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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, Lifestyle Editor • 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...

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 Stephanie Hoffman about these questions, and the answers may surprise you.

Justin Stock, Lifestyle Editor • 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...

Dear America, By the Time You’re Reading This, It Could Be Too Late

For some, voting is a choice, a convenience; for others, it’s about survival. What I’m trying to say is that a vote isn’t just a ballot cast in private—it’s an act that impacts others.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • November 2, 2024

Dear America, By the time you’re reading this, the election will already be over. History will have taken its course. And with that said, there’s a very real chance that Donald Trump will once again...

The Anti-American Stance of Donald Trump

Trust in institutions and the peaceful transition of power are essential to civil society.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • October 27, 2024

On October 26, 2024, former president and current Republican candidate Donald Trump was a guest on Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. Beyond conversations about topics like if the former...

Beyond The Green Flags

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • October 11, 2024

In more ways than one, green flags have become the gold standard in modern dating. Green flags are a way to measure if someone’s “relationship material,” to check if he’s compatible with you,...

Beyond the Red Carpet; asking questions at the afterparty at the Cordillera International Film Festival

On September 28th, I was invited on a trip to Sparks, Nevada to write about my experience going to the Cordillera International Film Festival. After attending the Jury Awards Ceremony at the Legends Mall’s Imax Movie Theater around 7:30 PM, I made my way to attend the Awards Celebration Party across from the theater, hosted at the Canina Los Tres Hombres. Come read what it was like to attend the festival's award ceremony and pick the brains of creatives in the film industry!

Justin Stock, Lifestyle Editor • October 9, 2024

Arriving in Nevada Sparks After the over 2-hour drive from Chico, California to Reno, Nevada with Roadrunner’s very own Nathan Espindula and various members of the Butte County Film Institute,...

Top 5 Trader Joe’s Products for a Broke College Student

Easy to prepare staples.

Emillie English, guest contributor • October 4, 2024

As a college student, it can be difficult to make meals for yourself that are quick, easy, and don't break the budget. One can easily find themselves reaching for another peanut butter and jelly sandwich...

The Memeification of P. Diddy

The underlying problem with younger generations' reaction to P. Diddy's apprehension, and the greater issues it alludes to.

Teya Silkman, Staff Writer • October 3, 2024

On Monday, September 16, 2024, rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested amid growing accusations of sexually motivated crimes. A massive media frenzy closely followed, composed of both accredited news...

So, You Endorsed A Transphobic Event . . .

Without naming names, or starting unnecessary drama, I, Justin Stock of the Butte College Roadrunner, endorsed and promoted an event that I did not learn until after my article was published was a trans-exclusionary event. In this article, I would like to not only take accountability for my misstep, but also give a rundown of my panicked thought process after learning this unfortunate news. Highlighting the blind spots that show themselves that we wish we didn’t have.

Justin Stock, Lifestyle Editor • October 2, 2024

As a student journalist new to everything about the process, I decided to set up a meeting with a Chico local throwing an event as my first big interview. I went in not expecting to condone the event;...

Meet Your Classmates, With a Survey

We’re only one short survey away from breaking the ice.

Juan Valencia, Campus Life Journalist • September 12, 2024

With the Fall 2024 semester kicking off at Butte College, The Roadrunner team brainstormed three questions to ask their fellow main campus students. The first question asked students to explain their...

The Gospel of Hypocrisy : How the Right Misuses Jesus

The conservative right often wraps itself in Christianity to gain votes, when in reality their agenda is the antithesis of what Jesus taught. Let’s explore Kristofferson's song “Jesus Was a Capricorn” and how it relates to all the many ways that the American political right wrongly uses the name of Christ.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2024

In 1972, Kris Kristofferson released his fourth studio album titled Jesus Was a Capricorn. Within this album was a song by the same name, and this song, even over 50 years later, still packs a strong punch...

The Glorious Exorcism at The Allianz

In a match that mirrored their darkest hour, Botafogo proved they are no longer a team that concedes last-minute winners. The game played in São Paulo had everything—drama, tension, and in the end, redemption. In this article, we will explore and analyze the ins and outs of the thrilling match between the Glorious and the Alviverde. A game that will go down in history as one of the most exhilarating showdowns that the Libertadores has ever seen.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • August 22, 2024

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “exorcism” describes the process through which prayers or magic are used to force an evil spirit to leave a person or place. And I don’t think any other word...