Issue: August 20, 2009
Back to School, college edition
This week the CN&R dives into the realm of higher education with a look at student fee hikes, an interview with Chico State President Paul Zingg, tips on avoiding the dreaded "Freshman 15" and an inside view of Chico State’s new Wildcat Recreation Center and Gateway Science Museum as well as Butte College’s state-of-the-art Arts Building.
In other news, Tom Gascoyne returns to the pages of the CN&R with a story on illegal dumping in the Sacramento River; Jaime O’Neill comes back with a snarky essay on his return to the classroom; and film reviewer Craig Blamer graces us with his take on District 9.
And, don’t forget, it’s Best of Chico voting time!
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Hikes hit students hard
With fees increasing $1,000 per year at Chico State, some students are looking at second jobs, multiple loans—and other schools.
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The root of the problem
It’s simple, Chico State President Paul Zingg says: much less money, far more students.
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Wildcat work-out
Students go wild for Chico State’s shiny new recreation center.
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Well drawn
Butte College debuts new state-of-the-art—and very green—Arts Building.
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The skinny on the ‘Freshman 15’
So many food choices—and so much food!—can lead to weight gain. Here are some tips to avoid it.
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Conservatives’ worst nightmare realized
Jaime O’Neill looks forward to being back in the classroom, where he can corrupt the youth of America with his leftist propaganda.
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River cleanup hits a snag
Three years later, illegally dumped demolition debris from Chico State still has not been fully cleaned up.
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Learning to listen
How should aid be delivered in the third world? Meet three good friends who are experts on the subject.
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California meltdown
Another in our weekly series of quick takes on the unfolding meltdown of the great state of California.
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Escape route?
Work finally is about to begin on Forest Highway 171, ostensibly an escape route in case of fire, but doubts remain about its effectiveness.
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CSU adds program, raises money
Full-time workers can now obtain their master’s in social work at Redding satellite campus. Also, Up ’Til Dawn fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital garners awards.
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Local lawmaker gets thumbs up
Sen. Sam Aanestad praised by California Chamber of Commerce for his voting record.
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Laser leads the way
Local inventor John Strisower makes waves in health-care field.
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Who’s healthiest?
Poll ranks states by residents’ well-being.
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Doorway to learning
A sneak peek at Chico State’s Gateway Science Museum.
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Fighting for fish
Conservationists sue to reinstate protections for minnow species.
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Chevron scolded
Hundreds of activists shut down Richmond streets in protest of oil refinery.
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Peregrine population soaring
Raptors make a comeback, removed from Endangered Species list.
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Fun with math models
Greg Kallio assesses the heat gain of various types of walls.
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It’s about more than reform
Obama’s supporters need to understand that if he fails on health-care reform, his presidency will be mortally wounded.
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Scholarship confusion
Why are Cal Grants administered from Sacramento, while other student aid is administered locally?
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Misconceptions about charters
A principal clears up inaccuracies in CN&R article.
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Letters for August 20, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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In the hot seat
As Associated Students president, Joseph Igbineweka has much to do this year at Chico State to be the “voice of the students.”
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Pornography
‘Anything that appeals to my prurient interests is fine.’
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A matter of trust
Crystal Geyser learns that honesty is the best policy.
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The rainmaker
Kimberlee Koym-Murteira installs water-themed, site-specific sculptures at 1078 Gallery.
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The Scandinavian Cookbook
Make your own Scandinavian food those endless winter nights.
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The Nobody Hole
Sumkid Majere’s twisted, online-only, concept hip-hopera, The Nobody Hole.
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Detroit rap city
Eminem’s Detroit super crew makes its way to Chico’s Lost on Main.
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Foreign flavors
Creative combinations, both great and so-so, at Spice Creek Café.
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Allegory unfulfilled
Sci-fi thriller talks a big game, but ultimately is just another alien movie.
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When are we?
Love story collides in different eras—both sweet and confusing.
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The Hurt Locker
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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A Perfect Getaway
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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