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Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. Acess via Wikimedia Commons

Music is Free Speech

Songs speak the truth, music is a voice and voices have rights
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor October 2, 2025

Despite its deep-rooted protection under the First Amendment since December 15 1791, freedom of speech is facing heavy threats, as of today. Music has always been an influential style of free speech. As...

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Photos taken at the bookstore by Nicol Navarro Flores

The Bookstore: The Heart of a Community

Twice recognized as one of Northern California's best used bookstores
Nicol Navarro Flores September 18, 2025

A local business simply known as The Bookstore, located in the heart of downtown Chico, offers an authentic vibe that makes you want to absorb and read every book inside. With around 50 years of history,...

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The "Club Rush" poster at Butte College Main Campus, Wednesday, September 10, 2025. (Photo by Bridget Barry)

Are You Going Clubbin’?

Club Rush Brings Connection and Community to Butte College
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor September 18, 2025

Have you ever felt the urge to be a part of something? Have you ever wanted to meet new people, participate in school events, and form friendships with others who share mutual pursuits? On Sept. 10,...

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Chico's live folk and bluegrass scene

Chico’s live folk and bluegrass scene

Get out of the house, off the phone and find live music.
Jack Barry, Staff Writer September 14, 2025

Local musician Lydia Cooley urges Chico citizens to get out and experience the growing community of live, in person, folk and bluegrass music.  Lydia Cooley, lead singer of the band “Flume Street...

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ChatGPT logo created in 2022

The mental health impact of ChatGPT

Why do people prefer to turn to AI as a personal advisor?
Nicol Navarro Flores September 10, 2025

In the last few years, AI has changed our lives—for better or worse. This has had an important impact on us, especially on mental health. It is increasingly common to see how people prefer to share their...

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Café de Flore - Quartier Saint Germain - Paris - France

College Students and Their Hybrid Third Spaces

How gyms, cafés and online platforms blend to create belonging beyond the classroom
Katie Jackson, Staff Writer September 6, 2025

Central Perk from the show "Friends", MacLaren's Pub from "How I Met Your Mother" and Cheers from "Cheers" are classic examples of what sociologists have defined as a ‘third space,’ the grown-up version...

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Tobias Brooks, Will Watje and Billy DiBono tear it up on stage at Feather Falls Casino on 29 August 2025 in Oroville CA. (Photo by Bridget Barry)

Beloved Local Band Decades Rocks the Night Away with Everclear

Decades and Everclear, Bands That Create Joy
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor September 3, 2025

  Decades, the band that formed in Chico, CA has recently found tremendous success, many rounds of applause, and lots of recognition. This musical group was created in 2010 and consists of 5 members....

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Hannah Higuera (Biology), Julie Jenks (Biology), Laurie Bowles (Nursing), and  and Esther Kim (Agriculture Science)

Butte College hosts a Nature Walk

Explore the campus nature reserve on a weekly educational walk.
Elizabeth King, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

On Tuesday April 8, 2025, a nature walk was hosted by the Butte College Walking Group, a group of inter-disciplinary instructors that get together every Tuesday from 1:00 -1:45 to explore the nature reserve...

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Vendor space in Uptown Vintage and Shabby taken April 13 2025 by Justin Stock

Up your Thrift Game at this monthly Chico pop-up!

Justin Stock, Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2025

What is Uptown Vintage and Shabby? Uptown vintage and shabby is a thrift store pop-up that only happens 4 days a month, each month. Located at 1311 Mangove Avenue, Chico, Ca, this thrifters' paradise...

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Taken in downtown Chico by Justin Stock on Mar 15

Starry Deals and Lunar Feels at Chico’s Lunar Market

Justin Stock, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2025

What is the Lunar Market? The Lunar Market describes themselves as "A year-round indie market under the full moon." Based in Chico Ca on 254 E 1st St, and hosted by By Luciamercado. patrons can come...

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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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Isadora Spreads, Mar 7, taken by Justin Stock

Meet LA Drag Queen Isadora Spreads

Justin Stock, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2025
Bouncing the door of Downtown La gay club "Precinct"
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