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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Alcohol graphic by Maricarmen Becerra-Gonzalez

Undercover addiction: Why is alcohol so casual?

Maricarmen Becerra-Gonzalez, Reporter // September 12, 2023

As we shift into a culture focused on battling substance abuse, it seems one culprit continues to slip through the cracks. You can have it for breakfast, you can have it for lunch and you can have it for...

Photo credit: Roberto Fonseca

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...

Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

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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Trashy side of party culture

Kendall George // August 25, 2017

As school-life and the hustle and bustle of classes start to get into a routine, weekend plans can seem like the only way to stay sane.You might be going hiking, on a date with that hot guy from English,...

College students discuss drinking habits

Veronica De La Cruz // November 15, 2014
Opinion Columnist Veronica De La Cruz discusses Chico party culture with her readers.
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