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Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

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Morally Good Men

Opinion Piece on the Assassination Fascination
Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor May 1, 2025
Opinion Piece on the Assassination Fascination
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A protester protesting to prevent the implementation of restrictive laws that would hinder the possibility of expressing opinions and views via public gatherings.

Greenpeace Ordered to Pay Energy Transfer Over $660 Million in Damages Strikes Climate Activism

Lawsuit potentially complicates the fight for free speech and environmental protection.
Elizabeth Duarte, Guest contributor April 28, 2025

After years of back and forth a North Dakota jury finds Greenpeace liable for damages costing over $660 million to Energy Transfer.   This dates back to 2019 when Energy Transfer filed...

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Backdrop to the stage during Kneecap's performance at Coachella.

Kneecap, Israel and Palestine – Support, Not Antisemitism

Clarifying the distinction between protesting against Israeli violence in Gaza and aiming hatred at the Jewish community
Daniel O’Hara, Staff Writer April 23, 2025
Clarifying the distinction between protesting against Israeli violence in Gaza and aiming hatred at the Jewish community
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“Boys will be Boys”

A brief look into Elon Musk's actions within the government
Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor April 11, 2025
A brief look into Elon Musk's actions within the government
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Crowd of protestors in Children's park in Chico, April 5, taken by Justin Stock

Huge turnout at Chico’s Hands-Off protest

Justin Stock, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2025

What were people protesting? On Saturday, April 5, in downtown Chico, swaths of residents came out in unison to showcase their fear, concerns, and anger against the newly elected Trump Administration...

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City of Oroville becomes Non-Sanctuary City

In 7-0 vote this week, the city of Oroville becomes a non-sanctuary city
Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor March 19, 2025
In 7-0 vote this week, the city of Oroville becomes a non-sanctuary city
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The White House.
Accessed on Unsplash Feb 20 2025.

Is America Pushing Its Self Destruct Button?

An international perspective on the political carnage in the US
Daniel O’Hara, Staff Writer February 20, 2025
An international perspective on the political carnage in the US
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The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

President Trump signs executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

A nation divided by an order that is causing an uproar.
Bryan Daniel, Social Media Editor February 13, 2025
A nation divided by an order that is causing an uproar.
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Rainbow waterfall; Phantom Falls Oroville; 2 April 2024

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...

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Spilling the Coffee Beans on Butte’s Wired Cafe

Convenience, affordability and great service can't overcome bland taste.
Ashley Peterson, Women’s Sport Jounalist December 19, 2024

Slumped, half-awake, college students struggling to make it through a whole day of lectures and keyboard tapping would find comfort at the bottom of a nice cup of coffee. However, this is not the case...

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Why Are People Afraid of Trump? Dissecting Agenda 47

Why are people so freaked out about Trump? Are people even listening to what he actually wants? Well yes, and now you can too. Read ahead to figure out just some of the reasons why people are so nervous and uncertain about Trump's reelection from his own manifesto, Agenda 47.
Justin Stock, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

What Is This Article About? So, first things first, this is a long and detailed piece that is trying to explain to Trump supporters who don’t understand the reaction of their friends and family...

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Image of Stephanie Hoffman speaking for the PTK Conference on October 18 2024, taken by Justin Stock

Is Journalism Dead?

This is the question that rang in my head while attending the 2024 NV/CA Fall Leadership Conference in San Jose on October 18, 2024. I questioned my career aspirations and my educational path. Am I about to buy a ticket to a ship that is already sinking? I talked to former journalist of 20 years Stefanie Hoffman about these questions, and the answers may surprise you.
Justin Stock, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2024

The PTK Conference  I am a member of Butte College's international honors society, Phi Theta Kappa, and from October 18-19, our club went to San Jose on a trip to their annual 2024 NV/CA Fall Leadership...

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