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Your Voice Matters!

Your Voice Matters!

Why it's important for students to speak up and where youth activism is going in 2024
Phoenix Coons, Writer December 9, 2024

This recent election was a particularly big one, considering that this was the first time many members of Generation Z were able to vote, and there were many big policies at stake. Notably, in our most...

A sign posted at Mariscos La Costa Mexican Seafood Grill, a local Chico restaurant

Nobody Wants to Work Anymore

The Struggles of Job Hunting as a Californian Teen
Elliott Herlihy, Editor October 14, 2024

“Nobody wants to work anymore” is something you hear a lot as a teenager searching for a job. It seems no matter how many resumes you submit, or how many applications you fill out, it's impossible...

Top 5 Study Tips for Finals

Top 5 Study Tips for Finals

Elliott Herlihy, Graphic Designer May 16, 2024

Students are certainly feeling the pressure right now with finals on their way. For seniors and freshman alike, a week full of tests can be incredibly daunting. Here, we have the Top 5 tips for studying...

Top 5 Spring Flowers

Top 5 Spring Flowers

Lochlin Bly, Writer May 6, 2024

Spring has sprung and the blooming has begun! Over the past year my father and I have been working to convert our backyard lawn into a low-water drip irrigated pollinator garden. We've been collecting...

Races in Chico

Races in Chico

A brief lists and description of races in Chico California for everyone to participate in.
Marquez Edwards, Reporter May 6, 2024

The running races in Chico are a substantially great way to test your endurance, and speed and to have fun with a competitive spirit within the races most importantly. It offers 3 different distances...

Inspire students "sending love".

Sophmore Challenge Day

An insight on the emotional and certainly challenging Sophomore Challenge day.
Lilah White, Writer May 6, 2024

What is “sophomore challenge day”? Our sophomore’s and many teachers were brought to a workshop for the day called “Challenge Day” hosted by founders of the Challenge Day movement; Yvonne and...

Top 5 St. Patrick's Day Traditions

Top 5 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions

Lochlin Bly, Writer April 15, 2024

My half Irish father and Korean American mother have fully embodied the spirit of St. Patrick ever since I was little. Almost every year we have a big party where everyone dresses adorned in shamrocks,...

Top 5 Things Inspire Did Over Spring Break!

Top 5 Things Inspire Did Over Spring Break!

A interesting look onto Inspire's experiences over spring break!
Lilah White, Writer March 22, 2024

This school year Inspire has worked very hard and deserves a break, Inspire students and staff may be spending this spring break in many different ways like relaxing, getting their tan on, spring cleaning,...

Top 5 Top Five Literary Dad Jokes

Top 5 Top Five Literary Dad Jokes

Becky Brown, Guest Writer March 11, 2024

This week, Principal Ms. Brown wanted to share her top five, original, literary dad jokes. As she is a former English teacher at Inspire, she is sure knowledgeable about literature. Enjoy! 5) Why did...

Upholding Hygiene Standards

Keeping bathroom stalls functional
Elliott Herlihy, Graphic Designer March 11, 2024

Although bathrooms may not be the most used part of campus, they are still a necessary part for everyone. Having clean and functional restrooms is an integral part of having a functional campus that serves...

Top 5 College Communications

Top 5 College Communications

Julian Manning, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2024

Most upperclassmen will receive some sort of college promotion before heading off to college. Whether its from mandatory BigFuture signup or voluntary scholarship application, pesky college admissions...

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...

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