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Students in line to check in for the career fair. Taken by Jessica Miller on March 27.

Border Patrol unexpectedly absent from Chico State career fair

Jessica Miller, Food Editor // March 28, 2024

U.S. Border Patrol was absent from the Career Fair held on March 27 despite announcements about their expected attendance.  President Steve Perez sent a campus-wide announcement on March 6 that border...

Border patrol agent inspects a water drainage tunnel that spans from Nogales, Arizona into Mexico. Courtesy: U.S Customs and Border Patrol,  Josh Denmark

Border Patrol on campus: What students should know

Jessica Miller, Food Editor // March 16, 2024

An announcement sent by President Steve Perez on March 6th informed all Chico State students and staff that U.S. Border Patrol will be attending the career fair on campus, March 27.   U.S. Border...

Saxophonist Matt Langley performs. Taken by Toby Neal on March 10.

Sundays at Two series continues with ‘Hard-Boiled Music’

Toby Neal, Reporter // March 13, 2024

Chico State’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance continued their Sundays at Two series on Sunday with “Hard-Boiled Music,” a program of original compositions inspired by the hard-boiled fiction...

AS representatives laughing. Taken by Jason Halley, University Photographer.

AS releases 2024 general election sample ballot Wednesday

Grace Stark, News Editor // March 13, 2024

Associated Students Government Affairs released the sample ballot for the 2024 General Election on Wednesday. The 2024 general election candidates are as follows: For president: Chris Sullivan ...

Chico State, David Stachura. Photo credit Chico State

Biology professor David Stachura resigns

Shane Aweeka, Reporter // March 13, 2024

Last month, documents obtained from EdSource revealed that an agreement was reached between Chico State and biology professor David Stachura. The university was preparing to fire Stachura for dishonesty,...

Amelie Valdez on the mound for the Wildcats. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on March 9.

Wildcats sweep Saturday’s doubleheader with superb pitching

Lukas Mann, Reporter // March 11, 2024

Sophomore Amelie Valdez started for Chico in game one of Saturday's doubleheader, and dominated the Sonoma State Seawolves (8-8, 5-4 CCAA) from start to finish. Valdez threw a complete game, nearly throwing...

The Sigma Pi fraternity house on a quiet Monday morning in Chico. Taken by Molly Myers on Feb. 26.

Sigma Pi loses university recognition after hazing investigation

Molly Myers, Managing Editor // March 11, 2024

Fraternity Sigma Pi is no longer recognized by Chico State — as announced Monday — after undergoing a hazing investigation that started in late February. The investigation began shortly after rush...

Left Image: Mens basketball team huddled up while Coach Greg Clink is talking to them during half time against Sonoma State on Jan. 27.  Right Image: Jordan Allen shooting a free-throw during the third quarter against San Francisco State on Feb. 3.
Photos Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon.

Men’s and women’s basketball punch tickets for NCAA tournament

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // March 11, 2024

The Chico State men’s and women’s basketball teams both qualified for the NCAA West Regional tournament on Sunday, with games set to tip off Friday. With a record of 21-9, the women’s team earned...

Senior Tayler Berens at the plate for the Wildcats. Photo taken by Lukas Mann on March 8.

Wildcats lose both in doubleheader after a nail-biting finish

Lukas Mann, Reporter // March 10, 2024

The Sonoma State Seawolves (8-7, 5-3 CCAA) offense was the key difference in game one of Friday’s doubleheader 8-2.  Wildcats (3-14, 3-11 CCAA) starting sophomore pitcher Amelie Valdez didn’t get...

People gather around a table during the Giving Day Fair. Taken by Ariana Powell on March 6.

Giving Day Tabling Fair proves fruitful

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // March 7, 2024

Multiple Chico State clubs and campus organizations were out at the Trinity Commons during the Giving Day Tabling Fair on Wednesday, including The Orion. Here’s how they fared during this spring’s...

Chico State junior Daniel Vierra at the plate for the Wildcats against San Francisco State Gators. Taken on March 4 by Lukas Mann.

Wildcats drop series after explosive first innings’ from the Gators

Lukas Mann, Reporter // March 5, 2024

The San Francisco State Gators (12-6, 6-2 CCAA) took game one of Monday’s doubleheader with an impressive display of hitting, putting up 13 runs on 16 hits 13-9.  The Gators got off to a quick start...

Hands holding up a megaphone, a sign that reads “Teamsters Local 2010, CFA and APC” and a piece of paper that says “Tentative Agreement.” Created by Grace Stark on March 1.

3 Union tentative agreements to be voted on at CSU Board of Trustees March 4 meeting

Grace Stark, News Editor // March 2, 2024

The California State University Board of Trustees will convene Monday to approve tentative agreements with several unions. The meeting will discuss the California Faculty Association, Teamsters Local...

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