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 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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Poster for the screening of  the truth is out there

“BUFF: The Truth is Out There” to Screen at The Pageant

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief July 17, 2024

Next Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Butte Film Festival’s interstitial film, “BUFF: The Truth is Out There,” will be screened at the Pageant.  The screening will occur at 8:00 PM, and admission...

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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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Orovilles Iconic O once shrouded in golden grass now stands amid the burnt landscape.

Thompson Fire Ignites In Oroville

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief July 2, 2024

Today, July 2, 2024, Butte County’s latest fire broke out at approximately 11:45 AM.  The fire, which is being referred to as the Thompson Fire, began on Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Road in Oroville...

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Kinesiology Wall Mural

Butte College Appoints Randy Maday as Interim Athletics Director

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief July 1, 2024

Today, July 1, 2024, Butte College effectuated Randy Maday as the interim Director of Kinesiology and Athletics.   The role, which was left vacant by Melody Stockwell in April of this year,...

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BUFF 2024: Exclusive Interview with Last Years Best Film Winner, Yamil Nassif-Sanchez

BUFF 2024: Exclusive Interview with Last Year’s Best Film Winner, Yamil Nassif-Sanchez

With more categories, more films, workshops, and special guests, BUFF offers opportunities for local talent to shine.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief June 30, 2024

With the 2024 Butte Film Festival (BUFF) just around the corner, The Roadrunner caught up with Yamil Nassif-Sanchez, last year’s Best Film winner, for an exclusive interview.  Yamil is a recent high...

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Fire fighting Aircraft on The Bar Fire.

The Bar Fire Breaks Out In Butte County

Eston Conley June 27, 2024

On June 27, 2024, just days after the Destructive Apache Fire in Palermo, another fire sparked to life in Butte County. The fire, referred to as the ''Bar Fire,'' started at 4:03 pm and was burned the...

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Crowd Shot from the Thursday Night Market.

Chico Gems : The Thursday Night Market

Join The Roadrunner as we explore the gems of our beautiful city—starting with the lively and vibrant Thursday Night Market.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief June 27, 2024

Chico, California, is a special little place.  This unique city is located in the northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 90 miles north of our great state’s capital. Chico is home to a vibrant...

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Cal Fire black hawk gathering water from a creek or pool (Dark)

Apache Fire Erupts in Palermo, Butte County

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief June 24, 2024

On June 24, 2024, Butte County became the scene of California’s latest wildfire. The fire, which is being referred to as the Apache Fire, broke out on Apache Road in Palermo at approximately 7:21...

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