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Amelie Valdez on the mound for the Wildcats. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on March 9.

Wildcats sweep Saturday’s doubleheader with superb pitching

Lukas Mann, Reporter // March 11, 2024

Sophomore Amelie Valdez started for Chico in game one of Saturday's doubleheader, and dominated the Sonoma State Seawolves (8-8, 5-4 CCAA) from start to finish. Valdez threw a complete game, nearly throwing...

Senior Tayler Berens at the plate for the Wildcats. Photo taken by Lukas Mann on March 8.

Wildcats lose both in doubleheader after a nail-biting finish

Lukas Mann, Reporter // March 10, 2024

The Sonoma State Seawolves (8-7, 5-3 CCAA) offense was the key difference in game one of Friday’s doubleheader 8-2.  Wildcats (3-14, 3-11 CCAA) starting sophomore pitcher Amelie Valdez didn’t get...

Chico State junior Daniel Vierra at the plate for the Wildcats against San Francisco State Gators. Taken on March 4 by Lukas Mann.

Wildcats drop series after explosive first innings’ from the Gators

Lukas Mann, Reporter // March 5, 2024

The San Francisco State Gators (12-6, 6-2 CCAA) took game one of Monday’s doubleheader with an impressive display of hitting, putting up 13 runs on 16 hits 13-9.  The Gators got off to a quick start...

Chico State freshman Michael Baker following his first home run of the 2024 season. Photograph taken by Will G. MacNeil.

Chico State baseball splits conference opening series against Cal Poly Pomona

Lukas Mann, Reporter // February 27, 2024

Chico State baseball closed out the series on a high note following an explosive sixth inning from the Wildcat bats. Game 1: Chico State baseball (7-2, 2-2 CCAA) took their first loss of the season...

Entrance to the Wildcat Recreation Center and patio. Taken by Lukas Mann on Feb. 23.

Connect your mind and body at the WREC

Lukas Mann, Reporter // February 26, 2024

The Wildcat Recreation Center is a beautiful facility that offers a variety of activities, workout equipment and endless fun. Since its construction was completed in 2009 It has won three awards, these...

Senior starting pitcher Dylan Day on the mound for Chico State. Taken by Lukas Mann on Feb. 9.

Chico State baseball comes back to complete series sweep

Lukas Mann, Reporter // February 11, 2024

The Yellowjackets were the team to strike first when they got out to an early three-run lead, after a less-than-ideal start to the game for senior starting pitcher Dylan Day. Poor execution opened the...

Ethan Lay on the mound facing the Montana State Billings. Taken by Lukas Mann on Feb. 8.

Wildcats men’s baseball take both games in season opening doubleheader

Lukas Mann, Reporter // February 8, 2024

The Chico State men’s baseball team got off to a hot start, opening the season by taking both games of the doubleheader Thursday against the Montana State University Billings (14-2) and (3-1).  In...

The Wildcats starting off their race at the Cal State San Marcos Cougar Invitational on Sep 23. Courtesy Greg Siller.

Women’s Cross Country place 3rd at West Regional Championship

Steven Amador, Sports Reporter // November 5, 2023

Chico State Women’s Cross Country team qualified for the National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship after placing third at the West Regional on Saturday.  The team’s standing was an...

The Men’s Cross Country team celebrating their regional championship win on Nov 4. Daniel Hernandez (center) is seen lifting their title up. Courtesy of Luke Reid.

Men’s Cross Country wins 7th consecutive NCAA West Regional title

Steven Amador, Sports Reporter // November 5, 2023

Men’s Cross Country won the National Collegiate Athletic Association West Regional title Saturday, marking the seventh consecutive year the team has done so.  The meet was hosted by Western Oregon...

The Wildcats celebrate after Miles Rice (front center) scores a goal.

Chico State Men’s Soccer kicks the season off with dominant win over Seattle Pacific

Steven Amador, Sports Reporter // September 6, 2023

Chico State Men’s Soccer defeated Seattle Pacific University, with a dominant 2-0 win Thursday evening.  The Seattle Pacific Falcons, a traditional soccer powerhouse and a longtime rival, could not...

headshot of Hikmat Abou Ashahla

College of Natural Sciences student awarded full-ride scholarship to Johns Hopkins University

Abbigail Kovac // May 15, 2023

Chico State’s University College of Natural Sciences awarded Hikmat Abou Shahla, as one of the Student Gonfaloniers for the 2023 Commencement Ceremonies of his class. Abou, as he prefers to go by, is...

Student standing in hallway while holding book. Taken on Dec. 16, 2017 by Anastasiya Gepp. Photo from Pexels

Dear incoming Chico State freshmen 

Emily Russell, Reporter // April 13, 2023

The idea of growing up and leaving home to begin college can be daunting, especially when you're 17 or 18-years-old and navigating an unfamiliar campus. The pressure to adjust quickly to a new way of...

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