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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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The CFA hopes their petition will help save Sonoma State following budget cuts. Photo from Pixabay Feb. 2.

CFA encourages a petition to save Sonoma State

Cecilia Gonzalez, Reporter // February 3, 2025

The California Faculty Association officers issued a statement encouraging a petition to save Sonoma State following major budget cuts. They explained their grievances with the decimation of a CSU hispanic-serving...

Kendall Hall, where the Office of the President is located. Photo taken by Kimberly Morales.

Chico State president addresses budget concerns, federal uncertainty

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief // January 30, 2025

In a message sent to the Chico State campus community, University President Steve Perez acknowledged the heightened concerns regarding the recent fiscal challenges faced by higher education institutions...

An email sent out to Sonoma State on Jan. 22 announced staff positions and student programs to be eliminated to bridge the budget deficit. Graphic made by Nadia Hill Jan. 29.

Sonoma State budget cuts eliminate athletics and reduce programs and faculty

Nadia Hill, Multimedia Editor // January 30, 2025

Sonoma State announced significant cuts to faculty positions, departments and the elimination of their National College Athletic Association Division II Athletics. Students and faculty received an email...

Off of the plate, Grady Morgan looks for the opportunity to run to second base.

No. 15 Wildcats triumph in 4-game series over Sonoma State

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Reporter // March 1, 2022

This past weekend, the No. 15 ranked Chico State Baseball kicked off their California Collegiate Athletic Association conference games against the Sonoma State Seawolves. The Wildcats came up victorious...

Sonoma player, Sam Layman, goes down and tries to take Chico player, Alexi Vontsolos, with her as well. Photo credit: Mary Vogel

Women’s soccer falls late to Sonoma

Matthew Ferreira // November 6, 2019

The Chico State women’s soccer team lost its final regular season home game Sunday to Sonoma State by a score of 3-1.The Wildcats went into the match-up looking to “right the ship” after...

Libero Brooke Fogel back-row attacks the ball against Cal State San Bernardino earlier in the year in this archived photo. Photo credit: Julia Maldonado

Wildcats take a step back against the Seawolves

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava // September 29, 2018

After gaining confidence with a sweeping win against the Lumberjacks Friday night, Chico State women’s volleyball was ready to conquer Sonoma State on Saturday night, or so they thought. The Wildcats...

First-year outside hitter Kim Wright hits the ball during a Wildcat home game. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Volleyball clinches North Division Title

Gabriel Moreno // November 11, 2016

A comeback win Nov. 11 against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros clinched the California Collegiate Athletic Association North Division title. The win also marked the fourth time in 14 years that...

Senior forward Omar Nuno battles for the ball against a Sonoma State player. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

’Cats seize top-three ranking

Cydney Nance // November 2, 2016

While a 0-3-1 start to its conference may have plagued the Chico State men's soccer team, its meteoric rise to second has proven its resilience.The team had plenty of scoring power with senior forwards...

Senior defensive Shannon Cotton attempts a dig during the game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Sonoma State ends volleyball team’s five-game streak

Gabriel Moreno // October 30, 2016

For the first time since Sept. 9 the Chico State Volleyball team failed to win a set against its opponent. The Sonoma State Seawolves walked onto the top-ranking Wildcats home court Oct. 29 with a second...

The Chico State volleyball team watches in anticipation as the opposing team returns a volley. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Volleyball team sweeps the Gators

Gabriel Moreno // October 28, 2016

A three set game Oct. 28 increased Chico State volleyball team's conference record to 11-2 and gave it a second sweep against the San Francisco State Gators. The team's faced off Oct. 18 on the Gator's...

First-year middle hitter Kim Wright attempts to set the ball during a 'Cats home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Volleyball team succeeds in Sonoma

Gabriel Moreno // October 11, 2016

The Chico State volleyball team succeeded in extending their win streak to five Oct. 11 in their game against the Sonoma State Seawolves. The 'Cats won the game 3-1 and improved their season record...

Sophomore Cameron Santos zeroes in on the pitcher during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats split doubleheader in CCAA matchup

Kenta Mcafee // April 26, 2016
The baseball team split their Saturday doubleheader in a rivalry matchup.
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