanchez // March 16, 2014
The Chico State men's basketball team dominated Saturday against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes to lock in a Sweet 16 berth in the NCAA Championship Tournament.
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