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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

  • Jan. 26, 2005 printed issue of The Orion with the headline “Drinking nearly cost pledge’s life.” The article discusses investigations of Chico State’s Sigma Chi fraternity after a pledge nearly died from alcohol consumption. Accessed through The Orion Archives on April 13.

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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3-vehicle accident leads to fatality

3-vehicle accident leads to fatality

Gordy Papalias // April 17, 2019

Chico Police Department responded to a three-car traffic collision that led to one fatality at Marigold and East Avenue on Saturday.A vehicle with a solo driver was traveling at a high speed eastbound...

Intoxicated driver causes fatal crash north of Chico

Intoxicated driver causes fatal crash north of Chico

Josiah Nicholl // February 26, 2018

An intoxicated driver killed a passenger of a freight-liner in a crash on Highway 99 early Saturday morning.According to the California Highway Patrol in Chico, the intoxicated driver, identified as 24-year-old...

Brittni and Brynn Frace were killed in a car crash this week. Photo credit: Photo Courtesy of Highlands Church

Chico State sisters die in fatal car crash

Alejandra Fraga // January 19, 2018

Brittni Frace, a returning student at Chico State, and her sister Brynn died due to a car accident while returning back to Chico Tuesday. The incident occurred on Highway 198 west of Interstate...

Burnett received minor injuries from the collision, he has been released from the hospital. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Butte County Sergeant is injured in car accident

Luke Dennison // September 19, 2017

Sergeant on patrol collided into multiple obstacles, Tuesday, in the area of East 16th Street and Park Avenue. According to a press release, Butte County Sheriff's Office, Sergeant Sam Burnett was feeling...

Police cars lined up following incident Photo credit: Brittany Mcclintock

Motorcycle accident leads to several collisions

Alejandra Fraga // March 3, 2017

A motorcycle collision took place on Friday, leaving one individual with major injuries.The incident took place on the 99 with traffic headed northbound. The traffic ahead of the motorcycle abruptly slowed...

An officer speaks with the driver of the car that turned onto 8th street. Photo credit: Katherine Feaster

Two car collision on 8th street and Ivy street

Katherine Feaster // May 6, 2015
A two car collision occurred Tuesday afternoon on 8th and Ivy Streets intersection.
Car crash victim identified as Chico State student

Car crash victim identified as Chico State student

Dylan Dewit // March 30, 2015
Man killed on Saturday night identified as a mechanical engineering major.
3 cars entangled in collision on 9th Street

3 cars entangled in collision on 9th Street

Brianne Mcevoy // February 27, 2015
An accident occurred at the intersection of Ninth and Ivy streets on Friday afternoon after a driver pulled out into oncoming traffic.
Paramedics, fireman and University Police officers tend to a student after being struck by a Volkswagen Beetle on Warner Street. Photo credit: Steven Verstelle

Student struck by car in front of O’Connell

Steven Verstelle // April 23, 2014
A student on a long-board was struck by a car Wednesday afternoon in front of O'Connell Technology Center.
A dark sedan is halted before a once-standing stoplight on the intersection of Ivy and First streets. Photo credit: Kevin Crittenden

Stoplight down in evening collision

Kevin Crittenden // April 20, 2014
A stoplight was struck down by a car following an intersection collision on West First and Ivy streets.
Firefighters approach the aftermath of a four-car pileup on the intersection of Ninth and Ivy streets. Photo credit: Emerson Keenan

Four-car pileup on Ninth and Ivy streets

Emerson Keenan // April 19, 2014
A Dodge pickup truck collided head-on with two others cars, causing the truck to spin out and hit another car.
Flowers are left at the remains of a crashed that killed 20-year-old Chico State student Austin Silver and 19-year-old Bryant Mata-Adams.Photo credit: Madison Holmes

Second passenger in Sunday’s crash is dead

Mozes Zarate // January 28, 2014
As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, the driver remains in critical condition, according to an Enloe Medical Center spokesperson.
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