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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Max Girard, a 14 year old out of Murphy's, CA shows off his own move called the "poppin' up." Photo credit: Sean Martens

2016 National Futures Yo-Yo Contest

Carin Dorghalli // October 2, 2016

Chico hosted the 2016 National Futures Yo-Yo Contest on Oct. 1 at the Chico City Plaza. Gentry Stein, the world yo-yo champion, sat as one of the judges. The event showcased promising competitors, ages...

Yo-yo competitors tested their skills downtown at a regional yo-yo competition Photo credit: Roberto Fonseca

Yo-Yo championships held in Chico

Roberto Fonseca // April 17, 2016

The California State Yo-Yo Championships held its annual competition at the Downtown Plaza on April 16. The California State Yo-Yo Championships have a long history and is one of the largest state contests...

National Yo-Yo Contest swings into Chico

National Yo-Yo Contest swings into Chico

Taylor Sinclair // October 8, 2014
Contestants gathered Saturday at City Plaza for the national yo-yo competition.
Photo gallery: Top yo-yoers battle

Photo gallery: Top yo-yoers battle

October 7, 2013
Photographs by Quinn Western
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