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Illustration of Gov. Gavin Newson signing a bill. Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Oct 9.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs bills addressing homelessness

Beatrice Williams and Jessica Miller // October 25, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new housing program through Proposition 1 and signed 32 pieces of legislation aimed at addressing homelessness on Sept. 19.  “California is taking action...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14

On the ballot: What is Prop 6?

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // September 30, 2024

The California general election this November will have 10 new propositions. Proposition 6 would remove part of the original California Constitution that grants prisons and jails the ability to force those...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14

On the ballot: What is Prop 3?

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // September 20, 2024

Proposition 3, one of 10 propositions coming to the California ballot this November, would be an amendment which changes the language in The Constitution of California in an effort to protect same-sex...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14

On the ballot: What is Prop 2?

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // September 15, 2024

Proposition 2, one of 10 propositions on the ballot in California, would authorize a $10 billion bond to be spent on the repair, upgrade and construction of public and charter schools. “Many schools...

Kendall Hall on Sept. 28.

COVID-19 deadlines expose vaccinated students

Kimberly Morales, Reporter // October 2, 2021

The five-week gap between the start of August classes at Chico State and the Sept. 30 CSU cutoff for COVID-19 vaccine certification allowed hundreds of unvaccinated students to access campus facilities...

Students learn during an event for Undocuweek. Photo credit: Janette Estrada

Undocuweek, we needed you

Janette Estrada // March 12, 2019

Leaders Educating for the Advancement of Dreamers (L.E.A.D) held "Undocuweek" to inform undocumented students with mixed-status families at Chico State of the current federal and state legislation.Chico...

Chico State lays out their alcohol policy very clearly to all of its athletes when the athlete first arrives at Chico State. Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Chico State athletics and alcohol don’t mix

Andrew Baumgartner and Courtney Chapman // April 15, 2018

As we move on from cold and rain to nicer weather, there will be no shortages of partying Chico State students. This narrative of a typical weekend is different for student-athletes who are bound by a...

Karla Camacho was lobbying the morning after winning her award. Back to Basics is a student mental health and student housing insecurity campaign that Camacho has lobbied for in the past. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Karla Camacho

Chico State activist wins Student Advocate of the Year

Grayson Boyer // March 30, 2018

Chico State student Karla Camacho recently won the California State Student Association (CSSA) award for Student Advocate of the Year for her lobbying efforts in support of students who are part of the...

Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Smoking should be banned on campus

Carson Predovich and Dongyoung Won // September 18, 2016

When walking through the gorgeous Chico State campus, there are a few things to expect. You should be prepared to see a seemingly endless variety of trees, hear the birds chirping and the creek babbling....

Illustration by Miles Huffman

Prohibition on campuses doesn’t encourage safe drinking habits

Joseph Rogers // January 24, 2015
Prohibition went out of style in the 1930s. Why are we using it now to control the problems with alcohol at Chico State?
Rare exception given to club presidents

Rare exception given to club presidents

Christine Lee // February 22, 2014
The vice president of Student Affairs allowed two students to retain their club presidency despite policy restrictions.
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