Issue: May 21, 2009
It’s finals week at Chico State, the time when we lose some of our beloved readers to graduation and others to summer vacation. Hopefully y’all will stay connected to Chico through the CN&R site and newsletter! Apropos of commencement, our featured story this week is a collection of profiles about Chico State alumni making a difference in the world, written by journalism students at their alma mater. Their accomplishments are as varied as the rest of the issue this week. (Alright, I know, that’s not the slickest transition ...) On the lighter side: Meredith J. Cooper reviews the not-such-a-smash Angels & Demons; Alan Sheckter critiques the Rogue Theatre’s show-biz play; Rosemarie Zoilus chows down on burgers at the Oroville joint Jake’s, and Robert Speer raves about the North State Symphony’s Stravinski ... Stravensky ... Stratavarius ... OK, performance. On the serious side: Bob reports on the county budget and recaps the latest chapter in the disc-golf saga.Evan Tuchinsky, Editor
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Five who’ve survived and thrived
Profiling some Chico State alumni making an impact by following their passions: Jory John, Amy Zelson Mundorff, Alexa Valavanis, Pedro Caldera and Nancy Fox.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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The tap runs dry
Butte Creek Brewing Co. has been shut since January, though the brand is still alive … for now.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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Disc golfers get green light on Hwy 32 site
Issue comes full circle when the City Council votes to allow two courses to remain in Upper Park for at least five years. Also in the meeting, Chico’s finance director shares mixed news on the budget.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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Down to the bone
Even as they pass a final budget that makes bone-deep cuts, Butte County supervisors wonder where they would cut next.
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Orland charter fights to survive
Scrambling for renewal, the principal of William Finch School is faced with completing the petition by next month.
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Probable swine flu in county
First swine flu case in Butte County? It’s probably arrived, Health Department states.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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Local wells running low
The drought has caused local water wells to drop by an average of two feet, the county reports.
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Read our lips: No new taxes
Matching the statewide results, Butte County voters overwhelmingly reject Propositions 1A through 1E and approve 1F.
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More memorial days
Remembering on more than just a single holiday.
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Open season
A controversial decision allows river anglers a small window for salmon fishing.
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Props to Chico firm
VerTech Engineering was part of a team who created an award-winning sustainable project.
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Royal reach-out
Prince Charles gathers grassroots support for rainforest protections by using MySpace.
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Oyster fallout
Bay Area oyster producer accuses Park Service of fudging environmental data in favor of booting the business.
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Urban islands
How to battle the negative impacts of heat island effect.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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Taming wildfire dangers
As the flames in Santa Barbara show, we have a lot to worry about this summer, so take early precautions now.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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A valuable reminder
A Gridley woman tells the Board of Supervisors something that’s often forgotten: County workers are a credit to the citizens they serve.
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The disc-golf deal
Now that the council has made a final decision (sort of) on disc golf, it must drive a hard bargain on upkeep of the Upper Park site.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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If war is not the answer, what is?
Before continuing the status quo—or escalating it—in Afghanistan, we should consider a four-pronged approach with humanity in mind.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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Letters for May 21, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Advanced acting
Recent Chico State grad goes on to exclusive theater program in Texas.
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Alma material needs
The high cost of higher education forces hard choices.
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Rogue chooses art
Fine cast from the Rogue Theatre takes a bite out of David Mamet’s Speed-the-Plow.
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Kyle Williams
Chico singer/songwriter’s EP gives “soft rock” a good name.
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Amina Figarova
Amina Figarova’s intriguing songwriting propels her Netherlands sextet.
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Sweet Suite
With its powerful performance of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, the North State Symphony ended its 2008-09 season with a bang.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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Fast and cheap … and huge
Good burgers (and more) at Jake’s Burgers & More in Oroville.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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Good and bad
The title of the movie is basically its own review—fun, but with hiccups.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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Seeing Americas
First film by Cary Joji Fukunaga is visually appealing but a little undercooked.
This article was published on 05.21.09
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