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California’s struggle with the hammerhead worms

Landen Edwards, Staff Writer • November 15, 2025

Many are unaware of the destructive existence of the invasive hammerhead worm in California. According to the United States Department Of Agriculture the worm was thought to have been introduced into...

Balancing school and life

Students being parents: How is it possible to balance both responsibilities?

Ines Castaneda Rosales, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

Have you ever wondered how different or how similar it is to balance school and life as a parent vs. someone who isn’t? You may be surprised at the similarities they have. Miles Lujan, 18, is in her...

Roadrunners Gearing Up for Post-Season Run

Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams set for strong playoff showings

Daniel O’Hara, Editor-in-Chief • November 13, 2025

That special time of year has rolled around once more for the Butte College Men’s Soccer team as a playoff berth beckons for the fourth time in five years, with Ross Sandberg’s side targeting a return...

Queer Resource Center holds first free clothing event

How to give your clothes a new purpose!

Ines Castaneda Rosales, Staff Writer • November 12, 2025

The Queer Resource Center (QRC) hosted its first free clothing event Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Campus Center Lounge. Kamil organized the inaugural event. Many students attended, browsing a variety of...

Walk, Woof, Wag Brings Paws and People Together

Tails were wagging and spirits were high

Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor • October 24, 2025

The annual Walk, Woof, Wag event drew crowds of enthusiastic dogs and dog lovers to Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park on Saturday, Oct. 11. The community fundraiser, organized to support the Chico Animal...

Butte College Native American Center Hosts Fourth Annual Orange Shirt Day

First nation students at the college wear orange shirts to highlight the negative impact of Catholic run boarding schools

Landen Edwards, Staff Writer • October 5, 2025

Students and Staff at the Native Center on campus hosted their fourth annual “Orange Shirt Day.” The orange shirts are worn to both pay homage and bring attention to the atrocities...

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...

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...

College Students and Their Hybrid Third Spaces

How gyms, cafés and online platforms blend to create belonging beyond the classroom

Katie Jackson, Staff Writer • September 6, 2025

Central Perk from the show "Friends", MacLaren's Pub from "How I Met Your Mother" and Cheers from "Cheers" are classic examples of what sociologists have defined as a ‘third space,’ the grown-up version...

The Butte College Roadrunners kick the season off right

Butte shuts out Reedley with a final score of 38-7

Landen Edwards, Staff Writer • August 29, 2025

OROVILLE- The Roadrunners came out strong today scoring a touchdown against the Reedley Tigers on the second play of the game, and finished the quarter with a score of 14-7. Butte College...

Executive Order 14238 and what it means for public libraries and museums across the nation

What it does and why you should care.

Alani Ethelbah, Staff Writer • June 5, 2025

Two months ago, March 14th, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy” (Executive order 14238). According to an article by Jurist News...

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...