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Chico students, faculty and community members voted Tuesday in the BMU. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Nov. 5.
Students, staff and Chico residents flood Bell Memorial Union to cast their ballots
Jessica Miller and Beatrice Williams // November 5, 2024

Along with presidential candidates, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Chico City Council, State Senate seats, 10...

The Trinity Bell Tower is a long-standing monument of Chico State dating back to 1933. Photo taken on Oct. 29.
Chico State bell tower will chime for the Camp Fire
Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment reporter // November 5, 2024

In remembrance of the Camp Fire, Chico State will set off the Trinity Hall bell at 11:08 a.m. and a second time 85 seconds later. Each second...

Register before Oct. 21 to vote in the general election on Nov. 5. Photo from Pixabay
Candidate and measure election tally
Jessica Miller and Ariana Powell // November 5, 2024

Election Day is underway and people are rushing to send in their ballots or to vote in person, these are the latest presidential and Butte County...

Bryce Goldstein is running for District 7 of the Chico City Council. Photo courtesy of Bryce Goldstein
Chico District 7 representative: Bryce Goldstein
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // November 1, 2024

Caltrans Transportation Planning Manager Bryce Goldstein is running against Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon to represent District...

Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon is running for District 5 of the Chico City Council. Photo from Pexels
Chico District 7 representative: Deepika Tandon
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 30, 2024

Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon is running against Caltrans Transportation Planning Manager Bryce Goldstein to represent District...

Rose Penelope Yee is running against Doug LaMalfa for California Congress in November. Courtesy: Rose Penelope Yee
US House representative District 1: Rose Penelope Yee
Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 25, 2024

Rose Penelope Yee is running to represent California's 1st Congressional district against Congressman Doug LaMalfa in November.  District...

WILDCAT SCORES
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Chico State men's basketball Coach Greg Clink looks on at a game from the sidelines.
Men’s basketball head coach retires 4 days before season opener
Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // November 4, 2024

Chico State men’s basketball coach Greg Clink announced his retirement Monday, only four days before the team’s 2024-25 season opener in...

Della Molina (left)  squeezing the pace at mid-race and Mario Giannini (right) breaking the race open in the third mile with teammates following at the CCAA Conference Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno, hosted by the Sonoma State Seawolves on Oct. 25. Photo provided by Gary Towne.
Chico State cross country and head coach Gary Towne sweep the CCAA
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 3, 2024

For a second straight year, the Chico State Cross Country teams have swept the California Collegiate Athletic Association conference championship...

The Chico State Wildcats huddling up before their match against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes on their senior day, Oct. 27. The Wildcats would win this game 1-0. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.
Wildcats men’s soccer draw even with the Pioneers in a battle for position
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 3, 2024

The No. 21 Wildcats earned one point toward their California Collegiate Athletic Association standings Friday evening with a 1-1 draw.  The...

In terms of polling numbers, 3rd parties are always behind. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.
Third-party presidential politics: Pointless and potentially harmful
Sean Shanks, Reporter // November 2, 2024

Attempts by third-party candidates to inject themselves into the national political conversation have become fruitless. At best, they can mobilize...

In our heightened political climate, it's easy to point the finger. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.
Democracy is fine for now
Ari Sorokin, Opinion Reporter // October 31, 2024

Throughout this hotly-contested run for president, divisive messages have been flying from both sides of the aisle. Both sides seek to create...

After decades of cannabis being stigmatized, Embarc seeks to flip the script with the Devil’s Lettuce party and enjoy the green flower in the open and without shame. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Oct. 18.
Sinners vs. Saints Devil’s Lettuce Party envelops Chico in smoke
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // October 28, 2024

My soberness ended when a blue and white Cookies-branded fake gun was shoved in my face. The trigger was pulled and smoke came out. I adjusted...

Astronaut José Hernández spoke at Chico State on Wednesday in Laxson Auditorium  to share his inspiring life story. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Oct. 30.
José Hernándaz visits Chico State to share his journey from migrant farm worker to NASA astronaut
Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // November 2, 2024

Former NASA astronaut José Hernández visited Chico State Wednesday evening. Music played over the speakers as students, faculty and community...

Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger’s "Conclave," a Focus Features release. Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved. © 2024 Focus Features, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
‘Conclave’ shakes the very nature of the Catholic Church
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // November 2, 2024

“Conclave” plays like poetry; its vivid and striking imagery draws viewers in and its slow-burning suspenseful plot keeps them enveloped...

Stonewall Alliance Center works to support the LGBTQ+ and its allies.
Stonewall’s Coming Out for Art event coming back to Museum of Northern California Art
Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // October 30, 2024

Stonewall Alliance Center of Chico is hosting their annual Coming Out for Art event on Friday at Museum of Northern California Art at 900 Esplanade. The...

The average Orionite desk shows the evidence of their passion and dedication to their work. Graphic created by Jessica Miller on Oct. 30.
Join The Orion: Your voice matters
Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 2, 2024

Dear present and future Wildcats, you should join The Orion.  I’m sure that it doesn’t come as a surprise to you that the news editor...

Students sifted through the donation buckets, exploring the shoe rack and swung through the hangers looking for the perfect clothing items at The CoolCat Closet on Trinity Lawn on Tuesday. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Oct. 29.
The CoolCat Closet: Free clothing for students
Megan Gauer, Layout Editor // October 30, 2024

Students gathered on Trinity Lawn under a yellow pop-up tent lined with hanging clothing beside a sign that read “Free Clothes!” on Tuesday....

Downtown Chico is a popular area for walking, shopping and visiting the university. Photo taken on Oct. 18.
Downtown Chico welcomes three new businesses
Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // October 28, 2024

Downtown Chico announced an upgrade on its instagram that it is bringing in a bar and restaurant, an art studio and a clothing store to the area....

For students, voting can feel overwhelming. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.
Which candidate has the better hometown food?
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Editor // November 3, 2024

With the presidential race coming close to an end and constituents preparing to cast their ballots, I’d imagine we are all quite exhausted...

The Bell Memorial Union Marketplace Cafe has added three new restaurants. All the new places are locally owned. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon Sept. 4.
The Orion tries Marketplace Café
The Orion Staff // October 24, 2024

The Marketplace Café in the Bell Memorial Union features three restaurants this semester – Chico State’s Smokehouse Deli, Monkey Bowls and...

Entrance to the Oktoberfest venue where the staff scanned tickets after bag checks and metal detector scannings. There were people crowded in the lines to get in. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Oct. 5.
Oktoberfest 2024: A look at a traditional German event
Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // October 11, 2024

Oktoberfest, next to the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company on 1075 E. 20th St., has officially ended as of Sunday The event lasted two weekends:...

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Megan Gauer
Megan Gauer
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Megan Gauer is a fourth-year student majoring in journalism news and minoring in social media production and analysis. This is her third semester on staff and she is excited to be on the editorial board...

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