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Despite the wildcat’s lead, coach Brian Fogel refocuses his players during a timeout in the third quarter against Cal State Los Angeles Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at Chico State.
Wildcats magical season comes to an end in the NCAA Regional Semifinals
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // March 17, 2025
The Government Affairs Committee brands itself as "the official voice for the students at Chico State," according to their website. Picture taken on Feb. 28, 2025 in Bell Memorial Union room 205.
AS committee to vote again on resolution to renounce CSU free speech policy
Sean Shanks and C. Nicholas Kepler // March 12, 2025

The Government Affairs Committee returns to the table Friday for a vote on a resolution to renounce the CSU systemwide Time, Place and Manner policy. The resolution denounces...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30
Orion news weekly highlights: Mar. 2 to 9
March 12, 2025

From officer involved shootings to , here are this week’s –- Mar. 2 to 9 –- news stories:   One dead in officer-involved shooting on Nord Avenue A Chico man...

Kendall Hall, where the Office of the President is located. Photo taken by Kimberly Morales.
Second round of expos for the Reimagining Academic Affairs rescheduled
Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton // March 6, 2025

Provost Leslie Cornick sent an email Wednesday to the campus community regarding the rescheduling of the Academic Affairs expo’s following feedback from the community.  Cornick followed up this email...

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Yoga is a great way to recenter. Image provided by Pexels.
Stretch into spring break with yoga and art
Damon Gallegos, Reporter // March 14, 2025
Graphic by Nadia Hill
A&E weekly wind-up: March 3-March 11
Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor // March 3, 2025
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A row of Jersey dairy cows are lined up for feeding and health checks. Photo taken at University Farm Organic Dairy Unit in Chico, California by Elena Mendonsa on Oct. 29, 2024.
Straus Family Creamery: A role model for the dairy industry
Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
Lovebird Coffee Company and The Outlet by Lulus collaboration was announced on Lovebird's Instagram Tuesday morning. Photo taken by Alexis Bunch on March 6.
Lovebird Coffee collaborates with The Outlet by Lulus for a pre-spring break sale
Alexis Bunch, Reporter
The youngest of the Giesbrecht family, Tommy, sorts clean eggs into cartons based on weight. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Feb. 25.
Bird flu won’t cage Taste of Freedom Eggs
Lexi Lynn, Reporter
Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper.
Chico State’s quiet leadership fuels Wildcat’s hot start
Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor
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A lookout at Mountain Meadows Bible Camp in Shingletown, California. Photo taken by Reporter Elena Mendonsa on Oct. 5, 2024.
Lent 2025 – A season misunderstood
Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
The KCSC Valentine's show gathered a crowd at Naked Lounge — a venue that hosts a variety of live music events. Photo taken by Aidan Taylor on February 13, 2025
Behind the scenes of a student-run show
Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
Graphic created by Callum Standish on Feb. 26.
AI: generating trouble for faculty, students and planet
Maya DeHoyos, Opinion Reporter
Graphic for The O-face, created by Nadia Hill on Feb. 2.
The O-Face: The secret buzz
Rachel Shawver, Sports Reporter
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