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By the Institute of Museum and Library services, on October 24th 2021, from Wikimedia Commons

Executive Order 14238 and what it means for public libraries and museums across the nation

What it does and why you should care.
Alani Ethelbah, Staff Writer June 5, 2025

Two months ago, March 14th, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy” (Executive order 14238). According to an article by Jurist News...

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By Howl Arts Collective, on February 15th 2014, from Wikimedia Commons

Emily Pike and the MMIW Crisis

"Her name is not confined to this reservation anymore. It has spread throughout all of Indian Country." - Allred Pike Jr.
Alani Ethelbah, Staff Writer May 20, 2025

Earlier this year the loss of Emily Pike reverberated throughout the Native American community. Initially, Emily had been labeled a runaway, having last been seen leaving her group home on January 27th,...

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Luigi Mangione transferred from PA, to NYC pic via Getty Images

Morally Good Men

Opinion Piece on the Assassination Fascination
Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor May 1, 2025
Opinion Piece on the Assassination Fascination
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Backdrop to the stage during Kneecap's performance at Coachella.

Kneecap, Israel and Palestine – Support, Not Antisemitism

Clarifying the distinction between protesting against Israeli violence in Gaza and aiming hatred at the Jewish community
Daniel O’Hara, Staff Writer April 23, 2025
Clarifying the distinction between protesting against Israeli violence in Gaza and aiming hatred at the Jewish community
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Elon Musk with Chainsaw Pic via WIkimediacommons

“Boys will be Boys”

A brief look into Elon Musk's actions within the government
Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor April 11, 2025
A brief look into Elon Musk's actions within the government
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Crowd of protestors in Children's park in Chico, April 5, taken by Justin Stock

Huge turnout at Chico’s Hands-Off protest

Justin Stock, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2025

What were people protesting? On Saturday, April 5, in downtown Chico, swaths of residents came out in unison to showcase their fear, concerns, and anger against the newly elected Trump Administration...

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Immigration Protest Baltimore pic via wikimediacommons

City of Oroville becomes Non-Sanctuary City

In 7-0 vote this week, the city of Oroville becomes a non-sanctuary city
Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor March 19, 2025
In 7-0 vote this week, the city of Oroville becomes a non-sanctuary city
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Roomies

A poem about having a roommate you hate, relatable for college students?
Justin Stock, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2025
A poem about having a roommate you hate, relatable for college students?
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Odette

Rey Quigley, Guest Contributor February 23, 2025
Detailed and Beautifully written Short Story of forbidden romance.
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Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash

“Mistimed Romance”

Here's a short creative writing piece that I've unearthed from the depths.
Juan R. Valencia, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2025
Does this remind you of anyone?
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Early 90s in Compton, CA.  Little Karina is smiling big for the camera and is seen wearing a black tee shirt with cuffed blue jeans while standing outside of her childhood home. To her right is her garden. In the background are her now-deceased father, two uncles, and her small cousin.

Karina’s Secret Garden

Inspired be a favorite childhood book, "The Secret Garden," the writer contemplates the difference between a neighborhood and a home.
Karina Itzcoatl, Guest Contributor February 15, 2025

Karina lived here once, a place that helped shape her understanding of the world. She has never forgotten it, no matter how much it has changed through the decades. The interior of her childhood home was...

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Bidwell Mansion, located at 525 Esplanade in Chico, California, was the home of General John Bidwell and Annie Bidwell. The three-story brick structure is built in an informally romantic version of the Italianate style. Now a museum and State Historic Park, it is California Historical Landmark #329 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bidwell Mansion destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning

While the cause is still unknown, the community mourns the loss of the historic building.
Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor December 11, 2024

A fire broke out on Wednesday morning around 3:30 am at the Bidwell National Park in Chico, CA. The Bidwell Mansion, which sits in the park and is designated a historic landmark, was engulfed in flames...

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