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Photo taken by Molly Myers on Sept. 3, 2023 downtown across from where the Farmers Market is held.
Abandoned shoes in Chico: photo series
Molly Myers, Managing Editor // May 22, 2024

The south campus neighborhood in which I live is an illegal dumping hot spot. I often see abandoned couches, mattresses and curiously, shoes.  For...

President Perez shaking the hand of Taylor Bisby as she receives her Masters degree. Taken by Jessica Miller on May 15
Chico State celebrates Graduate Studies Commencement
Jessica Miller and Alina Babajko // May 16, 2024

Students from graduate studies programs celebrated their accomplishments Wednesday night in the midst of a 93 degree heat with signs warning...

Chico State, David Stachura. Photo credit Chico State
A final wrap up of Stachura
Jenna McMahon and Maki Chapman // May 15, 2024

David Stachura did not receive a severance package when he resigned Feb. 14, but he did receive a windfall of sorts, in that he does not have...

WILDCAT SCORES
Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper.
Chico State baseball drops to 5th after a tough series against East Bay
Nate Paddock, Reporter // May 2, 2024

After a dominating game one victory against Cal State East Bay, the Wildcats dropped the following three games, falling to 24-20 on the year...

Chico State pitcher Amelie Valdez celebrates with first baseman Destiny Sevilla. Taken by Aaron Draper
Wildcats softball closes out season, celebrate senior day
Lukas Mann, Reporter // April 29, 2024

The Wildcats (13-29, 12-24 CCAA) closed out their 2024 campaign at home this weekend against the NFCA No. 24 ranked Cal State San Marcos Cougars...

Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper.
Chico State baseball walks it off to split series against Monterey Bay
Nate Paddock, Reporter // April 22, 2024

Chico State baseball took on first-place Cal State Monterey Bay in a back-and-forth series this past weekend. The series ended with both teams...

My Ancestry DNA test.
Life as an Oriental Jew
Ari Sorokin, Reporter // May 13, 2024

I am not white. I can pass as white, but I still get searched at the airport. Whenever I am around Middle Eastern people, they ask about my ethnicity....

I fixed the monument to the Martyred Children of Gaza.
Children are not martyrs
Ari Sorokin, Reporter // May 12, 2024

A few weeks ago, I saw a Palestinian monument to the martyred children of Gaza. So I decided to flip it and replace the sign with the words “Down...

Modified Hamas Flag draped with red instead of green.
Palestinian 'resistance' uses sexual assault
Ari Sorokin, Reporter // May 11, 2024

This year is the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. While Take Back the Night impressed me, I was disappointed by Chico State’s...

Thanks to horror films, some names have been ruined ... or made cool. Photo by Jeswin Thomas from Pexels.
Names horror films have ruined ... or made cool
Ariana Powell, Editor-In-Chief // May 19, 2024

Horror films have been ruining some perfectly good names for decades now. Or if you take it in stride, these films have made certain names cool. Here...

Sydney Sweeney in Immaculate. Photo courtesy of NEON.
He said, she said: 'Immaculate'
Garrett Hartman and Ariana Powell // May 18, 2024

"Immaculate," a March released horror film, follows Cecilia — played by Sydney Sweeney — as she travels to Italy to join a convent. However,...

Live from the World Contamination Tour. Photo taken by Penny Howle and courtesy My Chemical Romance.
An alt-girl's origin story: emo beginnings
Ariana Powell, Editor-In-Chief // May 16, 2024

Growing up I listened to whatever my parents listened to. My parents love telling the story about how as a baby I fell asleep to Pink Floyd's...

Both faculty members’ and students’ mental health are suffering due to a lack of support at Chico State and across the California State University System. Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.
Faculty, students' mental health continue to suffer
Ariana Powell, Editor-In-Chief // May 20, 2024

The California State University Board of Trustees approved the tentative agreement with the California Faculty Association on March 4. One of...

Meet The Orions fall 2024 editorial board. Collage created by Ariana Powell on May 8 using Pixlr.
Meet The Orion's fall 2024 editorial board!
The Orion // May 17, 2024

The Orion's editorial board for the fall 2024 semester has been selected! To get to know them, read below: Editor-in-chief, Ariana Powell Hello...

Photo credit: Diego Ramirez
Congrats to The Orion graduates!
The Orion // May 15, 2024

Graduation quickly approaches, and thus it is time to say goodbye to some of The Orion's editors and staffers. Get to know those who are walking...

Left side of table, Jenna McMahon, Nathan Chiochios and Jessica Miller sit with, on the right side front to back, Callum Standish, Molly Myers, Nadia Hill, and Grace Stark at  Estom Jamani Dining Commons. Photo taken April 29 by a kind employee at the dining hall.
The Orion tries the dining hall
The Orion Staff // May 21, 2024

Imagine a reasonably priced restaurant, walking distance from your home with a wide variety of serviceable staples that your friends can meet...

Riley’s Bar and Grill is a popular bar scene a couple blocks from campus. Hundreds of young college students visit Riley’s everyday for cheap drink deals and the fun atmosphere. Photo taken by Alina Babajko on May 5.
‘Angel shots’ offered by selective bars in Chico
Alina Babajko, Reporter // May 14, 2024

It is common for people to take advantage of vulnerable people while they are under the influence in crowded bars, making them feel uncomfortable...

Seared salmon nigiri in a base of spicy ponzu sauce that is a sneak attack on the taste buds. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 25.
Sake sushi: almost average
Ariana Powell and Jessica Miller // April 28, 2024

Ariana Powell, editor-in-chief and sushi warrior Sake has joined the barrage of restaurants on Business Lane, however, it does not mean it’s...

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