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Six cases to be resolved as Supreme Court term reaches end

new rulings to be issued Monday, June 29
Lilly Gonzalez, Staff Writer June 28, 2026

As the 2025-2026 United States Supreme Court term reaches a close, SCOTUS still has several cases awaiting resolution. The next hearing date is set for tomorrow, June 29, and the final cases are expected...

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A Tupolev Tu-160 is pictured flying over the skies of Moscow. (Accessed via Wikimedia Commons.)

Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery During A Large Scale Drone Strike

Ukrainian drone attack on a Moscow-area refinery fuels concerns about energy shortages and the growing civilian toll of the conflict.
Landen Edwards, Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2026

Ukraine appeared to strengthen its resolve to bring the war onto the home front of their Russian counterparts with a large scale drone attack that took place yesterday resulting in the shutdown of yet...

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Ashley Therewith, Receiving the Kinesiology Student of the Year North- Award 2026

Kinesiology Student of the Year North- Award

Ashley Threewit
Emily Moroni, Staff Writer May 23, 2026

"We only have one life to live. Don't allow judgment from anyone who doesn't understand your vision to deter you from your goals." That is what our very own Butte College Kinesiology Student of the Year...

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Extreme weather conditions could be headed your way this summer, May 23, 2026

Super “El Niño”

Predicting history repeats itself yet again
Emily Moroni, Staff Writer May 23, 2026

"El Niño" a naturally occurring phenomenon is set to happen yet again, making its highest peak between May-July of 2026. Right now, sea levels in the pacific are rising rapidly.  Australia, Indonesia,...

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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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A woodburned engraving on roughly planed oak wood reads "Science - Is NOT a Liberal Conspiracy". In decorative cursive "Science" is engraved with swirls reaching outward from the first and last letters, "S" and "E". Much smaller underneath follows, "Is NOT (all capitalized) a liberal Conspiracy", with a capital "C" for consipracy.

DEI funding cuts could be setting Butte students up for failure

Students begin to shoulder more costs as DEI funding cuts limit resources to student support programs.
Michelle Chyzy April 30, 2026

If someone mentioned a legislative bill called “Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” it might sound geared towards eliminating some sort of fraud or extractive policy. And probably not that...

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Celestina Davis poses during one of her many photo shoots. (June, 2025)

Meet Your Candidates

Celestina Davis for Vice President
Landen Edwards, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2026

As the deadline rounds the corner for student senate elections at Butte College the team thought we'd give a chance to reach out to potential candidates so students would be able to gain a better understanding...

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Leon Salas photographed for Student Senate President Campaign

Running for Student Senate

Leon Salas for President
Emily Moroni, Staff Writer April 27, 2026

As we all know, student senate elections are upon us as application deadlines round the corner on May 4th.  Leon Salas, Butte College student and General Education Senator is running for President in...

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Man sitting at a table with a microphone.

The Curry Commotion: How One Player Changed the Game

The GOAT Appreciation Piece
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor April 22, 2026

More than MVP, The GOAT, The Man: Steph Curry      Steph Curry, born Wardell Stephen Curry II, is a lot more than a famous professional basketball player, even that label feels...

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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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