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Feeling welcomed at Chico State

Karen Limones // April 3, 2018

We have all been there at some point, trying to socialize within a certain group leaves us feeling uneasy or being unable to find something on campus to our liking. Sometimes this leads up to students...

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Taquitos make great quick, delicious meal

Guillermo Felix-Alvor // April 2, 2018

Chicken taquitos is a great dish to make when you don't have a lot of time to prep, but need something tasty and easy to make. Here is what you need and instructions on how to make these taquitos. Instructions: 1....

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Californian submerged in Southern culture

Grant Schmieding // April 1, 2018

“Thanks, y'all, I appreciate yah,” a phrase my waitress uttered at least five times during my first experience at a southern diner. Famished after almost a full day of travel, I didn’t mind the excessive...

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Party culture does not condone sexual assault micro-aggressions

Danielle Cortes // April 1, 2018

Sexual assault is an ongoing issue prevalent on college campuses. The risks that increase these intolerable behaviors include drugs, alcohol and overall poor decisions. However, it should never be the...

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Cesar Chavez Day versus Chico State party culture

Kendall George // March 28, 2018

There is (probably) not one person on the Chico State campus who is upset about school being out of session on Friday. This three day weekend will be filled with sunshine, late nights and good friends....

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Learn to live your best life with ‘The Four Agreements’

Danielle Cortes // March 24, 2018

Finally, warm weather is here and a lot of free time will be spent under the sun. With the bright weather and school starting up again after spring break, why not pick up a book and learn about your...

For a brunch day, Great Northern also offers a raspberry white mocha with whipped cream trim, and pastries such as scones.

Local coffee serves up caffeine kick and unique flavors without the guilt

Natalie Hanson // March 17, 2018
Three local coffee shops offer delicious options to skip the chains
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Is a proposed fee increase really for students’ benefit?

Kendall George // March 14, 2018

We cannot afford to live. Repeat. We, (students), cannot afford to live. We are facing an uphill battle with money. Getting our lives together and supporting ourselves for the future seems impossible,...

Do you think Chico State should bring back its football team? Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Bring back the Wildcats roar!

Karen Limones // March 13, 2018

Picture fans in the bleachers cheering for the Wildcats, tailgating and the thrill of football players beating a rival school. As we all know, Chico State lacks this American pastime, but a football...

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Mental health and counseling should be priority for students

Grant Schmieding // March 12, 2018

Elyn Saks, suffering from chronic schizophrenia, had hardly eaten for a week. Her face felt like a mask and she moved as if her legs were wooden. Sitting in total darkness with the curtains drawn and her...

Spring break is right around the corner.  You can push through! Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Prevent being sidetracked from spring break jitters

Karen Limones // March 11, 2018

It’s that time in the middle of the semester where we're all at the pinpoint of finishing our midterms and ready for spring break. We begin to think, “I just want it to be here already,”...

Is the new Physical Science building worth it? Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

New science building brings mixed emotions among students

Nicte Hernandez // March 11, 2018

It seems like every year we see the campus being renovated, something is being added or restored. Students have expressed concern or mixed feelings in the past when other buildings were renovated.Now,...

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