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Laid bare

May 2, 2023 Ashiah Bird (Scharaga) 0

Lizzy Eakins’ panic attacks come on suddenly, and when they do, it’s hard for her to breathe. Her mind races, overwhelmed with thoughts like: What do I do? Am I OK? Why do I feel […]

Guest comment: Art can heal us

April 6, 2022 Jess Mercer 0

This commentary is part of the Chico News & Review’s 2022 Arts & Music special issue. To live in a community like Butte County that blossoms with the creativity of many artistic souls as it […]

Painting hope

June 15, 2021 Ashiah Bird (Scharaga) 1

Iris Natividad had never painted before, but she knew that she had to try for her late partner, Andrew Downer. She picked up a paint brush on June 5, dipped it in yellow paint, and […]

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