Issue: April 02, 2015
Good morning!
Are you in the mood for some poetry? Don't worry, it's short ... This
week we bring you Poetry 99, with 99 being the maximum word count. We
have winning entries from people of all ages who chose a wide range of
inspirational subjects. Enjoy! And if that's not enough, come on down to
the Bookstore downtown tonight at 6:30, because all of the winners--and
honorable mentions--are invited to read their poems.
In other news: We look into the life and death of Chicoan Cass Edison;
we track down the culprit behind a creekbed full of dead fish; we check
on the health of the local environment; and learn from a young woman
who's been diagnosed with Lyme disease.
There's always more, so please browse.
Until next week,
Meredith J. Cooper, associate editor
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Poetry 99—high school
The 2015 Poetry 99 high-school winners.
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Poetry 99—junior high
The 2015 Poetry 99 junior-high winners.
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Tragedy in Chico
The recent killing of Cass Edison sends ripples through the community, highlights good police work.
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Unsung industry
Results of a new study prove nonprofit arts organizations help generate millions for local economy.
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Teacher contract no done deal
Chico teachers union holds meeting to inform parents of contract talks.
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Up a creek with no water
Thousands of fish left to rot in Stony Creek as water is withheld from Black Butte Dam.
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CSU employees insist
Faculty union demands change from university administration in formal letter.
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Still on patrol
Retired California Highway Patrol officer helps bust prowler in Chico.
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Student’s life honored
Chico State lowers flag in memory of 21-year-old Nickolas Klein.
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Fixed on climate change
Americans’ views remain static despite record temperatures on east and west coasts.
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Urban ecology checkup
Students present on health of Chico's creeks, trees and fish during Chico State's This Way to Sustainability Conference.
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When life gives you Lyme
Local woman fights the disease, which almost killed her.
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Gesundheit, spring is here
Get through allergy season alive with these tips.
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Campaign vape trail
California launches campaign highlighting health risks of e-cigarettes.
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Right-to-die creeps forward
The End of Life Option Act clears one legislative hurdle.
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New clinic in the works
Congressman Doug LaMalfa attends groundbreaking of future health clinic in south Chico.
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Prioritize the arts
The City Council should reconsider its support of the arts now that a study proves the economic benefits.
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Athletes deserve pay
The NCAA apparently doesn’t think college athletes deserve to be paid. We do.
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Exploiting the misery of alcoholics
The reprehensible efforts to cash in on insurance benefits by throwing AA under the bus.
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Giving up, screwing up
The Synthesis is no more, and this editor biffed it on the date of the City Council’s next meeting.
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Sisters unite
Marieke Shepard and Roemi Wiley team up to create Go Doggy Pet Store.
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Mangia, mangia!
Chico has a new Italian restaurant, and another has moved down The Esplanade.
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All the difference
Remembering Dr. Loveall, or how I graduated high school and learned to love poetry.
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Fourth of July Creek
A big debut novel about the poor and the hopeless out West.
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Man on a mission
Buddy Guy has done a lot for the blues over 50 years, and he’s not done.
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Queen of hearts
Henri celebrates California’s official vegetable.
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In Troubles
A return to the violence and confusion of the Northern Ireland conflict.
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In search of Fargo
Is there a clue to ‘real’ buried treasure in classic Coen brothers film?
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