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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.
Mural outside the Arts Building at the Butte College Main Campus, Thursday, August, 29, 2024.

Butte College announces Fall lineups

Get tickets early for popular music season.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2024

On October 21, 2024, Butte College announced its Fall 2024 performance schedule, promising a magical season filled with music and creativity. From symphonic and jazz performances to choir and band concerts,...

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Ministerio de Cultura de la Nación, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

A Clash For Eternity: Botafogo and Peñarol Battle for a Chance at Libertadores Glory

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2024

Tomorrow, on October 23, 2024, Botafogo will face Peñarol in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-final. The monumental clash, set to take place at Botafogo’s stadium, the Nilton Santos in...

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Image of Club Breakfast being served at the Main Campus Center Lounge on October 17 2024, taken by Justin Stock

Butte College’s clubs host Club Breakfast

Clubs from all over campus came together to find new recruits by providing a free breakfast. What kind of clubs can you as a Butte College student join? Read ahead to find out!
Justin Stock, Lifestyle Editor October 22, 2024

At 8:15 AM, all of the different clubs hoping to reach out to the campus for potential new members were finishing getting their tables all setup. To ensure that people would indeed interact with the tables...

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre – Horror Movie Pick

A classic horror film faces its 50th anniversary and is a great choice for movie night.
Juan Valencia, Campus Life Journalist October 22, 2024

Directed by Tobe Hooper, and written by Kim Henkel and Hooper, “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” was released on October 11, 1974, to widespread acclaim at the time for its visual elements and tense scenes....

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original concept for the roadrunner logo

Is the Roadrunner Meta?

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2024

Meta—adjective, originating from the Greek word for “beyond”—refers to something that is self-referential, self-aware, or reflective of itself.  In everyday language, “meta” is used to...

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A Legacy of Mediocrity

Farhan Zaidi’s controversial tenure with the Giants frustrates fans.
Garrett Breedon, Sports Editor October 17, 2024

The San Francisco Giants just wrapped up their sixth season under President of Baseball Operations, Farhan Zaidi, who was promptly fired after another disappointing season. During the offseason, the Giants...

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Image of inside of Parkside, taken Oct 4 2024, 11:59 pm, by Justin Stock

Parkside, the Difference is Night and Day

Parkside Tap House on 115 W 3rd St in Downtown Chico is a popular destination for both eating and a night out. A family friendly restaurant by day, and a popular dance bar by night. Parkside seems to have the best of both worlds in terms of what Chico has to offer. What is a normal day and night at Parkside? I went from October 4-6 to get the scoop and show you what it is all about.
Justin Stock, Lifestyle Editor October 16, 2024

Restaurant by Day So as for Parkside during the day, pictured below was a calm Thursday at around 7 p.m. on October 4, this is the vibe and look of the establishment. As you can see it is in full...

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Northern Lights, Taken in Northern California

October Skies Night Shows

October offers awesome shows from the universe so don't miss out-- look up
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2024

October is full of surprises as there have been quite a bit of things happening in the sky that many haven’t seen in a lifetime or more. You probably have heard or seen the pictures posted to social...

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Beyond The Green Flags

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2024

In more ways than one, green flags have become the gold standard in modern dating.  Green flags are a way to measure if someone’s “relationship material,” to check if he’s compatible with you,...

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Cordillera trophy, Sparks, Nevada September 28, 2024

The Roadrunner Cordillera Experience

Join the Roadrunner as we explore the renowned international film festival, directly from Reno, Nevada. Through interviews with filmmakers, artists, and attendees, we will take a deep dive into what makes the Cordillera special.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2024

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, I had the chance to attend the Cordillera International Film Festival in Reno, Nevada, representing The Roadrunner.  The festival, which has been happening annually...

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The reaction to Sean Combs’ arrest serves as a quintessential example of this. If the allegations he faces are proven true, this is a man who is guilty of at least sex trafficking, domestic abuse, fraud, kidnapping, bribery, arson, and sexual assault. These are absolutely horrific accusations, and they must be considered in their entirety. 

The overarching lack of empathy that has been displayed through this situation and others like it is plainly disturbing, and alludes to a larger problem within our rising generations.

The Memeification of P. Diddy

The underlying problem with younger generations' reaction to P. Diddy's apprehension, and the greater issues it alludes to.
Teya Silkman, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

On Monday, September 16, 2024, rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested amid growing accusations of sexually motivated crimes. A massive media frenzy closely followed, composed of both accredited news...

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Frequency's sparkly disco ball hung above a crowded dance floor; September 13th, 2024; Frequency Downtown Chico

Does Frequency’s Changes Make the Club Worth it?

After staff writer Justin Stock went to Frequency’s grand opening weekend on Saturday September 3, his thoughts were published here. The club ended up making quite a few changes since then, and invited another writer, Ashley Peterson, to give the bar a second chance with a VIP experience. What did they change? Are the prices lower? And of course, is it worth it more than before? All answers inside!
Justin Stock and Ashley Peterson September 20, 2024

Roadrunner’s very own writers Justin Stock and Ashley Peterson bring both of their experiences at the Frequency nightclub together to see if the changes are worth it; so let’s get into the before and...

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