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Chiles v. Salazar: Conversion Therapy Cannot Come Back

On March 31th, the United States Supreme Court sided 8-1, ruling Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy unconstitutional.
Jordan Pinnow, Writer April 2, 2026

If you or someone you know is struggling with self harm or suicidal ideation, contact a trusted adult or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. On a day that is also recognized as Trans...

Cars in the shared Chico High-Inspire parking lot.

Self-driving Cars: Here, There, and Everywhere

How will the standardization of automated vehicles impact the future of driving?
Phoenix Coons, Writer March 14, 2025

While the first self-driving car took to the road in 1986, AVs, short for autonomous vehicles and more commonly known as self-driving cars, have become increasingly common, especially in the last few years....

Aaliyah Afshar (12) scrolls on TikTok during study hall

Xiaohongshu, Trump, and TikTok

In the past few months, the United States has been facing TikTok bans and scares. What does the app's future look like?
Elliott Herlihy and Phoenix Coons February 11, 2025

In the past few years, the controversy surrounding TikTok has grown greatly. From banning the app from being downloaded on government devices, to a bill being passed that would ban the app in the US, which...

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...

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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...

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