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THE ROADRUNNER

THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

A newspaper by students, for students.
Nacho stand at the TRIO Center, Butte College Main Campus, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, Photo by Juan R. Valencia

TRIO Program Welcomes Hungry Visitors

Free nacho event attracts publicity to one of Butte College's least recognized, yet most important programs
Daniel O’Hara, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Butte College's TRIO program opened its doors to the wider student population for its "Kick College Up a Nach-O" initiative, offering free nachos to draw visitors to the center and...

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Flooded roads on Highway 32 in Butte County, CA, Wednesday Feb. 5, 2025, Photo by Butte College Student

Heavy Rain, Flooded Roads

Highway 32 closed due to ongoing flooding from Sacramento River
Juan R. Valencia, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2025

Following a day of heavy rainfall, California Highway 32 faced closure due to flooding from the Sacramento River around noon on Wednesday, Feb. 5. At the intersection of Sacramento Avenue in Hamilton...

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Sabrina Chavez "Collection of Fragments" in the Art Gallery,  Butte College Main Campus, October 29, 2024, Photo by Juan Valencia

A Mixed Media Masterpiece – “Collection of Fragments”

Butte College Art Gallery displays the mixed media artworks of Chico Artist, Sabrina Chavez.
Juan R. Valencia, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2024

From October 10 to November 7, 2024, the Butte College Art Gallery presents an exhibition of mixed media artworks and large-scale installation at the Main Campus’ Art Building. “Collection of Fragments”...

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Photo by The Climate Reality Project on Unsplash

Board of Trustees – October 2024

Contracts have been approved for brand-new technology.
Juan R. Valencia, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2024

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the Butte College’s Board of Trustees held their second meeting of the Fall 2024 semester, featuring new information on several ongoing contracts for the school. Liam...

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Orange & Purple Piñata, CASA Center (LRC-236), Butte College Main Campus, September 5th 2024, Photo by Juan Valencia

A Wonderful Piñata-Filled Party (with Paletas)

CASA encourages students to drop by to make a piñata or enjoy a paleta.
Juan R. Valencia, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2024

On Thursday, September 5th, CASA gears up the new semester by welcoming students to a piñata-making party with paletas for everybody to enjoy. The “Piñatas & Paletas” event organized by CASA...

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Outside the Student Administrative Services Center, Butte College main campus, August 29, 2024.

Meet Your Classmates, With a Survey

We’re only one short survey away from breaking the ice.
Juan R. Valencia, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2024

With the Fall 2024 semester kicking off at Butte College, The Roadrunner team brainstormed three questions to ask their fellow main campus students. The first question asked students to explain their...

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Butte Colleges Booth at the Thursday Night Market.

Butte College Welcome Week

Free breakfast offered.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief 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...

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Kinesiology Wall Mural

Butte College Appoints Randy Maday as Interim Athletics Director

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief July 1, 2024

Today, July 1, 2024, Butte College effectuated Randy Maday as the interim Director of Kinesiology and Athletics.   The role, which was left vacant by Melody Stockwell in April of this year,...

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Curtis bell

Early Look At The 2024 BUFF

The Butte Film Festival is back for round two and has it's sights on being bigger than ever.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2024

You know the Butte Film Club. You know how phenomenal the 2023 Butte Film Festival was, and now it’s time for you to get hyped for the even more awesome 2024 Butte Film Festival!  Still under the...

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Mercedes, I.C.C rep. A.S. Vice President, club member.

Rising Scholars Club

Much more than a club; it's a community, a home.
Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2024

College life can be extremely difficult to navigate for any of us, but especially more challenging if you come from a background that some may frown upon. Whether this judgement is real or imagined, the...

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