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Meriam Library has technology available for students and staff to rent. Photo taken by Julian Mendoza.
What tech can students check out from the Meriam Library?
Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // November 23, 2024

The Meriam Library is offering students and faculty a wide variety of technological resources through its Innovation Lab.  Chico State’s...

Anthony Vasek and Mars Long’s two adopted kittens cuddling on Sept. 21. Photo courtesy of Anthony Vasek.
Chico Animal Shelter hosts open-adoption hours on Thursdays
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // November 22, 2024

Chico Animal Shelter has open-adoption hours every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. The public is welcome to come and interact with all the adoptable pets...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30
The Orion news weekly highlights: Nov. 16 to 22
Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 22, 2024

From street closures to student resources to a bill from the Governor, here are this week’s –- Nov. 16 to 22 –- news stories: Family dispute...

The Orion spoke to the campus community about how they feel post-Election Day. Courtesy: Pixabay
Post-Election Day: Campus community reacts
The Orion // November 7, 2024

As Election Day has passed and the new president-elect has been announced, The Orion staff took to the paths of Chico State to ask the campus...

Donald Trump will likely be the 45th and the 47th president. Photo from Pixabay
Donald Trump announced as president-elect
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // November 7, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, a race call from the Associated Press said.  After...

The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall
President Steve Perez addresses election aftermath
Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 6, 2024

Chico State President Steve Perez sent an email to the campus community Wednesday morning addressing the heightened emotions around campus post-election.  He...

WILDCAT SCORES
Junior Iresh Molina maintains a steady pace during the 6k race course at the NCAA Division II Championship Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Sacramento.
Molina twins lead the way in wet conditions as Wildcats take 15th at nationals
Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // November 25, 2024

The No. 13 ranked Wildcats ran through muddy and rainy conditions Saturday, taking 15th place at the NCAA DII Cross Country Championships in...

Sophomore Mario Gianni crosses the finish line and finishes with a 28th place, securing his first All-American title at the NCAA Division II Championships in Sacramento Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Wildcats men’s cross country take home sixth place at NCAA Championships
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 24, 2024

The Wildcat men’s cross country team secured sixth place at the NCAA DII Cross Country Championships Saturday morning, battling through the...

Chico State’s Jojo Murphy going around the Sharks defender with a right-handed layup on the left side of the basket in the first half against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks on Nov. 17. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.
Wildcats men’s basketball escape with the win in home opener
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 19, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats were victorious in Monday night’s home opener over the Hawaii Pacific Sharks by a score of 85-83. Vigorous performances...

Downtown Chico is a popular area for walking, shopping and visiting the university. Photo taken on Oct. 18.
Downtown Chico dangerous for pedestrians and drivers
Owen Daniels, Reporter // November 26, 2024

Downtown Chico’s roads are horribly laid out and make driving downtown stressful and dangerous. There are four-way intersections where there...

Graphic of a woman watching Love Is Blind on her television. Created by Burklee Waddell on Nov. 4, 2024.
Reality TV should be your not-so-guilty pleasure
Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // November 15, 2024

Many people view reality television as a “guilty pleasure,” but I see it as a way to gain important insights into human behavior, learn social...

In terms of polling numbers, 3rd parties are always behind. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.
Third-party presidential politics: Pointless and potentially harmful
Sean Shanks, Reporter // November 2, 2024

Attempts by third-party candidates to inject themselves into the national political conversation have become fruitless. At best, they can mobilize...

 Growing exponentially from their first festival in 2023, the second ever BUFF comes back even larger and with more to offer. Graphic courtesy of the Butte Film Festival.
Butte Film Festival gears up to screen 56 student films and 7 Chico State films
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // November 20, 2024

The Butte Film Festival, or BUFF, returns to kick off the jolly season with a Twilight Zone-themed ambience at the Historic Oroville State Theater....

Diana, played by Olivia Moffat, goes through multiple kinds of treatment for her mental illness throughout the show with various side effects. Photo taken by Matt Bates on Nov. 12.
Chico State’s ‘Next to Normal’: Poignant and powerful
Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor // November 16, 2024

Chico State’s Department of Music, Theater and Dance production of Brian Yorkey’s “Next to Normal” is a gut-wrenching, witty wild ride...

Rachel Fictum performs an advanced jazz piece.
Chico State dance club to present entirely student-created showcase Saturday
Sean Shanks, Reporter // November 14, 2024

The Momentum Choreography Collective showcase of student-created dance pieces is Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Bell Memorial Union auditorium....

All sizes of the Ozzi reusable boxes and cups on the desk of Thomas Rider’s office in the BMU. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Oct. 10.
Are Ozzi boxes reducing waste on campus?
Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // November 25, 2024

Ozzi boxes have been on campus since 2019 after receiving a grant for the Associated Students sustainability fund. Since then, there have been...

The Camp Fire burned almost everything in it's path, yet some household items like this baby head doll survived the flames.
Hell on Earth: Remembering the Camp Fire
Jessica Miller and Ariana Powell // November 8, 2024

Jessica Miller, news editor Horrifying sobs echoed from my television screen in my second year of high school when it felt like the entire state...

The mural on the side of Paradise Art Center depicts Paradise’s landscape before the Camp Fire. The empty space symbolizes the community’s efforts to work toward revitalization. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Nov. 5.
Remembering the Camp Fire: Paradise returns stronger
Lexi Lynn and Megan Gauer // November 8, 2024

The sound of propane tanks exploding filled the air as the people of Paradise fled from their homes on Nov. 8, 2018. This November will mark...

All sizes of the Ozzi reusable boxes and cups on the desk of Thomas Rider’s office in the BMU. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Oct. 10.
Are Ozzi boxes reducing waste on campus?
Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // November 25, 2024

Ozzi boxes have been on campus since 2019 after receiving a grant for the Associated Students sustainability fund. Since then, there have been...

Plated fajitas made of ingredients from the Wildcat Food Pantry, Dollar Tree and Safeway. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Nov. 4.
How to make steak fajitas for under $15
Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // November 24, 2024

We have gotten to a time where grocery shopping is more expensive than going through a fast food drive thru. I am going to show you a way to...

The Bell Memorial Union Marketplace Cafe has added three new restaurants. All the new places are locally owned. Taken by Jenna McMahon on September 4.
The Future of the Marketplace Cafe
Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton // November 14, 2024

The Marketplace Cafe in the Bell Memorial Union has a new look and new flavors, but this is only the beginning of the changes the Associated...

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