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THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

A newspaper by students, for students.
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A Rip-roaring Return to Form for Reynolds

Deadpool’s consistency is compounded by a typically raucous, gripping watch
Daniel O'Hara, guest contributor November 7, 2024

The scathingly witty footprints of Hollywood darling Ryan Reynolds are omnipresent throughout the latest installation in the Deadpool franchise, as the Canadian actor joins forces with Hugh Jackman to...

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Park Fire Recovery: New Perspectives Growing

What's Next?
Allison Hanski, guest contributor October 22, 2024

In the case of two Butte County residents that work with the local land, the question of “what next?” following the Park Fire is met with a mix of hope, concern and discussion of the regeneration that...

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Top 5 Trader Joe’s Products for a Broke College Student

Easy to prepare staples.
Emillie English, guest contributor October 4, 2024

As a college student, it can be difficult to make meals for yourself that are quick, easy, and don't break the budget. One can easily find themselves reaching for another peanut butter and jelly sandwich...

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Butte College’s Students of Color Retreat: A Weekend of Empowerment and Unity

The deadline to register is today!
Leo O’Neill, Vice President, Native American Club, guest contributor October 3, 2024

Butte College is once again set to host its highly anticipated Students of Color Retreat, an event aimed at empowering students of color by providing them with a platform for community, leadership, and...

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The Fast Growth and Personal Benefits of Esports

The Fast Growth and Personal Benefits of Esports

Traditional sports require your body to be in good shape; esports requires your brain to be in shape.
Max Jacobs, guest contributor October 2, 2024

Even today, many people still underestimate the impact and value of esports. Aside from the money and career options in esports, I believe it can be tremendously fulfilling, rewarding, and satisfying....

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Butte Let One Get Away

Butte Let One Get Away

Roadrunners men's soccer side suffers a disappointing 2-1 defeat a the hands of Harnell.
Daniel O'Hara, guest contributor September 20, 2024

Coach Ross Sandberg’s Butte College Men’s Soccer team made the long trip south last Friday to face 2023 state semi-finalists Hartnell Panthers on their home turf in Salinas, CA.   The Roadrunners...

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Top 5 Coffee Shops in Chico

Coffee quality, accessibility and ambiance helps determine the best spots to grab a cup.
Ginger Gage-Nichols, guest contributor September 17, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of a busy college schedule, every student could use a classic cup of coffee to keep them going. Here are my top 5 choices for the best place where you, a hardworking college student,...

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"Don Quixote Crying" by Alfonso Arámbula Robles on exhibit at the Centro Estatal de las Artes in Esenada, Mexico on August, 1 2024. (Garrett Green)

¡Alto Al Fuego!  An Ensenada Artist Calls for Peace in Palestine 

A former Butte College journalist reports from his travels in Mexico.
Garrett Green, guest contributor August 12, 2024

“There is no instrument right now on the whole planet that is able to stop this genocide that is happening in Palestine,” said Alfonso Arámbula Robles while standing in the heart of Centro Estatal...

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Welcome to Journalism 2.

Journalism 2 is an introduction to news writing class.
Kelly Fredericks, Advisor July 25, 2024

Welcome. Journalism 2, or Intro to Newswriting, is an action-packed experience of experimentation in a new style of writing. I don't expect you to be an expert, but I do expect you to be courageous and...

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Louis Hester takes the field.

Post-game interview with Louis Hester, Butte College Men’s Soccer Goalkeeper

The comradery among the team combined with a supportive coach make Butte College home for many international students.
Daniel O'Hara, guest contributor May 1, 2024

I sat down with BCMS’s English goalkeeper Louis Hester off the back of the team’s 2-2 draw with Union Pacific University in the opening clash of the 2024 Spring season. I was provided with a first-hand...

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Stonecrop on Table Mountain.

Leave it All on the Table!

The Butte College Friends of the Refuge Club works in the name of conservation and restoration of the Butte College Wildlife Refuge.
Kasten Ortiz, guest contributor April 30, 2024

It was a warm, sunny day as "The Butte College Friends of the Refuge Club" explored the North Table Mountain Ecological reserve on Thursday April 18, 2024, to study the native wildflower species of the...

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“Guts” by Olivia Rodrigo Review

Nostalgic, but with an adult twist.
Simon West, guest contributor April 28, 2024

Guts is an album written and sung by Olivia Rodrigo that is creative and fun, while also real in an important way. This album was released in September 2023, about two and a half years after Rodrigo’s...

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