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      • Two students work on complicated engineering problems.

        Construction Management Students Take Top Honors

        February 15, 2019
      • Kendall Hall Lawn alight with a sunset glow filtering through the redwood trees.

        From the President: Striding Toward a Sustainable Chico

        February 12, 2019
      • Students from the Chico State Student Philanthropy Council celebrate the University's first 24-hour day of philanthropy in November 2017.

        Chico State Giving Day Celebrates 24 Hours of Philanthropy on Thursday

        February 12, 2019
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      • The Trinity Hall bell tower is seen through a burst of pink petals and bright greenery.

        Chico in Love

        February 11, 2019
      • Stars shine above Trinity Hall.

        Fond Farewell: Retired IMC Staff Faye Anglen

        February 8, 2019
      • First-year pre-nursing student Emily Zarback smiles while standing with Kendall Hall in the background.

        Pre-Nursing Student’s Focus and Drive Exemplify ‘Wildcat Spirit’

        February 7, 2019
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      • Chico State professor Joel Zimbleman stands with a group of monks during his time teaching overseas.

        Faculty Go Global

        February 1, 2019
      • Stars shine above Trinity Hall.

        Fond Farewell: Philanthropist and Honorary Doctorate Recipient Steve Nettleton

        January 15, 2019
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        Chico State’s Top Social Media Moments of 2018

        January 2, 2019
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      • Holly Nevarez, Peter Hansen, Jennifer Wilking, David Philhour, and Susan Roll (left to right) pose for a photo in City Plaza.

        Campus Research Probes ‘Sit-Lie’

        February 8, 2019
      • Janet Jackson and Barry Daffurn pose for a photo with three other men.

        Cinq founder enjoying the sound of success

        January 3, 2019
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        The Rise of Megafires

        November 5, 2018
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    Sergio Garcia leans on a counter, which holds a statue of blindfolded "Lady Justice," in front of a sign reading SCG.
    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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    Four students, two male and two female, stand in partial silhouette and smoky light.
    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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    Joe Crotts posing for a photo in front of the "Meriam Library" sign in front of the library entrance.
    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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    Adrienne McGraw in her office at the Gateway Science Museum
    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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    Jessica Gonzales
    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 smiles on the Chico State campus.
    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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    Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, home to Real Madrid CF, was one of the first stops the Chico State men's soccer team made during its trip to Spain
    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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    Students Christopher Barboza, Breanna Barnard, Elizabeth Castillo, and Bianca Quilantan present their Listen to Change interviews in the Meriam Library.
    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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    Showing outfits appropriate for casual work events, one woman student models a white blouse, tan jeans, and dress pumps. Another student wears a tan blazer, white silk blouse, and dark-wash jeans, and dressy flat shoes.
    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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    The 2016-2017 recipients of the Lieutenant Robert Merton Rawlins Merit Award.
    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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    The Chico State Tiny House Club gave a tour of their 196 sq. ft tiny house to the campus on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/University Photographer)
    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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    A group of students sits on top of the California State University, Chico sign.
    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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    Night falls on the Arts & Humanities Building.
    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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    Estaban Duran, who currently works as a custodian in Kendall Hall, talks about his other jobs learning kung fu and being an artist during an interview on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/University Photographer)
    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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    "Golden Center of a Supercell" by Owen Bettis
    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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