THE ROADRUNNER

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...

Butte’s Field, Butte’s Game

The Lady Roadrunners delivered their most complete performance yet, dominating and outplaying Sacramento City. With standout preformances from Kennedy Greenfield, Mackenzie Leeds, and Genevieve Rosas, Butte walked away from their third home game with a well-deserved 2-0 victory over the Panthers.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula and Ashley Peterson • September 4, 2024

This past Tuesday, September 3, the Butte College Lady Roadrunners soccer team faced off against Sacramento City in what would mark their fourth game of the season. Out of the three games played so...

Sorority Welcomes Butte Students

Discover the unique opportunity Alpha Chi offers Butte College students. Learn about their history, philanthropic efforts, and upcoming events. Plus, hear directly from the sorority’s President and Vice President about what makes Alpha Chi truly special.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • August 28, 2024

For many Butte students, Greek life can seem like a private club, reserved only for those at Chico State. It’s a world that often seems just out of reach for Roadrunners. But at Alpha Chi, that’s not...

Roadrunners’ home opener spoiled by Cosumnes River’s late goal and controversial refereeing decisions

Despite a solid defensive performance from Manny and Elias, Butte College’s men’s soccer team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat in their first home game of the season. In a match filled with controversial referee decisions and missed opportunities, the Roadrunners will now regroup and refocus as they continue to seek their first win

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • August 28, 2024

On August 27, Butte College’s men’s soccer team took the field against Cosumnes River in what was the Roadrunners’ first home game of the season. The match, played at our very own soccer field...

UPDATE: Park Fire

49% Contained

Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor • August 16, 2024

Park fire is now 49% contained with over 429,263 acres burned spanning four counties Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Plumas. The Park fire started July 24, 2024, near Alligator Hole in Upper Bidwell Park near...

Butte College Welcome Week

Free breakfast offered.

Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor • August 11, 2024

On August 26 - 27, 2024, Butte College will be hosting it's bi-annual Welcome Week to celebrate returning and new students to the start of the new semester. The event will take place the main campus at...

Park Fire UPDATE

update on California's sixth's largest fire

Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor • July 29, 2024

The Park fire has exploded in size since it started July 24, 2024, in Butte County, in upper Bidwell Park near Chico, CA. The fire has burned over 370,237 acres, reaching four counties Butte, Tehama,...

UPDATE: Park Fire, Chico

Update on the Park Fire in Chico, Upper Bidwell Park.

Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor • July 27, 2024

The Park Fire started just before 3 pm on Wednesday, July 24 by Alligator Hole, in upper Bidwell Park in Chico, Butte County. Officials are calling the Park fire one of the biggest fires in California's...

The Park Fire Attacks Chico

Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor • July 25, 2024

The Park fire has exploded in size since it began to burn Upper Bidwell Park on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, before 3 pm, in Chico. As of July 25, the fire has grown to 45,550 acres, with 3% containment,...

Butte College’s Speech and Debate Team: Twists, Turns, and Triumphs at Hornet Cup!

The team demonstrated resilience, passion, and excellence.

Shaheera Abbasi, Staff Writer • April 7, 2024

Over the past weekend, I had the honor of joining Butte College’s Speech and Debate team as we competed at the Hornet Cup hosted by Sacramento State. Despite encountering some twists and turns along...

Butte College alumni Rigoberto Sanchez re-signs with Colts

Payday!

Mateo Lawhun, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

Former Butte College football player Rigoberto Sanchez re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts for a 3-year, $7.5M deal. Returning for his seventh season (and beyond) for the Colts. In 2021 Sanchez set...

Dash Adventures: The Sequel

The epic of Oakey Doaks and his misguided attack on The Commons.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • March 5, 2024

Ever since the day of the cookie heist debacle at the Campus Center, life for Dash, Butte College’s beloved mascot, the iconic roadrunner, has taken a turn for the better. His time spent in a closet...