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News
More Chico State students visited the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry due to several days of SNAP benefits being delayed. Photo taken by Aiden Masson on Nov. 6, 2025.
Chico State’s reflection on a lapse in CalFresh benefits
Aiden Masson, Reporter
Ashley Gebb helped to lead group discussions about the new mission statement. This is a progress effort as part of the WASC accreditation, Master Plan and Strategic Plan. Photo credit: Ryan Mccasland
The president’s right hand: Chief of Staff Ashley Gebb
Chris Hutton, Managing Editor
Provost Leslie Cornick addresses student’s concerns during the reimagining academic affairs student expo Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Chico State.
Provost reflects on academic reimagining, and where we are now
Chris Hutton, Managing Editor
This graphic was created by Jessica Miller and Sean Shanks using Canva.com.
Part 1: Chatting it up with high-priced bots
Raquel Frohlich, Reporter
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Arts & Entertainment
Formerly home to Haas Beans Roastery's auxiliary cafe, Creekside has been open for almost three months now. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 28, 2025.
Creekside Cafe and Mercantile: Brewing community through coffee
Lexi Lynn, Features/Entertainment Editor
Students played Clash Royale in the crowded room. Photo taken by Michael Arredondo on Oct. 27, 2025.
Clash Royale tournament brings friendly rivalry
Michael Arredondo, Contributor
Luna Market vendor Kelsey Lopin was one of many talented artists selling their work. There was a wide variety of crafts, paintings and handmade jewelry for sale. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman on Oct. 19, 2025.
I got my tarot read at Halloweentown and apparently I’m healing
Josephine Bowman, Reporter
Partygoers on Halloween night Oct.31, 2013. The Orion file photo
Freaky chic — A guide to Halloween costumes
Josephine Bowman, Reporter
Geese is a four-piece band that formed in Brooklyn in 2016. Their current tour will take them through California in late October. Photo from 3D Country album cover.
KCSC album reviews: “3D Country” by Geese
Isabella Menzel, KCSC DJ
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This week, Coach Cevin Meador joins The Sideline Sitdown to talk Chico State hoops. From offseason prep to building team chemistry, he shares how the Wildcats are looking heading into a new season. Coach gives an inside look at the mindset, leadership, and culture driving Chico State basketball on and off the court, and shares some of the story about how he came to be the leader of the Wildcats.
Sports
Koichi Kurita on the hardest route in the competition. He made it further than the rest of the climbers, but still didn't complete the whole route. Photo taken by Aiyana Curry on Nov. 11, 2025.
Returning senior forward Meadow Aragon is set to lead the women's basketball team for its 2025-26 season. Photo taken by Milca Elvira Chacon on Mar. 1, 2025.
The men's basketball team is nearing its 2025-26 campaign with a new starting five and head coach Cevin Meador. Photo taken by Jason Halley on Feb. 6, 2025
Chico State men's and women's cross country teams both claim first place in the NCAA West Regionals in Monmouth, Oregon. Photo taken by Malisse Busby on Oct. 24, 2025.
Wildcats finish the regular season with a 3-3 draw against Cal Poly Humboldt, locking in the No.2 seed for conference playoffs. Photo taken by Aiyana Curry on Nov. 6, 2025.
Joyner protects the net, collecting three saves in the 1-0 win over Humboldt. Photo taken by Malisse Busby on Nov. 6, 2025.
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Features
Upper Crust Bakery and Cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating options, making it a great place to enjoy the autumn weather. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman on Nov. 4, 2025
‘Tis the season to fall into autumnal specials
Josephine Bowman, Reporter
Student Spotlight: Ranpha Sarat
Student Spotlight: Ranpha Sarat
Nathan Espindula, Reporter
In 1989, The Orion featured a story about adoption agencies in the Chico area who connect prospective adopters with pregnant college students. Depending on the agency, women usually took their babies home for about 45 days and could change their minds about adoption until they signed a relinquishment form. Photo taken by Sean Shanks on Oct. 31, 2025
Stories from the archives: Reconnecting with Wildcat history
Raquel Frohlich, Reporter
Driven by deep ambition, senior golfer Naoki Easterday has built a top-tier career at Chico State. Photo courtesy of Cayden Jones on Oct. 13, 2025.
Naoki Easterday’s steady climb puts him among Chico State golf’s best
Aiyana Curry, Reporter
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Opinion
Early voting started on October 6, with residents being able to cast their vote remotely. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on Oct. 29, 2025.
Proposition 50: Now is not the time to take the high road
Marianne Akre, Opinion Editor
With over 600 million listeners, many enjoy having Spotify on in the background of their day but are now starting to question the ethics of their most used music streaming platform. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on Oct 22, 2025
The ethical dilemma of Spotify
Maya DeHoyos, Reporter
Open roads make the commute to school seem deceivingly longer than it is. Photo by Allisyn Shaw.
Commuting: An expedition for an education
Allisyn Shaw, Reporter
Last year, a man spent multiple days on campus delivering an aggressive message of Christianity. Photo taken in front of BMU on Sep. 24, 2024 by Sean Shanks.
Political speakers on campus are driving us further apart
Marianne Akre, Opinion Editor
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