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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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Helen Mirren stars as Sarah Winchester. 
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‘Winchester’ fails to deliver a fright

Angel Ortega // February 19, 2018

"Winchester" had the potential to be a decent horror film, but its overuse of clichés makes it one of the most disappointing horror films of the year. In terms of commercial success at the box office,...

Replica of a barrack from the Tule Lake Relocation Center. Photo credit: Angel Ortega

Imprisoned at Home: Japanese internment camps are brought to life

Angel Ortega // February 16, 2018

At the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology, a new exhibit focuses on how life was like at the Tule Lake War Relocation Center. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt...

Flames on either side of Highway 32 took four hours to extinguish. Photo courtesy of footage from CAL Fire.

Cause of fire on Highway 32 still unknown

Tisha Cheney // February 13, 2018

A vegetation fire struck near Forest Ranch on Highway 32 Monday evening. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. The fire was located near Platt Mountain Road outside of Forest Ranch, and burned on both...

Marisa Segovia is one of 20 art students and alumna displaying her work at the Art Exhibition on campus. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Art exhibit hosted to fund trip to conference

Tisha Cheney // February 13, 2018

The Chico State Print Club began holding their week-long annual Art Exhibition and Sale Monday. The art on display includes 8X10 inch prints, selling for $10 to $20 and can be purchased Mondays and...

Tyrone Galgano is one of the three new owners of the newly renovated El Rey Theatre. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Landmark Chico theater reopens

Tisha Cheney // February 11, 2018

The historic El Rey Theatre had its fundraising grand opening Saturday night. The event included a silent auction and four local bands with the Mystic Roots Band headlining the show. The purpose...

Chico State President Gayle E Hutchinson spoke about budget concerns at The State of the University Address meeting on Monday. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Budget concerns a major topic at presidential address

Tisha Cheney // February 5, 2018

President Gayle E. Hutchinson called for action in an address to faculty and board members Monday.Hutchinson voiced concerns at the yearly State of the University Address held in Harlen Adams Theatre at...

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Woman reports assault in her own home

Tisha Cheney // February 3, 2018

University PoliceCall Type: Petty Theft-BikeMonday 7:27 a.m., Konkow HallBike parts were stolen from an unregistered bike.Call Type: RapeMonday 9:10 a.m., address unknownThe victim said the assault occurred...

Ken Grossman and wife Katie Gonser donated to fund education in Butte County. Image courtesy of Melissa Cafferata-Ainsworth of Sierra Nevada Brewery.

Large donation kickstarts fundraiser for free education

Tisha Cheney // February 1, 2018

Alumni Ken Grossman, founder of Sierra Nevada Brewery, and his wife Katie Gonser donated $1 million to Butte College this week.The purpose of the donation is to sponsor the implementation of the new Promise...

Lewis Black performs as part of a USO holiday show in Aviano Air Base, Italy, 2007. Photo by Tabitha M. Mans (Wikimedia Commons)

The Joke’s on US: Lewis Black comes to Chico

Angel Ortega // January 30, 2018

Known for his angry attitude on stage and his satirical rants, Lewis Black performs in Chico’s Laxson Auditorium in support of his tour, “The Joke’s on US.” Lewis Black is best...

Marsh Junior High was one of the schools locked down Tuesday. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Domestic dispute leads to lockdown of two schools

Tisha Cheney // January 25, 2018

A domestic disturbance took place in the 1200 Block of Notre Dame Boulevard at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday. According to a press release, Michael Sterling, 32, left the scene on foot with a pistol in his possession....

Former executive vice president announces new position as AS President for the Spring semester. Photo credit: Sean Martens

New student body president accepts position

Latisha Cheney // January 22, 2018

Former AS Executive Vice President Alisha Sharma announced her position as the AS President Monday.In an email to the Chico State student body, Sharma confirmed that she will be taking over the role...

Gary Oldman plays Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour

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Gary Oldman brings Winston Churchill to the big screen in ‘Darkest Hour’

Angel Ortega // January 22, 2018

Gary Oldman delivers one of his best performances in Joe Wright’s "Darkest Hour." In Darkest Hour, Winston Churchill, portrayed by Oldman, is days away from becoming Prime Minister of the United...

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