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Some student IT workers have had their hours reinstated following what is being called a "miscommunication." Photo credit: Carly Campbell
ITSS student employee shifts reinstated following a ‘miscommunication’ that led to shifts being cut
Chris Hutton and Sean Shanks // May 1, 2025

Several student employees in the IT services department have had their hours reinstated following what has been characterized as a “miscommunication,” according to Vice President of the Division of Information Technology Monique Sendze and Director of ITSS Amandeep Grewal. Some...

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Some student IT workers are facing an uncertain future after being told by their supervisor that their last day of work is Wednesday. Illustration by Trevor Moore
Student IT workers face potential cuts in hours and early termination of employment
Sean Shanks, Chris Hutton and C. Nicholas Kepler

Update 11:30 a.m. Two anonymous sources that spoke with The Orion reached out and shared that their hours were reinstated following a meeting with Director of ITSS Amandeep Grewall. Grewall told a source...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30
Orion news weekly highlights: April 20 to 26
Jessica Miller, Reporter

From Governor Gavin Newsom on campus to the 2025 time capsule, here are this week’s –- April 20 to 26 –- news stories: Governor and first partner visit Chico State University Farm to celebrate sustainable...

Seniors shovel dirt over the 2025 time capsule. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on April 23.
Class of 2025 keeps timeless tradition alive
Lexi Lynn and Chris Hutton

Graduating students, friends, faculty and community members gathered outside Kendall Hall to preserve the graduating class of 2025’s memorabilia, commemorating their time at Chico State.  The ceremony...

Gavin Newsom addresses attendees at Chico State University Farm. Photo taken by Damon Gallegos on April 22.
Governor and first partner visit Chico State University Farm to celebrate sustainable agriculture
C. Nicholas Kepler, Radio Producer

Both Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom spoke to members of the community at the University Farm to recognize Chico State as a leader in sustainable agriculture in California...

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Nicolette Aarons on a Europe trip with her family in Barcelona. Photo Courtesy of Nicolette Aarons.
Student Spotlight: Nicolette Aarons
Rachel Shawver, Reporter
Rodeo, a band from Redding, engages the audience. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on April 17.
Missed out on Coachella? KCSC hosted the next best thing: Chicochella
Marianne Akre and Maya DeHoyos
A late afternoon at the University Farm’s Sheep Unit. Photo taken by Elena Mendonsa on March 10.
College of Agriculture hosting end of year events this week
Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
Chico State will be full of wildcats ready for Spirit Week.
Get Ready to Roar: Wildcat Spirit Week returns
Damon Gallegos, Reporter
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Provost Leslie Cornick shared her love for the community and dedication to working more closely with the campus community. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on April 4.
Provost Leslie Cornick avoids vote of no confidence in the Academic Senate
Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
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Leslie Cornick shares a moment with a rehab harbor seal pup in Seward, Alaska, where she completed her PhD research. Photo courtesy of Leslie Cornick.
‘Everyone has a story’: Provost Leslie Cornick reflects on her journey
Lexi Lynn, Reporter
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Some student IT workers have had their hours reinstated following what is being called a "miscommunication." Photo credit: Carly Campbell
ITSS student employee shifts reinstated following a ‘miscommunication’ that led to shifts being cut
Chris Hutton and Sean Shanks
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Marmee reads a letter to her four daughters, where it refers to them as “Little Women.” Photo courtesy of Matt Bates.
‘Little Women’ rekindles a fire of heartwarming and comfort
Damon Gallegos, Reporter
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D-VA, the final act of Chico Plugged In, brings chaotic, good vibes to those who stuck around until the end. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on March 2.
Chico Unplugged is out, Chico Plugged In is… in?
Maya DeHoyos, Reporter
Sports
Junior Itzell De Los Rios hits a home run on April 26 at Chico State in Chico, Calif. They won the final regular season game 9-5.
Forward Trae Taylor finishes strong at the basket, giving the team an edge during the second half against Stanislaus State Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.
Number 17, Gracie Dunning, and her coach talk at first base on March 28 at Chico State. They were waiting for the other team to finish their time out at the mound.
Chico State’s Natalie Muse competes in the 100-meter hurdles during the Chico Invitational on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Muse placed fourth overall in the finals for the 100-meter hurdles. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.
Junior Naoki Easterday standing over the ball, lining up his putt at the Sonoma State Invitational on Mar. 25. Taken by Sonoma State Athletics
Sophomore guard Isaiah Kerr keeps control of the ball during the second-half against San Francisco State Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Chico State.
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Leslie Cornick shares a moment with a rehab harbor seal pup in Seward, Alaska, where she completed her PhD research. Photo courtesy of Leslie Cornick.
‘Everyone has a story’: Provost Leslie Cornick reflects on her journey
Lexi Lynn, Reporter
Personnel from CalRecycle, California Department of Food and Agriculture and the State Water Board studying livestock composting piles. Photo courtesy of Kasey DeAtley.
Professor Kasey DeAtley proposes trailblazing livestock composting bill
Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
A restaurant on wheels, the Kelly’s Gourmet Food’s truck operates solely on the Chico State campus. Photo taken by Elena Mendonsa on April 17.
Kelly’s Gourmet Foods truck brings students cheesy goodness
Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
A variety of locally grown produce is one of the main attractions of the Thursday Night Market.
Thursday night market’s impact on downtown businesses
Brynna Garcia, Reporter
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Opinion
Students lock up their bikes on and around campus highlighting the strong biking culture. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on April 30.
How bike-friendly is Chico State?
Maya DeHoyos, Reporter
El Malilla holding a Mexican flag during his first Coachella performance. Photo by Pedro Apolinar on April 12.
Straight out of México: El Malilla
Pedro Apolinar, Opinion Reporter
Coachella grounds are bustling on the first day. Photo taken by Pedro Apolinar on April 11
Coachella is drowning in expectations
Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
Beatriz Rosales dunks Jessi Bentley outside of Konkow hall. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on April 20
University of South Carolina’s Speak Your Mind Challenge makes it to Chico
Maya DeHoyos, Opinion Reporter
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