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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Podcast: The Raiders are not a good football team

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and // November 2, 2018

Another episode of the Wildcat Rumble is here. Andrew and Ricardo are back and as usual the NFL is a key talking point as the duo selects their games of the week. With the conclusion of the World...

An increased police presence was maintained on campus Tuesday, according to an email from President Gayle Hutchinson. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

A body, a corn maze and a magic bartender on The Orion’s newscast Oct. 31

Alex Grant // October 31, 2018

On this week's newscast, the report of a body found on campus is described, the arts team explores a local corn maze and a magic bartender is featured. Multiple gunshots were reported near Chico State's...

Chico State senior Emily Rotter tees off at the first annual CCAA womens golf championship in this archived photo. Photo Courtesy of Heather Fegley

Chico Women’s golf concludes its Fall season

Connor Mcpherson // October 31, 2018

Chico State women’s golf ended its fall portion of the season on a mediocre note. Chico came in sixth overall, but tied for first in number of pars. The team excelled in their second day of play,...

Chico State mens soccer huddles up before their playoff game against UC San Diego on Tuesday. Photo credit: Connor Mcpherson

Chico State downs UC San Diego in first playoff match

Connor Mcpherson // October 31, 2018

They say a 2-0 lead is the worst kind of lead in soccer, but the Wildcats have proven otherwise. Coming off of a second straight 2-0 shutout against the 20th best team in the country in UC Sand Diego,...

One of the elevator malfunctions occurred on Oct. 1 on the third floor of the Meriam Library. Photo credit: Dan Christian

Haunted elevators or just routine malfunctions? You decide.

Dan Christian // October 31, 2018

Warning: While the following story correctly represents the reports received concerning the elevators on campus, the details of those reports have been spook-i-fied for entertainment purposes. It started...

The paintball bullets are a fluorescent green which glow eerily on the course once the sun goes down. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Zombies invade the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds

Josh Cozine // October 29, 2018

Zombies have been invading the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds all month. Finally, on Sunday, the Zombie Wrecking Crew loaded up on an armed battle bus and laid them to rest—Once and for all … or at least...

Robbi Stivers
2017–2018 Officers
University Foundation Board of Governors
Head shot photographed on Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/University Photographer)

Three finalists left for Vice President for Business and Finance

Justin Jackson // October 29, 2018

The position of Vice President (VP) of Business and Finance has come down to three finalists: Dru Zachmeyer, Glen Nelson and Ann Sherman. Robbi Stivers, interim VP, left due to a "personnel matter," according...

Podcast: The WWE is fun and progressive

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and Ulises Duenas // October 29, 2018

The Wildcat Rumble is back with a special episode and a special guest. This special episode comes on the heels of the WWE's most recent pay-per-view, this one consisting of women-only matches. The special...

Wildcats pump themselves up for their match against Humboldt State on Saturday. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Chico State volleyball keeps their season alive

Ricardo Tovar // October 28, 2018

Chico State women's volleyball would have to run the table for any hope of a playoff-berth coming into the weekend, and through the season's last home-stand they have done just that. Chico would win on...

Chico State seniors and their families pose for a picture before the game against UC San Diego on Saturday. Photo credit: Connor Mcpherson

Men’s soccer successful on senior day

Connor Mcpherson // October 28, 2018

Despite some questionable officiating, the Chico men’s soccer team was able to come away, not only with a 2-0 victory, but also with home-field advantage for the first round of the playoffs. Although...

Chico State midfielder Sarah Emigh moves the ball upfield against UC San Diego on Saturday. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Women’s soccer finishes season strong on senior day

Andrew Baumgartner // October 28, 2018

Senior day for the Chico State women's soccer team could not have gone any better for the home squad. All of the Wildcats seniors were honored before their game against the first place UC San Diego Tritons....

LAbron takes on the Western Conference

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava // October 27, 2018

Since his start in the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, Lebron James was faced with a lot of pressure to put the team on top. Many Lakers fans put their faith in James, but have been disappointed with the...

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