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Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

A picture of a rescued beagle being held by an animal rescue hero.

Homeward Bound: 1,500 Beagles Rescued From Ridglan Farms

Beagles Get a New Start After Freedom From Wisconsin Breeding Facility, Plus Focus on Local Animal Shelters
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor May 4, 2026

The Beagles Are Free!   Recently, about 1,500 beagles got a long-overdue second chance at life. On April 18, 2026, several animal activists freed the dogs in what became...

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President Trump speaking with press and Kaitlan Collins, February 6, 2026, Creative Commons, 4.0

Covering the News Comes with a Price

Press freedom in danger: journalists worldwide under attack
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor February 18, 2026

Now more than ever, violence and threats against journalists are no longer hushed concerns but new realities. President Donald Trump publicly referred to journalists as "ugly" and "stupid", and also...

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Border Commander Greg Bovino stands outside a South Minneapolis gas station with BORTAC officers, January 29, 2026, Creative Commons 4.0

Bye-Bye, Bovino

Greg Bovino reassigned: ICE faces questions over recent enforcement tactics
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor February 6, 2026

Gregory Bovino, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol official, was reassigned Jan. 26, 2026, after an investigation determined he violated agency polic. Bovino's position as Border...

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Protesters march in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 23 2026, via Wikimedia Commons, CC 4.0

Outrage Grows Nationwide After Deadly ICE Shootings

Lives lost, loved ones shattered, and communities call for justice
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor January 27, 2026

"How many more Americans need to die?" - Mayor Jacob Frey Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey once made headlines for telling ICE agents to get out of his city. As Americans continue to die during federal...

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1990 Issue US Penny Obverse, via Wikimedia Commons, January 4, 2007

No More Penny For Your Thoughts

The penny's final shiny farewell
Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor November 21, 2025

Since 1909, Americans have gotten used to seeing President Abraham Lincoln stamped on a shiny face of the country's one-cent coin. As of Wednesday, November 12, The U.S Mint has produced its very last...

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Elon Musk with Chainsaw Pic via WIkimediacommons

“Boys will be Boys”

A brief look into Elon Musk's actions within the government
Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor April 11, 2025
A brief look into Elon Musk's actions within the government
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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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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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Governor Gavin Newsom touring Complex fire

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,...

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