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Student journalists deserve respect from administration

Natalie Hanson // December 10, 2019

In a semester filled with incidents that demonstrate Chico State administration's strange commitment to avoiding transparency, a frustrating trend has been clear. Student reporters are rarely respected...

Political parties collide regardless of barricade. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Protests of Chico State Republicans club lead to frustration with administration

Natalie Hanson // December 5, 2019

The week before Thanksgiving here on campus was not a good look for us. To say the least. I can't say I'm surprised by the action taken by the university at this point, but it's nonetheless disappointing.The...

Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Now you know: What Hutchinson, CSU admin are getting paid

Natalie Hanson // November 26, 2019

As we approach the end of the decade, which began in the midst of recovery from an economic crisis, it is important to look at the actions of the CSU system in administration's pay and raises to salaries...

Chief John Reid of University Police. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

University Police respond to library evacuation controversy

Kimberly Morales // November 20, 2019

Student safety has been in the public eye, with two incidents involving a sudden, improvised evacuation in the Meriam Library and a suspicious message carved into the wall of a bathroom in the library.While...

Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

‘For The Record’ Podcast: Chico State administration, we deserve better

Mitchell Kret and Rayanne Painter // September 18, 2019

"For the Record" is our editorial podcast featuring editors from The Orion staff. This week, our Editor in Chief Natalie Hanson and Arts and Entertainment editor Rayanne Painter discuss Hanson's editorial...

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

Within the last year, student safety has been a rising concern among students. Campus communication with students has been highly criticized by students, and after recent events such as the Camp Fire and...

Suzie Nakao, Melanie Higgins, Xeng Thao, Jose Barron (left to right) and other graduate students in the Colleges of Business (BUS), Communication And Education (CME), Engineering Computer Science And Construction Management (ECC) were honored during their Masters Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Chico, Calif. The business department has achieved accreditation and high praises in 2018.
Photo courtesy of Kelsey Horne and Jason Halley, University Photographer.

Business department, university recognized for excellence

Natalie Hanson // January 25, 2018

Public Affairs announced that the College of Business achieved a re-accreditation and recognition this week.The business department received the prestigious five-year recognition from the Association to...

President Gayle Hutchinson. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

President Hutchinson’s first 100 days

Daniel Wright // February 21, 2017

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson has concluded her 100-day listening tour. President Hutchinson came to Chico State in July of last year, and in the first 100 working days that followed, she conducted...

Susan Elrod (left) and Lori Hoffman (right) present diplomas to graduates during the Commencement ceremony for Colleges of Humanities And Fine Arts and Business at University Stadium on Sunday, May 17, 2015 in Chico, Calif.

Chico State to pay former employee to work elsewhere

Gabriel Sandoval // January 30, 2017

Lorraine Hoffman, Chico State’s former vice president for business and finance, remains on the university’s payroll, even though she left campus last June after a tumultuous tenure. Hoffman, who...

Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

CSU faculty strike shows college turning into business

Jeff Guzman // April 4, 2016
The strike is approaching. The strike affects more than 460,000 students and reveals an interesting shift in the way colleges operate.
Photo courtesy of the University Employees Union

Opinions wanted on open vs. closed president searches

January 23, 2016
The Employees Union wants students' opinions on the selection of a new university president

Faculty voices frustrations with Zingg, administration at open forum

Cheyanne Burens // September 1, 2015
Faculty and staff had the opportunity to hash out their problems with campus policies, senior administration and President Zingg.
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