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Seven patrol cars were dispatched to a home at East Ninth Street in Chico Sunday evening.
Family dispute results in hospitalization and criminal charges
C.N.Kepler, Reporter // November 17, 2024

One Chico resident was rushed to Enloe Hospital and another was arrested following an argument turned physical at a house near the intersection...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30
The Orion news weekly highlights: Nov. 8 to 15
Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 15, 2024

From the holiday parking to mansion renovations to bills from the Governor, here are this week’s –- Nov. 8 to 15 –- news stories: Chico...

Bidwell Mansion under restoration on Nov. 13. They started the project in Spring 2024 and are slated to finish Spring 2025. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.
Bidwell Mansion plans to reopen spring 2025
Lukas Mann, Reporter // November 14, 2024

Roofing installations and repairs to all the exterior wood components are mainly moving according to plan with the Bidwell Mansion Restoration...

The Orion spoke to the campus community about how they feel post-Election Day. Courtesy: Pixabay
Post-Election Day: Campus community reacts
The Orion // November 7, 2024

As Election Day has passed and the new president-elect has been announced, The Orion staff took to the paths of Chico State to ask the campus...

Donald Trump will likely be the 45th and the 47th president. Photo from Pixabay
Donald Trump announced as president-elect
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // November 7, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, a race call from the Associated Press said.  After...

The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall
President Steve Perez addresses election aftermath
Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 6, 2024

Chico State President Steve Perez sent an email to the campus community Wednesday morning addressing the heightened emotions around campus post-election.  He...

WILDCAT SCORES
Chico State’s Jojo Murphy going around the Sharks defender with a right-handed layup on the left side of the basket in the first half against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks on Nov. 17. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.
Wildcats men’s basketball escape with the win in home opener
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 19, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats were victorious in Monday night’s home opener over the Hawaii Pacific Sharks by a score of 85-83. Vigorous performances...

Senior forward Makenzi Laprorte drives baseline against her defender in a game against Sonoma State on Jan. 27. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.
Women’s basketball continues undefeated start in home opener
Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // November 16, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team picked up the victory in their home opener  against Menlo College, winning 86-67 and continuing their...

East Bay midfielder Drew Gibbons loses his  balance while attempting to intercept Sylas Sells’ control of the ball during the first half of the game at Chico State Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.
Pioneers upset Wildcats in CCAA Tournament home opener
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 12, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats suffered a gut-wrenching 1-0 loss Sunday afternoon at the hands of the Cal State East Bay Pioneers.  The Wildcats...

Graphic of a woman watching Love Is Blind on her television. Created by Burklee Waddell on Nov. 4, 2024.
Reality TV should be your not-so-guilty pleasure
Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // November 15, 2024

Many people view reality television as a “guilty pleasure,” but I see it as a way to gain important insights into human behavior, learn social...

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...

 Growing exponentially from their first festival in 2023, the second ever BUFF comes back even larger and with more to offer. Graphic courtesy of the Butte Film Festival.
Butte Film Festival gears up to screen 56 student films and 7 Chico State films
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // November 20, 2024

The Butte Film Festival, or BUFF, returns to kick off the jolly season with a Twilight Zone-themed ambience at the Historic Oroville State Theater....

Diana, played by Olivia Moffat, goes through multiple kinds of treatment for her mental illness throughout the show with various side effects. Photo taken by Matt Bates on Nov. 12.
Chico State’s ‘Next to Normal’: Poignant and powerful
Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor // November 16, 2024

Chico State’s Department of Music, Theater and Dance production of Brian Yorkey’s “Next to Normal” is a gut-wrenching, witty wild ride...

Rachel Fictum performs an advanced jazz piece.
Chico State dance club to present entirely student-created showcase Saturday
Sean Shanks, Reporter // November 14, 2024

The Momentum Choreography Collective showcase of student-created dance pieces is Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Bell Memorial Union auditorium....

The Camp Fire burned almost everything in it's path, yet some household items like this baby head doll survived the flames.
Hell on Earth: Remembering the Camp Fire
Jessica Miller and Ariana Powell // November 8, 2024

Jessica Miller, news editor Horrifying sobs echoed from my television screen in my second year of high school when it felt like the entire state...

The mural on the side of Paradise Art Center depicts Paradise’s landscape before the Camp Fire. The empty space symbolizes the community’s efforts to work toward revitalization. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Nov. 5.
Remembering the Camp Fire: Paradise returns stronger
Lexi Lynn and Megan Gauer // November 8, 2024

The sound of propane tanks exploding filled the air as the people of Paradise fled from their homes on Nov. 8, 2018. This November will mark...

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...

The Bell Memorial Union Marketplace Cafe has added three new restaurants. All the new places are locally owned. Taken by Jenna McMahon on September 4.
The Future of the Marketplace Cafe
Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton // November 14, 2024

The Marketplace Cafe in the Bell Memorial Union has a new look and new flavors, but this is only the beginning of the changes the Associated...

Candidates from the two ends of the country have very different iconic food for their state. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.
Which candidate has the better hometown food?
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // 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...

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Anthony Vasek
Anthony Vasek
News Reporter

Anthony Vasek is a first-year journalism major at Chico State. He is originally from Arcata, which is a smaller town four hours away. He has been working in journalism since 2022, where he first wrote...

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