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  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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Months after a vote of no-confidence, faculty members are more hopeful for the future of administration. Photo credit: Kiana Alvarez

Letter: Employees sense ‘fear’ on campus

Gabriel Sandoval // April 28, 2016

After the Academic Senate approved a no-confidence resolution last December, faculty leaders said in a letter to Chancellor Timothy White that mismanagement by Chico State administrators had gotten so...

Mike Ward will serve as the new interim vice president and provost for Academic Affairs. Photo courtesy of Chico State

Chico State names new interim provost

Gabriel Sandoval // April 1, 2016
Mike Ward will become the fourth provost since 2012
Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Gayle Hutchinson is one of us

Jeff Guzman // March 28, 2016
President Zingg's successor has just been announced. Being the first female president for Chico and having a ton of history with the university, students have a lot to be excited about with Gayle Hutchinson.
The survey discusses the background of previous presidential searches and wants feedback regarding current practices. Image courtesy of the CSUEU.

Majority favor open selection of university presidents

Michelle Zhu // February 6, 2016
The CSU Employees Union believes CSU presidential elections should be an open process.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Leave the party school reputation behind

Daisy Dardon // March 15, 2015
Students need to understand that attending a college that is notorious for binge drinking and violence may not be in their best interests.
Former Army Cpl. Stanford Smith, former Army Sgt. Hank Snow, retired Army Staff Sgt. Joey Turner and retired Master Chief Petty Officer Stan Haley. They are members of the Chico Veterans Honor Guard. Photo credit: Anna Sobreviñas

Chico State honors veteran community

Anna Sobreviñas // November 10, 2014
Chico State held its annual reception for veterans in the community and Veterans Day. Student veterans shared stories about transitioning back into civilian life after their service.
Members of Chico States administration and student government attend Tuesdays City Council meeting to weigh in on the social host ordinance. Photo credit: Bill Hall

Chico adopts social host ordinance

Bill Hall // March 5, 2014
The new law would fine people who are hosting parties at which underage drinking is occurring.
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