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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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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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Campus parking then vs. now

Mawil Soluna, Reporter // October 9, 2023

Now a Chico State alumni, Kelly O’Connor published a video story on Sept. 10, 2008. The video shows how Kristin Siders drives through parking structures near campus but fails to find parking. With...

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CFA will vote whether or not to authorize strike; what happens from here?

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // October 9, 2023

The California Faculty Association and California State University management will start the fact-finding session next week. Several dates have been selected for the session, but they are confidential. A...

SAE Fall class 2023. Photo taken by SAE Nationals

Sigma Alpha Epsilon enters the Greek life scene

Grace Stark, Reporter // October 6, 2023

As an endless amount of hazing incidents and complaints surround Greek life at Chico State, news of a new fraternity may not be exciting for some students – but a new fraternity is on the rise. In...

Eric Penrod, senior maintenance worker for the City of Chico, with two fresh street signs ready to replace a stolen set. Photo taken Sept. 14 by Molly Myers.

Street sign theft runs rampant in Chico 

Molly Myers, Managing Editor // October 6, 2023

Chestnut, Hazel, Ivy, Cherry and Orange. These are the names of the street signs stolen the most in Chico.  Eric Penrod, senior maintenance worker for the City of Chico, estimates that the city spends...

Disagreement unfolds among Chico State campus following $2 million patio

Disagreement unfolds among Chico State campus following $2 million patio

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter // October 4, 2023

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund allocated $1.6 million to Chico State’s newest project, The Patio.  Located outside the Wildcat Recreation Center, The Patio was approved by the Associated...

California Faculty Association members attend an in-person and virtual bargaining session on Aug. 7 . Courtesy: the CFA

CFA fighting for equity, security for CSU faculty

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // October 3, 2023

Equity and security is what the California Faculty Association is fighting to provide California State University faculty members, especially lecturers. The CFA and CSU management are entering a fact-finding...

Photo of the crosswalk where the student was hit by a car. Photo taken Sept, 27 by Molly Myers.

Chico State student hit by car in front of campus

Molly Myers, Managing Editor // September 27, 2023

UPDATE: The student is in stable condition and is home from the hospital, Daisy Giselle Costilla-Jaimes, the victim's girlfriend said. A Chico State student was hit by a car, driven by another student,...

Rallyists congregate at the California State University’ Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 12. Courtesy: Chico State Students for Quality Education

California State University students rally against tuition raise

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // September 25, 2023

California State University Students for Quality Education, California Faculty Association representatives as well as CSU students spoke at the CSU Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 12; the day prior...

Suspect of car chase being taken into custody. Photo taken Sept. 22 by Mahlet Iseley.

Car chase on main street in broad daylight

Jackson Elrod, Sports Editor // September 22, 2023

A suspect and Chico police were involved in a car chase early afternoon Friday in downtown Chico.   The suspect hit third year Chico State student Mahlet Iseley’s car while she was driving.   “They...

Created by Ariana Powell on Sept. 19.

One step closer to possible CSU faculty strike; CFA enters fact-finding session

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // September 21, 2023

Faculty members across all California State Universities could be one step closer to a strike as collective bargaining mediation between the California Faculty Association and CSU management did not reach...

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Chico State President Steve Perez and students react to tuition raise

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // September 17, 2023

Chico State President Steve Perez released a statement on Thursday regarding the California State University Board of Trustees' approval of the multi-year tuition raise on Wednesday. Perez, who was...

The Board of Trustees convenes for a three-day September meeting. Screenshot taken by Ariana Powell on Sept. 13, approved by the CSU system.

CSU Board of Trustees approves multi-year tuition raise proposal

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // September 13, 2023

The California State University's Board of Trustees approved the multi-year tuition raise proposal with a majority 15-5 vote on Wednesday. The motion was unanimously passed by the financial committee...

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