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  • 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

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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Mcferren dribbles down the court, looking to make a play for his team. - Photo courtesy of Jalen Mcferren

‘Cats dominate the Warriors at home

Patrick Pace // November 28, 2017

The Chico State men's basketball team won their first California Collegiate Athletic Association game of the season against Stanislaus State by a score of 73-59. The Wildcats controlled the game from start-to-finish....

Isaiah Ellis had a season-high 22 points to lead the Wildcats past the Humboldt State Lumberjacks. Photo credit: Andy Wilhelm

Wildcats defeat Lumberjacks 77-67

Terren Pouncy // November 19, 2017

Despite the stigma of Humboldt State being difficult to play against and their incredibly loud arena, the Chico State Wildcats defeated the Lumberjacks by 10 points. The final score was 77-67. With Saturday’s...

Silverstrom celebrates with his teammates after winning the NCAA West Region title. Photo credit: Andy Wilhelm

Corey Silverstrom dominates the hardwood and the gaming world

Patrick Pace // November 6, 2017

Basketball isn't Corey Silverstrom's only aptitude. Silverstrom is also a professional gamer, which is something most people do not know about. Silverstrom, also known as “Legggit," within the competitive...

Photo credit: Andy Wilhelm

’Cats are electric in the NCAA

Patrick Pace // March 21, 2017

Chico State went from being the fourth best team in the conference to the champion of the West region of the NCAA Championship Tournament. The ’Cats utilized every player in the rotation to the best...

Wildcats win first round of NCAAs

Wildcats win first round of NCAA’s

Patrick Pace // March 20, 2017

Sophomore forward Marvin Timothy scored 12 points and provided a huge boost for the Chico State men's basketball team as they defeated Western Washington University 96-83 in the first round of the NCAA...

Ellis and Duncan hug after a win Photo credit: Jordyn Smith

Best ’Cats in the West

Patrick Pace // March 15, 2017
Chico State men's basketball is going to the Elite 8
Wildcats lost in the CCAA

Wildcats lost in the CCAA

Patrick Pace // March 5, 2017
Chico State loses to UC San Diego in the Semifinals

Men’s basketball is bouncing back

Patrick Pace // February 20, 2017

Robert Duncan scored 18 points on 7-13 shooting and led the Wildcats to a convincing win against Cal State Stanislaus in the last regular season home game of his career.It was senior night for Duncan and...

Wildcat of the Week

Wildcat of the Week

Patrick Pace // February 14, 2017

Jalen Mcferren is the starting point guard for the Chico State men's basketball team. He is averaging almost 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. He is also shooting 91 percent from the free...

Professionals deserve mercy

Jordan Jarrell // December 13, 2016

A single bad night can haunt an organization in any sport, and to prevent it, there should be a standard mercy rule. Getting beaten by 13 points in baseball is devastating to athletes, coaches and the...

Junior Tyler Prange (left) and senior Tanner Giddings (right) in games against Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 19. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Basketball teams push toward playoffs

Kenta Mcafee // February 25, 2016
The men try to gain the top seed while the women are just trying to make the playoffs.
Robert Duncan, a junior at Chico State. is one of the top players on the basketball team. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Chico State junior getting national attention in breakout season

January 27, 2016
Wildcats junior guard Robert Duncan's hard work is paying off this season as he has elevated his game and his team to new heights.
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