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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

  • 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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Map of transparency access ratings. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

California ranks last for transparency in government spending

Kayla Fitzgerald // April 15, 2016
Did you hear about California's grade for transparency spending?
Photo source: Associated Students Facebook page

Students respond to Associated Students election

Michelle Zhu // April 15, 2016
How aware are students of government affairs working in their benefit?
Deanna Jarquin, current A.S. president, reflects on her time in the position. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

A.S. president, Deanna Jarquin, bids farewell

Molly Sullivan // April 14, 2016
Current A.S. president, Deanna Jarquin reflects on her time as president and the future.
Women will now be able to buy birth control from a pharmacist without a prescription. Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Pharmacies stall implementation of birth control law

Amelia Storm // April 14, 2016

A California law passed in 2013 has determined that residents can now acquire birth control directly from a pharmacist without a prescription. The law was supposed to go into effect April 8, but has hit...

Molly Marcussen lowering the bottles that will eventually hang from the third floor of Butte Hall. Photo credit: George Johnston

Students want to halt the waste of single-use water bottles

April 13, 2016
Did you hear about halting the waste of single-use water bottles?
Michael Pratt talks about how his previous experience with Associated Students has made him ready to become president. Photo credit: George Johnston

New Associated Students president talks plans for presidency

Michael Catelli // April 13, 2016
Q and A with Associated Students president.
Graphic by Katie Durham

Associated Students election results

George Johnston // April 13, 2016

On Tuesday, April 12, Chico State students voted online in the Associated Students government election. This morning voting ended and the results of the election were counted. Here are the election results...

Bands from around town played at the event. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Wildcats ‘Feel the Bern’

Bridget Comito // April 13, 2016

Chico State has been experiencing a wide range of openness and support for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Six months ago, very few people knew his name. Today, he appeals widely to the...

John Nilson will be the new representative for alumni on the CSU Board of Trustees. Photo source: CSU Bakersfield Facebook

CSU Board of Trustees elects new member

Elizabeth Helmer // April 12, 2016

The CSU Board of Trustees appointed John Nilon as alumni trustee on Monday. Nilon, a graduate of CSU Bakersfield, will now serve on the board as a representative for alumni of all 23 CSU campuses. Nilon...

Deanna Salas, left, registers to vote with Mike Hawkins. Photo credit: Gabriel Sandoval

Coordinator continues to register Wildcats

Gabriel Sandoval // April 12, 2016

Mike Hawkins stood beside his ironing board under the shade of a swaying tree near Meriam Library last Friday morning, asking passersby if they were registered to vote. “Register to vote? Take...

People who do not follow bike safety rules on campus may be cited by UPD. Graphic by Elizabeth Castillo

Safety program benefits students with bicycle citations

Yoselin Calderon // April 12, 2016

In California, bicycles do not fall into the definition of a vehicle, but cyclists are required to follow the same transportation laws. The same rules apply when students ride their bikes or skateboards...

A measure that will be featured on the AS election ballot proposes to end the sale of bottled water on campus. Photo credit: Floritzel Sandoval

Measure hopes to ban the sale of bottled water on campus

Christine Zuniga // April 11, 2016

The 2016 Associated Students General Election has only one ballot advisory measure: Should AS halt its sale of single-use bottled water at Chico State as soon as contractually possible? The measure...

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