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Transportation safety lacking in Chico

Rachel Reyes // March 24, 2017

Although the favored mode of transportation for locals at Chico State is riding a bike or walking, the lack of safety for either method of transport is clear through the city's history. Chico Police...

Bike path near campus Photo credit: George Johnston

Safety camera expansion project approved

Alejandra Fraga // March 8, 2017

A request proposed by the Chico Police Department regarding the bike path safety cameras was approved at the Chico City Council meeting March 7.In February 2016 the police department was able to implement...

Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Angel shots may save your life

Jacqueline Morales // January 23, 2017

Angel shots, recent phenomenon on Facebook, has emerged as a way for people to seek help in unsafe situations in bars. Depending on the way the person orders, an angel shot sends out the message to...

Map of Emergency Blue Lights located on campus. Photo credit: University Police

Daylight attacks shine light on student safety

Kaley Wise // November 8, 2016

When Chico State senior Lauren Dormer was walking home from her child development class at 10:45 a.m., the last thing she expected was to be grabbed, harassed and followed home.“I pretended to call...

Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

Samsung’s ‘Note 7’ exploding phone fiasco

Carson Predovich // November 2, 2016

How one wrong move might bring the world's top technology manufacturer straight to the bottom. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was set to be the year's greatest smartphone. It received some of the...

Members of Police Community Advisory Board. Photo credit: Kaley Wise

Chico could receive more cameras

Kayla Fitzgerald // October 21, 2016

The Police Community Advisory Board met Oct. 19 to discuss the new bike trail cameras.Bike path cameras were installed over the summer along the infamous, "rape trail.""These cameras are not the end all,...

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Eduroam: A minor inconvenience for a safer network

Carson Predovich // August 28, 2016
Eduroam is far more secure than the old csuchico network, and people should recognize its benefits.
The Sound Grenade is a handheld safety device. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Sound Grenade a non-violent device for personal safety

Molly Sullivan // April 10, 2016
A new personal alarm device offers a non-violent alternative for self-defense.
There are 40 emergency blue light phones throughout the Chico State campus to provide security to those who are not feeling safe. Photo credit: Suzy Leamon

Chico State maintains sense of security

Suzy Leamon // August 30, 2015
Chico State is devoted to teaching students how to stay safe and providing resources throughout campus.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Obsession with safety saps fun, meaning from life

William Rein // April 11, 2015
With so much precaution and safeguarding, humans are practically immortal compared with a few centuries ago.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

Emergency blue lights need replacement

Megan Mann // November 30, 2014
Chico State students deserve a new, more effective emergency phone system.
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