The Orion

Legislator visits brewery, sustainability efforts ‘as good as it gets’

Eric Mcguire // April 29, 2016

California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León sings his praises of Sierra Nevada's sustainability practices.

New stoplight on Nord Avenue makes crossing safer

Kayla Fitzgerald and George Johnston // April 29, 2016

Did you hear about the safer way to cross Nord Ave.?

Pocket Points has Chico roots

Amelia Storm // April 28, 2016

While Pocket Point's popularity has skyrocketed in recent semesters, it may be a little known fact that the app was created by two former Wildcats. The app was created by Chico State students Rob Richardson...

Gov. Jerry Brown may raise tobacco age to 21

Bridget Comito // April 28, 2016

California awaits new bill to be signed in order to raise the age of tobacco use from 18 to 21

Letter: Employees sense ‘fear’ on campus

Gabriel Sandoval // April 28, 2016

After the Academic Senate approved a no-confidence resolution last December, faculty leaders said in a letter to Chancellor Timothy White that mismanagement by Chico State administrators had gotten so...

A.S. seeks student input on campus diversity

Molly Sullivan // April 28, 2016

A.S. created a campus climate survey on diversity to better understand the experiences of students on campus.

California primary election includes Senate seat

Elizabeth Helmer // April 28, 2016

The stakes are higher than usually in the 2016 primary election. For the first time in 24 years, California is having an open Senate race. Next to Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz and Donald...

Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise in Chico

Michael Catelli // April 27, 2016

Chico State students admit to regularly not practicing safe sex.

Retired Chico State professor dies

Elizabeth Helmer // April 27, 2016

Kurt Nordstrom, a retired professor, died April 21 in his home in Colorado. Nordstrom was a journalism professor and one of the founders of the journalism department at Chico State. He served form 1991...

Public opinion divided on Target’s transgender bathroom policy

Michelle Zhu // April 27, 2016

See how different views respond to a controversial move by Target.

Chico Police arrest 11 in 24 hours

Elizabeth Helmer // April 26, 2016

The Chico Police Department arrested 11 people for driving under the influence between April 23 and 24 according to a police press release.In the press release, 10 suspects were arrested during routine...

Professor: Vocal fry not merely a sign of ‘ditziness’

Eric Mcguire // April 26, 2016

One commonly overlooked factor in applying for a job is a person's speech pattern. Is the sound of your voice holding you back?