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Julian Mendoza, Multimedia Editor

Hey there! I see you stumbled across my staff profile! Well if you want to learn a bit about me read on!

 

I’m originally from the Bay Area, I came to Chico State to pursue my dream of becoming an investigative journalist. This is my fourth semester on The Orion. I’ve done some freelance work at a small paper called the San Leandro Times, was an election stringer for the Associated Press on Super Tuesday and am currently the multimedia editor of The Orion this semester.

 

When I am not busy dealing with The Orion or school, you can find me playing video games or doing some form of cardio. Follow me on Twitter for Chico State news @JulianMTheOrion or check out my website! https://jmendoza374.wixsite.com/website

All content by Julian Mendoza
500 votes found in Chico State drop box a month after Election Day

500 votes found in Chico State drop box a month after Election Day

Julian Mendoza and Joel Moret
December 12, 2020
The Chico State baseball team celebrating a run being scored in the 2020 season. Photo credit:Julian Mendoza

[Photo] Chico State baseball ‘frustrated’ with cancelled season

Matthew Wreden, Sports Editor
December 9, 2020
Chico City Council Building on Sept. 2, 2020

[Photo] It’s About Time Our City Council Has New Leaders

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist
November 20, 2020
A photo of a Chico State baseball player on Feb. 18

[Photo] The Athletics have all the pieces for a World Series title run

September 27, 2020
CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White

Q&A: CSU Chancellor responds to The Orion’s Spring 2021 questions

Kimberly Morales and Julian Mendoza
September 11, 2020
Chico State will continue virtual instruction through spring 2021. Photo taken Sept. 2, 2020.

Chico State and CSU cancel in-person classes for Spring 2021 citing COVID-19 threat

Julian Mendoza, Mulitmedia Editor
September 10, 2020
South side of city council building

[Photo] Affordable housing in Chico prioritized

February 15, 2021
Juneteenth 2

Juneteenth rally for justice and healing in Chico

Julian Mendoza
June 24, 2020
Reflection: An Orion reporters experience covering Chicos largest BLM protest

Reflection: An Orion reporter’s experience covering Chico’s largest BLM protest

Julian Mendoza, Staff Writer
June 15, 2020
Hundreds peacefully protest in Chico for Black Lives Matter

Hundreds peacefully protest in Chico for Black Lives Matter

Julian Mendoza
June 6, 2020
An exterior shot of Laxson Auditorium at Chico State

[Photo] Student musicians and employees of SOTA continue to struggle with quarantine

Melissa Joseph, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
Meriam Library at Chico State.

[Photo] Student reports sexual harassment in Meriam Library

Angelina Mendez
February 20, 2020
A sign that reads “OMRON COLAB: This classroom & Laboratory made possible through the generous support of Omron Corporation. Dedicated February 10, 2020 California State University, Chico.”

[Photo] Omron gifts $830,00 to upgrade Chico State’s Mechatronics Laboratory

Angelina Mendez, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
Shay Stark talks with reporters about herself and family.

Wildcat Spotlight: Shay Stark

Alex Martin, Julian Mendoza, and Alex Coba
February 19, 2020
Wildcats cheer on their teammates from the dugout.

[Photo] Wildcats hand San Francisco State their first loss on the season

Alex Martin
February 15, 2020
The Wildcats cheer their teammates on.

[Photo] The Wildcats rock Nettleton Stadium in home opener

Matthew Wreden
February 8, 2020
Members of the Womens Health Specialist

[Photo] Drinks, dancing and demand for abortion access

Kirstin Joyce
January 29, 2020
Seraph Brass performing at Chico State

[Photo] Nationally recognized quintet serenades Chico State

Elijah Ewing
January 29, 2020
Meghan Kavenaugh is speaking to the city council and sharing her concerns about the ban. Photo credit: Mary Vogel

Chico City Council votes to ban flavored tobacco sales

Julian Mendoza
December 5, 2019
An officer watching the crowd as they get allowed into the event. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Tensions continue to rise on campus, Chico State prepares

Julian Mendoza
November 26, 2019
Maj Tourje presenting. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

‘Black Guns Matter’ talks gun safety

Julian Mendoza
November 26, 2019
Photo credit: Daniel Wright

Student overdoses in Arts & Humanities building

Julian Mendoza
November 21, 2019
The Campfire Remembrance Ceremony was held at Paradise Alliance Church and it was full to capacity with townsfolk. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Town of Paradise gathers for Camp Fire remembrance ceremony

Ricardo Tovar and Julian Mendoza
November 17, 2019
A few students share their previous negative experinces with the cops and how that affected their preception of them. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Meet the Heat confronts black relationships with campus police

Julian Mendoza
November 15, 2019
Halloween statistics from Chico Police Department for 2019. Photo credit: Chico Police Department

Chicoween 2019 sees less crime

Julian Mendoza
November 12, 2019
Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Contaminated water a residual effect of Camp Fire

Julian Mendoza
November 3, 2019
David Phillips leading the group passing by Burgers and Brew catching the attention of customers and incoming traffic. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Desmond Phillips kept alive by justice seekers

Julian Mendoza
October 25, 2019
Almazan and Tsumujimura did not know why they had to leave, when a woman came up to them asking them to leave they already saw people heading outside. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Library students suddenly evacuated without warning

Julian Mendoza
October 22, 2019
Chico appears to remain unaffected, the purple spots on the map indicate that the power has been shut of for safety reasons, the screenshot was taken around 9:40 p.m. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza & Photo from PGE Website

PG&E leaves Californians without power

Julian Mendoza
October 11, 2019
The Pirate ship was one of the tallest floats in the parade Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Chico’s 30th Annual Parade of Lights

Julian Mendoza
October 9, 2019
The Sacramento Tenants Union from left to right: Erica Jaramillo, Chad Osborn and Elliot Stevenson. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Landlord trouble? Talk to your neighbors

Julian Mendoza
October 8, 2019
Baja Club students working on their car. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Baja Club Stays Low in Plumas

Julian Mendoza
October 7, 2019
Richie Reseda presents to a full room about his experience in mass incarceration Wednesday. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Former inmate shares truth about mass incarceration

Julian Mendoza
September 28, 2019
Sunrise Movement protesters gather in the Meriam Library breezeway Thursday. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Sunrise Movement protests at Meriam Library

Julian Mendoza
September 28, 2019
Many students, from various grades, came to the event to participate in the strike. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Hundreds join global Climate Strike in downtown Chico

Julian Mendoza and Carolyn Allen
September 23, 2019
The Coldstone location in Chico is now closed and a new company will arrive in September. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Cold Stone and other businesses close, Woodstock’s Pizza to relocate

Julian Mendoza
September 19, 2019
Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

Julian Mendoza, Abram Melendez, Kimberly Morales, and Ricardo Tovar
September 19, 2019
Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

Julian Mendoza, Abram Melendez, Kimberly Morales, and Ricardo Tovar
September 19, 2019

ICE Resistance training

Julian Mendoza
September 1, 2019
Bernie Sanders addresses the public at the Masonic Lodge in Chico on Thursday.

Bernie Sanders visits Chico, Paradise

Julian Mendoza
August 23, 2019
The band Low & Behold performing on the lawn. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Youth demand better climate change policy

Julian Mendoza and Trenton Taylor
April 24, 2019
(Left to right) Alexander Stolp and Cody Peterson. Both participated in the final debate. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Chico ‘Great Debate’ questions social media

Julian Mendoza
April 17, 2019
Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

A.S. Election: Meet the Candidates

Nate Rettinger, Josh Cozine, Brian Luong, Kendall George, Julian Mendoza, Trenton Taylor, and Gordy Papalias
April 13, 2019
The discussion tables held in the BMU Auditorium. Students shared their experinces, suggestions and ideas on what can be done to improve safety in the city. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Students speak on their concerns about safety

Julian Mendoza
April 6, 2019
Employers talked to students about potential internships and job openings at the Bell Memorial Union Wednesday afternoon. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Career fair connects students with potential employers

Julian Mendoza
April 6, 2019
Rich Astley was monitoring the diving, wanting to give students a glimpse at scuba diving Friday afternoon at the Wildcat Recreation Center. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Scuba diving preview at the WREC

Julian Mendoza and Kendall George
April 4, 2019
Tornado and flash flood warnings issued

Tornado and flash flood warnings issued

Julian Mendoza
April 2, 2019
Multiple calls for juevenile delinquency

Multiple calls for juevenile delinquency

Trenton Taylor and Julian Mendoza
March 28, 2019
Students voiced their concerns about campus safety Friday afternoon in Colusa Hall.. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Chico State leaders respond to student concerns on campus safety

Julian Mendoza
March 12, 2019
Jeff Duncan addressing the crowd during Unconditional love for the hood Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Undocuweek redefines what it means to be successful from the ‘hood’

Julian Mendoza, Olyvia Simpson, and Ricardo Tovar
February 28, 2019
Russ Hanson (right) gives a presentation discussing the process of grief. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Paradise victims learn to cope with grief

Julian Mendoza
February 21, 2019
Caitlyn Reid-Gyerman with a majestic jump during Thorstein Gunters piano solo. Photo credit: Mathew Boe

Camp Fire memorial service held at reopening of Paradise Performing Arts Center

Julian Mendoza
February 12, 2019
Multiple discussion groups took place in small groups. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Chico State hosts open sustainability forum

Julian Mendoza
February 7, 2019
The American flag hangs over the entrance of the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, CA on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Red Cross shelter evacuation slows as protests stall

Julian Mendoza and Josh Cozine
February 1, 2019
Anthony D Prince, General Counsel Attorney of the California Homeless Union, leads the rally and protest on Monday. Prince organized the rally to protest the countys decision to terminate the lease with Red Cross that would continue to provide housing and aid to the homeless and Camp Fire refugees. Photo credit: Christian Solis

California Homeless Union protest at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds

Julian Mendoza
January 30, 2019
Karen Woodruff Vice President of Community Affairs, Government and Community Relations with Wells Fargo broke down the distribution of the $3.25 million at a press conference Friday morning. $2 million will go directly towards housing for those displaced by the Camp Fire, while the remaining $1.25 million will go to small businesses affected in order to help rebuild Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Wells Fargo donates $3.25 million for Camp Fire victims

Julian Mendoza
January 26, 2019
Anencia Johnson is a born Chico Native who has been going to school in Chico since she was a child. She has a degree from CSU Chico. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Martin Luther King Jr. March raises public awareness of social issues

Julian Mendoza and Kendall George
January 21, 2019
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