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‘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 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...

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.

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...

Chico community reacts to minimum wage increase

Michelle Zhu // April 15, 2016

An increase in pay affects more than just the earners.

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...

California ranks last for transparency in government spending

Kayla Fitzgerald // April 15, 2016

Did you hear about California's grade for transparency spending?

Students respond to Associated Students election

Michelle Zhu // April 15, 2016

How aware are students of government affairs working in their benefit?

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.

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...

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?

New Associated Students president talks plans for presidency

Michael Catelli // April 13, 2016

Q and A with Associated Students president.