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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Steve Garvey is a former baseball player running for the U.S. Senate. Courtesy: Steve Garvey
U.S. Senate candidate: Steve Garvey
Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 9, 2024

Steve Garvey is a Republican candidate running for U.S. Senate in November against Congressman Adam Schiff.  Originally born in Florida,...

Community member and housing developers join for the ribbon cutting ceremony at Shotover Inn apartments Wednesday Oct. 2, in Hamilton City. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon on Oct. 2.
Renovation of Shotover Inn provides new homes for renters
Milca Elvira Chacon, multimedia reporter // October 8, 2024

Members of the community celebrated the renovation of the Shotover Inn apartments on Wednesday at 325 Broadway in Hamilton City. While looking...

Zachary Fitch pleaded no contest to charges accusing him of intentionally starting a fire that burned two pallet shelters in August. Courtesy: Butte County District Attorney's Office
Chico man pleads no contest to pallet shelter arson-related charges
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 8, 2024

A Chico man, Zachary Fitch, pleaded no contest Wednesday to charges related to starting a fire that destroyed two pallet shelters on Aug. 5,...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this november. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14
On the ballot: What is Prop 33?
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 7, 2024

Proposition 33, one of 10 propositions coming to the California ballot this November, would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14
On the ballot: What is Prop 32?
Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 4, 2024

Proposition 32 is one of 10 new propositions coming to California in November. If passed, Prop 32 would raise minimum wage immediately to $17...

Monica McDaniel is a Chico local and public-appointed official running for Chico City Council District 3. Courtesy: Monica McDaniel
Chico District 3 representative: Monica McDaniel
Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 3, 2024

Monica McDaniel is running for Chico City Council District 3 this November against current council member Dale Bennett.  McDaniel earned...

WILDCAT SCORES
Iresh Molina, middle, finishing out the final push of a race next to her sister, Della, right. Taken by Joshua Beam.
Iresh Molina wins second CCAA Runner of the Week in third week of season
Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // October 9, 2024

Junior Iresh Molina picked up her second California Collegiate Athletic Association Runner of the Week award of the season after finishing fifth...

Darius Dukes dribbling down the wing, leaving his defender on the ground. Taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 6.
Chico State men’s soccer drops points against Dominguez Hills
Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // October 6, 2024

The Chico State men’s soccer team took on the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros Sunday in a high-scoring battle that ended in a stalemate, 2-2. Both...

Chico State’s junior midfielder Hannah Pieri and freshman forward Caroline Souza celebrate Pieri’s game-tying goal in the 66th minute of the game against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Oct. 6. Taken by Aaron Draper.
Wildcats women’s soccer claw back from behind against the Toros
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // October 6, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats (3-2-4, 0-1-1 CCAA) came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros (3-3-2, 1-0-1...

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...

Inside the Bell Memorial Union Food court. Taken by Owen Daniels on September 16.
How 'food options on campus are bad' is an unpopular opinion
Owen Daniels, Opinion Reporter // September 23, 2024

“The food options on campus suck” is what I thought to myself the other day when I couldn't find anything on campus that I wanted to eat....

Modern pumpkin spice popularity began in the early 2000s after Starbucks released their pumpkin spice latte. Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.
Pumpkin spice and everything not so nice
Ariana Powell, Editor-In-Chief // September 22, 2024

Once late August, September rolls around, pumpkin spice products start popping up everywhere; on the food, personal hygiene, pets, home decor...

Fentress Kepler walks across the [welcome] mat as he enters The Chico Children's Museum for playtime.
Chico Children's Museum asks for support at exclusive event Oct. 10
C.N.Kepler, Opinion Reporter // October 8, 2024

Chico Children’s Museum needs help and invites future board members and sponsors to the High Tea Social on Oct. 10. An kid-free event where...

A desk display of retro games and some of Tech Toss's donated technology in Gallery 1078, the Retro PC gaming event will be on Thursday in Tehama Hall. Photo provided by Dakota Rose.
Retro PC event will be 3 hours of pizza, snacks and gaming classics
Sean Shanks, Features Reporter // October 7, 2024

The College of Communication and Education, the Computer Graphics Club and nonprofit Tech Toss are all coming together Thursday for three hours...

The Performance Arts Center is the venue for the majority of performances on campus. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Oct. 3
School of Performing Arts: Performance schedule
Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor // October 7, 2024

Music is in the air this autumn at Chico State. Check out the upcoming productions on campus as featured in  Impulse Magazine.  October  ...

Fentress Kepler walks across the [welcome] mat as he enters The Chico Children's Museum for playtime.
Chico Children's Museum asks for support at exclusive event Oct. 10
C.N.Kepler, Opinion Reporter // October 8, 2024

Chico Children’s Museum needs help and invites future board members and sponsors to the High Tea Social on Oct. 10. An kid-free event where...

There are multiple nationally-declared days that bring awareness or a little bit of fun to each day. Graphic created by Ariana Powell on Sept. 18.
National Day calendar: Oct. 6-12
Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // October 6, 2024

Here are just a few of the National Days to have fun with for the week of Oct. 6-12: Sunday, Oct. 6 National Coaches Day No...

Business owner, Ashley Juhl-Darlington, had been planning her market for the last couple years. Photo taken by Rebecca Gonzalez on Oct. 1
Chico State alumna opens small business in Meriam Park
Rebecca Gonzalez, Features Reporter // October 5, 2024

Meriam Park has welcomed a new business, Bapa’s Market, which displays a variety of natural and organic foods. The owner is a Chico State alumna...

This is a 100% satirical article. Graphic generated by Ariana Powell using Adobe Firefly on April 25.
Black Plague on-campus: RUN!!!
Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // May 1, 2024

It’s arrived at campus … the BLACK PLAGUE! Despite the health risk posed by the ancient sickness, the university announced they will not...

Say "hello" to your new mayor. Photo by Robledo Rafael Andrade via Pexels.
A modest fur-prosal: Put pets in local politics
Heather Taylor, Copy Editor // March 4, 2024

We all know the only politics that matter are those on a national and global scale. Local politics are a waste of time and energy, with little-to-no...

Swift Campaign Logo / Designed by the Swift Campaign (Satire logo created by Garrett Hartman)
Presidential elections Swift-ly approaching
Garrett Hartman, Contributor // February 21, 2024

The quadrennial tradition of Ye — formerly Kanye West — announcing his run for president was interrupted this week. In the middle of an unhinged,...

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’...

The Wildcat Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They can be found in the Student Services building across from the BMU Marketplace.
CCLC Pop-Up Pantry to aid Chico State students in need
Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // September 25, 2024

The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center is hosting a Pop-Up Pantry in Meriam Library room 172. These pop-ups are in collaboration with the Hungry...

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