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An Inspire student uses their phone during a study hall

Phones will be banned in California schools by 2026

On September 23, Gavin Newsom signed into law the Phone-Free School Act.
Elliott Herlihy, Editor November 18, 2024

On September 23, 2024, California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free School Act. This will require all California district and charter schools to develop a policy...

Measure C: A Breakdown

Measure C: A Breakdown

Elliott Herlihy, Editor October 14, 2024

Being a school based in Chico, many of Inspire students have been hearing about Measure C, and have been encouraged to participate in its campaign. But what is it? According to the Chico Ballot, Measure...

Classroom to Caregivers

Classroom to Caregivers

Three Inspire Students Accepted into the Enloe Hospital Junior Volunteer Program
Lochlin Bly, Wirter May 6, 2024

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences once again showcases its students’ strong aptitude and continuous high achievements with three of our students recently being accepted into the Enloe Junior Volunteer...

Image of the purple pages team. Far left, Mr.Peek. On his right, KK Khant. On their right, Vivian Conery. On their right, Nylo Drummand. On their right, Phoebe Parks.

Fun at The Faire!

Inspire outreach at the endangered species faire
Margareta Grant-Dreher, Reporter April 29, 2024

Last saturday, On April 20th, the city Chico gathered together for an Earth Day celebration at the endangered species faire. This event usually takes place annually at Cedar Grove, but this year it was...

A bike path off of the Skyway, part of the intended Valley's Edge development.

To the Edge Of the Valley

What exactly is Valley's Edge, and who supports it?
Margareta Grant-Dreher, Reporter April 15, 2024

Valley’s Edge is a 1,448 acreage housing development that encompasses about 13 miles of land from East 20th street to the Honey Run area. The Valley’s Edge development would include 2,777 residencies,...

Jaxon Strausbaugh (9), Morgen Resier (10), Zeno Beutenmueller (12), Shania Ruggenberg (11), Quinn Anderson (12), and Zander Renzi (12) working on a photo.

Best year yet for SkillsUSA

Nine students advancing to the States competition for SkillsUSA
Andres Coronel, Comic Artist February 26, 2024

With the 2024 SkillsUSA Regionals competition coming to a close, results have been revealed for the next batch of State Competitors. This competition divides California into 6 reg ions, Inspire being...

The boarded up parking lot of the old downtown 7-11 building

Safe Space Shut Down

City of Chico attempts to shut down resources for unhoused
Elliott Herlihy, Graphic Designer February 19, 2024

In Chico, there is a clear and present issue with the amount of people that are unsheltered, and oftentimes living on the streets. There are over 100,000 people who live in Chico, and around 1,000 are...

Snapshot from security footage during the incident.

Altercation leads to alleged stabbing downtown

Alleged stabbing raises concerns about safety at school
Julian Manning, Editor February 13, 2024

On Wednesday, January 31, at approximately 12:11 PM, an altercation between several Chico High and Inspire students escalated into a stabbing incident. Reported Inspire student allegedly stabbed a Chico...

Alyssa Christensen (10), Rylee Culter (10), Lily Massa (12), and parent helper Raquel Karach all painting a background for anything goes.

Behind the Anything Goes! curtain

A look into the background of Inspire’s new and exciting comedic musical, Anything Goes!
Lilah White, Writer February 13, 2024

Many naturally crave to see and create arts and theatricals. People star in everything from movies to common high school plays. Many commonly just see the actors and think about how fabulous their acting...

Striking Up an Agreement

Striking Up an Agreement

CSU strike success, workers reach tentative agreement
Elliott Herlihy, Graphic Designer February 5, 2024

For those living in Chico, or having passed through downtown in the last couple weeks, you may have noticed the picket lines of Chico State faculty on strike. The planned five day strike began on Monday,...

SEC: School Based Crises

SEC: School Based Crises

The Student Equity Council meets for their third meeting
Elliott Herlihy, Graphic Designer January 29, 2024

Inspire is a school that prides itself on taking student input seriously. The Student Equity Council (SEC) is a project made as a place for students to use their voice to give input to school policy and...

Cast List is out!

Learn a bit more about our new director, Gabriella Saxon
Arya Pocock, Writer September 29, 2023

The year is starting out strong with our new director and cast for Pride and Prejudice already rehearsing. Arya Pocock (11) interviewed Gabriella Saxon, our new director. Last year our wonderful acting...

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