THE ROADRUNNER

Should College Students Reduce Screen Time?

Screen addiction causes unproductivity, sleep loss, and poor health, all obstacles to college success.

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

It goes without saying that screen usage is one of the most important issues facing college students today. Screen time affects sleep, soft skills, and mental and physical health. College students need...

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...

The Financial Struggle

Learning to budget is basic to surviving college and the transition into adult responsiblities.

Ashley Peterson, Women's Sport Jounalist • December 19, 2024

We all know the common expression “starving college student,” and this essay covers its exact origin. Many college students suffer from unprepared spending sprees and unnecessary expenses. This results...

The Best Way to Fix Your Hair with NATURAL METHODS

Secrets to health and shiny hair include scalp oiling and good nutrition.

Sukh Joth Kaur, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024

If you’re feeling hopeless with your hair and wishing for a transformation, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Years of heat styling may have left your hair damaged and dried. But don’t be sad. with...

Chico’s Ice-Skating Rink is Open for a Short Time Only

Looking for something fun to do this winter break? Try a quick skate date

Ashley Peterson, Women's Sport Jounalist • December 18, 2024

Ice skating in Chico? Where, when, how much!? Well, I have the answers for you. Located in Downtown Chico Plaza, the Chico area Recreation and Park District have created an icy display of fun....

Lights Of Hope

Free family-friendly fun in Oroville for the holiday season.

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief • December 11, 2024

Father’s House Church presents a community gathering for the holiday season so come down to Oroville, 3556 Oro Bangor Highway, Oroville, CA, 95966. This event opened on December 4 and goes on again...

Being an International Student in the United States

International students confront academic pressure, financial struggles, language barriers, and emotional isolation in their quest for an education.

Sukh Joth Kaur, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

Studying in the United States is still a dream for many students around the globe, and many people admire it for good reasons. The question is: why is studying in the United States such a big dream for...

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...

Art in Downtown Chico

October is National Arts & Humanities Month, but Chico quietly celebrates art year-round.

Ginger Gage-Nichols, guest contributor • December 3, 2024

Chico’s Best Coffee Shop

A hub for art, live music and cozy productivity.

Allison Hanski, guest contributor • December 2, 2024

If you are a coffee fan, chances are you have your normal order and your favorite shop on your mind as you are reading this - set those aside for a few while you read a bit about mine. Located at...

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...