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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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The Bell Memorial Union Marketplace Cafe has added three new restaurants. All the new places are locally owned. Taken by Jenna McMahon on September 4.

New dining options: The Marketplace Cafe offers a diverse selection

Nadia Hill, Food Editor // September 8, 2024

The Marketplace Cafe, in the Bell Memorial Union, has transformed over the summer and added three locally owned and family-operated new dining options. The Associated Students announced these changes...

bowl of food

Hey, did you know I’m vegan?

Thomas Stremfel, Opinion Editor // October 29, 2021

To this day, few things give me more joy than derailing conversations to remind people of my veganism. It’s easy to poke fun at myself, but there are few subjects that genuinely fascinate me as much...

Photo credit: Chase Falk

Dispelling arguments against veganism

Nicole Henson // March 1, 2017

The stereotype of vegans is heavy and for good reason. No one enjoys PETA videos of baby calves being murdered on their social media pages or being scrutinized in restaurants because they asked for extra...

A vegetarian meal offered at the BMU featuring shredded carrots, cucumbers, daikon sprouts and avocado. Photo credit: Sophia Robledo-Borowy

BMU dining offers healthier options

Sophia Robledo-Borowy // January 30, 2017

Chico State students might be looking for healthier options after surviving last semester on a steady diet of energy drinks and Cup Noodles. The Marketplace Cafe in the BMU offers vegan options for students...

Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Vegetarians: Follow the golden rule

Sam Rios and Dongyoung Won // April 21, 2016
Choices, choices, choices. Sometimes respecting others' choices can be more important than the ones that you make.
Promotional photo from official Facebook page for vegan.com.

Veggie lovers’ toolbox

Carly Plemons // April 5, 2016
Becoming a vegetarian or vegan isn't as tough as it seems
Photo credit: David Molina

Vegetarians are less ethical than omnivores

William Rein // February 25, 2016
A polemic against modern vegetarianism

The advantages of giving up meat

Veronica De La Cruz // April 2, 2014
While many see a veggie diet as constricting, it can actually free one up for new experiences.
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