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The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Roe vs. CSU Board of Trustees, et al. has been settled

Sexual assault case closed against former Chico State math professor, CSU Board of Trustees

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The former dean of the College of Agriculture, Patricia Stock, is suing President Steve Perez and the CSU Board of Trustees, alleging retaliation and discrimination. Graphic created by Nadia Hill.

Former Ag dean sues Chico State President and CSU for alleged discrimination and retaliation

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Photo from “Vol. II” album cover.

Album Review: ‘Vol. II’ by Angine de Poitrine

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Graduates throw their caps in the air to celebrate their degrees. Photo taken by Grace Payne May 17, 2026.

Congratulations to Chico State’s Class of 2026

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The College of Business and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences graduates celebrate their achievements.Photo taken by Grace Payne, on May 16, 2026.

Wind gusts and broken announcement systems take center stage at the first ceremony of the day

News
Chico Police move a suspect arrested after a low speed chase at W 5th and Hazel streets. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on May 8, 2026 in Chico, California.
Police arrest suspect after tense standoff on frat row
Sean Shanks and Nadia Hill
Honoring voices and tradition: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women speaker and Big Time celebration
Merri Shiger and Caden Huntley
Error screen does not allow students to access their Canvas account through their Chico State Portal. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman May 7, 2026.
Breaking News: Division of IT will begin enabling Canvas
Alexa Lima, Reporter
Error screen does not allow students to access their Canvas account through their Chico State Portal. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman May 7, 2026.
Breaking News: Canvas is still down for Chico State
Aiden Masson, News Editor
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Arts & Entertainment
Flowing hair, outrageous fashion, makeup and sequins were the order of the day for glam rockers like The Hollywood Brats. Audiences weren’t always sure what to make of them. Image created by Kai Anderson.
The Hollywood Brats – Grown Up Wrong (1975)
Kai Anderson, Reporter
Graphic by Nadia Hill
Weekly Wind-up May 12 through May 18
Emilio Ceja, Reporter
Group performing "Los Machetes" traditional dance from Jalisco. Photo by Arlette Valdivia, May 9, 2026.
Chico State’s Folklórico Showcase steals the night
Arlette Valdivia, Reporter
Graphic by Nadia Hill
Weekly Wind-up May 5 through May 11
Sydney Davis, Reporter
Keanu Naranjo at Free Comic Book Day at Comics CollectorsInk. Photo taken by Alexa Lima on May 2, 2026.
With great power comes great comics
Emilio Ceja, Reporter
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Sports
Wildcat baseball players warm up together for the last time at home this season. Photo taken by Jamison Leung April 26, 2026
Photo courtesy of Rick Hoskin.
Senior Catcher Brianna Swihart prepares to swing at a pitch. Photo taken by Jamison Leung April 2, 2026
From left to right: Coach Mark Taylor, Seniors Carson Case, Rocco Borelli, Jesse Gadd, Aaron McCurley, Keoni Coloma, Stefan Foley, Juan Nunez, Head Coach Dave Taylor and Assistant Coach Neal White celebrate senior day. Photo taken by Jamison Leung , on April 26, 2026.
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On the final episode of the sideline sitdown for the semester, we have professor Aaron Quinn. He teaches at Chico State is a journalist and former sports photographer. Quinn is also the creator of the sports media minor at Chico State. We also do season recaps for track and field and men's golf, all three teams that brought home CCAA championships to Chico State.
Features
Ramish Nadeem (left) Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon (right), educators from Isma/Shema, speak during a workshop about Jewish and Muslim identity, in Bell Memorial Union, at Chico State, on April 24, 2026. Photo by Raquel G. Frohlich.
Jewish and Muslim identity workshops come to a close
Raquel Frohlich, Reporter
Outside of GSEC office, there are many more mental health resources and pamphlets for anyone to grab. Photo taken by Bria Martinez April 30, 2026.
May is more than finals
Bria Martinez, Reporter
Two by Two Ranch and Petting Zoo's goats are used to being held by community members and are often vocal, communicating to each other while being held. Photo courtesy of Josephine Bowman.
Goat Grams bring baby goats and big smiles to Chico
Grace Payne, Reporter
Students Anna Jewel and Valerie Reyes are the first to approach the kind letters table, taking a note that coincides with their mental health struggle or battle they might be facing. Photo taken by Elizabeth Perez, May 6, 2026.
Take a letter, take a rose
Elizabeth Perez, Reporter
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Opinion
The Behavioral and Social Sciences building is a busy place, but are the bathrooms worth it? Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on April 30, 2026.
Where to go when you have to go
Maya DeHoyos, Opinions Editor
Psychedelic legal highs have made their way onto the shelves of gas stations, offered in pill, gummy and chocolate forms. Graphic made by Kai Anderson on March 15, 2026.
Ego death, over the counter
Kai Anderson, Reporter
The Consolidated Course Fee and the Student Learning Fee were grouped together until 2019. Information gathered from CSU fee documents from the past decade. Graphic created in Canva by Raquel G. Frohlich.
What are we paying for? A breakdown of student fees at Chico State
Raquel Frohlich, Reporter
Freshman Buddy Miller was carried on one of his friends’ shoulders and ended up jumping on stage, waving his arms up in the air before crowdsurfing back to ground level. This was during YouthQuake's song "Daisies." Photo taken by Aiden Masson, April 8, 2026.
How is live music in small towns evolving in the face of a shifting industry?
Caden Huntley, Reporter
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The Orion Magazine Fall 2026