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THE ROADRUNNER

THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

A newspaper by students, for students.
The Roadrunner - April 2025 Print Issue

The Roadrunner – April 2025 Print Issue

Couldn't snag yourself a copy? Well, you're just in luck!

We tried really hard this year to give the print edition a much-needed facelift. We decided to steer away from the 4 column traditional news style format that the paper has kept throughout the years, and...

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Last Chance to Check Out The Pathways Art Gallery

Last Chance to Check Out The Pathways Art Gallery

"Uncover, Uplift, and Unite"
Alani Ethelbah, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

If you’ve yet to do so, now's the last chance to check out the annual U in Butte art show. Opening officially on the first of this month, the gallery will now be coming to a close this Wednesday, and...

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The Roadrunner Hub on Main Campus. February 2025.

Do You Need Food?

The Roadrunner Hub is happy to help!
Elizabeth King, Staff Writer March 18, 2025
The Roadrunner Hub is happy to help!
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“The People United, Will Never Be Divided”

“The People United, Will Never Be Divided”

A peaceful protest brings attention to students' desire for equality.
Juan R. Valencia, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2025
A peaceful protest brings attention to students' desire for equality.
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Manuela Gonzalez, age 47, operating an excavator. 2025.

Student Portrait: Manuela Gonzalez

Gonzalez is a heavy equipment operator trained at Butte College.
Elizabeth King, Staff Writer February 26, 2025
Introducing Manuela Gonzalez
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Queer Resource Center Welcome Event on  Feb 13, 2025 taken by Justin Stock

Welcome Event at the QRC!

Justin Stock, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2025
Read ahead to learn about some Butte College Queer history
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The QRC at Butte, taken on Aug 29, 2024 by Justin Stock

The Queer Resource Center set to host annual Lavender Graduation

Queer-identifying students attending Butte College who will be finishing up their associate degree or diploma, or moving on to a university, are invited to celebrate their accomplishments with other queer students on March 17, 2025, at the Chico Women’s Club. Read ahead to sign up and join the celebration, which will feature a DJ and a ceremony!
Justin Stock, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2025
Sign up today Queer Students!
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Swag merch from the cupcake booth for the Butte College Career Center in the SAS on Feb 4 2025, taken by Bryan Daniel

Career Center Cupcake Booth Feeds and Facilitates

On Feb. 4, 2025, staff from the Career Center held a cupcake event right here on campus in the Student Administrative Services building. Hosted by Janine Gomez and Susie Sierra, they handed out treats and goodies to let students know how they could help them out. If you want to know what resources you have access to when it comes to getting a job on campus and exactly where you can get them, read ahead!
Justin Stock, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2025

Butte College Career Center Offers Resources, Job Support for Students Right in front of the Financial Aid Office, Butte College’s Career Center very own Janine Gomez and Susie Sierra handed out...

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Nacho stand at the TRIO Center, Butte College Main Campus, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, Photo by Juan R. Valencia

TRIO Program Welcomes Hungry Visitors

Free nacho event attracts publicity to one of Butte College's least recognized, yet most important programs
Daniel O’Hara, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Butte College's TRIO program opened its doors to the wider student population for its "Kick College Up a Nach-O" initiative, offering free nachos to draw visitors to the center and...

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Student working on laptop; via Unsplash

Should College Students Reduce Screen Time?

Screen addiction causes unproductivity, sleep loss, and poor health, all obstacles to college success.
Ashley Peterson, Women’s Sport Jounalist December 20, 2024

It goes without saying that screen usage is one of the most important issues facing college students today. Screen time affects sleep, soft skills, and mental and physical health. College students need...

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Creative cup of coffee; Via Unsplash

Spilling the Coffee Beans on Butte’s Wired Cafe

Convenience, affordability and great service can't overcome bland taste.
Ashley Peterson, Women’s Sport Jounalist December 19, 2024

Slumped, half-awake, college students struggling to make it through a whole day of lectures and keyboard tapping would find comfort at the bottom of a nice cup of coffee. However, this is not the case...

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Foods rich in vitamin D. Healthy foods containing vitamin D. Available through Adobe Stock Education License - Standard Image.

TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF AS A STUDENT

Time management, journaling and vitamin D can help you through finals week.
Sukh Joth Kaur, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

Deadlines, exams, homework, and final papers are due, and at this point, you might feel sick to your stomach with stress. But do you remember the last time you had a proper meal? As students, it is...

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