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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

  • Jan. 26, 2005 printed issue of The Orion with the headline “Drinking nearly cost pledge’s life.” The article discusses investigations of Chico State’s Sigma Chi fraternity after a pledge nearly died from alcohol consumption. Accessed through The Orion Archives on April 13.

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Cozmic Horizon models on a bench near a dry creek. Photo credit: Cozmic Horizon

Q&A: Cozmic Horizon founder on the clothing company’s start, what’s on the horizon

December 18, 2015
Business major John Barton used a class project to launch a clothing line.
The Oscars will be on Feb. 28, 2016. Photo Credit: Google

Study Break: Vierra’s 2016 Oscar predictions

December 18, 2015
Yes, it's too soon to tell who will get nominated and who will get snubbed but I'm predicting it anyway.
Cowspiracy promo. Photo credit: The Pageant Theatre

Climate change is in our hands: ‘Cowspiracy’ review

December 16, 2015
"Cowspiracy" stresses how we can help slow climate change simply by changing our diets.
Album art for A Head Full of Dreams. Photo credit: Pitchfork.

Coldplay’s new album parachutes into the unfamiliar

December 16, 2015
Coldplay's new album, "A Head Full of Dreams," is filled with many different music styles not present in their debut album, "Parachutes."
Pauly Shore event poster. Photo credit: JMAX Productions

Pauly Shore reeks at El Rey

December 15, 2015
The once-hilarious comedian disappointed last Thursday at the El Rey Theatre.
Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett. Photo courtesy of Michelle Roche Media Relations.

Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett bring blues to the Big Room

December 15, 2015
On Dec. 15, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will be hosting Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat with a wholehearted welcome and open arms.

Study Break: Top 5 films of 2015

George Johnston // December 14, 2015

It's the most joyous time of the year, everybody. Children wait all year for December because they all know about this month and the special event that takes place in it. No, it's not Christmas, Hanukkah...

Despite fights and a short set, IAMSU! rocked the crowd at The Senator Theatre. Photo credit: Tom Sundgren

Despite fights, IAMSU! steals the show

December 13, 2015
IAMSU! played a sold out hip-hop show for enthusiastic fans. Fights, dancing and crowd-surfing occurred throughout.
Photo courtesy of Blood Cabana.

Blood Cabana to embark on winter tour

December 13, 2015
Members of the death metal band, Blood Cabana, share their thoughts on touring and offer insight about what's not-so-fun about going on the road.
The Glorious Sounds of the Season was glorious this year at Harlan Adams Theatre. Photo credit: School of the Arts.

Harlen Adams Theatre decks the halls

December 10, 2015
The holiday fundraiser for the music and theater department got Chico into the holiday spirit.
Photo credit: The DownLo

Xtreme Xmas Give-back to benefit community youth

December 10, 2015
On Dec. 12, a metal concert will take place at The DownLo to benefit the Sixth Street Youth Center and Toys for Tots.
Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo search for the truth in Spotlight. Photo credit: Open Roads.

‘Spotlight’ illuminates importance of truth

December 10, 2015
Journalists take note: "Spotlight" is a powerful and inspiring film about exposing sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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