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Former psychology professor dead at 77

May 11, 2017
After finishing his term in office, Pratt will continue in the masters program Photo credit: George Johnston

Pratt says goodbye to A.S. Presidency

May 2, 2017
Climber Miranda Santana hangs from the boulder as she attempts to pull herself back up. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

WREC climbing competition brings on the ‘Ruckus’

April 24, 2017
A marcher is seen chanting and holding his sign that reads: Make America Smart Again. Science! Photo credit: Floritzel Salvador

Chico Science March draws thousands

April 23, 2017
The team of San Jose State makes last minute checks before they go up in the bridge competition Photo credit: George Johnston

Students flock to Chico State for engineering conference

April 21, 2017
Students filled plastic bottles with their pledges of practicing better sustainability. They then hung the bottles on the chandelier. The chandelier itself might be auction that a later date. Photo credit: George Johnston

Student club raises awareness on sustainability practices

April 20, 2017
An audience member said during the town hall she does not want LaMalfa to have a say over her body. LaMalfa says that's fine but the tax payer shouldn't have to pay for it. Photo credit: Screenshot from Emily Bertolino's periscope

LaMalfa faces tough crowd, walks off stage

April 18, 2017
Desmond Phillips (far right) holding a member of his family. His father says Phillips was very religious and spent most of his time reading the Bible or watching his videos Photo credit: Sean Martens

Desmond Philips police shooting ruled justified by DA

April 15, 2017
Many are left wondering if insurance will cover the damage done to their cars

[Photo] Lightning splits Bidwell Mansion tree

April 13, 2017
Fifty six year-old John Blachley collapsed Thursday on the seventh floor of Butte Hall. His wife was called and she was with him in the ambulance ride to the hospital Photo credit: George Johnston

Professor collapses in Butte Hall

April 13, 2017
Katerina Cameron (far left) and Malaika Fraley (center) celebrates the Pulitzer Prize win with The East Bay Times. Photo credit: Photo from D. Ross Cameron's Facebook

Chico State alumni win Pulitzer Prize

April 12, 2017
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Cleaning crews clear fallen tree

April 11, 2017
From Angela Scatena's Facebook page.

Chico resident dies on César Chávez Day

April 5, 2017

Assemblyman comes to Chico; discusses plans for Oroville Spillway future

March 31, 2017
Besides protesting the repeal of Obamacare, the marchers want to educate Chico citizens on women's rights and other issues Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico group to protest Trump for next four years

March 23, 2017
March offers a great number of movies in 2017 Photo credit: George Johnston

March is the month for Cinema in 2017

March 23, 2017
Tuition increase approved for all CSU's. Photo courtesy of Matthew Ramirez

Tuition increase for Chico State

March 22, 2017
Chico Police investigate train collision involving a pedestrian. Photo credit: Garrett Isley

Pedestrian killed by train identified

March 21, 2017
Chief O'Brein at the press conference Monday says the police shooting was tragic for all involved. Photo credit: Cathy Fung

Chico State alumnus involved in St. Patrick’s Day police shooting

March 20, 2017
Friends console the Phillips family for their loss. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Family and neighbors react to Chico Police shooting

March 19, 2017
A 25 year old mentally ill man was shot by two Chico Police officers and died Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico Police shooting leaves one dead, neighborhood shaken

March 18, 2017
Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

College of Business professor dies, Chico State lowers flag in his honor

March 16, 2017
Gayle Hutchinson speaks with those protesting the potential tuition increase outside of her inauguration ceremony. Photo credit: Ben Hacker

President Hutchinson talks unity at inauguration

March 5, 2017
Gloria Steinem at the beginning of her Book in Common lecture. Photo credit: Floritzel Salvador

Gloria Steinem returns to Chico State, interacts with students

March 2, 2017
City of Chico parking lot on Normal and 2nd Streets. Photo credit: George Johnston

Parking garage closing for President Hutchinson’s inauguration

February 28, 2017
Chico Firefighters using all methods to tackle the fire on Chestnut and W. 7th street Photo credit: George Johnston

Fire on Chestnut and W. 7th street

February 24, 2017
Host Jimmy Kimmel doing promotional ad for the Academy Awards. Screenshot from The Oscars' youtube page.

The Orion’s Oscars Predictions

February 20, 2017
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man caught masturbating in park

February 19, 2017
Family packing up there things and heading home. Photo credit: George Johnston

Oroville evacuees returning home

February 14, 2017
Mark Haley reflecting on what's happening in the evacuations Photo credit: George Johnston

Oroville evacuees adjust to life in shelter

February 13, 2017
Volunteers helping show those evacuated where to park in the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds Photo credit: George Johnston

Silver Dollar Fairgrounds becomes shelter for Oroville evacuees

February 12, 2017
Photo credit: Jason Halley/ Chico State

Vice President of Student Affairs to retire

January 26, 2017
Protesters from Mobile Chico were out Wednesday from 11-2pm Photo credit: George Johnston

Protesters demonstrate near campus

January 25, 2017
Scoville references the scale in which cooks measure the spiciness of food. Photo credit: George Johnston

Marketplace Cafè undergoes transformation

January 25, 2017
Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Marchers fill Chico streets

January 22, 2017
Promotional photo for

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” gives a fresh start to new franchise

November 29, 2016
Photo credit: Aurora Evans

CSU system won’t aid deportation of undocumented students

November 17, 2016
Photo credit: George Johnston

Campus reacts to Trump election

November 10, 2016
Promotional photo for the Netflix original series

Netflix’s ‘Easy’ is worth binging

September 25, 2016
The Harry Potter Universe keeps growing with each new J.K. Rowling publishes Photo credit: George Johnston

The year of Harry Potter spin-offs

September 15, 2016
Photo courtesy of Colleen AF Venable via Creative Commons.

Study break: 5 free podcasts worth the listen

September 13, 2016
Mediano calls out to the team mid game. Image Credit: The Orion

Pregame Playlist Pump Ups

September 13, 2016
According to reports, the El Ray theatre might be sold soon Photo credit: George Johnston

Potential buyer looks to purchase El Rey Theatre

September 5, 2016
Union Pacific employee works to get the train moving again Photo credit: George Johnston

Man killed by train identified

September 2, 2016
Chico State students climbing over the stopped train to make it to their classes Photo credit: George Johnston

Pedestrian hit by train

August 31, 2016
Screen Shot from Cinema Paradiso (Miramax)

Fall movie preview for college students

August 30, 2016
Since the birth of the film industry and football in Los Angeles, there has always been a relationship between the two forms of entertainment. Photo credit: George Johnston

OJ Simpson, Snoop Dogg and the history of football in hollywood

August 29, 2016
Chico State opened the nation’s first thin-film solar charging station Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico State Opens Nation’s First Thin-Film Solar Charging Station

August 25, 2016
Training with her heroes and having no fear of the Zika virus, former Chico State track runner Kim Crosby takes part in the 2016 ParaOlympic games (From Kim Crosby's Facebook page)

Paralympic games has former wildcat running for gold

August 20, 2016
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