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Professor works for peace in Israel
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Oct. 10, 2008
The desire for peace in Israel isn't seen or heard much, but for one professor it's all he sees. Recreation professor Michael Leitner has been to Israel several times. Every time he has been there he has been impressed by the want for peace, he said. He's working on several projects to increase the chances of it happening.Wainwright, Kottke bring string wizardry to Chico
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Oct. 9, 2008
A crowd of hundreds gathered Wednesday night for singing and strumming. Loudon Wainwright III and Leo Kottke brought their unique blends of songs and stories to Laxson Auditorium, courtesy of Chico Performances. The green field in front of Laxson Auditorium had couples from all ages convened, some even enjoying a picnic on spots of grass under a grand tree.Student raped on campus
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Oct. 10, 2008
Updated at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 A 23-year-old student was raped at about 1:20 a.m. Friday on campus after a man abducted her from near Taylor Hall. The suspect grabbed the woman's arm, made verbal threats and pointed a gun at her near the corner of West Second Street and Normal Avenue, said University Police Lt. Robyn Hearne.Riot breaks out in Chico
Rioters set fires, head through campus
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Oct. 12, 2008
About 35 officers spread across Ivy Street between Third and Fourth streets shooting people with rubber bullets as rioters threw bricks and bottles about 1 a.m. Sunday.Women's soccer suffer one more weekend loss
South division foe knocks out Wildcats
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Oct. 12, 2008
A solid effort on Friday against Cal State Dominguez Hills didn't translate to a Sunday win for Chico State as the team went down 3-0 at the hands of UC San Diego.Men's soccer upset by Tritons
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Oct. 12, 2008
Two-second half goals gave UC San Diego the upset victory against fourth ranked Chico State 2-0. The Wildcats were able to outshoot their opponents 12-10 and held an advantage on corner kicks 10-1, but were not able to capitalize on those advantages.Impresive victory for men's soccer team
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Oct. 10, 2008
Chico State's men's soccer netted an impressive victory against nationally ranked No. 7 Cal State Dominguez Hills Thursday night.Women's soccer team loses heartbreaker to Toros
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Oct. 10, 2008
The sting on the cheeks of the Chico State women's soccer team wasn't just from the cold, biting wind, after a 3-1 loss to the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros Thursday.Women's volleyball wins fifth straight
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Oct. 10, 2008
The hot streak continued Friday night in Acker Gym as women's volleyball recorded its fifth-consecutive victory of the season against visiting San Francisco State, 3-0.Experience leads to women's volleyball sixth-straight win
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Oct. 11, 2008
Yet another 3-0 sweep of a visiting opponent resulted in the Chico State women's volleyball team recording its sixth-consecutive victory Saturday night in front of a crowd of 406.Students watch debate, hope for substance
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Oct. 8, 2008
Sneers and cheers echoed through the corridors of Holt Hall as Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama exchanged their opinions on the economy, health care and education Tuesday night.Third place finish starts women's golf on right foot
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