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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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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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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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Agony. Picture from Wikimedia Commons.

Managing Stress in a Constant News Cycle

Finding balance in a time of constant pressure and uncertainty.
Ines Castaneda Rosales, Staff Editor April 11, 2026

For many college students, stress is no longer coming from just one place. It stems from assignments, deadlines, rising costs, and, on top of that, a constant stream of news that feels impossible to ignore....

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Blue pills and white pills stacked and scattered in a close-up on the table mat.

“Out of stock”, or Big Pharma sell-out?

Local pharmacies caught between patient needs and state regulations.
Michelle Chyzy April 6, 2026

On Tuesday March 31, at the CVS Pharmacy on Oro Dam Blvd, the never-ending pick-up line at the pharmacy counter ebbed and flowed at a steady pace. And commiseration ensued at the difficulties that residents...

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Pretty in Pink Tulip Petals. (2025). Chico, California.

Spring into Cinema: 10 movies that define the season

Press Play on Spring
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor March 28, 2026

     Spring has officially arrived and with it, longer days, warmer air, and the perfect excuse to hit play. Whether you're in the mood for a feel-good favorite, a laugh-out-loud comedy or a nostalgic...

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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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A home in pictured for sale in the stunning suburbs of Eugene, Oregon. (Accessed using Wikimedia Commons.)

ChatGPT Realty???

How a Florida man used ChatGTP to sell his home.
Landen Edwards, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2026

A Florida man named Robert Levine recently sold his house with use of ChatGPT within five days of listing it on the market, leading many to wonder to if this will be a continual trend, or will the real...

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