Chico State Republicans build a wall to promote free speech
February 24, 2020
The Chico State Republicans booth invited passersby to write messages on a “free speech wall” on Thursday. The wall was accompanied by a sign that read “we built a wall” in reference to the wall President Trump has suggested building along the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Mi...
Third day of protest against Young Republicans sees a more peaceful assembly
Ricardo Tovar
November 23, 2019
Over the past week, tensions have been running high among the liberal and conservative students on Chico State’s campus. From Tuesday to Thursday, many students have used their right to peacefully assemble and freedom of speech. Four criminal charges have been filed -- three for battery and one for...
Altercation breaks out between Chico State GOP president and protesting student
November 20, 2019
On Tuesday, a dispute between the president of Chico State Republicans and a protester resulted in a brief physical altercation. Michael Curry, the president of Chico State Republicans, was tabling with the organization in front of Plumas Hall when students began playing loud music across from their...
The Chico community unites with a common goal; Depolarizing Chico
September 8, 2017
Local Depolarize Chico group worked to start healing the political rift in Chico.At the Thursday Night Market, people were asked to separate themselves into labels they identified with like veterans, vegans, farmers, students and many more.They were then asked to place a ball in a basket from their group for every question they answered with yes.For exampl...
Getting real about Islam
Roberto Fonseca
March 25, 2017
It's the same story every time there is a terrorist attack: a hashtag goes out in solidarity with the victims, people change their profile pictures on Facebook or Twitter to the flag of the victimized country. And then refuse to talk about the real problem at hand. Islam. Khalid Masood, 52, was the...
Gov. Brown to raise minimum wage
April 4, 2016
Californians working for minimum wage will soon feel an increase of money in their pockets. On April 1, California Gov. Jerry Brown announced he will sign a bill Monday raising the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020. The bill first passed the California assembly with a 48-26 vote then...
