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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

At 8:24 the cannons went off, marking the end of graduation. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on May 14.
The class of 2025 graduate students walk the stage to receive their masters degree
Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor

Under a cloudless Wednesday sky, with sunlight radiating down to the anxious and excited crowds below, graduate students march onto the lawn of University Stadium. The expanse of grass was covered in black,...

Provost Leslie Cornick shared her love for the community and dedication to working more closely with the campus community. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on April 4.
Provost Leslie Cornick avoids vote of no confidence in the Academic Senate
Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor

Provost Leslie Cornick avoided a resolution for a vote of no confidence at the last Academic Senate meeting Thursday. While the senators discussed the feedback from their constituents, none of the senators...

Some student IT workers have had their hours reinstated following what is being called a "miscommunication."  Photo credit: Carly Campbell
ITSS student employee shifts reinstated following a ‘miscommunication’ that led to shifts being cut
Chris Hutton and Sean Shanks

Several student employees in the IT services department have had their hours reinstated following what has been characterized as a “miscommunication,” according to Vice President of the Division of...

Some student IT workers are facing an uncertain future after being told by their supervisor that their last day of work is Wednesday. Illustration by Trevor Moore
Student IT workers face potential cuts in hours and early termination of employment
Sean Shanks, Chris Hutton and C. Nicholas Kepler

Update 11:30 a.m. Two anonymous sources that spoke with The Orion reached out and shared that their hours were reinstated following a meeting with Director of ITSS Amandeep Grewall. Grewall told a source...

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Royal Larkspur surrounding Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park. Photo taken by Alexis Bunch on April 11.
Wildflowers have sprung into action in Upper Bidwell Park
Alexis Bunch, Reporter
Marley Wood-Pilkinton adding final touches to her “Day On The Green” mural. Photo taken by Alexis Bunch on April 9.
The artist behind the Hub’s chalk wall
Alexis Bunch, Reporter
Leslie Cornick shares a moment with a rehab harbor seal pup in Seward, Alaska, where she completed her PhD research. Photo courtesy of Leslie Cornick.
‘Everyone has a story’: Provost Leslie Cornick reflects on her journey
Lexi Lynn, Reporter
Personnel from CalRecycle, California Department of Food and Agriculture and the State Water Board studying livestock composting piles. Photo courtesy of Kasey DeAtley.
Professor Kasey DeAtley proposes trailblazing livestock composting bill
Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
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Tumblr is a well-known social media platform that girlblogging thrives in. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on May 15.
Girlblogging is becoming dangerous
Marianne Akre, Reporter
Students lock up their bikes on and around campus highlighting the strong biking culture. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on April 30.
How bike-friendly is Chico State?
Maya DeHoyos, Reporter
El Malilla holding a Mexican flag during his first Coachella performance. Photo by Pedro Apolinar on April 12.
Straight out of México: El Malilla
Pedro Apolinar, Opinion Reporter
Coachella grounds are bustling on the first day. Photo taken by Pedro Apolinar on April 11
Coachella is drowning in expectations
Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
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