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Class of 2015: Snap Caps!
Class of 2015, we asked you last week to snap your cap. And the results are awesome! Here are they are in all of their glory!
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La Dolce Vita: Living, Learning, and Eating in Italy
By Quinn Western, senior journalism major I’m a senior journalism student spending my last semester at Chico State in Viterbo, Italy. It’s a small, medieval town where few of the community members speak English and finding avocados is a struggle. The city center where I live, is enclosed by towering stone walls. My apartment building […]
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Tearing Down Walls
By Jeff Barron, social media and photography intern What does it mean to study computer science at Chico State? Jennifer Decker explains that it goes far beyond math and programming—at heart, computer science is about using technology to solve problems. Decker, a junior, is also the president of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE), the computer science […]
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A Mission to Advocate
"I’m here to provide a voice for the unheard."
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‘Cat Tales: Valentine’s Day Edition!
On campus and online, Wildcats get in the Valentine's Day spirit by sharing love.
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A Day in the Life of a Wildcat
Take a peek into the day-to-day lives of three Wildcats.
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10 Tips for Surviving Finals Week
The most stressful week of the semester is upon us—finals week. Here are some study tips to help you come out a champion.
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’Cat Tales: Students Practice Sustainability, Diversity, and Community Involvement
Read about the accomplishments of students, staff, and alums in the weekly edition of ’Cat Tales.
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’Cat Tales: 10 Campus Hacks For Saving Money on Campus
A round up of 10 campus hacks to make you even more stoked to be a Wildcat.
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’Cat Tales: See You at the Finish Line
Read about the accomplishments of students, staff, and alums in the weekly edition of ’Cat Tales.
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And There You Have It … Cooking With Christina Saschin
Senior nutrition and food science major Christina Saschin is published three times a week for her recipes and cooking tips. In this video, she talks about her cooking show on YouTube, writing for Parade magazine, and The Orion while showing how to make healthier orange chicken
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Words from Experienced Wildcats
We asked a few professors from across campus their advice for making the most of your time here, this semester and beyond.
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’Cat Tales: Welcome back!
Read about the accomplishments of students, staff, and alums in the weekly edition of ’Cat Tales.
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Modeling the Mystery of the Earth’s Movements
Understanding the shape and behavior of our planet is an absolutely classic problem, says senior Kyle Rocha-Brownell, who hopes to help illuminate it with his research project.
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#internlife
Quinn Western, a senior journalism major, tells about her summer internship at The Sacramento Bee.
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Sustainable Eats: A Recipe for Success
When student Grace Kerfoot became the AS Sustainability dining coordinator last fall, she was immediately off and running on bringing more dining choices to Chico State.
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Facing Fears at the WREC Climbing Gym
In the pictures of Wildcat Recreation Center staff member Salam Ali fixing the rope to my harness for the first time, you’ll see me beaming with eyes cast down, watching her hands as she explains the reliability of the Figure-Eight Knot she’s tying. What you don’t see are the frantic thoughts racing through my mind.
![Kym Crosby trains at University Stadium earlier this year. Crosby, who is legally blind, has been invited to live and train at the U.S. Paralympic Training Center this summer.](https://today.csuchico.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/qwestern-photoessay18-768x512.jpg )
Chico State Runner Competes for Spot on Paralympic Team
Kym Crosby, a student-athlete who is also legally blind, is competing at international meets and training with Olympians in pursuit of 2016 Paralympic Games berth.
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Legacy of Leaders: College of Natural Sciences
In honor of Founders Week, an outstanding student and alum from each college are rewarded for their success, excellence and leadership. Today’s featured College of Natural Sciences honorees show that when you are following your passion, nearly anything is possible.
Legacy of Leaders: College of Humanities and Fine Arts
In honor of Founders Week, an outstanding student and alum from each college are rewarded for their success, excellence and leadership. The blog will feature a different college’s awardees each day during Founders Week, April 4–13, 2014.
Legacy of Leaders: College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management
In honor of Founders Week, an outstanding student and alum from each college are rewarded for their success, excellence and leadership. The blog will feature a different college’s awardees each day during Founders Week, April 4–13, 2014.
Legacy of Leaders: College of Communication and Education
In honor of Founders Week, an outstanding student and alum from each college are rewarded for their success, excellence and leadership. The blog will feature a different college's awardees each day during Founders Week, April 4–13, 2014.
Legacy of Leaders: College of Business
In honor of Founders Week, an outstanding student and alum from each college are rewarded for their success, excellence and leadership. Today is the College of Business alumna Debra Canon and senior Sierra Delorefice-Chicarino.
Legacy of Leaders: College of Agriculture
In honor of Founders Week, an outstanding student and alum from each college are rewarded for their success, excellence and leadership. Today is the College of Agriculture Trena Kimler-Richards and senior Taylor Herren.
Watch and Learn
Chico State kinesiology professor Josh Trout has implemented various technology into the classroom, from exer-gaming (like Wii sports) to now motion analysis application technology.
10 Reasons to #ChooseChico
Trying to decide which college is right for you? Here are 10 awesome reasons to #ChooseChico.
All the Right Moves: John Roussell
John Roussell's dance moves are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his presence on campus. The communication design professor recently received the 2013-14 Outstanding Teacher Award, but Roussell is also making an impact outside of the classroom.
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Student Finds Community—and Himself—at Chico State
Junior Kory Masen shares his story.
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Fall Cover Photo Contest: Fall-ing in love with Chico
What: Help us choose CSU, Chico’s Facebook cover photo! Share your photos, and then help select from our favorites to be the next California State University, Chico Facebook page cover photo. Guidelines: Photos should show off the best of Chico State and the Chico experience. Take photos of our beautiful campus in all its fall […]
Our Five Favorite Wildcat Pride Photos
To kick off the beginning of the year, we worked in collaboration with the Chico State Wildcat Store and the Athletics department to host a 2-day photo event Sept. 10-11 on the Trinity Commons lawn. Students were encouraged to stop by our booth and show off their Wildcat Pride by posing for photos with Chico […]
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Meet Some of Chico State’s Amazing New Graduates
Basketball star Damario Sims has left an indelible mark on Chico State athletics history over the past four years. But beyond the buzzer-beating shots is his most defining aspect: the obligation he feels to be a role model for young people from his hometown of West Oakland. Read More If there’s one thing Ariel Ellis […]
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Zesty Lemon Chicken — Chico Style!
By Chelsea Beights, Senior, Major: Studio Art — Photography Ciao! My name is Chelsea and I am the new social media and photography intern for Public Affairs and Publications. I will be blogging, tweeting, and Facebooking on the official University sites as we work to connect more with you, our audience. As a Chico local, […]