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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

  • Jan. 26, 2005 printed issue of The Orion with the headline “Drinking nearly cost pledge’s life.” The article discusses investigations of Chico State’s Sigma Chi fraternity after a pledge nearly died from alcohol consumption. Accessed through The Orion Archives on April 13.

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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Unwind or get spooky with these fall playlist essentials

Juliet Perry and Ariana Powell // October 16, 2023

From snuggly, drizzly Sunday mornings to lively Friday nights, here are your fall essentials playlists, for whatever autumn or spooky vibe you’re feeling.  Fall POV: It’s raining, the candles...

Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 28.

Here is What’s Happening on Campus This Week

Juliet Perry, Reporter // October 15, 2023

Monday, Oct. 16  Snag a slice of pizza, a Capri-Sun and some friendly words of advice during Transfers at The Career Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Student Services Center 270.  The...

Created by Ariana Powell on Oct. 14.

31 days of horror: ‘Psych!’

Ariana Powell and Callum Standish // October 15, 2023

It’s a dark and stormy night somewhere! In preparation for Halloween, get scared with 31 days of horror. Each week will have seven films that align with a specific theme. This week’s theme: psych! With...

Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 28.

What’s poppin’ at Chico State this week!

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter // October 9, 2023

From a Chico Cemetery Tour, to Wildcat Weekend 2023 there are plenty of events to check out this week. Monday, Oct. 9 Need help planning your classes for next semester? Stop by the Humanities and...

Chico State professor Sarah Gagnebin kneels next to a grave marker in the Chico Cemetery. Taken by Chico State photographer Jason Halley.

Take a walk through Chico Cemetery

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // October 8, 2023

The first Chico Cemetery tour of the semester, led by comparative religions and humanities professor Sarah Gagnebin, is Monday. The first was supposed to be Oct. 2 but was canceled because Gagnebin...

Created by Ariana Powell, with base photos from Adobe Express, on Oct. 6.

31 days of horror: ‘Horror-lite’

Ariana Powell and Callum Standish // October 8, 2023

It’s a dark and stormy night somewhere! In preparation for Halloween, get scared with 31 days of horror. Each week will have seven films that align with a specific theme. This week’s theme: horror-lite....

Pazlee Nan Melear painting a sindi 
at Chico Childrens Museum,
Art in the Park installment.

What to do with your kids when it’s over 100 degrees or raining

C. Nicholas Kepler, Reporter // October 5, 2023

The day was sweltering. Sweat poured down our faces and soaked our shirts. We wanted to play at the park but heat from the sun enveloped us in discomfort.  My air conditioner was overloaded and my son...

They Cloned Tyrone - Left to right, John Boyega as Fontaine, Teyonah Parris as Yo-Yo, Jamie Foxx, producer, as Slick Charles and Kiefer Sutherland as Nixon in They Cloned Tyrone. Cr. Parrish Lewis/Netflix © 2023.

‘They Cloned Tyrone’: A lesson in Afro-surrealism

Christian Hutson, Contributor // October 3, 2023

With movies like “Boyz n the Hood” and “Selma” being created almost every year since the ’90s, Black films have become exhausting and repetitive. It seems as if every movie is a retelling of...

Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 28.

Clear your schedule for Chico State events

Callum Standish, Reporter // October 2, 2023

From free groceries to philosophical paper presentations, Chico State has an on-campus event for you.  Connect with your community or grow your circle with new skills and experiences, all in the comfort...

Created by Ariana Powell on Sept. 27.

31 days of horror: ‘Monsters and magic’

Ariana Powell and Callum Standish // October 1, 2023

It’s a dark and stormy night somewhere! In preparation for Halloween, get scared with 31 days of horror. Each week will have seven films that align with a specific theme.  This week’s theme: monsters...

Roselle Bar and Lounge: A fresh take on the bar scene in Chico

Roselle Bar and Lounge: A fresh take on the bar scene in Chico

Juliet Perry, Reporter // September 27, 2023

There’s no hiding the difference between a handcrafted cocktail — and one made for the sole purpose of getting drunk. Roselle Bar & Lounge in Meriam Park is a bar-forward experience that is meant...

Chico State student gives treat to dog. Taken by Natalia Cortez-Pagan on Sept.13

Need some time to ‘Take A Paws?’

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter // September 26, 2023

On Wednesday, furry friends will welcome Chico State students at The Well for puppy love and to destress from busy college life.  Venice, Nugget and Tommy are just some of the friends that will be...

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