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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

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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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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Chico State student participates in conference call with Hillary Clinton

April 22, 2016
Did you hear about the Chico State student participated in a conference call with Hillary Clinton?
The system that has been used to allocate the university budget will be changed by Academic Affairs. Photo courtesy of Chico State

Academic Affairs scraps allocation model

Gabriel Sandoval // April 22, 2016

Chico State is superseding the allocation model it used to figure the approximately $114 million Academic Affairs budget and will transition to a new system. Mike Ward, the newly appointed interim provost...

Smukers jelly on peanut butter. Photo source: Wikipeidia

Smucker’s expands in Chico

Amelia Storm // April 21, 2016

Smucker's will relocate a pasta and grain facility from its current Bay Area location to their current property in south Chico. The relocation from Livermore, California will take a few months and will...

For 21 years 7-Eleven stores have participated in Operation Chill Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Chico Police participate in effort to break the ice with young

Michelle Zhu // April 19, 2016

Local youth have a chance to be recognized by Chico Police for doing something good in the community through a week-long event called "Operation Chill." The Chico Police Department is participating...

The support group meets every month for those who suffer from Lyme disease. Graphic courtesy of Nor-Cal Chico Lyme Support Group

Lyme Disease support group seeks solution

Roberto Fonseca // April 19, 2016

With no cure, Lyme disease sufferers will go to extremes to try and cure themselves. The Nor-Cal Chico Lyme Support Group are a group of individuals who all have different experiences dealing with this...

The stabbing happened at the parking lot on Second Street and Wall Street. Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Man stabbed in Chico parking lot

Elizabeth Helmer // April 19, 2016

A man was stabbed in a parking lot early Sunday morning. According to a police press release, police received the call around 1:30 a.m. that the man was stabbed multiple times in the lot located east of...

Smith, 52, may move to Chico. Photo courtesy of the Butte County Sheriffs Office.

‘Sexually Violent Predator’ may move to Chico

Bridget Comito // April 18, 2016

Fraisure Earl Smith, diagnosed as a sexually violent predator, may move into a new home in Chico, according to a public notice released by the Butte County Sheriff's OfficeSmith, 52, has been convicted...

Yo-yo competitors tested their skills downtown at a regional yo-yo competition Photo credit: Roberto Fonseca

Yo-Yo championships held in Chico

Roberto Fonseca // April 17, 2016

The California State Yo-Yo Championships held its annual competition at the Downtown Plaza on April 16. The California State Yo-Yo Championships have a long history and is one of the largest state contests...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman claims zombies are after her

Michael Catelli // April 17, 2016
Crimes reporting from 04/09/16 - 04/15/16 from the Chico and University Police Departments.
Tammi Fleet talks about how seeing Micheal Pratts work inspired her to run for director of University Affairs. Photo credit: George Johnston

Director of university affairs-elect talks plans for Chico State

Amelia Storm and Michael Catelli // April 16, 2016

On Wednesday, April 13, Tammi Fleet was elected the new director of university affairs in the Associated Students government. Fleet sat down with The Orion to answer some questions and talk about her plans...

The California minimum wage will have increased nearly $12 from 1979 to 2022. Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Chico community reacts to minimum wage increase

Michelle Zhu // April 15, 2016
An increase in pay affects more than just the earners.
After working in Chico State housing for two years, Brett Rahtz feels like he can do more to help the university. Photo credit: George Johnston

Newly elected A.S. vice president talks plans for future

Yang Dai and George Johnston // April 15, 2016

After nearly a day of fierce voting, the A.S. vice president of business and finance of Chico State was elected on April 13. Brett Rahtz, the new vice president of business and finance recently sat down...

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