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Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

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You Can Handle Everything, But Not Everything at Once

Finals, stress, and the importance of finding peace in life’s small details.
Nicol Navarro, Spanish content editor May 14, 2026

Final exams, missing assignments, and any other problems you may be going through can feel like a huge burden at this point in the semester. Many times, we get carried away by the pressure of always needing...

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“Something Very Bad is Going to Happen”

The thrilling new show that has taken over Netflix
Emily Moroni, Staff Writer May 14, 2026

As of March 26, 2026 a new psychological horror mini series hit netflix quickly gaining popularity by the familiar faces on the screen.  Big stars such as Camila Marrone (Rachel) and Adam DiMarco (Nicky)...

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A picture of a rescued beagle being held by an animal rescue hero.

Homeward Bound: 1,500 Beagles Rescued From Ridglan Farms

Beagles Get a New Start After Freedom From Wisconsin Breeding Facility, Plus Focus on Local Animal Shelters
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor May 4, 2026

The Beagles Are Free!   Recently, about 1,500 beagles got a long-overdue second chance at life. On April 18, 2026, several animal activists freed the dogs in what became...

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Beauty in the Breakdown. Portrait. (2006). Chico, California.

How to Handle the Hard & the Heavy

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: How to hold onto your peace around negativity.
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor May 1, 2026

Maxed Out: The Mental Impact      Heavy emotions and moments don't just clock out when the day ends. The aftershock of negative experiences can follow, from morning...

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A picture of a woman (Bridget Barry) watching a ship sailing on the ocean, in Seward, AK, blue water waves visible, and mountains with bits of green and snowy tops pictured in the background.

Mermaids Don’t Drown

Words from a Siren: Rising From the Deep of Past Trauma
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor April 27, 2026

Old tides cling like foam Mermaids shed what drags them deep New waves call me home Beneath the wavering glass of sea and sky,  where tides remember everything...

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Centers in Butte College, Main campus.

Funding Cuts Raise Concerns in Butte College’s Latinx Community

Changes to graduation funding and student programs impact support for Latinx students
Nicol Navarro, Spanish content editor April 26, 2026

Students are raising concerns about the Latin Community at Butte College because of the ways funding cuts triggered changes to programs that benefit the LatinX  community. Some of the changes include...

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RFK JR. in a suit and tie, giving a speech.

RFK Jr.’s Roadkill Renaissance is Here

What's really going on with RFK Jr. and his interest in dead animals? Plus highlighting the animal and wildlife organizations you should know about
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor April 20, 2026

"What in the actual f*@k is going on?!"        Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is no stranger to eyebrow-raising headlines. Lately, they've come with a macabre twist: dead animals. What he...

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The sun sets over the Coachella. (2012, April). via Wikimedia Commons 2.0.

Coachella 2026: Desert Beats, Can’t Be Beat

Dancing in the Desert: Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor April 17, 2026

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Frenzy Coachella, the name on everyone's lips. Since its 1999 debut, the Indio desert gathering has evolved from...

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Children run and splash as waterworks begin flowing, filling the air with laughter and amusement.

Residents cool off at Hewitt Park’s opening ceremony

After over a year’s delay on construction, local families are eager to celebrate the newest public waterpark in Oroville, CA.
Michelle Chyzy April 14, 2026

The grand opening of Hewitt Park on Friday, April 3, 2026 attracted residents from all walks of life. Young, seasoned, four-legged, and two-legged gathered to congratulate the planning committee members...

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Trashed and wasted, February 13, 2026, Bidwell Park, Chico, Ca

Trash Talk: Students weigh in on Bidwell Park pollution

Litter-ally a problem: Mess in the meadow
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor March 21, 2026

  Butte County's parks continue to offer open space, fresh air and an increasingly visible collection of trash. From Lower Park to Upper Park, litter has settled in across trails and waterways,...

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Chuck Norris right after the Texas State Prayer Breakfast in Austin, Texas. Norris was the guest speaker for the day’s event. (May, 5, 2015) Accessed via Wikimedia Commons.

Remembering Chuck Norris

The death of an American Icon.
Landen Edwards, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2026

They say legacy outlives the body, and nobody that embodied that more than the "Walker, Texas Ranger" Chuck Norris. News broke yesterday on the death of Chuck Norris which was later confirmed by...

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