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Update on tuberculosis and meningitis cases
Update on tuberculosis and meningitis cases
Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter // April 24, 2024

Chico State gave an update on the potential tuberculosis and meningitis cases via an email to the campus community on Wednesday. The email...

Doorway leading into Kendall Hall where the Title IX office resides on the second floor. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 4.
Title IX: The state of sexual assault and harassment at Chico State
Jessica Miller, Food Editor // April 23, 2024

Chico State is satisfied with the reporting system for sexual assault despite reports continually showing that it is being under reported and...

Photo of Katie Callahan, who ran the event. An art history major in her senior year, she is the single student employed by Wellcat Safe Place. Taken on April 18th, 2024
Affirmative consent: What is it?
Maki Chapman, Reporter // April 21, 2024

The WellCat Safe Place ran a presentation on affirmative consent on Wednesday at the Student Transition  and Retention Center. While it was...

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Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper on Thursday.
Chico State baseball walks it off to split series against Monterey Bay
Nate Paddock, Reporter // April 22, 2024

Chico State baseball took on first-place Cal State Monterey Bay in a back-and-forth series this past weekend. The series ended with both teams...

2023-24 Chico State men’s golf team in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Jason Haley/Chico State photographer
Chico State men’s golf prepares for upcoming conference championship
Lukas Mann, Reporter // April 21, 2024

As the CCAA men’s golf championship approaches, senior Tyler Ashman and junior Dakota Ochoa look to lead the Wildcats to their first conference...

“Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.
'Flamethrowers allowed' at Chico State's first Robotronica
Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // April 14, 2024

Chico State held its first robot-fighting tournament Saturday afternoon at the Plumas Hall courtyard, featuring high-octane fights and flamethrowing...

Theres nothing wrong with Taylor Swift ... shes just not my favorite artist! AI image generated by Ariana Powell using Adobe Firefly on April 19.
An alt-girl in a Swiftie world
Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // April 24, 2024

Let’s get one thing straight, I have nothing against Taylor Swift. In fact, I grew up listening to her in her country era. I bopped along to...

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Are Metro Boomin and Future’s collab albums worth listening to?
Itzel Saucedo Dominguez, Reporter // April 23, 2024

There’s been a buzz about Metro Boomin’s and Future’s collab albums that have recently come out.  I listened to both, and I’m here to...

A girl and her dog enjoy the blue cloudy skies and fresh air on a walk in Cannonville, Utah, appreciating the beauty of nature and calming energy it brings. Taken by Ava Aragon on July 29, 2023.
10 ways to celebrate Earth Day
Alina Babajko, Reporter // April 21, 2024

Earth is our only home and we are its only inhabitants with a conscious mind. It’s important for us to be environmentally-friendly beings. Earth...

Taylor Swift released her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, in April. Generated by Ariana Powell using Adobe Firefly on April 24.
An alt-girl's perspective on "The Tortured Poet's Department"
Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // April 24, 2024

Taylor Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department” — released on Thursday — encapsulates what it’s like being a woman in...

Prom Royalty winners Patrick Jay and Mae Haggard shared their first dance in front of the crowd. Taken by Nadia Hill on April 18.
Chico State gets all dolled up for Queer Prom
Nadia Hill and Callum Standish // April 22, 2024

On a warm Thursday evening, students and community members gathered, adorned in pink in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium for Chico State’s...

Elodie, played by Millie Bobby Brown, in the March 8 Netflix release of “Damsel.” Courtesy: Allied Global Marketing/Netflix
He said, she said: 'Damsel'
Garrett Hartman and Ariana Powell // April 20, 2024

“Damsel”, released March 8, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo stars Millie Bobby Brown, as Elodie, a princess sent off to marry a prince...

A graphic featuring the jeans of college aged students. Designed by Nadia Hill on April 23. Photos by Nia Hill on Oct. 23, 2022 and Sep. 1, 2023.
25 years of Denim Day
Nadia Hill, Reporter // April 23, 2024

This April marks the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the 25th anniversary of Denim Day.  The National Sexual Violence...

Tasha Alexander gardening. Photo Courtesy of Tasha Alexander.
Tasha Alexander: inspiring educator, alumna
Fabian Marian, Reporter // April 11, 2024

Even though her official title is “Student Support Services Professional,” Tasha Alexander embodies the essence of an educator. She provides...

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Chico State, artificial intelligence and you
Samuel Moore, Reporter // April 7, 2024

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence has greatly impacted the world of higher education. Students now have powerful tools like ChatGPT...

Customers enjoying all-you-can eat rolls as servers work in Sake restaurant. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 18.
All-you-can-eat sushi: Sake restaurant is now open
Jessica Miller, Food Editor // April 19, 2024

 Sake is an all-you-can-eat restaurant open for business as of Thursday, now serving sushi, sashimi, soups, salad and more.  From the minute...

New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.
The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic
Alina Babajko, Reporter // April 16, 2024

Rawbar Restaurant and Sushi reopened on April 9: there is now a secondary room with a bar lounge.  Renovations began on Jan. 1 to expand...

The inside of Eggroll King. Photo taken by Callum Standish.
The Orion tries Egg Roll King
The Orion Staff // April 14, 2024

Egg Roll King is classic, old school salt-of-the-earth American Chinese food. The fake wood and red vinyl seats, the amber lights, the menu taped...

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