Issue: March 20, 2014
Good morning, readers:
In this week's cover feature on MOOCs (rhymes with "nukes"), educators ask whether the massive online open courses are a failure. They've been ultra-hyped, and many of them are taught by rock-star-like professors, but do they have the reach to change education as we know it?
In Newlines, you'll meet Eva Bartlett, a touring journalist who stopped into Chico to talk about her experiences living in the Gaza Strip. You'll find an update on political activist Don Bird's mission to oust Sen. Jim Nielsen from his post. There's an update on a fish survey at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, and also a piece on what the U.S. Postal Service could do to sustain itself.
In Arts, there's an interview with Tommy Castro in advance of his upcoming performance at the Big Room. Speaking of music, check out the preview of all of the upcoming CAMMIES showcases.
You'll find a piece on high-altitude wines in Chow, and much, much more throughout the issue.
Enjoy! And happy first day of spring!
-Melissa Daugherty, CN&R editor
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A new learning curve
Are MOOCs high-tech hype, or will the online courses transform education as we know it?
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Return to lender
Can rebranding the U.S. Post Office as a financial vehicle save the American institution?
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Trauma in Gaza
Touring journalist shares eye-opening stories of activism in the Middle East.
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Bird keeps his watch
Political activist Don Bird vows to continue his mission outing Sen. Jim Nielsen for not living in his district.
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One fish, two fish
Results of the Big Chico Creek fish survey released.
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Wildcats in the Elite Eight
Chico State’s basketball team heads to NCAA Division II championship.
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Free speech prevails
Butte College’s president disappointed with instructor’s comments about veteran students, but says they are a matter of free speech.
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Signatures submitted
Medi-pot referendum petition filed with The Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
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March Madness by the numbers
Have you filled out your NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket?
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Eating wild
A primer on foraging for the numerous edible wild plants that grow in the Chico area.
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Salmon trucked to ocean?
Drought conditions could force hatcheries to ship young salmon to Pacific.
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Coastal area designated as preserve
Obama adds 1,665 acres of Mendocino coast to existing national monument.
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Pangolin market booming
Illegal trade of “scaly anteaters” on the rise.
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Green cleaning your car
Washing your ride at home can be a huge water waster.
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Junk around the corner
Survey finds unhealthy products readily available and in high demand in Butte County.
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Pedal for longevity
The health benefits of bike commuting far outweigh the risks.
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Stem cell breakthrough questioned
Research from Japanese stem cell scientists under intense scrutiny.
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OPT sets up downtown
Key nutrition and physical activity education program has new digs.
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Going after carcinogens
State regulators are challenging manufacturers to make products safer.
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Diplomacy, not war
The U.S. and other nations should continue with measured nonmilitary pressure on Russia.
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Embrace change
State universities should welcome alternative education models rather than fight them.
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‘Cancer treatment’s dirty little secret’
Advocating for Medicare coverage for lymphedema patients through H.R. 3877.
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Damage control
On TV journalism, union propaganda and an editorial.
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Shakespeare & Co.
Ashland's Oregon Shakespeare Festival offers diverse fare in new season.
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The Hunter and Other Stories
New chapters in Hammett’s hard-boiled oeuvre.
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Morning Phase
A sad, yet optimistic batch of beautiful new Beck songs.
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Terroir up there
Wines made from high-altitude grapes on the rise.
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Winged inspiration
Visionary tribute to aviation history and modern art by Japanese master.
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Discover Chico Spring/Summer 2014
Our regional guide of places to go and things to do in Spring 2014/Summer 2014.
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