The Orion — Student Journalism at Chico State

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January 27, 2015, 10:00 AM

The Orion sat down for a conversation with the university’s head administrator.

Teachers union fights for pay-scale adjustment from school district

The Chico Unified Teachers Association remains in negotiations with Chico Unified School District regarding wages and benefits.

January 26, 2015, 9:27 PM 0
Bed bug outbreak in University Village

An outbreak of bed bugs is creating a real problem for residents living at University Village.

January 26, 2015, 6:05 PM 5
A reputation ravers can’t shake

As EDM has risen to popularity, the culture around it has been put in spotlight. The media has focused solely on the negative characteristics associated with the raving, even though it's positivity that fuels the culture.

January 26, 2015, 4:00 PM 0

Covered California reaches out to Chico
January 27, 2015
Volunteers from Gender Health Center hold up a sign up session for Covered California at Chico Women's Center
Teachers union fights for pay-scale adjustment from school district
January 26, 2015
The Chico Unified Teachers Association remains in negotiations with Chico Unified School District regarding wages and benefits.
Stolen vehicle on Cedar St.
January 26, 2015
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. January 25.

The wage gap
January 27, 2015
The editorial illustration is completed weekly by The Orion’s illustrators.
Finding love on Tinder
January 27, 2015
“Zero point Zero” is The Orion’s weekly comic strip, illustrated and written by J.Q. Hammer.
A reputation ravers can’t shake
January 26, 2015
As EDM has risen to popularity, the culture around it has been put in spotlight. The media has focused solely on the negative characteristics associated with the raving, even though it's positivity that fuels the culture.

Former Wildcat to lead Seattle Storm
January 27, 2015
Alisha Valavanis brings her basketball knowledge to a whole different game from being on the court and coaching to working with professionals in the WNBA as team president.
Wildcat athletes’ game-day superstitions
January 26, 2015
The Orion interviewed three Chico State athletes to talk about some of their unique superstitions and game-day routines.
High school powerhouse to join Wildcat volleyball team
January 26, 2015
Chico State volleyball has recruited a strong talent out of Southern California to bolster the team in the fall.

Chico State students share New Year’s resolutions
January 27, 2015
Chico State students reflect on the best new years resolutions and how to keep them.
Q&A: Chico State President Paul Zingg
January 27, 2015
The Orion sat down for a conversation with the university's head administrator.
Clear communication key to satisfying sexual encounters
January 26, 2015
The fornication equation: two parts confidence, three parts comfort and a whole lot of lube.

Artist to explore the fragility of memory in exhibition
January 27, 2015
Artist and professor Monika Meler explores the fragility of memory through art in her exhibition “Fragile Structures," coming to the 1078 Gallery on Feb. 5.
Chico dance club turns up the bass from underground
January 25, 2015
What do you get when you mix electronic music, black lights and a Chinese restaurant? Bassmint, a bass-centric underground dance club.
Narrow Minded: Alec Beretz’s ‘Divided’ album review
January 24, 2015
A completely subjective and biased review of the Chico State musician's new album.

The Orion Vol. 74, Issue 2
January 27, 2015
This is the electronic issue of the print edition released Jan. 28, 2015.
Chico State students share New Year’s resolutions
January 27, 2015
Chico State students reflect on the best new years resolutions and how to keep them.
Punk venue takes Chico underground
January 22, 2015
The Basement of Frustration has become an all-ages, drug-and-alcohol free concert venue for local punk bands.