Barony of Rivenoak looks to recover members after Camp Fire
Ricardo Tovar
November 12, 2019
Medieval combat is something that many consider a relic of the past. The days of knights and chivalry are long gone. However, there are some medieval warriors in Chico striving to keep this ancient form of combat alive. The Society for Creative Anachronism is a worldwide organization that aims to...
10 years of playing hard at the WREC
Melissa Joseph
October 14, 2019
Students, athletes and alumni gathered to celebrate the hard work it took to successfully upkeep the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC) over the past decade. The iconic Chico State gym officially turned 10 years old on Thursday. Before the event commenced, guests were greeted by Willy the Wildcat and ...
WREC holds third annual bench press competition
Matthew Ferreira
September 28, 2019
Chico State’s WREC ( Wildcat Recreation Center) held their Bench Press competition Friday.It is the third annual competition and the event is put on in collaboration with the on-campus organization, Chico Barbell Club. The competition is open to all Chico State students, and it has been drawing a...
Rolling with Wildcats
Carolyn Allen
September 2, 2019
Friday night, students flocked to the second annual WREC ‘n’ Roll at the Wildcat Recreation Center. Lines were down the hall and music echoed throughout the building as students anxiously waited for their turn to skate."We brought in a new DJ and some lights to make it a little bigger, more exciting,&...
Scuba diving preview at the WREC
Julian Mendoza and Kendall George
April 4, 2019
Chico State students had a glimpse of the world of scuba diving at The Wildcat Recreation Center with the scuba workshop. The class was taught by Rich Astley, a scuba instructor at Chico State."We want to introduce as many people to the underwater world as we possibly can," Astley said.Once students entered...
Chico State club basketball enjoys inaugural season
Noah Andrews
March 6, 2019
Chico State's Collegiate Sports Club Program was created to provide students an opportunity to participate in competitive sports against other intercollegiate teams while enhancing the students' university experience by aiding in their physical, social and academic development.It is with these values in...
Wildcats get shredded at the WREC
Justin Jackson
November 5, 2018
To test wits, endurance and intensity, the Wildcat Recreation Center, on Sunday, held a climbing competition.The Shredding, as it's called, is a top-rope climbing competition. It’s based on the five toughest climbs you are able to complete throughout the event, according to Sam Steadman, an em...
Photo of the Day
Olyvia Simpson
November 5, 2018
Eli Urlie puts his rock climbing skills to the test at The Shredding event on Sunday at the Wrec Climbing Gym. The climbing wall had new top rope courses for students to master.
Photo of the day
Olyvia Simpson
October 8, 2018
Ashley Brown adjusts her headphones during the biking portion of the Wrec's Tough Cat event on Saturday. The event was a triathlon with swimming, biking and running.
Wildcat Recreation Center pool will close most of the summer
Mathew Miranda
May 11, 2018
The WREC swimming pool will be closed 90 days this summer, from May 21 to July 20, for repairs. WREC's Aquatics Coordinator Dustin Stene said the main reason for renovation is due to settling, which typically occurs with newly built pools. The settling has caused the back edge of the pool's gutter to start ...
Waste Audit examines Chico State’s sustainable practices
Kelsi Sibert
April 18, 2018
A.S. Sustainability, in collaboration with A.S. Recycling, will be hosting a waste audit outside of Chico State's Student Service Center on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A.S. Sustainability Assistant Coordinator Amanda Reinhart said the aim of this event is to call attention to people's waste habits. “We...
Bacteria prevention is in, crop tops are out at the WREC
Karen Limones
March 6, 2018
Crop tops now are banned at the Wildcat Recreation Center and for a good reason. Even though members of the WREC are frequently cleaning the equipment, they also expect students to clean it after they’re done using it. However, this isn’t always the case and because of that, the WREC is introducing...
