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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The Park Fire Attacks Chico

Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 25, 2024

The Park fire has exploded in size since it began to burn Upper Bidwell Park on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, before 3 pm, in Chico. As of July 25, the fire has grown to 45,550 acres, with 3% containment,...

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President Joe Biden Drops Out of the Race

What will happen next?
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 22, 2024

On July 21, 2024, President incumbent Joe Biden announced via a letter that his campaign for United States President has ended. This comes on the heels of multiple calls from prominent democrats from...

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A Peach-tastic Day at the Marysville Peach Festival

Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 21, 2024

This last weekend, the Marysville Peach Festival, started by the Sodaro family 24 years ago, has brought many families and businesses together in a peach-ious gem of all things peach and love. The triple-digit...

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Announcing the Marysville Peach Festival

Announcing the Marysville Peach Festival

24th annual Marysville Peach Festival
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 19, 2024

Just a peach of a time is happening in Historic Downtown Marysville July 19-20 for the 24th annual peach festival. Come to the historic downtown Marysville and bring family and friends to enjoy everything...

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Union Pacific steam engine 4140 rolling into Oroville.

Big Boy Locomotive Whistle Stop in Oroville

Crowds flock to see restored technology.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 13, 2024

A captivating sight occurred in Oroville on Thursday, as a blast from the past rolled into town. The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive is the world's largest operating locomotive. On July...

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Students take advantage of free resources despite the excessive heat.

Butte College’s Roadrunner Hub offers resources during their “Back on Track” supply distribution.

After an initial grant of $1500, staff donations and student food drives keep the student Food Pantry open for service.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 9, 2024

On Tuesday, July 9, Butte Colleges Roadrunner Hub, in collaboration with Back on Track, held a pop-up event at 325 Plumas Ave in Oroville, CA where resources like food and hygiene supplies were passed...

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Aircraft Battleing the Thompson Fire.

Resource Information and update on the Thompson Fire

information for those impacted by Thompson fire in oroville
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 8, 2024

Monday, July 8th, 2024 in Oroville Butte County Board of Supervisors voted to ratify the emergency declaration, regarding the Thompson fire that began in Oroville mid-morning on July, 2nd,2024. This will...

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Aircraft Battleing the Thompson Fire.

UPDATE on Thompson Fire

Evacuations continue as the Thompson fire, in Butte County, near Oroville, rages.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 3, 2024

The Thompson fire began at an estimated time at 11:45 on Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Road in northern California, near the city of Oroville, on July 2,2024. As of 1:00 pm on July 3, 13,000+ have...

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A 4th of July Paradise Helicopter Egg Drop

This family fun event is designed to build community and support the Paradise Little League.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 2, 2024

Freedom Egg Drop Event, Fourth of July fun for the kids, will be held at Egleston Field, 820 Buschmann Rd, Paradise, from 10:00 am to 12 pm on Thursday, July 4. The helicopter drop will happen at 10:15...

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Attendees of the full moon paddle Event listening to instructions as they get ready to head out.

Full Moon Paddle

June's Strawberry Moon paddle is one of five family-fun events organized by the Aquatic Center at Oroville's Forebay.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer June 24, 2024

Friday, June 21st, 2024, at the Forebay Aquatic Center in Oroville, 27 people brought their stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, single and tandem for a three-hour paddle session during the strawberry full...

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Juneteenth parade in Denver heading north from downtown toward the corner of York and ??? circ 1983

Juneteenth Celebration

A day for celebrating history and economic empowerment.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer June 19, 2024

Juneteenth is a celebration that marks the arrival of troops entering Galveston, Texas, in 1865, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862.   Juneteenth...

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Gaza Floating temporary pier for aid

Update on Gaza Pier

A quick overview of the Gaza Pier, after repairs were made.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer June 19, 2024

  The temporary pier that was announced by President Joe Biden in March, during his State of The Union speech, was meant to bring a limited amount of aid into the Gaza Strip but has been dealt...

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