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.
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Demands of the College Pro-Palestine Demonstrators

Here are the top demands of the protesters all over the college campuses across the country.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer May 14, 2024

With college protests spreading across the country like wildfire, many of the campus faculty have bent from their no-police stance to now having the local police in the area crackdown on the encampments...

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UCLA protesters arrested

What is the relationship between chaos and free speech?
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

132 were arrested early Thursday, May at the UCLA campus as the Pro-Hamas protests took a violent turn. “Where were you last night,” protesters chanted about the violence that occurred on Tuesday...

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seal of UNC Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Protest

Protecting the flag offers a glimmer of hope.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Since mid-April we have seen universities from coast-to-coast light up in violent protests. The protest at Chapel Hill kickstarted at least 30 states to have similar demonstrations with similar results;...

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How Did We Get Here?

How did the college protest ignite?
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

October 7, 2023 was the deadliest day for Israel and the Jewish people since the Holocaust. At least 1,200 Jews died. A Brutal attack that was launched by the air, land, and sea. This attack was launched...

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Stonecrop on Table Mountain.

Leave it All on the Table!

The Butte College Friends of the Refuge Club works in the name of conservation and restoration of the Butte College Wildlife Refuge.
Kasten Ortiz, guest contributor April 30, 2024

It was a warm, sunny day as "The Butte College Friends of the Refuge Club" explored the North Table Mountain Ecological reserve on Thursday April 18, 2024, to study the native wildflower species of the...

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Fluminese vs Vasco at the historic Matacana stadium 
Vincenzo.togni, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Beyond the Top Five: A Journey into the Heart of Brazilian Football

from passionate fans to questionable on-field antics, discover what makes the Brasileirão a must-watch for any soccer enthusiast
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief April 17, 2024

Football, or soccer as some may call it, is without a doubt the biggest sport in the world. Not only is it by far the most watched sport, but many would argue it is the most entertaining as well.  From...

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Five Spine Chilling Stories to Prepare You for Summer

The heat is coming so let's exchange ideas about how to cope with the soaring temps.
Alani Ethelbah, guest contributor April 16, 2024

The closer we get to the end of the school year I find myself being taken back to July when I first moved to Chico. Back then my days were spent standing in front of my portable fan. As I’m reminded...

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Nicki Minaj Is A Thief!

How should fans be compensated?
Joseph Cervantez Gonzalez, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

Nicki Minaj is one of the most iconic faces in the female rap game. Back in December of 2023, Minaj released her 5th album “Pink Friday 2,” titled after her most famous album. Of course, after a...

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JoJo Siwa Copied The Roadrunner?!

Her rebrand has been a total mess and not as successful as ours.
Joseph Cervantez Gonzalez, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

Back in October 2023, The Butte Roadrunner rebranded itself. We are also known for embracing and following lots of accounts. Of course, celebrities have been taking notes because both Billie Eilish and...

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Working Fast Food: Explosion Edition

Crazy stuff happens at your local fast food restaurants.
Joseph Cervantez Gonzalez, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Before getting a job working fast food, no one warns you about the crazy s*** that happens, and trust me, it’s crazy! From cars catching on fire to people walking behind the counter, outrageous things...

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Are Women More Emotional Than Men?

A closer look at gender, emotions, and societal expectations.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief April 4, 2024

 It doesn’t take too much scrolling on social media until you find some red pill alpha talking about how women are more emotional than men, but is that really the case?  When you start to peel back...

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Mercedes, I.C.C rep. A.S. Vice President, club member.

Rising Scholars Club

Much more than a club; it's a community, a home.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

College life can be extremely difficult to navigate for any of us, but especially more challenging if you come from a background that some may frown upon. Whether this judgement is real or imagined, the...

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