Issue: May 22, 2008
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In the mountains of Mexico
When nine Chico State nursing students went to an isolated Mixtec village in Mexico to provide health care, they gained more from the experience than their patients did.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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City budget
The Chico City Council opts for an across-the-board approach to reducing departments’ expenses, though not unanimously.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Dueling measures
On June 3, voters will have to decide between two very different propositions that both claim to reform eminent-domain law.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Mental health
A cash-flow crunch has county officials poised to close three mental-health clinics, and patients and clinicians are upset about it.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Ceres Park a no-go
The owners of four apartment complexes made the difference in turning back the effort to build a park in the Ceres neighborhood.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Civic boon or ‘tattle-tale brigades’?
Despite concerns that they might attract “neighborhood Nazis” and become “tattle-tale brigades,” the City Council moved forward on a plan to train citizen volunteers to identify possible code violations.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Planetree plaudits
Enloe Medical Center honors three women who had led the way in implementing the Planetree model of patient-centered care.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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The price of war
Just how much have we paid for the war in Iraq already, and how much might we be contributing in the future?
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Fed up to here
Faced with running out of room at the landfill, Butte County gets creative with recycling.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Bears buoyed?
The Bush administration finally lists polar bears as threatened, but will it do any good?
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Project with merit
Green research by two Chico State students earns top honors.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Conscious print shop
Chico State’s printing services department earns eco-certification.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Great idea from the East
Eco-conscious electronic coupons bid farewell to paper.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Mega-Millions mess
Gov. Schwarzenegger now wants to balance the budget on the backs of gamblers. Is this the same guy who wanted to “blow up the boxes” and “throw away the credit cards"?
This article was published on 05.22.08
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A matter of justice
Republicans in high dudgeon about the state Supreme Court’s upholding of gay marriage seem to forget that six of the seven justices are Republicans.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Giving an answer to world problems
If the fortuned few would share a little with the needy masses, what a wonderful life we’d lead!
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Letters for May 22, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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To the letter
Jeff Rindels uses a typewriter to send a message of communication.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Showdown and showtime
Congressional and Assembly candidates are on whole different levels. Not from their rivals — from the other race.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Barrooms to bungalows
Art historian and retired prof devotes time to her own paintings.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Going clubbin’
Varsity sports remain popular, but university club sports are showing some heart.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Days of Lore
Chikoko rocks Chico-co; what’s a man gotta do to marry another man in California?; music festivals are popping up all over the place; and ice cream conquers all.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Kurt Vonnegut
First posthumous book by Kurt Vonnegut is wickedly satirical.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Technobabble
Real-life claw games; a new way to be a pirate; high-quality video on your phone; solar bras; and the Wacky Web site of the Week.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Blowfly for president
The dirty rapper recalls the explicit exhibitionism of the ‘80s.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Battle real
Henri discovers Teddy Malibu’s $1 tacos—and his inner athlete.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Second time’s a charm
Magical Prince Caspian worlds better than its predecessor in The Chronicles of Narnia.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Live and kicking
Scorsese the Stones fan captures the band in concert.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Speed Racer
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Are they done yet?
You’ve seen the construction of the Student Services Center for nearly two years, and it’s almost time to move in.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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And now we shall commence …
It’s finally over! Here’s a rundown of commencement celebrations.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Summertime faves
CN&R editors choose their top five favorite things to do when it’s hot outside.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Festival-fest 2008
From city stages to mountain retreats, Northern California music festivals have what you need.
This article was published on 05.22.08
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Tickled by ribs
Get the most taste out of your backyard grilling experience with these tips—and a recipe.
This article was published on 05.22.08