THE ROADRUNNER

Climbing Walls and Breaking Barriers – The Story of Gavin Albright

In this exclusive article, champion climber and transgender icon Gavin Albright opens up about their life, challenges, and the future of inclusivity in the competitive climbing world.

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

Gavin Albright is a 20-year-old competitive climber from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Climbing since the age of eight, Gavin has grown to become one of the top athletes in their field. Albright’s athletic...

Roadrunners Look to Finish Out Season Strong

Coming off a devastating 31-30 loss to rival American River, Butte needs to finish the season strong in order to make the playoffs.

Garrett Breedon, Sports Editor • November 4, 2024

In their matchup against American River, Butte started out strong building a 21-10 lead heading into the second half. The Roadrunners maintained a strong lead throughout the 3rd quarter as well. Unfortunately,...

Meet Essence Flores

Butte’s women’s soccer team is supportive and friendly.

Ashley Peterson, Women's Sport Jounalist • October 29, 2024

I had a wonderful time meeting with one of Butte’s strong women athletes. Essence Flores, a freshman on Butte’s women’s soccer team, gave me the opportunity to interview her. Flores...

Meet Ashley Wellman

Butte’s women’s soccer player brings years of experience to our team.

Ashley Peterson, Women's Sport Jounalist • October 29, 2024

I had the pleasure of meeting Butte’s very own Ashley Wellman. Wellman is a starting player on Butte’s women’s soccer team. You can see Wellman mainly playing position nine which is a forward spot....

Who’s Writing This Script? Twists, Turns, and Thrashings Mark the Libertadores’ Most Unbelievable First Leg

Two games, two nights, two impossible results. Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo dismantle all expectations with monumental victories, leaving River and Peñarol reeling and fans questioning what’s left in this year’s wild Libertadores script.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • October 25, 2024

The infinite monkey theorem suggests that given infinite time, a monkey smashing keys on a typewriter could eventually produce anything. From the mediocre works of Shakespeare to even some of the...

A Clash For Eternity

Botafogo and Peñarol battle for a chance at Libertadores gloryl

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

Tomorrow, on October 23, 2024, Botafogo will face Peñarol in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-final. The monumental clash, set to take place at Botafogo’s stadium, the Nilton Santos in...

A Legacy of Mediocrity

Farhan Zaidi’s controversial tenure with the Giants frustrates fans.

Garrett Breedon, Sports Editor • October 17, 2024

The San Francisco Giants just wrapped up their sixth season under President of Baseball Operations, Farhan Zaidi, who was promptly fired after another disappointing season. During the offseason, the Giants...

Meet Koya!

Here's a personal interview with Butte's Women's Volleyball player Koya Ahri Poter

Ashley Peterson, Women's Sport Jounalist • October 9, 2024

I had the pleasure of meeting Butte’s very own Koya Poter, a sophomore here at Butte. She is a core member of Butte’s Women's Volleyball. Her position on the team is left-side hitter. Porter believes...

The Buffalo Bills’ strong start to the 2024 NFL season

Bean's rebuild appears to quiet critics.

Mateo Lawhun, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

Last year the Bills lost a ton of players due to free agency, trades, and injuries which resulted in a lot of key pieces not returning for the 2024 season. All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston...

Butte Let One Get Away

Roadrunners men's soccer side suffers a disappointing 2-1 defeat a the hands of Harnell.

Daniel O'Hara, guest contributor • September 20, 2024

Coach Ross Sandberg’s Butte College Men’s Soccer team made the long trip south last Friday to face 2023 state semi-finalists Hartnell Panthers on their home turf in Salinas, CA. The Roadrunners...

Roadrunner crew crushes Laney in Butte’s first home football game of the season

Butte’s first home game goes perfectly, with Robby Snelling’s team demonstrating highly competitive football and defeating Laney 30-14.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula and Garrett Breedon • September 19, 2024

On September 14, Butte College played their first home football game of the season against Laney. This matchup, played at a filled-up Cowan Stadium, was the perfect opportunity for the Roadrunners to...

What Would You Do?

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall Robbed at Gunpoint

Garrett Breedon, Sports Editor • September 5, 2024

49ers’ rookie wide receiver, Ricky Pearsall, was shot in the chest in an attempted robbery near Union Square in San Francisco last Saturday. Thankfully, Pearsall is okay and was released from San...