THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

A newspaper by students, for students.
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The Park Fire Attacks Chico

Andrew Vojta, Staff Writer 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,...

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Butte College Speech & Debate Team at Sacramento State (Photo taken by Butte College Speech & Debate Team )

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...

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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...

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Dash Adventures: The Sequel

Dash Adventures: The Sequel

The epic of Oakey Doaks and his misguided attack on The Commons.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and 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...

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February Board of Trustee’s Meeting

Board compromises with proposed increase to transportation and out-of-state tuition fees.
Liz Heaton, Guest Contributor February 20, 2024

What’s up Roadrunners! It’s week five and we are jamming through spring semester! The Butte College Board of Trustees meeting was on Valentines Day, February 14, 2024. Before the meeting, the Board...

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Welcome Week 4

Teya Silkman, Staff Writer February 10, 2024

Butte College’s Welcome Week continues as we enter Week 4; Success Week.  This week will be kickstarted with candy flower making with TRIO on February 12, at 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Stop by SAS 281 to make...

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The Masterful Lady Roadrunners

Butte women's basketball running toward playoffs
Dillon Longmire, Guest Writer February 8, 2024

  Just when you thought last year was the ceiling for women's basketball at Butte College, this year’s Lady Roadrunners broke right through and set a new standard. This year’s Lady Roadrunners...

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Roadrunner Hub

7 Cool Things About the Roadrunner Hub

Located between the Student Health Clinic and the Veterans Center, the Roadrunner Hub is one of the coolest resource centers. An essential spot for all Butte College students, this basic resource center on the main campus has much to offer. Let's explore seven really cool aspects of the hub.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief January 30, 2024

1-The Food Pantry: The Roadrunner Hub's pantry embodies the saying, "The best things in life are free," by providing students with food and hygiene products at no cost. Running on generosity, the pantry...

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Welcome Week 2

Support Week
Teya Silkman, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

Butte College will be hosting a five-week-long series of themed events to welcome students into the Spring semester. Meant to "welcome, support, and connect new and returning students," each week will...

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BC Men’s Soccer

BC Men’s Soccer

Carlos España, archived writer November 9, 2023

  The Roadrunners took flight, and I chose to believe in them. We dominated Lassen with a comfortable 0-4 victory at our home ground, leaving no room for worries. Unfortunately, we suffered a loss...

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