Issue: March 06, 2008
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David Quammen and other shaved monkeys
Chronicler of modern-day Darwins explores the origin of The Origin of Species—in a book as well as an upcoming lecture at Chico State.
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Close encounter of the word kind
Instructor-turned-author discusses the appeal of David Quammen’s storytelling.
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Peace party
To mark the fifth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the Chico Peace and Justice Center is sponsoring an event featuring giant puppets illustrating the costs of the war.
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City Council
Gruendl is pragmatic problem-solver three times over.
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Gold rush on Dry Creek
After 25 years of pickaxes and wheelbarrows, the New Era Mine is suddenly a big operation. The neighbors aren’t happy.
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Too hot in the room?
Just a week after running into a firestorm of opposition in Magalia, county air quality officials are holding off on plans to to regulate wood-burning heaters in the Chico area.
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McClintock in, Oller out
McClintock throws his hat in the ring, Oller throws himself on his sword, and Ose throws a punch. Welcome to Republican politics in the 4th Congressional District.
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He wants to whip Wally too
Is change in the air? Why else would four Democrats be vying to challenge 11-term Republican Rep. Wally Herger?
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Fueling innovation
Chico State students keep plugging away at biodiesel project.
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‘Stupid’ group crashes Parliament
Activists go to new heights in opposition of airport-expansion plan.
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Here, kitty kitty
Conservationists successfully breed endangered leopards.
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Rock ‘n’ roll, eco-style
Thom Yorke and Radiohead join environmental campaign.
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Bike safety is a two-way street
Drivers and riders share responsibility for safe road-sharing.
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The value of symbolism
If the city is going to take symbolic action on bottled water, why not on cutting the budget, as well?
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Why the salmon are dying
The drastic collapse of the West Coast salmon run is just one of many consequences of rising water temperatures due to global warming.
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West Nile spraying harms innocents, too
Butte County’s mosquito-control officials use pesticides that overkill and underkill at the same time.
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Letters for March 6, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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My lunch with Andy II
Holcombe gives his take on controversies from his first year as Chico’s mayor.
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Column ‘extras’
Deleted scenes and commentary from ‘My lunch with Andy II.’
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Gray matters
Locals put their heads together for The Crux’s first Chico Mind Map.
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Arts DEVOté
Model citizens at the ready; BFA students show off their goods; new poetry book is absolutely nuts; Norton Buffalo scores Keeping Dance Alive! (and vice-versa); plus the Bi-Weekly Devotions.
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American gang buster
Richie Roberts brought down one of New York’s most notorious drug lords—did the film get it right?
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Days of Lore
Stephen Malkmus does what Stephen Malkmus wants; Aye Jay! talks metal at the metal haven of Barnes & Noble; and Aubrey Debauchery ready to release a new record, and become an American Idol.
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Bomberman Land
Bomb them all to Hell … in a series of mini games that have nothing to do with bombs.
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Blood sisters
Portland trio is changing the way people look at punk rock.
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Eat at Joe’s
Small-town charm and home cooking just off the beaten path.
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Good sports
Ferrell and his new team suit up for another shot at comedy gold.
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Across the Universe (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Special edition of Across the Universe includes a real treat.
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Vantage Point
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Charlie Bartlett
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Students flock to STOP!
New club at Chico State addresses issue of human trafficking.
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Trafficking troubles
Human trafficking numbers demonstrate the prevalence of the inhumane and criminal behavior that exists around the globe.
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