The Orion

Chico State claims diversity, improvements still needed

September 5, 2017

Chico State yields banners that state “We Are Chico State” and has made claims in the past to value diversity. While this effort hasn’t gone unnoticed, it’s important to continue...

Alumna working for diversity

Karen Limones // February 17, 2017

Egypt Howard is using her past experiences to help better the lives of her local African-American community. Former Chico State student, Egypt Howard remembers a lack of empathy in the Chico community...

Our Democracy website launched

Daniel Wright // February 1, 2017

In the wake of a turbulent election season, Chico State has created Our Democracy for students and faculty to equip themselves to engage in the political dialogue. Tensions have been high with some students...

Open mics rock downtown

Anna Porretta // September 13, 2016

Music lovers make the pilgrimage toward the corner of West Fifth Street and Main Street, navigating through the City Plaza to the café on the corner. They walk through the door of Has Beans Coffee and...

Event helps students embrace biracial identities

March 3, 2016

Cross-Cultural Leadership Center hosts event on biracial diversity.

Black Lives Matter on campus

Molly Sullivan // March 1, 2016

Black Lives Matter rally facilitates conversation about race and diversity on campus.

CCLC hosts diversity advocacy workshop

Christine Zuniga // February 17, 2016

The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center promotes diversity advocacy for Chico State.

B.O.L.D. initiates relationships, helps create change

Samantha O'Reilly // September 7, 2015

B.O.L.D. offers a weekly opportunity for students to build connections and develop their leadership skills.

Senior Spotlight: Livin’ la vida dorm life

Nicole Santos // March 20, 2015

After his first year in the dorms, Caleb Meyer moved on to become a resident adviser and has lived and worked on campus for the past three years.

Diversity at Chico State

Dj Morris // February 6, 2015

Chico State students reflect on their experiences with diversity during their time attending the university.

Chico State sees rise in student diversity

David Mcvicker // December 3, 2014

The Hispanic student population on Chico State's campus tripled in numbers from 2004 to 2014 and can now be considered to receive federal Hispanic-serving institution designation.

AS, committee addresses year ahead

Enrique Raymundo // January 27, 2014

New issues face the Associated Students and Senate Committee for the coming year.