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THE ROADRUNNER

THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

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Bidwell Mansion, located at 525 Esplanade in Chico, California, was the home of General John Bidwell and Annie Bidwell. The three-story brick structure is built in an informally romantic version of the Italianate style. Now a museum and State Historic Park, it is California Historical Landmark #329 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bidwell Mansion destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning

While the cause is still unknown, the community mourns the loss of the historic building.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2024

A fire broke out on Wednesday morning around 3:30 am at the Bidwell National Park in Chico, CA. The Bidwell Mansion, which sits in the park and is designated a historic landmark, was engulfed in flames...

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Lights of Hope flyer, December, 11, 2024

Lights Of Hope

Free family-friendly fun in Oroville for the holiday season.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2024

Father’s House Church presents a community gathering for the holiday season so come down to Oroville, 3556 Oro Bangor Highway, Oroville, CA, 95966. This event opened on December 4 and goes on again...

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Vigil goers in Downtown Oroville, December 6, 2024

Oroville Vigil for Feather River School during Christmas Tree Lighting

Small community holds a vigil for two kindergarteners shot during recess at Feather River School which is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2024

The communities of Oroville and Butte came together around the Christmas Tree, during the Christmas Tree Lighting in Oroville, for the two kindergartners who were shot by a school shooter who took his...

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Christmas tree lighting in Ferndale, Ca pic via wikimediacommons

Oroville Christmas Tree Lighting

Come to Downtown Oroville, December 6, 2024 for a tree lighting and pictures with Santa.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2024

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas, at least even more so on December 6, 2024. Come to Downtown Oroville at 1200 Myers Street, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a spectacular event that is fun...

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Geminid meteor shower over an old church

December Skies

Look towards the stars for a holiday show and the Christmas Star.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2024

As we enter the month of December, most are thinking about the coming holiday season-- buying gifts, taking trips to see family and friends, and just getting through the rest of the semester. Well,...

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Christmas Carriage rides, pic via Wikimediacommons

Christmas Wonderland in Oroville

Come downtown to Orville, CA for Winter Preview on Nov. 23.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2024

Come to Downtown Oroville and join the community for family-friendly fun to jump-start the holiday season on November 23, 2024, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Montgomery Street. As the last remnants of pumpkin...

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Veterans Day Sign Butte College Main Campus 11/7/24

Veterans Day Event at Butte College Main Campus

The event at the Butte College main campus helps us reflect on history for the holiday.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2024

A Veterans Day event took place on Thursday November 7, 2024 on the main campus of Butte College. Veterans Day is a federal holiday dedicated to the reflection upon the notion of service as we thank ...

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Comedian/Podcaster Tony Hinchcliff 
Picture Via WIkimediacommons

Garbage Tour

The joke that started the trash talking results in a "Garbage Tour" in American politics.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2024

It was the joke that was heard around the world; on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in Madison Square Garden, New York City. Former President Trump, the GOP frontrunner for President of the United States,...

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Bookstore, October 29, 2024

Buy or rent, Butte College bookstore is for your needs

Faculty open house launches opening of remodeled campus bookstore.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2024

Butte College Main Campus Bookstore was taken over by a private corporation in March. Follett, the company that now runs the bookstore, had an open house on October 29. On the first floor in the Campus...

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Smashing Pumpkin flyer via Ag department

Smashing Pumpkins Halloween Event

Stop by the Butte College Main Campus, Campus Center Lawn on Oct. 31.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2024

On Halloween day, this Thursday, October 31, 2024, on the main campus, the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences is hosting an event that will be a smash: Smashing Pumpkins. The band...

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Northern Lights, Taken in Northern California

October Skies Night Shows

October offers awesome shows from the universe so don't miss out-- look up
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2024

October is full of surprises as there have been quite a bit of things happening in the sky that many haven’t seen in a lifetime or more. You probably have heard or seen the pictures posted to social...

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Native American Chiefs Pic Via Wikimediacommons

Indigenous People Day

A quick history of Indigenous Peoples' Day and why this holiday is important.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2024

Indigenous People's Day usually takes place on the second Monday of October. This year, that falls on October 14, 2024. What is Indigenous People's Day? It’s been a topic of discussion since 1977. The...

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