THE ROADRUNNER

5 Easy Hiking Trails in Butte County

Looking for some fun outdoors during this winter break? Give these hiking spots a shot.

Ashley Peterson, Women's Sport Jounalist • December 20, 2024

Hiking is a beneficial exercise for both physical and mental health, allowing the outdoor nature to impact your well-being as well as the necessities your body needs to keep moving. Winter break can...

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, Editor-in-Chief • 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...

Cocodine Thai Cuisine Review

The authentic dishes present tastes I remember from my travels to Thailand.

Sukh Joth Kaur, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

Cocodine Thai Cuisine is a real gem for anyone in Chico craving authentic, flavorful, and delicious Thai cuisine. The moment you enter the restaurant, you are welcomed by a warm and inviting environment....

Guide to the Perfect Holiday Basket

Looking for some warm, yummy treats your loved ones will enjoy this coming holiday? Give these 5 recipes a try!

Ashley Peterson, Women's Sport Jounalist • December 4, 2024

HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES- Here's a holiday classic with a little twist. The ingredients needed are butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, all-purpose flour, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, baking powder,...

Oroville Christmas Tree Lighting

Come to Downtown Oroville, December 6, 2024 for a tree lighting and pictures with Santa.

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2024

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas, at least even more so on December 6, 2024. Come to Downtown Oroville at 1200 Myers Street, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a spectacular event that is fun...

December Skies

Look towards the stars for a holiday show and the Christmas Star.

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief • December 3, 2024

As we enter the month of December, most are thinking about the coming holiday season-- buying gifts, taking trips to see family and friends, and just getting through the rest of the semester. Well,...

It’s Time For Botafogo

Down to 10 men within the first 40 seconds, Botafogo defied all odds to secure their first-ever Copa Libertadores title in epic fashion.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • December 3, 2024

After years of waiting, dreaming, and working toward eternal glory, on December 30, 2024, Botafogo finally fulfilled its destiny and won la bendita Copa Libertadores! The showdown, which took place...

Wicked: How to Correctly Adapt Broadway to the Big Screen

From book to Broadway to the big screen, this unconventional movie-musical hybrid manages to wow both Broadway buffs and moviegoers. From pop star leads to making it two parts, how did this musical succeed where others failed?

Justin Stock, Lifestyle Editor • December 2, 2024

Early Concerns One of fans' biggest fears for "Wicked" the musical, when it was announced, was that like many other Broadway-to-film adaptations before it, the production would prioritize casting household...

The Precipice of Immortality: Botafogo’s Pursuit of Eternal Glory

With the stars aligned and the clock striking now, Botafogo is living a moment that could define their 130-year history. Tuesday’s victory against Palmeiras was the beginning. Now, all eyes turn to Buenos Aires as Botafogo chases eternal glory.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • November 28, 2024

Time. Time is everything. Time is how we keep track of the future and how we keep tabs on the past. Time, in many ways, is one of the most crucial things embedded within the human condition,...

The Roadrunner Rebrand a Lengthy Tale…

The following is the story of Nathan Azevedo Espindula and his journey with The Roadrunner. Originally written for the 55th Anniversary Special Edition Magazine, published on March 8, 2024.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • November 26, 2024

Some would say that to name a campus newspaper Geococcyx californianus (Roadrunner, in translation) would be clever; maybe some would even say it was pompous and inappropriate. I honestly always thought...

Are The Dubs Back?

The new-look Warriors are off to an 11-4 start and sit atop the Western Conference. Much of this success can be attributed to their bench scoring.

Garrett Breedon, Sports Editor • November 25, 2024

The Golden State Warriors are off to their hottest start to a season since their 2021-22 championship campaign. A true core has led the dominant Warriors teams of the past. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson,...

“Children of the Land,” a politically relevant reading from Marcelo Hernandez Castillo

On Nov. 21, 2024, at 11 a.m., guest speaker Marcelo Hernandez Castillo came to the Nest to read some of his poetry and a few excerpts from his memoir Children of the Land. The room filled as Butte College students heard an emotionally charged and politically relevant Marcelo recount growing up undocumented in California.

Justin Stock, Lifestyle Editor • November 25, 2024

The Guest Speaker Marcelo Hernandez Castillo was the first undocumented student to graduate from the University of Michigan’s Helen Zell Writers’ Program. He is a poet and has authored a memoir...