DACA, Dreamers and Immigration: The Expert Explains

Travis SoudersApril 16, 2018

Lawyer Sergio C. Garcia has found much of the national immigration debate stems from common myths about the process. Here, he shares his personal and professional experiences to shed light on the truth.

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Restless Dreamers

Travis SoudersApril 16, 2018

As a turbulent national attitude on immigration leaves Dreamers anxious and uncertain, four Chico State students share what is at stake. Their fates, and millions of others, hang in the balance.

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Campus Gets a Little Less Colorful

Amanda RhineFebruary 13, 2018

When Joe Crotts retired, he left a legacy as one of Chico State’s longest-serving employees and campus icons.

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From National Parks to the North State: New Gateway Director Looks to Showcase Natural World Around Us

Sean MurphyFebruary 7, 2018

Growing up within the boundaries of several national parks, Adrienne McGraw was raised with a love and appreciation for the natural world. She's bringing that love of nature to her new job, as the executive director of Gateway Science Museum.

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Doing Things Differently

Chico StateJanuary 9, 2018

Jessica Gonzales knows hardship. The pre-nursing major has endured homelessness, discrimination, and field labor to reach college. But she’s determined to be the first in her family to earn a degree and one day open her own health clinic.

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Breanna Holbert: “Who I Am Is Enough”

Travis SoudersDecember 22, 2017

The only label that really interests Breanna Holbert is that of a leader. What inspires Holbert is uncovering the unknown—in herself, in situations, and in other people. An unyielding curiosity to unearth unrealized potential stands out as her most distinguishable quality.

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Remembering Chico State’s Oldest Alum

Ashley GebbDecember 20, 2017

Olympics qualifier, top-secret military coder, oldest female US veteran—Lynne Balmer had a lot to be proud of but little made her smile more than recognition as Chico State's oldest alum. She passed away this month at age 110.

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Wildcats Visit Hallowed Grounds of European Soccer: Real Madrid’s Stadium

Chico StateAugust 10, 2017

The author and senior forward on the Chico State men's soccer team is a Barcelona soccer fan. But that didn't keep him from admiring the grandeur of the home of Real Madrid soccer.

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5 Ways to Wear Wildcat Gear

Cole RichardsAugust 8, 2017

Wildcat cats are the paws-down most fashionable felines in the CSU. With so many options from our Wildcat Store, we threw together 5 fresh looks students can rock this upcoming school year!

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Stories Worth Listening To: ‘Listen to Change’ Gives Students a Platform to Share Their Voice

Sean MurphyJune 27, 2017

Each day, thousands of students walk around the Chico State campus, quietly owning their own story. Every one of these stories has extraordinary value. One Chico State class is working to get some of those voices heard to teach about diversity and inclusion.

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Honored in the Arts: Meet Student Leader, Actor, Director and Mom—Lara Tenckhoff

Cole RichardsMay 11, 2017

Follow the story of budding director, actor, student leader, and mother Lara Tenckhoff as she answers the question “what do I really want?”

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Living-Learning Communities: Chico State Housing Gets a ‘Remodel’

Cole RichardsMay 1, 2017

University Housing has just gotten a 'remodel,' with new and improved themed housing! So, what is themed housing?

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Willie the Wildcat and the Seven Reasons to #ChooseChico (Plus One More)

Cole RichardsMarch 30, 2017

Let us take you on the magical journey of Willie the Wildcat as he explores the seven reasons to #ChooseChico, plus one more.

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Dress for Success Event Tackles Professional Dos, Don’ts

Chico StateFebruary 27, 2017

Do tattoos, argyle socks, and distressed jeans belong in the workplace? Students found out what's appropriate for interviews at Dress for Success, a combination fashion show, business mentoring session, and stand-up comedy hour.

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Nineteen Students Honored with Rawlins Merit Awards

Chico StateNovember 14, 2016

Students with major achievements in the classroom and in the community receive scholarship honors.

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Big Finish For Chico State’s Tiny House

Sean MurphyNovember 11, 2016

CSU, Chico's Tiny House Club designed and built a home measuring less than 200 square feet, impressing judges at the recent Sacramento Municipal Utility District's Tiny House Competition.

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What’s ‘App’ening?

Cole RichardsNovember 9, 2016

Here's the lowdown on the brand-new MyChicoState app, one of a growing number of helpful apps students rely on to stay organized.

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Alum ‘Jells’ with Apple’s Ad Campaign

Amanda RhineSeptember 21, 2016

Alum shares photo on Instagram and becomes part of tech giant's worldwide advertising blitz.

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Education Beyond the Classroom

Chico StateSeptember 2, 2016

Junior Maikhou Thao shares her personal college journey with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Better Make Room campaign to empower women of color in higher education.

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The Colors of Chico State

Cole RichardsSeptember 2, 2016

National College Colors Day led us to discover all of the colors that make Chico State

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Student Entrepreneurs Envision Changing Their World

Chico StateAugust 4, 2016

African students attending Chico State's leadership program for social entrepreneurs "see things in the world that aren’t right, and they want to do something about it, rather than just complain about it."

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New Arts and Humanities Building Opens

Chico StateJuly 28, 2016

A photographic look at Chico State's new Arts and Humanities Building

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Biology Lab Goes Fishin’

Amanda RhineJuly 27, 2016

A student research lab on campus uses fish to pursue treatments for blood-related diseases.

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Chico State is #MyTopCollege Because…

Chico StateJuly 11, 2016

Forbes Magazine wants to know what makes @ChicoState your #MyTopCollege.

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Alum Turns Pixar ‘Inside Out’

Ernesto RiveraJune 2, 2016

Chico State grad Jimmy Lillard put his talents to work on Pixar's Oscar-winning "Inside Out" and the upcoming "Finding Dory."

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Meet Seve, A First-Rate Friend With the Plaque to Prove It

Rachel WardApril 19, 2016

Seve Christian was awarded the 2016 Chris Hilbert Outstanding Chico State Friend Award, for exemplifying the qualities of a true friend to fellow students and the entire University.

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Success Through Solidarity: Meet Chico State’s Women Engineers

Rachel WardApril 5, 2016

For the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), building solidarity and support is paramount to succeeding in STEM fields.

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Rumor Has It: 10 Chico State Myths Explored

Rachel WardMarch 16, 2016

There are many myths and rumors that are told time and again at Chico State. Is there a Volkswagen Beetle buried somewhere on campus? Was Bidwell Mansion once...

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9 Questions You’re Asking About Us on Google (With Answers)

Ernesto RiveraMarch 4, 2016

Everyone knows what happens when you start typing a question into Google. You start with one of the Five Ws (who, what, where, etc.), maybe a "how," and f...

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Campus Community Shares #ChicoLove Stories

Chico StateFebruary 15, 2016

There's so much to love about Chico State—the beautiful campus, the life-long connections with classmates, the guidance from caring professors, and more. We asked the campus community what share their stories with hashtag #chicolove.

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Behind the Valentines: An Interview with the Chico State Cupids

Rachel WardFebruary 10, 2016

For the past two years, Chico State has been graced with the presence of two love doctors each Valentine’s Day. Tony Munoz and Steven Huff, part-time Cupids a...

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Grounded but Not Stationary

Ashley GebbJanuary 13, 2016

Working as a custodian at Chico State is just one chapter in Esteban Duran's diverse work history. He faces each of life’s victories and challenges with zen-like acceptance and a penchant for reinvention.

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Top 15 Chico State Moments of 2015

Chico StateDecember 31, 2015

Our most popular stories of 2015.

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Chico State: Then and Now

Ernesto RiveraDecember 10, 2015

This revealing rephotographic series takes a look back at Chico State's past in comparison to the present.

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Cross-Cultural Leadership Center Building Bridges

Chico StateDecember 9, 2015

The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center is dedicated to connecting students to each other as well as providing opportunities for all students to be empowered.

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Photographing the Forest, Simply for the Trees

Zach PhillipsDecember 8, 2015

Owen Bettis is a professor in the Department of Geography and Planning and the Department of Social Sciences. Outside of the classroom, he spends his free time ...

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Campus Shows Love for Chico’s Fall Colors

Rachel WardNovember 30, 2015

The fall season has inspired many of our fans and followers to show their love and appreciation for Chico State and the surrounding community.

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His Chico Experience: A Young Activist’s Journey

Rachel WardNovember 14, 2015

As a feminist, queer, transgender man, senior Kory Masen has faced a number of barriers, but he is looking forward to a bright future. One he is helping shape.

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The Ghost of Laxson Auditorium

Ernesto RiveraOctober 30, 2015

Dan Goodsell and Daran Goodsell tell the story of their encounter with the Laxson Auditorium ghost.

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Life After Chico: A Career at Disney

Rachel WardOctober 27, 2015

Every day, Katie Brown watches as young children undergo an amazing transformation. From the fun-filled day’s beginning—when children are feeling the most n...

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Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve: ‘Where Education Meets the Land’

Zach PhillipsJuly 28, 2015

Seasonal hikes, outdoor education classes, species spotting excursions, these are just a few of the things you can do on the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, Chico State’s 3,950 acre outdoor lab.

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Emmy Award-Winning Alum Talks Filmmaking, Bending Rules

Chico StateJune 25, 2015

By Zachary Phillips, Editorial Assistant—Public Affairs and Publications Photo courtesy: Dan Bruns Matt Ritenour started working with California State ...

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A Day in the Life of a Wildcat

Chico StateDecember 17, 2014

Take a peek into the day-to-day lives of three Wildcats.

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