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CSU SYSTEM AVERAGE CSU, CHICO

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CSU ... the rug was pulled out from underneath us.”

Allan Bee

Director of admissions, Chico State

It all happened so fast and it was scary.”

Krista Ingwell

Senior, Chico State

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A lot of students think that they can't contract HIV and AIDS.�

Tray Robinson

Diversity coordinator

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Students enrolled at CSU, Chico

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Despite little change in applicants being admitted to Chico State, a much smaller percentage is actually enrolled compared to 1998. The CSU System has seen a record breaking number of applications for fall 2010. More than 609,000 undergraduate applications have been submitted.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

EDITORIAL CARTOON

Think about where the enormous sum of money you’ll spend on books will end up.”

... stop posing for photos that will unavoidably bite you in the ass.”

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Wildcat OF THE Week

There’s sort of a trickle-down effect from the top.”

Luke Reid

Sports information director, Chico State

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Pop culture shock

When: Dec. 19 Where: Cafe Coda Time: 7 p.m.

Tickets: $5

... it’s just a good time to catch up with the new music ...”

Sesar Sanchez

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the good, the bad & the undecided new releases

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Christine’s voice is incredibly unique and powerful.”

Lori Mankin

A.S. Late Night event coordinator

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... everything has to go wrong, but the Saints still have to look like complete badasses while it happens.”

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Diplomacy class earns awards

I notice a big change in all my classmates ...�

David Perricone

Junior, Model U.N. participant

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Jeanetta Bradley SE X COLUMNIST

We’re throwing what we learned in school into the real world.”

Christina Pantera

junior, project manager

ORION COMMENTARY

At the end of the day the youth of our community will benefit.”

Courtney Danehy

Boys & Girls Club’s development director

Nature offers a plethora of ingredients to use in homemade beauty treatments.”

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LOOKING BACK

Campus Spotlight: Q&a with two entrepreneurs

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•Agros •United States Foundation for the Children of Haiti •The local branch of Young Lives •Youth for Change

Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib • Burgers • Pasta • Chicken

Now taking reservations for grad weekend 2010! (open for lunch and dinner) for more information: visit www.gooneybirdbarandgrill.com or call 530.892.9534 and ask for Dana

Or drop by and check us out for • Happy Hour M-F 4-6pm • Dinner Daily at 5pm

Patio Dining 3312 The Esplanade. One block north of Eaton Rd. Chico, CA / 530.892.9534

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