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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Smoke can still be seen from inside Bidwell Mansion after the fire Wednesday morning. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Dec. 11.
Bidwell Mansion destroyed in fire
Megan Gauer, Layout Editor // December 11, 2024

Bidwell Mansion, the historic home of John and Annie Bidwell, was destroyed in an overnight fire on Wednesday. The fire began around 3:15 a.m....

Chico’s new city council for the next two years. Left to right: Dale Bennett, Tom van Overbeek, Kasey Reynolds, Bryce Goldstein, Katie Hawley, Addison Winslow and Michael O’Brien. Screenshot from the city council meeting recording.
New Chico city councilors take oaths and help select mayor and vice mayor
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // December 6, 2024

Chico’s downtown city hall was packed to the brim during a special meeting on Dec. 4. Residents filled the room to watch the new city councilors...

Community members are being asked to support the victims of the Palermo school shooting in Butte County and offer support. Photo from FreePik.
Community members will hold a fundraiser for Palermo school shooting victims
Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // December 6, 2024

A fundraiser will be on Monday from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Southside Community Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Ave., in Oroville for victims and their...

Butte County voting results are in and State results are expected to be certified Dec. 13. Photo from Pixabay.
Election results are certified in Butte County as California Senators are sworn in
Jessica Miller, News Editor // December 4, 2024

County election results were certified by Butte County Clerk Recorder Keaton Denlay on Dec. 3. California counties have until Dec. 5 to file...

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...

WILDCAT SCORES
Chico State’s Makenzi Laporte going up for a contested left-handed layup in the first half of Saturday’s 77-54 win over the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.
Wildcats women’s basketball extend win streak with season sweep of the Lumberjacks
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // December 16, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team extended their win streak to five games Saturday afternoon with a 77-54 win over the Cal Poly Humboldt...

Senior forward Meadow Aragon attempts a contested lay-up in a game against Menlo College on Nov. 14. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.
Back-to-back wins elevate women’s basketball to 3-0 in conference play
Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // December 11, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team reached the century mark for the first time in 18 years in their dominant victory Thursday against...

Junior guard Miles Daniels blocks opposing players from San Francisco State while trying to advance the offense Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Chico State.
Wildcats men’s basketball remains undefeated at home in win over Gators
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // December 9, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats remain undefeated in conference play and at home following a 79-62 victory Saturday afternoon over the San Francisco...

Streaming services are becoming cable
Streaming services are becoming cable
Owen Daniels, Reporter // December 10, 2024

Streaming services are like cable where you would pay for all these channels that you don't ever watch, but certain programs and channels you...

Why attendance should not affect grades
Why attendance should not affect grades
Owen Daniels, Reporter // December 5, 2024

I am paying thousands of dollars to attend classes at Chico State. So when I choose to skip a class, why should it affect my grade if I am the...

Student Pavan Kasukurti (left) and owner Ahmad Ghous (right) outside the truck. Taken by Dominic Curcuro on Oct. 27th, 2024.
Halal Platter: An underrated food option on campus
Dominic Curcuro, Writer // November 29, 2024

Over the past few months I have often got food from the red Halal Platter food truck on my way to classes, and it has quickly become my favorite...

New leaks hint at potential features and the anticipated release timeline for the PlayStation 6, Photo by JÉSHOOTS from Pexels.
Playstation 6 leak: New generation of features, release date rumors
Michael Arredondo, Entertainment Reporter // December 7, 2024

On the heels of the Playstation 5 Pro, release date and hardware rumors have spread about Sony's next console. While not officially named the...

Justin Topp enjoys working with the camera and is interested in cinematography. Photo courtesy of Justin Topp.
From dreams to reality: a student’s journey to the Cannes Film Festival
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // December 4, 2024

Correction: clarifications on responsibilities for the American Pavillion Student Outreach Program. Justin Topp, a Chico local and film student,...

 The cover of “Destiny Disrupted.”
‘Destiny Disrupted’: The story of Islam and world history
Ari Sorokin, Opinion Reporter // November 28, 2024

"Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes" by Tamim Ansary is one of my favorite reads this year. It provides an eye-opening...

Suhaib Qadih celebrating in his graduation robe after obtaining a degree in public relations and marketing from the University of Palestine. Photo courtesy of Qadih.
Surviving in the Gaza Strip: Suhaib Qadih
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // December 19, 2024

Suhaib Qadih is currently living alone in a displacement camp in Khan Younis, near the Gaza-Egypt border. His walls are composed of both ornate...

Photos of spring's editorial board. Top row (left to right): Ellie Marty, Megan Gauer and Milca Elvira Chacon. Middle row (left to right): Nathan Chiochios, Callum Standish and Chris Hutton. Bottom row (left to right) Jenna McMahon, Sean Shanks and Nadia Hill.
Introducing The Orion’s spring 2025 editorial board
The Orion // December 17, 2024

We are super excited to announce The Orion's spring editorial board. To get to know them, read their profiles here. Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief:  Hi!...

The location next to the creek and the park makes for wonderful views from the building. The nearby Bidwell Bowl is undergoing renovation as part of the project. Photo taken by Sean Shanks on Dec. 9.
Behavioral and Social Sciences building nears completion
Sean Shanks, Reporter // December 12, 2024

Classes are now being held in the new Behavioral and Social Sciences building while construction is being completed. Most of the work is done,...

A plate of four delicious street tacos and a cup of horchata. Photo taken by Dominic Curcuro on Oct. 26.
Birrieria Barajas: A strong competitor in Chico’s Mexican food scene
Dominic Curcuro, Writer // December 20, 2024

After walking by Birrieria Barajas almost daily before its opening, I am glad to say the restaurant went beyond my expectations. Quesabirria...

Downtown Chico spotlight: Hispanic-owned restaurants
Downtown Chico spotlight: Hispanic-owned restaurants
Dominic Curcuro, Writer // December 18, 2024

Chico has a vibrant, varied and delicious Hispanic food scene, and Downtown Chico specifically is an easy place to get to from campus. These...

Student Pavan Kasukurti (left) and owner Ahmad Ghous (right) outside the truck. Taken by Dominic Curcuro on Oct. 27th, 2024.
Halal Platter: An underrated food option on campus
Dominic Curcuro, Writer // November 29, 2024

Over the past few months I have often got food from the red Halal Platter food truck on my way to classes, and it has quickly become my favorite...

MEET THE STAFF
Jenna McMahon
Jenna McMahon
Copy Editor

Jenna McMahon transferred to Chico State in fall 2023 from Santa Barbara City College and is in her third-year as a journalism major as well as having added a global studies minor this year. This will...

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