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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.
Job fair sign, outside the student center September,17,2024

Butte College hosts Job Fair event in the new Nest Center

The first in a series, the main campus fair was stocked with booths from all over Butte County.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2024

The job fair was hosted at the Butte College main campus inside the newly built Nest Center in the Student Center building, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. This was a great opportunity for students who...

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Students at the Archery Kin 57 course, Butte College, Sept. 11, 2024.

Archery at Butte College

Become Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen at the Butte College main campus.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2024

While attending Butte College at the  main campus location, you can harness your own inner Robin Hood, Hawk-Eye (Marvel universe), or Katniss Everdeen by taking one of the few Kinesiology department's...

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Bedrock Park closed sign and fenced in to block public access

Bedrock Park closed for repairs until fall

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief August 22, 2024

Bedrock Park in Oroville has been temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs, a chain link fence has been wrapped around the park blocking the public from accessing the park. A fire that happened...

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Park fire upper Bidwell Park pic via wikimediacommons

Upper Bidwell Park reopened with Park Fire 55% containment

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2024

The Park Fire has raged in the North State since July 24, 2024, in Upper Bidwell Park near Alligator Hole, in Chico. The Park Fire is the fourth largest fire in California’s history, and the largest...

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Butte College Drone Flyer

Drone Operator Class at Butte College

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief August 18, 2024

Ever wanted to fly a drone? Do you know how to fly a drone but want to learn how to be certified? Has anyone ever tell you that you’re good at taking photos and should take your skills to another level?. Butte...

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golden egg baslet PIc via unspalsh

Golden Egg Challenge

First week of school challenge on the main campus
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief August 16, 2024

Golden Roadrunner Egg Challenge is happening at the Butte College Main Campus from Monday, August 26, 2024, to Friday, August 30, 2024. The Event is hosted by Butte College Welcome Weeks and the...

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Smoke plume of the Park Fire in Butte County as seen from the Five-Mile Recreation Area on the afternoon of July 25, 2024

UPDATE: Park Fire

49% Contained
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief August 16, 2024

Park fire is now 49% contained with over 429,263 acres burned spanning four counties Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Plumas. The Park fire started July 24, 2024, near Alligator Hole in Upper Bidwell Park near...

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Photo by Sara Maximoff on Unsplash

Butte County Fair 2024

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2024

Step right up for a fair-tasting time with fun and games at the Butte County Fair and Sportsman Expo, August 22-25, 2024, at the Butte County Fairgrounds 199 E Hazel St. Gridley, CA. This year the Butte...

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Classic cars at a car show pic via wikimediacommons

Show N’ Stroll

Downtown Oroville Classic Car Show
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief August 12, 2024

Rev up your engines for this classic American muscle, Show N Stroll hosted by Show N Stroll and Lowla’s Vintage & Tuxedo Rentals, with third Fridays, on August 16, 2024. Downtown Oroville, on...

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Butte Colleges Booth at the Thursday Night Market.

Butte College Welcome Week

Free breakfast offered.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2024

On August 26 - 27, 2024, Butte College will be hosting it's bi-annual Welcome Week to celebrate returning and new students to the start of the new semester. The event will take place the main campus at...

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Park Fire Car, pic via Wikimediacommons

Park Fire 36% Containment Update

Good news for some counties affected by the Park fire.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2024

The Park fire has become the largest active fire burning in California and California’s fourth largest fire on record. The Park fire began July 24, 2024, near Alligator Hole in upper Bidwell Park near...

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Blood Mobile pic Via Wikimediacommons

To the Blood Mobile!

A community vlood drive in association with Vitalant and NSFit
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief August 5, 2024

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 355 Oro Dam Blvd in East Oroville, NSFit Gym, in association with Vitalant Blood Donation, will be hosting the bloodmobile in the parking lot. NSFit...

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