Issue: August 19, 2010
Welcome back, students!
Have you noticed that the streets are already filled with more young people? Well, that’s because Chico State starts up soon, so in preparation, we’ve put together a whole bunch of stories about higher education. We focus the microscope on online education at Chico State, while also taking a look at how Butte College is working to evaluate its web-based courses; a pair of profiles get under the skin of librarian-turned-author Jim Dwyer and Fulbright professor Diana Dwyre; and we offer insight into a possible addition to general education that would focus on mindfulness. There’s also dirt on Chico State’s revamped compost program and an interview with star golfer Kyle Souza.
There’s plenty more to sift through in this week’s issue. We had a ton of response to last week’s story about charter schools—check it out in Letters.
And don’t forget to vote for Best of Chico!
Until next time,
Meredith Cooper, Managing Editor
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The good and bad of online education
As it becomes more common teachers work to make it as engaging as classroom instruction.
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Butte’s new review
Butte College adds formal evaluations to online courses.
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Fostering insight at Chico State
Group seeks to promote mindfulness contemplation on campus and in the curriculum.
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Beyond culture shock
What I’ve learned as an exchange student in Chico.
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Of wombats and wallabies
Chico State professor Diana Dwyre returns from Australian semester.
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The reverend’s guide to eco-fiction
Jim Dwyer’s new book is an exhaustive survey of stories with an environmental theme.
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So you wanna be an alcoholic
Academic advice on how to get that degree in drinking.
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Where’s my welding class?
Chico High welding teacher Kevin Payne was replaced due to “staff friction,” but he says no attempts at mediation were ever made.
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Power to the people
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Bowman is on a mission to restore the Constitution.
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Murder mystery solved
DNA links a bank robber to the murder of Redding resident Judith Hasselstrom 22 years ago.
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General plan: round four
City Council and Planning Commission tackle economic development and other hot topics at general plan meeting.
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Earlier election?
Tea Partier Stephanie Taber wants to move City Council election to June.
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Sell pot to pay attorney fees?
Man charged with vehicular manslaughter allegedly has girlfriend sell pot to pay his legal costs.
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Not bad for a ‘party school’
Chico State holds steady in national magazine’s best college ranking.
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What’s your education worth?
College debt affects more than half of graduates.
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Recycle that salad
Chico State aims for zero waste with newly expanded compost program.
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WREC gets gold star
Chico State gym gets LEED Gold rating from U.S. Green Building Council.
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Local biz bags green award
ChicoBag receives inaugural California Stewardship “green” award for clever ideas.
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Butte College: off the grid
With new solar panels, Butte will become largest solar-power-producing college in the world.
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The mosque miasma
Americans should stand up for freedom of religion.
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Social Security at 75
The same groups that opposed it in 1935 are against health-care reform today.
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Heal the wounds
President Zingg should rehire laid-off lecturers.
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Letters for August 19, 2010
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Hot-shot golfer
Chico State golfer Kyle Souza has had an incredible year on the links.
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Camping with cancer
Want an attitude adjustment? Meet the kids at Camp Okizu.
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Intro to Chico art
The students’ cut-out guide to Chico art and theater.
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Uncorrected Proof
Chico poet Bob Garner’s latest chapbook: uncorrected proof.
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Darrell Scott
Darrell Scott visits Chico in support of double disc, A Crooked Road.
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Heaven is a rock band
From indie darlings to worldwide rock stars, The Hold Steady is enjoying success.
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Molto bene
Chico’s newest Italian restaurant, Panighetti’s, serves up traditional fare in a warm environment.
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Scott Pilgrim, WTF!
Comic-turned-feature film is exciting, pop-culture fun.
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Eat Pray Love
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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The Other Guys
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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