THE ROADRUNNER

Goodbye Beach, Hello Frequency

Frequency is located on 2nd St. In downtown Chico replacing what used to be The Beach. What is its deal? How much to get in? And more importantly, is it worth it? Well, I scoped it out opening weekend, Saturday the 3rd, 2024, and here are the details.

Justin Stock, Lifestyle Editor • September 5, 2024

Concerning start While walking up to the new club, there was someone getting driven away in an ambulance who, as I was told by an attendee, had collapsed on the floor while dancing. They might not serve...

The Gospel of Hypocrisy : How the Right Misuses Jesus

The conservative right often wraps itself in Christianity to gain votes, when in reality their agenda is the antithesis of what Jesus taught. Let’s explore Kristofferson's song “Jesus Was a Capricorn” and how it relates to all the many ways that the American political right wrongly uses the name of Christ.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • September 3, 2024

In 1972, Kris Kristofferson released his fourth studio album titled Jesus Was a Capricorn. Within this album was a song by the same name, and this song, even over 50 years later, still packs a strong punch...

When Fear Met Fire: Botafogo’s Phoenix-Like Revival

In a dramatic first-leg showdown, against the backdrop of last year’s heartbreak, Botafogo faced Palmeiras with one mission: to rewrite history. The game was about much more than just winning—it was about redemption. As Botafogo confronted the ghosts of last season's collapse, their eventual triumph became a powerful symbol of resilience and an homage to the poetic beauty of a loser who never gives up.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • August 16, 2024

On August 14, 2024, I had the phenomenal opportunity to be at the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium to watch the Round of 16 first-leg match between Botafogo and Palmeiras. The game, widely regarded as...

Sometimes Goliath Wins: USA Dominates Brazil in Olympic Basketball Quarterfinals

The United States men’s basketball team secured a decisive 122-87 victory over Brazil today in Paris, France. Despite a competitive start, Brazil wasn’t able to maintain momentum, and soon team USA’s power squad turned the match into a landslide. The game was a perfect example not only of how superior the American basketball team is in comparison to Brazil but also had beautifully poetic reflections on life itself, showing the virtue in courage and resilience, even when facing an impossible challenge.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • August 6, 2024

Today, August 6, 2024, the United States took the court and faced off against Brazil in the quarterfinals for the men’s Olympic basketball tournament. The match was a landslide victory for the...

The Roadrunner UC Davis Experience

Notes from a day of dialogue at one of California's most iconic universities.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • April 1, 2024

On Friday, March 15 I made my way to UC Davis in search of nothing more than conversation. Positioned in one of California’s biggest universities, I saw an unmatched opportunity to meet new people and...

Finding Eternal Sunshine (Eternal Sunshine Review)

Joseph Cervantez Gonzalez, Staff Writer • March 10, 2024

After three years and a leaked song going viral Grande has come back with her newest album titled ‘Eternal Sunshine’ named after the 2004 film with the same title, starring Jim Carrey. The album's...

NFL Offseason News

The 2024 draft class is loaded, and there appear to be quite a few teams that plan to be aggressive with trades.

Jackson Hutler, Faculty Advisor • March 6, 2024

The NFL offseason has spiced up in the past couple of days, with multiple teams making some interesting moves or making some surprising statements that have the fans talking. For starters, The Denver...

Dash Adventures: The Sequel

The epic of Oakey Doaks and his misguided attack on The Commons.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • March 5, 2024

Ever since the day of the cookie heist debacle at the Campus Center, life for Dash, Butte College’s beloved mascot, the iconic roadrunner, has taken a turn for the better. His time spent in a closet...

Botafogo’s Road To Redemption

From a historical heartbreak to a hopeful horizon

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief • February 29, 2024

From the depths of despair to the heights of ecstasy, Botafogo's journey over the last year reads like the script of an Oscar-winning drama. The pain of Botafogo’s 2023 is still a shadow that looms...