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Depressed and down but still around

Jacob Collier // November 26, 2019

Trigger Warning: This article contains several references to self-harm that may be disturbing to some readers.Everyone feels down sometimes, but for some it can reach a terrifying level. When I was 23,...

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‘Luigi’s Mansion 3’ offers fun, light-hearted frights

Jacob Collier // November 5, 2019

"Luigi’s Mansion 3" is the perfect game to take players down a fun-filled, nostalgic adventure. The game strikes an ideal balance between fun plot devices, interactive gameplay, challenging fights...

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Video: We went to Area 51

Emily Neria and Rayanne Painter // October 2, 2019

Reporter Emily Neria interviews the attendees of Alienstock 2019 in Rachel, Nevada. Emily Neira can be reached at [email protected].

Possible measles exposure locations have been reported on campus by the Student Health Center. These locations include Ayres Hall, Room 120 on March 25 from 8 to 10:30 a.m., University Village from the afternoon of March 24 through the morning of March 26, and University Village shuttle on March 25 from 8:45 to 11 a.m. More measles exposure locations can be found on the Butte County Public Health Department website. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Possible measles exposure locations on Chico State campus and throughout Butte County

Gordy Papalias // March 29, 2019

The California Department of Public Health released a Measles Alert to Chico State students on Wednesday and was followed up by an alert from the Student Health Center on Thursday that confirmed a case...

Crimes in Chico have been on the rise. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Chico Police deal with a week long crime wave

Gordy Papalias // March 12, 2019

Multiple StabbingsChico Police responded to three stabbings that happened within a 24-hour span last Monday. Police suspect that two of the incidents involve the same person at the same apartment complex.One...

A knife found near one of the stabbing locations

Multiple stabbings have Chico Police on high alert

Gordy Papalias // March 7, 2019

Chico Police have responded to three stabbings that happened within 24 hours. Police suspect that two of the incidents involve the same person at the same apartment complex.The first stabbing happened...

Student hit another student with frying pan

Student hit another student with frying pan

Gordy Papalias // March 6, 2019

University PoliceCall Type: AssaultSunday March 3, 8:46 p.m., University VillageA student hit another student with a frying pan. Both parties were separated and no medical attention was neededCall Type:...

The entrance to the Feather River Hospital Emergency Room just after the Camp Fire burned through Paradise. Adventist Health now says the entire campus area on Pentz Road will not be re-opened anytime soon. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Feather River hospital to close, over 1,200 employees to be laid off

Kendall George // February 14, 2019

Feather River Hospital medical center campus in Butte County will not be reopening after Camp Fire damage, according to a press release on the Adventist Health website released Wednesday morning. Feather...

Mugshot of Suspect Brian Matthew Loo. Photo credit: Chico PD

Police chase results in arrest of one of Butte County’s most notorious criminals

Gordy Papalias // February 12, 2019

Chico police officers engaged in a car chase of suspect Brian Matthew Loo on Sunday, which started in the Kohl’s parking lot. Undercover officers showed up to the parking lot to contact a man who...

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Chico Make a Difference Day volunteers to make a better community

Justin Jackson // October 28, 2018

People around Chico gathered Saturday to do their part to make a difference in the community. Chico Make a Difference Day is a day of service where community organizations, as well as students from Butte...

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California grant funds medication to combat opioid epidemic

Tisha Cheney // February 16, 2018

The Chico police received a free supply of Naloxone kits designed to combat opioid overdoses this week.Naloxone is a nasal spray used as an emergency treatment for individuals experiencing an opioid overdose,...

"Revolutionizing the World?" is a traveling art exhibit currently on display at the Jacki Headley University Art Gallery. Photo credit: Angel Ortega

The Russian Revolution is reimagined at the Jacki Headley University Art Gallery

Angel Ortega // February 9, 2018

The social and political impact of the Russian Revolution is conveyed through artwork in a new art exhibit on campus. With photographs and artwork throughout the 20th Century are, "Revolutionizing the...

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