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Burglaries stand out in 2012 crime statistics Nicholas Carr Ne ws editor
Chico police observed an overall increase in crime in 2012, marked by a significant increase in burglaries, according to the Chico Police Department’s 2012 crime report. The report, which was released Thursday, shows a 7.4 percent increase in general crime during last year with an increased frequency of both violent and property crimes. All of the recorded statistics are limited to crimes that have been reported to the police. While the total number of crimes for the year’s six month report was on track to continue a downward trend that began in 2009, by the year’s end there were 2,612 crimes recorded, almost as many as in 2010. The most pronounced change revealed by the statistics is a 53 percent increase in burglaries, with a total of 798. During the past 10 years, police have
Ransacked The majority of last year’s property crimes took place in these two areas, designated as having “high student populations” in the report. The southcampus area also had the most aggravated assaults with a total of 168 during 2012.
reported an average of about 719 burglaries per year, with the exception of three main outliers of 862 in 2008, 520 in 2011 and the latest report of 798 in 2012. Burglaries, like all crimes besides murder, appear to be concentrated around the student neighborhoods referred to as the south-campus area, according to the report. The south-campus area includes downtown and extends southeast toward Walnut Street and areas east of the Esplanade and south of West Eighth Avenue. The distribution of crimes against property continues to be concentrated in the areas closer to the university and downtown, according to the report. Last month, 20 burglaries were reported to Chico Police, according to the department’s monthly crime statistics. Nicholas Carr can be reached at ncarr@theorion.com
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BUDGET
Tuition rise not likely with budget revision Pedro Quintana Senior Writer
Chico State officials are optimistic to see the campus budget increase after California Gov. Jerry Brown released his revision budget proposal earlier this month. Based on the Governor’s proposal, the California State University system has no plans for any tuition fee increases for the 2013-2014 academic year, said Erik Fallis, CSU media relations Jerry Brown California specialist. governor who Brown budgeted an addi- proposed the tional $125.1 million for the revised budget California State University system in his January proposal, an amount that remained the same in the revision, Fallis said. This gives CSU students a clear idea of what the CSU can expect from the state’s budget. The CSU system lost $1 billion in state funding during the last five years, Fallis said. The direction the governor is taking,
Showing skin for charity
I see london, I see France Young people dash across downtown streets in their underwear Friday for the Undie Run. Participants shedded their outer layers and donated them to two organizations that serve the homeless, the Salvation Army and the Jesus Center.
Nov. 2012
Proposition 30 is approved, providing funding for K-12 and community colleges through a sales tax increase
which will restore money for needs across the CSU system, is a positive sign. The CSU system will put its focus on three areas when spending the additional money: Student access and success, faculty and staff compensation and mandatory costs, Fallis said. The chancellor’s office will spend $21.7 million to admit 6,000 additional students into the CSU system, according “We are committed to to a press improving our already release on the CSU strong graduation website. The rate.” governor Joe Wills has also proDirector of public affairs posed that and publications campuses across the state come up with strategies to expand and improve course offerings, reduce the time nessesary to achieve a degree and close the achievement gap for students so they can graduate at a quicker rate, >> please see BUDGET | A3
May 13
Gov. Jerry Brown presents the revised state budget at a news conference in Sacramento
June 15
State legislators will vote on the current budget proposal SOURCE • www.ebudget.ca.gov California Secretary of state
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AS dining nabs second in national competition for superior service Tyler McCune Staff Writer
Associated Students Dining Services was awarded a silver plate in this year’s Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, hosted by the National Association of College and University Food Services. The ceremony recognizes colleges and universities with superior dining services. A.S. Dining Services received the award for Sutter Hall Dining in the Residential Dining Concepts category for medium-sized schools. Gold in this category was given to Xavier University and bronze to Ashland University. “This is our first year to compete so we’re really excited we could get silver,” said George Rankin, director of A.S. Dining. “The NACUFS is the most prestigious organization in college and dining food services.” A.S. Dining joined the contest by compiling a booklet showcasing the best of Sutter Dining. “There’s certain criteria you’re judged on,” said Kirk Seefeldt, an A.S. Dining staff member. “You basically submit a book
or folder based on the five criteria they critique.” The five criteria include: • Menu • Merchandising and presentation • Marketing • Nutrition and wellness • Other considerations After submission, each dining program was given a possible 10 points in each category for a total of 50 points. Gold, silver and bronze plates were awarded to the top three contenders. A.S. Dining’s student of the year, Chi Thal, is proud of the accomplishments and progress, though she still sees room to improve. “Winning shows we work hard and it shows our skills,” Thal said. “But every station could use a little improvement.” The award is a credit to the dedication of A.S. Dining’s staff, Rankin said. “It’s essentially a national recognition,” he said. “We couldn’t do this without the support of our students we have working for us as well as the president of the A.S. and the Director of University Housing and Food
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Sutter Shines Danny Barragan, a sophomore entrepreneurship and small business major, serves up Mu Shu Pork during lunch at Sutter Hall Dining. Services.” A representative from A.S. Dining will travel to Minneapolis in May where the awards will be formally presented. A.S. Dining will have a better idea as to how
they can further their service in the future, Rankin said. The Orion can be reached at editorinchief@theorion.com
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