THE ROADRUNNER

Sabrina Carpenter Brings in the Christmas Spirit with Her New Netflix Special

Celebrate your holidays with this pop star, right from the comfort of your home.

Juan Valencia, Campus Life Journalist • December 11, 2024

On December 6, Sabrina Carpenter’s brand-new holiday variety music special, A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, premiered on the Netflix streaming service for subscribers to watch. It features...

Cocodine Thai Cuisine Review

The authentic dishes present tastes I remember from my travels to Thailand.

Sukh Joth Kaur, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

Cocodine Thai Cuisine is a real gem for anyone in Chico craving authentic, flavorful, and delicious Thai cuisine. The moment you enter the restaurant, you are welcomed by a warm and inviting environment....

Chico’s Best Coffee Shop

A hub for art, live music and cozy productivity.

Allison Hanski, guest contributor • December 2, 2024

If you are a coffee fan, chances are you have your normal order and your favorite shop on your mind as you are reading this - set those aside for a few while you read a bit about mine. Located at...

“Half-Life 2” – Game Review

With a crowbar in one hand, and the Gravity Gun in another, the Combine will stand no chance.

Juan Valencia, Campus Life Journalist • November 19, 2024

Developed by Valve Corporation and released in 2004, “Half-Life 2” is a first-person shooter game built on the foundation of the original and revolutionized aspects of game design. On November...

Venom: The Last Dance – Movie Review

A down-on-his-luck man and his alien buddy are fugitives on the run, only that both of their worlds want them dead.

Juan Valencia, Campus Life Journalist • November 12, 2024

“Venom: The Last Dance” is the newest installment in the “Sony’s Spider-Man Universe” film franchise, coproduced by Sony Pictures & Marvel Entertainment. Released on October 25, 2024, this...

A Rip-roaring Return to Form for Reynolds

Deadpool’s consistency is compounded by a typically raucous, gripping watch

Daniel O'Hara, guest contributor • November 7, 2024

The scathingly witty footprints of Hollywood darling Ryan Reynolds are omnipresent throughout the latest installation in the Deadpool franchise, as the Canadian actor joins forces with Hugh Jackman to...

RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead – Game Review

A brand new retro-styled action platformer based on the cult classic Starz horror-comedy television series released in October.

Juan Valencia, Campus Life Journalist • October 22, 2024

Released on October 18, 2024, "RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead" is a new entry in the Evil Dead franchise, as a side-scrolling action platformer video game. This is one of the first of two entries (so...

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre – Horror Movie Pick

A classic horror film faces its 50th anniversary and is a great choice for movie night.

Juan Valencia, Campus Life Journalist • October 22, 2024

Directed by Tobe Hooper, and written by Kim Henkel and Hooper, “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” was released on October 11, 1974, to widespread acclaim at the time for its visual elements and tense scenes....

Parkside, the Difference is Night and Day

Parkside Tap House on 115 W 3rd St in Downtown Chico is a popular destination for both eating and a night out. A family friendly restaurant by day, and a popular dance bar by night. Parkside seems to have the best of both worlds in terms of what Chico has to offer. What is a normal day and night at Parkside? I went from October 4-6 to get the scoop and show you what it is all about.

Justin Stock, Lifestyle Editor • October 16, 2024

Restaurant by Day So as for Parkside during the day, pictured below was a calm Thursday at around 7 p.m. on October 4, this is the vibe and look of the establishment. As you can see it is in full...

Savor Ice Cream Shop is my Savior!

A cute and inclusive ice cream shop in Meriam Park offers dairy and vegan options. Enjoy!

Ashley Peterson and Gracie Trotti • October 16, 2024

Savor is a local ice cream shop that provides organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, and made-from-scratch ice cream. They first opened in October 2022, intending to give the Chico community “a more inclusive...

“Thick of It” : KSI’s Viral Misfire That Massively Missed the Mark

Despite the huge commercial success, KSI's latest single hit all the wrong notes, becoming a meme-wroth disaster.

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

On October 3, 2024, KSI released his latest hit single titled “Thick of It.” The song, which came about as a part of the British influencer's journey towards a third studio album, had the collaboration...

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,...