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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...

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...

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...

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...

Running in Chico

Running in Chico

How running can convert your prespective
Marquez Edwards, Writer February 13, 2024

Before I proceeded my expedition on running, I would frequently be in my house wasting daylight and feeling ashamed because of it. These actions weren't necessarily beneficial in any variation, physically...

Aimee Hou, on the Stoble rooftop in downtown Chico.

The Differences Between Chinese and American School Life

Aimee Hou, Guest Writer February 5, 2024

I still remember how shocked I was when I first joined an American class five years ago. Desks were arranged in a curved shape, and students were on all fours or sitting on a hanging basket. That’s...

Aftersun is a gem

Aftersun is a gem

Aftersun (2022) movie review
Aidan Liston, Guest Writer February 5, 2024

Aftersun (2022), directed by Charollete Wells, an A24 production, has been the first movie to make me truly feel like I was going through the trials of grief expressed in the film. This movie follows our...

Don’t take your rights for granted: Why you should protest in 2024

Don’t take your rights for granted: Why you should protest in 2024

Less and less young people are exercising their First Amendment rights
Julian Manning, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2024

As I walked across Broadway over to the annual Women’s March Chico “Bigger Than Roe” Day of Action, I didn't see anyone at first. I anxiously checked my phone over and over again, wondering if I...

Yasir Diego Nassif-Sanchez (12) backs into Aidan Liston (11) while MK Kidd (11) yells at the both of them. 
(Photos are a recreation)

Cruising For a Bruising

How dangerous driving impacts our community, and safe solutions you can implement
Margareta Grant-Dreher, Reporter January 22, 2024

In such an individualized and fast-paced world, selfish actions are frighteningly common as it pertains to the road. I’m sure we are all familiar with the breakneck nature of aggressive drivers, as well...

Only Fools Rush In

The decision to repurpose the Hooker Oak Elementary site feels uninformed
Julian Manning, Editor-In-Chief April 29, 2023

Our future location always seems to be up in the air. Inspire has had many plans to move discussed throughout the year. First the Canyon View plan, then the plan to stay on our current campus, and now...

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