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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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Chico State guard Isaiah Brooks dribbles the ball down the court for Chico State, during a game against UCLA at the Pauley Pavilion.

Chico State falls to No. 2 UCLA in first game after canceled COVID season

Connor McPherson, Sports Editor // November 5, 2021

UCLA’s defense told the tale at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, as the No. 2 Bruins defeated the Wildcats 100-61 in an exhibition Thursday night.  Waves of excitement were felt throughout...

Wildcats huddling up in a match earlier this season.

Wildcats come out victorious over top seeded Sonoma State Seawolves

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter // October 31, 2021

The Wildcats defeated the Sonoma State Seawolves on Monday with a 1-0 victory, ending their two-game tying streak and senior weekend with three points.  After the weather on Sunday postponed the...

Día de los Muertos Skeleton

Chicoween isn’t a reason to mock our cultures

Javier Hernandez, Staff Writer // October 30, 2021

The days getting shorter and colder signifies that the winter holiday season is near.  Before any of the prominent winter holidays comes Halloween, and in Chico, Halloween is known as “Chicoween.”  Chicoween...

The three seniors. From left to right: Cooper Renteria, Anais Mayo, and Servando Higuera.

The end of an era for Chico State’s Men’s Soccer

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // October 27, 2021

The end of the season is approaching for the Chico State Men’s Soccer team along with the college careers of three seniors on the team.  Defender Servando Higuera, and midfielders Anais Mayo...

Wildcats preparing for overtime on Friday night.

Wildcats draw with Gators on senior night

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter // October 26, 2021

The Chico State Women’s Soccer team didn’t get the result they were looking for as they tied with The San Francisco State Gators 0-0 on Friday night. 110 minutes were played at University Stadium...

Chris Colla After a shot.

Chico State Men’s Golf takes third at the Otter Invitational

Mikey Passaglia, Sports Reporter // October 26, 2021

Chico State Men's Golf ended fall competition with a share of third place at the Cal State Monterey Bay Otter Invitational held at Bayonet Golf course in Seaside. Cal State San Bernardino took home...

Wildcats awaiting the corner in the box.

Wildcats best Pioneers in must-win game

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter // October 20, 2021

The Chico State’s Women’s Soccer team got a 1-0 victory Thursday night against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers with the only goal coming late in the second half.  The standings in the California...

The Wildcat starting lineup against the Warriors.

The Wildcats pitch second straight shut out to improve winning streak

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // October 18, 2021

After a slow start to the season, Chico State Men’s Soccer team is starting to find their rhythm.  The Cal State Stanislaus Warriors came looking for their second California Collegiate Athletic...

Mark Noonan After a nice Drive.

Wildcats earn their first tournament win

Mikey Passaglia, Sports reporter // October 18, 2021

The Chico State Men's Golf team was able to record its first tournament win of the season. The Wildcats traveled up north to Blaine, Washington to compete in the Western Washington Invitational which...

Chico spelled out in the empty bleachers at Acker Gym.

Acker Gym is ready for the return of basketball

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // October 17, 2021

After dropping their California Collegiate Athletic Association postseason tournament semi-final against the Cal Poly Mustangs on March 6, 2019, the Chico State Men’s Basketball team was awaiting its...

Senior defender Jordan Doukakis dribbling out the back in a match earlier this season.

Wildcats respond with win after rough loss

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter // October 16, 2021

After a 3-0 loss on Friday, the Wildcats turned things around on Sunday and defeated Dominguez Hills 1-0 with a goal in the 76th minute.  The Chico State’s Women’s Soccer team faced their...

Freshman Kelli Litchfield holding off her defender in a match earlier this season.

The Wildcats face tough loss against Monterey Bay

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter // October 15, 2021

The chemistry was off for Chico State's Women’s Soccer team on Friday against Monterey Bay. They lost their first match on the road 3-0 and couldn’t find an answer to the Otters game plan.  While...

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