Caps and gowns Nearly 4,000 students earn Chico State diplomas over the weekend This article was published on 05.24.18 As many have noticed, the streets are now considerably quieter since graduation weekend at Chico State, which began Thursday, May 17, with the master’s ceremony for the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (pictured). In all, approximately 3,800 undergrads and 300 graduate students received their diplomas during the university’s 128th annual commencement.Photo by Meredith J. Cooper More Local Stories » News Pic Fee frustration Chico State students protest $190 increase in fees per semester. Published on 05.10.18 In the name of science March for Science once again takes to Chico’s streets. Published on 04.19.18 Students in solidarity Thousands turn up downtown for local March for Our Lives demonstration. Published on 03.29.18 Protesting violence Local high school students hit the streets of Chico in wake of Parkland, Fla., shooting. Published on 03.22.18 Acting in support Mobilize Chico takes to the streets to show solidarity with those under threat of discrimination. Published on 03.08.18