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Let the Panama Papers be a reminder to pay attention

William Rein and Dongyoung Won // April 17, 2016
The largest whistleblow in journalism history just happened. The activities of the elite are there for anyone to see. What can we do now?
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The CFA strike ends as it should

Sean Daly // April 14, 2016
The teachers' strike threatened teachers with missed pay, negative press for the administration and loss of student education. The administration's concession for higher pay, however, helps teachers, students and the CSU system.
Susanna Boxall, a professor of philosophy, said she will still have to work multiple jobs even with the faculty agreement. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Faculty agreement reached, compromise made

Eric Mcguire // April 11, 2016
The strike was avoided, but not all is solved.
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Undeclared or confused about your major? It gets better

William Rein // April 9, 2016
Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses incapable of making decisions.
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CSU faculty strike shows college turning into business

Jeff Guzman // April 4, 2016
The strike is approaching. The strike affects more than 460,000 students and reveals an interesting shift in the way colleges operate.
Students gathered in Trinity Commons to support labor rights for faculty in honor of Cesar Chavez. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

In honor of Cesar Chavez, students support faculty labor rights

Molly Sullivan // April 2, 2016

To commemorate Cesar Chavez, Chico State students gathered in Trinity Commons on March 28 to show solidarity with the California Faculty Association strike. “We want to continue Cesar Chavez’s...

From left to right: CFA field representative Jason Conwell, Professor Tim Sistrunk, and Counselor Mimi Bommersbach discuss the best way to hand out fliers to students. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Students voice concerns on faculty strike

Michelle Zhu // February 25, 2016
Questions answered on how the upcoming strike will affect students
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CFA president answers questions about faculty strike

Michelle Zhu // February 12, 2016
A conference call is held specifically for student reporters at all CSU campuses to get answers
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Corporate created learning is squandering creativity

Alex Horne // February 10, 2016
While professors are striking, their use of McGraw-Hill as a crutch is becoming more and more apparent.
From left to right: CFA Field Representative Jason Conwell, Professor Tim Sistrunk, and Counselor Mimi Bommersbach discuss the best way to hand out fliers to students. About reaching out to students Sistrunk said, Specific student organizations are becoming active and trying to support their faculty, because they realize the connection between our faculty work life and students education life.

California Faculty Association wears red to symbolize potential strike

January 29, 2016

All around campus professors and other faculty are wearing red and handing out fliers to show support for their peers and bring awareness to students. The California Faculty Association is seeking student...

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Faculty Prepares for Possible Strike

January 19, 2016
Find out why the Chico State faculty is preparing for a potential strike.
The CFA enters the final stage of negotiation in its fight for a salary increase. Photo credit: Michael Catelli

CFA settlement negotiations continue

December 8, 2015
The California Faculty Association is in the final stage of the fight for a five percent salary increase.
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