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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Sutter Hall, quieter Aug 23, the day after move-in. Photo credit: Kathryn Sykes

Chico State students overdose on alcohol, continuing trend

Kathryn Sykes // August 24, 2018

University Police was contacted by a Sutter Hall Resident Adviser for medical aid between 11:49 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. Wednesday. Two officers responded to the report. According to UPD Sergeant Dale Glander,...

Man breaks all displays inside business

Man breaks all displays inside business

Alejandra Fraga // May 7, 2018

  Chico Police: Call type: Disturbance Monday, 5:41 a.m., 700 W 2nd Ave. Resident out of control was screaming outside near the sidewalk. Call Type: Disturbance Monday, 9:21...

On April 17th, Director of Environment and Health Safety, Marvin Pratt, talks about the importance of campus safety. Photo credit: Maria Ramirez

How prepared is Chico State?

Mathew Miranda // May 2, 2018

Chico State planned for its first active shooter drill during school session on April 20, however campus officials announced April 19 that the drill would be postponed and rescheduled for a future date. Margolis...

Sexual assault reported in Modoc Hall

Sexual assault reported in Modoc Hall

Josiah Nicholl // April 30, 2018

Chico Police: Call type: Hit and RunMonday, 2:56 p.m., Vallombrosa AveA woman hit a juvenile with her SUV and fled the scene. The juvenile was unharmed but the bike suffered damage. Call type: Stolen VehicleMonday,...

Whitney Hall is a common place for students to lock their bikes because of the number of students living in the dorms on campus.

Bike theft continues to be a problem at Chico State

Ruby Larson // April 30, 2018

Walking to class and seeing bikes tires and seats is a common occurrence for Chico State students. “(Bikes and parts are) easily disposed of,” said University Police Chief John Reid. “They’re...

Concerned neighbor places citizens arrest at gunpoint

Concerned neighbor places citizen’s arrest at gunpoint

Josh Cozine // April 21, 2018

Chico Police Call Type: Assault with Deadly Weapon Monday, 6:30 a.m., corner of Downing and 1st ave A man threw his bike at another man and was arrested. Call type: Burglary Monday, 2:16...

Woman breaks into residents backyard, claiming to live there

Woman breaks into resident’s backyard, claiming to live there

Tisha Cheney // March 16, 2018

University Police Call Type: Littering/Urinating in Public Monday 8:24 a.m., Kendall Hall A man in sweatpants was caught urinating in front of the building. Call Type: Harassment Monday...

Juvenile threatens to shoot up school

Juvenile threatens to shoot up school

Tisha Cheney // March 5, 2018

University Police Call Type: Graffiti Monday 5:24 a.m., Physical Science Building Someone scribbled in the women's restroom with purple marker. Call Type: Campus Stay away Order Monday...

University police in process of improving security on campus

University police in process of improving security on campus

Tisha Cheney // February 28, 2018

Chief John Reid informed the campus community of upcoming improvements to security on Tuesday.Due to concerns of safety, there will be enhanced security reviews at the Physical Science building, Student...

Vacancies in University Police result in sponsorships

Vacancies in University Police result in sponsorships

Josh Cozine // February 28, 2018

University Police is currently looking to hire four police officers, and two sponsorships for cadet training are being offered.According to the job description, the department is looking for two people...

System failure disconnects phone line to University Police

System failure disconnects phone line to University Police

Josh Cozine // February 26, 2018

Phone lines to the University Police Department were down for nearly an hour Monday.The line issue was announced in a campus email release Monday to all students and faculty.In response, emergency 9-1-1...

Woman gives false ID to police after being found holding narcotics

Woman gives false ID to police after being found holding narcotics

Josiah Nicholl // February 24, 2018

Chico Police: Call type: Narcotics Monday 1:34 p.m., 100 Wall St. A man was arrested for felony probation violation, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, and possession of unlawful...

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