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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The Park Fire Attacks Chico

Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 25, 2024

The Park fire has exploded in size since it began to burn Upper Bidwell Park on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, before 3 pm, in Chico. As of July 25, the fire has grown to 45,550 acres, with 3% containment,...

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President Joe Biden Via Wikimediacommons

President Joe Biden Drops Out of the Race

What will happen next?
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 22, 2024

On July 21, 2024, President incumbent Joe Biden announced via a letter that his campaign for United States President has ended. This comes on the heels of multiple calls from prominent democrats from...

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Poster for the screening of  the truth is out there

“BUFF: The Truth is Out There” to Screen at The Pageant

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief July 17, 2024

Next Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Butte Film Festival’s interstitial film, “BUFF: The Truth is Out There,” will be screened at the Pageant.  The screening will occur at 8:00 PM, and admission...

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Union Pacific steam engine 4140 rolling into Oroville.

Big Boy Locomotive Whistle Stop in Oroville

Crowds flock to see restored technology.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 13, 2024

A captivating sight occurred in Oroville on Thursday, as a blast from the past rolled into town. The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive is the world's largest operating locomotive. On July...

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Aircraft Battleing the Thompson Fire.

UPDATE on Thompson Fire

Evacuations continue as the Thompson fire, in Butte County, near Oroville, rages.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer July 3, 2024

The Thompson fire began at an estimated time at 11:45 on Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Road in northern California, near the city of Oroville, on July 2,2024. As of 1:00 pm on July 3, 13,000+ have...

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North Valley Soccer Fields. July 2,2024 Orland, California.

Local Sunday League Organizers Meet To Confront Ongoing Violence

A Sunday League soccer match between Farmers and Brazucas ended in chaos with a post-game brawl that saw blood spilled and police involvement. As violence continues to plague the league, organizers met to find solutions to preserve the season and avoid a possible ban from the fields, which would result in the league's demise.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief July 3, 2024

On Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 10 AM, Farmers took on Brazucas in a soccer game valid for the seventh round of the local Sunday league.  The game played in Orland at the North Valley High School field,...

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Orovilles Iconic O once shrouded in golden grass now stands amid the burnt landscape.

Thompson Fire Ignites In Oroville

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief July 2, 2024

Today, July 2, 2024, Butte County’s latest fire broke out at approximately 11:45 AM.  The fire, which is being referred to as the Thompson Fire, began on Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Road in Oroville...

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Kinesiology Wall Mural

Butte College Appoints Randy Maday as Interim Athletics Director

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief July 1, 2024

Today, July 1, 2024, Butte College effectuated Randy Maday as the interim Director of Kinesiology and Athletics.   The role, which was left vacant by Melody Stockwell in April of this year,...

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Fire fighting Aircraft on The Bar Fire.

The Bar Fire Breaks Out In Butte County

Eston Conley June 27, 2024

On June 27, 2024, just days after the Destructive Apache Fire in Palermo, another fire sparked to life in Butte County. The fire, referred to as the ''Bar Fire,'' started at 4:03 pm and was burned the...

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Cal Fire black hawk gathering water from a creek or pool (Dark)

Apache Fire Erupts in Palermo, Butte County

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief June 24, 2024

On June 24, 2024, Butte County became the scene of California’s latest wildfire. The fire, which is being referred to as the Apache Fire, broke out on Apache Road in Palermo at approximately 7:21...

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Coin-Op Game Room Chico

It’s Official: Coin-Op Chico is Closing

The beloved arcade bar announces its last day, marking June 30th as its closure date.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief June 11, 2024

On June 10, 2024, Coin-Op Game Room Chico announced via their Instagram account that they will be closing on Sunday, June 30. The post, published on Coin-Op Chico’s official Instagram (coinopchico),...

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Gaza Floating temporary pier for aid

The Sinking Gaza Pier

An overview of the temporary floating pier, and the problems getting the aid into the Gaza Strip.
Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer June 3, 2024

As the war continues to wage on in the Gaza Strip, focus has been put on the $320 million temporary floating pier the Pentagon named Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) that President Joe Biden announced...

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