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Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

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“Frankie” poses for a photo at his goodbye party. Oroville,Ca. Sept, 25,2025

Butte College Says Farewell to “Frankie” Medrano

Beloved staff member Francisco Medrano is on to new journeys
Landen Edwards, Staff Writer October 4, 2025

     The Butte College Native American Center bid au revoir to their beloved head of staff, Frankie Medrano.        Student and staff alike gathered at the center to both celebrate and thank Frankie...

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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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Official logo of the show photo taken from Wikimedia Commons.

Narcos – Review

The unwanted shadow of a society
Nicol Navarro Flores October 1, 2025

Narcos is a Netflix series with three seasons about two drug cartels: the Medellín Cartel and the Cali Cartel. It first focuses on Pablo Escobar and the DEA agents. What’s interesting about the series...

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Native American Center Logo.

Butte College Native American Center Is Awarded Over $19,000 In Grants For First Nation Students

The Staff at the Butte College Native American Center is looking to help some indigenous students on the campus with recent grants they have been awarded.
Landen Edwards, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

    For those that are unaware of it's existence, The Native American Center is a space located on the south western side of campus in the swing space area A-102.      The center is a place where...

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UFC championship belt.

UFC Prepares For Seven Weeks Of Action

MMA fans rejoice as the organization sets up for seven straight fight cards in a row
Landen Edwards, Staff Writer September 27, 2025

The UFC is set to run seven consecutive fight cards over the upcoming two months, with four separate title fights scheduled throughout the respective events. The number three ranked Carlos Ulberg...

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Destruction in Gaza.
Accessed via Wikimedia Commons

United Nations Powerhouses Formally Recognize the State of Palestine

The UK, France, Canada and Australia take a seismic leap towards facilitating peace on the Gaza strip
Daniel O’Hara, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2025

On September 21, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the United Kingdom's decision to formally recognize the state of Palestine, with France, Canada and Australia following suit shortly after,...

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Harvest Festival at Butte College

Pumpkins! Pumpkins! Pumpkins!

Bring the Family to Butte College Harvest Fest!
Elizabeth Stone-Hindman, Staff Writer September 25, 2025

Butte College is opening its doors Saturday October 11 for its third annual harvest festival, expected to see its largest variety of pumpkins, themed games, music and activities fit for the whole family! Everyone...

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Mason Cartwright in action for Sutter High School Huskies. Photo provided by Mason Cartwright

Upcoming Adventurers for Butte Football

 In the minds of up-and-coming football stars
Drew Williams, Staff Writer September 25, 2025

Today I will be talking to Mason Cartwright and Trent Harter about what it's like coming out of high school and playing at the next level. While attending Sutter High and playing for the Huskies, Mason...

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Jenna Ortega. Accessed via Wikimedia Commons

Wednesday Season Two Review

On Wednesdays we wear black
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor September 22, 2025

Start the Week with Wednesday! Tim Burton and the incredibly talented cast and crew of "Wednesday" have done it again. Season 2 has received a lot of attention since it's two-part release over the summer...

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A young Teng Xiong in his home country of Laos. Date, Unknown.

America’s “Secret Soldiers” of the Vietnam War

The struggles of a first generation Hmong-American
Landen Edwards, Staff Writer September 21, 2025

The Vietnam era was a time of hardship for many, this was especially true for the Hmong people of Laos. During the start of the war, the US was prohibited from stationing troops in the country due to the...

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CDC Director Susan Monarez Fired After Just Weeks in Office

Four senior CDC officials resigned following the firing of Susan Monarez, signaling internal conflict over vaccine policy and scientific integrity
Alani Ethelbah, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

August 27th 2025, Susan Monarez became the CDC director with the shortest tenure in the organization's history, after the White House announced she was fired from her position after less than a month in...

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Photos taken at the bookstore by Nicol Navarro Flores

The Bookstore: The Heart of a Community

Twice recognized as one of Northern California's best used bookstores
Nicol Navarro Flores September 18, 2025

A local business simply known as The Bookstore, located in the heart of downtown Chico, offers an authentic vibe that makes you want to absorb and read every book inside. With around 50 years of history,...

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