Voices
Book in Common Challenges Perception, Narrative of Native Tribes
President Hutchinson encourages participation on the Book in Common Reading Challenge as an opportunity to honor and learn about Native American communities and systemic racism.
Office Hours: Regenerative Agriculture Leader and Professor Cindy Daley
Professor Cindy Daley honors her roots through regenerative agriculture education and carbon-smart solutions to fight climate change.
Office Hours: Men’s Soccer Coach and Leadership Instructor Felipe Restrepo
Professor and coach Felipe Restrepo helps first-generation and underserved students win on and off the field.
Five Questions with Alumnus and Micro-Farmer Garrison Harward
From stage to Senegal, lighting technician and micro-farmer Garrison Harward builds a global community through climate-conscious gardening.
Office Hours: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Professor Hadil Mustafa
Leading by example, professor Hadil Mustafa shows young girls and women that engineering isn't "just for boys."
5 Questions with Alumna and Motivational Speaker Alycia Anderson
Alycia Anderson has used a wheelchair all her life. After a successful career in technology sales, she's pursuing a more personal passion—inspiring people to believe in their limitless potential.
How To: Enlist Owls for Pest Control
Owls are natural predators against gophers and other burrowing animals—making your own owl home can help keep your yard free of pests.
Day of the Dead Altar: A Celebration of Life
In honor of this year's Dia de los Muertos, student Guadalupe Cruz created an altar—borrowing many beloved items used by her family—for the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology.
Paradise Continues to Rebuild and Evolve Three Years After the Camp Fire
Three years after the Camp Fire scattered the residents of Paradise, the town continues its rebuilding process—while also evolving.
Determining What ‘Do and Dare’ Means For Us All
President Gayle Hutchinson explores what "Do and Dare" means for her, reflecting on a diabetes diagnosis decades ago.
Alumna Predicts Post-Pandemic Upgrades Will Enhance Study Abroad Experience
After a decade living in Spain, Study Abroad alumna Lindsay Woychick (Journalism, '12) shares how COVID-19 has transformed the international experience.
Fond Farewell: Retired AS Staff Member Maggie Pattison
Beloved by students and colleagues alike, Maggie Pattison guided Associated Students officers in Robert’s Rules of Order, meeting decorum, and their authority and responsibility as elected officials.
How To: Be a Bookworm
English professor and writer Sarah Pape shares some tips on how to become a more avid reader without much effort.
Reflections on Gratitude and Resilience
President Gayle Hutchinson expresses thanks for the Wildcat community's resourcefulness, collaboration, innovation, humor, and determination amid unprecedented challenge.
5 Questions with Boiled Peanut Enthusiast Robert Deen
Alumnus Robert Deen (’81) has been a US Marine officer, parachutist, scuba diver, and public relations expert. Now retired, he adds "author" and "boiled peanut aficionado" to his assorted accomplishments.
From the President: Let’s Vote!
President Gayle Hutchinson calls on the Wildcat community to do its part to ensure the largest voter turnout ever among our students.
CRAAP Test Separates Good Resources from Bad
Sarah Blakeslee's checklist of questions known as the CRAAP Test helps users around the world determine the nature and value of a resource.
How to: Find Happiness and Leisure Amid a Lockdown
Faculty experts share their ideas on everyday and bigger picture activities people can embrace to foster happiness during COVID-19.
5 Questions With Mountain Lion Advocate Michelle Blake
Working in legislative advocacy for the Mountain Lion Foundation, Michelle Blake ('88) wants everyone to understand the majesty of these premier predators.
Faculty Expert: Economics Professor Jacob Jennings
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the national and global economies continue to experience the fallout, economics faculty Jacob Jennings shares his concerns and optimism for recovery.
How To: Grow a Victory Garden
UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator Karina Hathorn (Agriculture, '11) shares tips to ensure a rich summer garden harvest.
Positivity Wins all Battles
Graduating senior Lilah Nielsen reflects on how Chico State transformed her and the lessons the COVID-19 pandemic has taught her about what values in life.
Faculty Expert: Public Health Chair Holly Nevarez
Holly Nevarez explains how COVID-19 will change the landscape of the public health profession and society for years to come.
Faculty Expert: Virology Professor Troy Cline
Virologist Troy Cline shares what stands out to him about the novel coronavirus and how he’s been incorporating the crisis into his lessons.
Adapting to the Virtual Classroom
Computer animation and game development professor Kevin Taylor has found a way to maintain his positive, engaging classroom spirit.
A Plea for Kindness and Rejecting Racism
As a first-generation Asian American, professor Chunyan Echo Song is deeply and personally troubled by racism surrounding COVID-19.
Reflections on a Study Abroad Cut Short
Junior Alexandria Ingvardsen reflects on returning from Italy, months earlier than planned, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How To: Be a Better Leader
Nursing Professor Emerita Carol Huston shares nine lessons from her personal leadership journey that she knows are applicable no matter your field or discipline.
Finding Resiliency in Difficult Times
Associated Students President Trevor Guthrie calls upon his fellow Wildcats to come together, uplift one another, and persevere.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Music Degrees Listed Among State’s Best
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Bold Visions for 2020
Whether wrapping up their time as an undergraduate or diving deeper into their studies, Wildcats are making big plans for the year ahead.
Study Abroad Experience Ignites Self-Discovery
English education major Pengcheng Xiong returned to his parents' homeland and experienced a true connection with his Hmong identity.
Let’s Take a Stand for Our Planet
President Hutchinson invites campus community members to join her in taking immediate action to address climate change.
Discovering the Joy of Giving
Longtime Joy of Giving volunteer Nicole Davis invites others to share in the spirit of the holiday fundraiser and attend its reception.
The Long Process of Healing and Recovery
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Judith Thompson reflects on the immediate and ongoing trauma Camp Fire survivors continue to experience—and how to support healing.
Mapping a Displaced Population
New maps from an interdisciplinary team of researchers begin to reveal the how, why, and where Camp Fire survivors have moved.
Transforming Recovery into Revival
Junior Baylie Hammitt reflects on how she and students in "Special Event Planning and Operation" helped plan, market, and host the Paradise Revival Festival.
‘This Is Not Where It Ends’
With the Camp Fire anniversary approaching, five Wildcat survivors update us in their own words on their ongoing challenges and glimmers of hope.
One Year Later and 3,000 Miles Away
Savannah Anderson (English, '19) reflects on how Chico State's compassion and community in the wake of the Camp Fire are a presence in her life across the country.
5 Questions with Alumnus Matt Fidler
Matt Fidler (Music, ’01) is a producer at NSPR, and recently produced a five-part podcast series titled "California Burning."