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Two more islands still have yet to be integrated into Chico city limits. Photo taken by Anthony Vasek on Oct. 15
Some newly-annexed residents can’t vote on city matters in November
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 20, 2024

An “island” in West East Avenue was annexed into city limits in August. However, residents in that area are not able to vote on city matters...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30
The Orion news weekly highlights: Oct. 12 to Oct. 18
Jessica Miller, News Editor // October 18, 2024

From recently signed state bills to City of Chico candidates to a rally arrest, here are this week’s –- Oct. 12 to Oct. 18 –- news stories: WellCat...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14
On the ballot: What is Prop 36?
Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 18, 2024

Proposition 36, one of 10 new propositions coming to California in November, will allow felony charges for the possession of certain drugs and...

Melissa Lopez-Mora, a Chico State student is running for Chico City Council District 5. Courtesy: Melissa Lopez-Mora
Chico District 5 Representative: Melissa Lopez-Mora
Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 17, 2024

Melissa Lopez-Mora is running for Chico City Council District 5 in November against Katie Hawley.  Lopez-Mora was born and raised in Chico,...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this november. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14
On the ballot: What is Prop 35?
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 17, 2024

Proposition 35, one of 10 propositions coming to the California ballot this November, would provide permanent funding for Medi-Cal health care...

Katie Hawley, a graduate of Chico State, is running for District 5 of the Chico City Council. Photo courtesy of Katie Hawley
Chico District 5 representative: Katie Hawley
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 16, 2024

Katie Hawley, a Chico State graduate, is running against Melissa Lopez-Mora to represent District 5 of the Chico City Council. Hawley was...

WILDCAT SCORES
Chico State senior defender Preston Moll fist fist-bumping junior defender Carson Zarate pregame before taking on the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Oct. 6. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.
No. 8 Wildcats men’s soccer saw off Lumberjacks 2-1
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // October 20, 2024

The No. 8 Chico State Wildcats (9-2-2, 3-1-2 CCAA) defeated the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks (2-7-4, 1-4-1 CCAA) by a score of 2-1 Sunday morning.  Junior...

The Dodgers from their time in Brooklyn, well before they got tired of getting pounded by the Yankees and moved across the country. The Yankees are 8-3 in the World Series against the Dodgers. Taken by Unknown photographer in 1913, available from Library of Congress.
Dodgers and Yankees World Series: The horror is nearly upon us
Sean Shanks, Features Reporter // October 20, 2024

Since 1981, the collective world of baseball has been spared the horror of watching the Dodgers and the Yankees play each other in the fall classic....

Kylie Matthews, Caitlyn Eichhorst, Jessie Camarillo and Kailie Flores celebrating a point against the Warriors. Taken Oct. 18 by Aaron Draper.
Chico State volleyball grabs big win against Stanislaus State
Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // October 20, 2024

The Wildcats volleyball team (7-10, 4-6 CCAA) faced off with Stanislaus State Warriors (13-5, 6-4 CCAA) in a back-and-forth battle that led to...

The Dodgers from their time in Brooklyn, well before they got tired of getting pounded by the Yankees and moved across the country. The Yankees are 8-3 in the World Series against the Dodgers. Taken by Unknown photographer in 1913, available from Library of Congress.
Dodgers and Yankees World Series: The horror is nearly upon us
Sean Shanks, Features Reporter // October 20, 2024

Since 1981, the collective world of baseball has been spared the horror of watching the Dodgers and the Yankees play each other in the fall classic....

Second year student Anakin Hunter, right, disagrees with the speaker's message and prays after listening to him outside of the Bell Memorial Union at Chico State Tuesday, Sep. 24, 204.
The polarizing truth about the campus preacher
Ari Sorokin, Reporter // October 19, 2024

Recently, a firebrand preacher calling himself "Brother Matt" came to campus passionately preaching the sins he saw and encouraged people to...

Parking structure
Chico State has a problem: Parking
Owen Daniels, Reporter // October 7, 2024

Chico State needs to fix its parking situation. I don’t have a campus parking pass, but my friends who do only ever complain about it. They...

David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown in the horror film, “Terrifier 3,” a Cineverse release. Photo courtesy of Jesse Korman/Dark Age Cinema.
He said, she said: ‘Terrifier 3’
Ariana Powell and Garrett Hartman // October 21, 2024

“Terrifier 3” is the third installment of the “Terrifier” series. It takes place five years after the events of “Terrifier 2” and...

The cast of “The Crucible” during an intense moment in a court scene in the second act. Photo courtesy of Jason A. Halley on Oct. 9.
Chico State’s chilling production of ‘The Crucible’
Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor // October 19, 2024

Chico State’s production of “The Crucible” captured the true horror of a witch hunt in a community that values pride and reputation over...

Chico Embarc storefront from the parking lot. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Oct. 3.
Embarc hosts Sinners vs. Saints: Devil's Lettuce Party
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // October 18, 2024

Flipping the narrative on the heavily-stigmatized, devilish marijuana, Embarc — a dispensary in Chico — is hosting the Sinners vs. Saints...

Chris Sullivan started his term as Associated Students president in May 2024. The term will end in May 2025. Courtesy: Chris Sullivan.
AS President Chris Sullivan aims to ‘advocate, unite and understand’
Lexi Lynn, Reporter // October 21, 2024

Chris Sullivan, the Associated Students President for the 2024-2025 school year, is representing the student voices of Chico State. Sullivan...

This article has been submitted as a guest editorial to The Orion. Graphic created by Ariana Powell and Jessica Miller.
Guest editorial: Story on criminal case is misleading
Cheuyengther Xiong, Contributor // October 21, 2024

Editor’s note: This is a guest editorial written in response to a story that ran in The Orion in mid-September. The Orion stands by its reporting...

David Leick, the author of “USS Princeton: The Life and Loss of ‘Sweet P.’” Photo courtesy of David Leick.
Chico State graduate David Leick brings WWII aircraft carrier story to life
Jenna McMahon, Multimedia Editor // October 20, 2024

David Leick, a Chico State alumnus, is having his first book published on Oct. 24 written about the history of the United States Ship Princeton,...

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:...

Sign above the entrance of Momo’s Poke. Taken by Dominic Curcuro on Sept. 19, 2024.
Momo’s Poke: A new seafood option in Chico
Dominic Curcuro, Food Reporter // October 8, 2024

Chico always has room for quality restaurants of other cultures, and Momo’s Poke, which opened mid summer of this year, had me wondering if...

Photo of Kelly's Cheesesteak in front of Éstom Jámani Hall. Butte Hall is in the background.
Campus food truck schedule: Oct. 7-11
Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // October 7, 2024

From mac and cheese to super-fries, food trucks are popping up everywhere on Chico State’s campus. Here is a schedule showing where students’...

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Sean Shanks
Sean Shanks
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Sean Shanks is in his first semester on The Orion. He is studying journalism because people’s stories are beautiful and accountability is awesome.

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