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Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. Acess via Wikimedia Commons

Music is Free Speech

Songs speak the truth, music is a voice and voices have rights
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor October 2, 2025

Despite its deep-rooted protection under the First Amendment since December 15 1791, freedom of speech is facing heavy threats, as of today. Music has always been an influential style of free speech. As...

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America's gun laws have been the subject of debate for years. Photo accessed via Unsplash

America’s Gun Violence Epidemic

How long will we continue to turn a blind eye?
Daniel O’Hara, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2025

The United States is trapped in its own iron fist in the form of gun laws that seem to appear more and more absurd with every passing day. The country was rocked by two major shootings on September...

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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, Editor-in-Chief 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.
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Is America Pushing Its Self Destruct Button?

An international perspective on the political carnage in the US
Daniel O’Hara, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2025
An international perspective on the political carnage in the US
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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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