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February 27, 2025
News
The Government Affairs Committee brands itself as "the official voice for the students at Chico State," according to their website. Picture taken on Feb. 28, 2025 in Bell Memorial Union room 205.
AS committee to vote again on resolution to renounce CSU free speech policy
Sean Shanks and C. Nicholas Kepler // March 12, 2025

The Government Affairs Committee returns to the table Friday for a vote on a resolution to renounce the CSU systemwide Time, Place and Manner policy. The resolution denounces...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30
Orion news weekly highlights: Mar. 2 to 9
March 12, 2025

From officer involved shootings to , here are this week’s –- Mar. 2 to 9 –- news stories:   One dead in officer-involved shooting on Nord Avenue A Chico man...

Kendall Hall, where the Office of the President is located. Photo taken by Kimberly Morales.
Second round of expos for the Reimagining Academic Affairs rescheduled
Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton // March 6, 2025

Provost Leslie Cornick sent an email Wednesday to the campus community regarding the rescheduling of the Academic Affairs expo’s following feedback from the community.  Cornick followed up this email...

Faculty and students press provost on restructuring at town hall
Chris Hutton and Nadia Hill // March 5, 2025
Orion news weekly highlights: Feb. 24 to March 2
Milca Elvira Chacon, News editor // March 4, 2025
One dead in officer-involved shooting on Nord Avenue 
Ellie Marty // March 2, 2025
One person in hospital following shooting in downtown Chico
C. Nicholas Kepler, Radio Producer // February 28, 2025
Reimagining Academic Affairs: What happened, when and why
Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton // February 28, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Cards, representing a gift for a performance well-done, but on a deeper level a symbol of community and friendship. Photo taken by Damon Gallegos on Feb. 14th.
A love letter to Chico, CA, and the beauty of community theatre
Damon Gallegos, Reporter // March 11, 2025
Rob Davidson attended Beloit College and Purdue University before teaching at Chico State. Photo courtesy of Rob Davidson.
Bookmark the date for upcoming Writer’s Voice presenting Rob Davidson
Lexi Lynn, Reporter // March 11, 2025
Graphic by Nadia Hill
A&E weekly wind-up: March 3-March 11
Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor // March 3, 2025
This is the first time The Turner included an audio guide in an exhibition. Asian and Pacific Islander faculty, staff and students contributed to the guide. Art by Eunkang Koh.
Artist Kathy Aoki to perform Wednesday at The Turner Museum
Sean Shanks, Web Editor // March 1, 2025
Photo courtesy of Pexels
Chico State lecturer reads from debut poetry collection
Lexi Lynn, Entertainment Reporter // February 26, 2025
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Sports
Wildcats won Saturday’s doubleheader against Toros with offensive spark and extra-inning comeback. Photo taken on Mar. 7 by Aaron Draper.
Rain flooded the tarp on the softball field after a thunderstorm. Photo credit: Brandon Downs
Forward Makenzi Laporte jumps in excitement as Chico scores points against San Marcos State Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Chico State.
Chico State Wildcat Josie Peterson competes in the women’s javelin event during the Track And Field Wildcat Invitational on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Chico, Calif. Photo taken by Jason Halley.
Forward Trae Taylor slams a dunk with only a few minutes left of the game against Sonoma State Thursday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Chico State.
Chico State’s Jojo Murphy going around the Sharks defender with a right-handed layup on the left side of the basket in the first half against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks on Nov. 17. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.
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Multiple police cars have responded to a shooting in downtown Chico.
One person in hospital following shooting in downtown Chico
C. Nicholas Kepler, Radio Producer // February 28, 2025
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Police officer pictured at the scene near 1200 Nord Ave. Photo taken by C.N. Kepler on March 1.
One dead in officer-involved shooting on Nord Avenue 
Ellie Marty // March 2, 2025
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Student feedback will help shape the academic structure of the University. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 4.
Reimagining Academic Affairs: What happened, when and why
Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton // February 28, 2025
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The campus community met to express their concerns to the provost. This photo was taken by Chris Hutton on Nov. 6, 2024.
Faculty and students press provost on restructuring at town hall
Chris Hutton and Nadia Hill // March 5, 2025
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Cards, representing a gift for a performance well-done, but on a deeper level a symbol of community and friendship. Photo taken by Damon Gallegos on Feb. 14th.
A love letter to Chico, CA, and the beauty of community theatre
Damon Gallegos, Reporter // March 11, 2025
Features
A row of Jersey dairy cows are lined up for feeding and health checks. Photo taken at University Farm Organic Dairy Unit in Chico, California by Elena Mendonsa on Oct. 29, 2024.
Straus Family Creamery: A role model for the dairy industry
Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
Lovebird Coffee Company and The Outlet by Lulus collaboration was announced on Lovebird's Instagram Tuesday morning. Photo taken by Alexis Bunch on March 6.
Lovebird Coffee collaborates with The Outlet by Lulus for a pre-spring break sale
Alexis Bunch, Reporter
The youngest of the Giesbrecht family, Tommy, sorts clean eggs into cartons based on weight. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Feb. 25.
Bird flu won’t cage Taste of Freedom Eggs
Lexi Lynn, Reporter
Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper.
Chico State’s quiet leadership fuels Wildcat’s hot start
Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor
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Opinion
A lookout at Mountain Meadows Bible Camp in Shingletown, California. Photo taken by Reporter Elena Mendonsa on Oct. 5, 2024.
Lent 2025 – A season misunderstood
Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
The KCSC Valentine's show gathered a crowd at Naked Lounge — a venue that hosts a variety of live music events. Photo taken by Aidan Taylor on February 13, 2025
Behind the scenes of a student-run show
Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
Graphic created by Callum Standish on Feb. 26.
AI: generating trouble for faculty, students and planet
Maya DeHoyos, Opinion Reporter
Graphic for The O-face, created by Nadia Hill on Feb. 2.
The O-Face: The secret buzz
Rachel Shawver, Sports Reporter
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