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The Orion news weekly highlights: Nov. 2 to 7
Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 8, 2024

From the Camp Fire anniversary to election updates, here are this week’s –- Nov. 2 to 7 –- news stories: Man rushed to hospital after...

Several firetrucks lined up down East 20th Street late Thursday night to ensure Camp Fire flames didn’t cross over into the residential Chico area. This road and Skyway Road were the closest areas the fire got to residential homes in Chico.
Recovering from the Camp Fire
Jessica Miller and Beatrice Williams // November 8, 2024

CAL FIRE Jarbo Gap station firefighters left their posts at 6:30 a.m. on Nov 8, 2018 to investigate a suspected fire in Feather River Canyon...

Downtown Paradise six years after the Camp Fire. Some businesses have rebuilt while others were not able to come back. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon on Nov. 4.
Rebuilding efforts are still ongoing 6 years after the Camp Fire
Jessica Miller and Jenna McMahon // November 8, 2024

 The Camp Fire scarred the Town of Paradise and burned 18,804 structures six years ago on Nov. 8, 2018. This fire changed the Paradise and...

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...

The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall
President Steve Perez addresses election aftermath
Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 6, 2024

Chico State President Steve Perez sent an email to the campus community Wednesday morning addressing the heightened emotions around campus post-election.  He...

WILDCAT SCORES
Chico State Wildcat Miles Rice (#5)  jumping in the air in an attempt to win a header in a 2-2 draw, against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Oct. 6. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.
Wildcats men’s soccer earns No. 3 seed, set to host playoff game Sunday
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 8, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats secured a crucial win Thursday, led by one of the California Collegiate Athletic Association’s top goal scorers, senior...

Senior forward Miles Rice sneaking one past the Toros keeper to score one of his two goals of the game from the penalty spot against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 6.
Wildcats men’s soccer clinch CCAA playoff berth with another draw
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 7, 2024

The Wildcats clinched a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth Sunday afternoon with a 1-1 draw against the Cal State San Marcos...

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Chico State men's basketball Coach Greg Clink looks on at a game from the sidelines.
Men’s basketball head coach retires 4 days before season opener
Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // November 4, 2024

Chico State men’s basketball coach Greg Clink announced his retirement Monday, only four days before the team’s 2024-25 season opener in...

In terms of polling numbers, 3rd parties are always behind. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.
Third-party presidential politics: Pointless and potentially harmful
Sean Shanks, Reporter // November 2, 2024

Attempts by third-party candidates to inject themselves into the national political conversation have become fruitless. At best, they can mobilize...

In our heightened political climate, it's easy to point the finger. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.
Democracy is fine for now
Ari Sorokin, Opinion Reporter // October 31, 2024

Throughout this hotly-contested run for president, divisive messages have been flying from both sides of the aisle. Both sides seek to create...

After decades of cannabis being stigmatized, Embarc seeks to flip the script with the Devil’s Lettuce party and enjoy the green flower in the open and without shame. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Oct. 18.
Sinners vs. Saints Devil’s Lettuce Party envelops Chico in smoke
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // October 28, 2024

My soberness ended when a blue and white Cookies-branded fake gun was shoved in my face. The trigger was pulled and smoke came out. I adjusted...

Students get prepared with their harnesses and look at the different rock climbing courses to choose from the one they want to attempt to climb to reach the top. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson
Climb your way to first at ‘The Ruckus’ climbing competition
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // November 9, 2024

Grab your chalk bags and climbing shoes because the Wildcat Recreation Center Climbing Gym is hosting “The Ruckus,” a bouldering competition...

Tom Hardy plays Eddie Brock, a journalist turned anti-hero when he gets infected by a Symbiote. Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures.
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ more like ‘Venom: The Last Time I will See a Venom Movie’
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // November 7, 2024

“Venom: The Last Dance” may be the final Venom movie, but it isn’t the last movie we will see in this franchise – which either makes...

Astronaut José Hernández spoke at Chico State on Wednesday in Laxson Auditorium  to share his inspiring life story. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Oct. 30.
José Hernándaz visits Chico State to share his journey from migrant farm worker to NASA astronaut
Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // November 2, 2024

Former NASA astronaut José Hernández visited Chico State Wednesday evening. Music played over the speakers as students, faculty and community...

The Camp Fire burned almost everything in it's path, yet some household items like this baby head doll survived the flames.
Hell on Earth: Remembering the Camp Fire
Jessica Miller and Ariana Powell // November 8, 2024

Jessica Miller, news editor Horrifying sobs echoed from my television screen in my second year of high school when it felt like the entire state...

The mural on the side of Paradise Art Center depicts Paradise’s landscape before the Camp Fire. The empty space symbolizes the community’s efforts to work toward revitalization. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Nov. 5.
Remembering the Camp Fire: Paradise returns stronger
Lexi Lynn and Megan Gauer // November 8, 2024

The sound of propane tanks exploding filled the air as the people of Paradise fled from their homes on Nov. 8, 2018. This November will mark...

The average Orionite desk shows the evidence of their passion and dedication to their work. Graphic created by Jessica Miller on Oct. 30.
Join The Orion: Your voice matters
Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 2, 2024

Dear present and future Wildcats, you should join The Orion.  I’m sure that it doesn’t come as a surprise to you that the news editor...

For students, voting can feel overwhelming. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.
Which candidate has the better hometown food?
Chris Hutton, Entertainment Editor // November 3, 2024

With the presidential race coming close to an end and constituents preparing to cast their ballots, I’d imagine we are all quite exhausted...

The Bell Memorial Union Marketplace Cafe has added three new restaurants. All the new places are locally owned. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon Sept. 4.
The Orion tries Marketplace Café
The Orion Staff // October 24, 2024

The Marketplace Café in the Bell Memorial Union features three restaurants this semester – Chico State’s Smokehouse Deli, Monkey Bowls and...

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:...

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Ariana Powell
Ariana Powell
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Ariana Powell is in her fifth year at Chico State as a media arts criticism and journalism news double-major. Now in her fifth semester on The Orion and having assumed the editor-in-chief position for...

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