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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Weekly Wind-Up April 28 through May 4

Emilio Ceja, Reporter
April 27, 2026

Tuesday, April 28 Senior Send-Off Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Trinity Commons Celebrate the class of 2026 with alumni at the Trinity Commons with food, live music and games.    Wednesday,...

Families flying their kites for Kite Day 2026. Photo taken by Bria Martinez on April 19, 2026.

Kites paint the Chico sky

Bria Martinez, Reporter
April 21, 2026

The sky above the wide open space of Community Park filled with an array of motion and color as an array of kites lift into the air, flying over the grass. “Kite Day has been going on in Chico for...

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Weekly Wind-up April 21 through April 27

Sydney Davis, Reporter
April 20, 2026

Chico stays busy all week long, from Earth Day festivals to live shows and weekend events.    Tuesday, April 21 Earth Day Farm Tours Time: 1:30-5:15 p.m.  Location: University Farm  RSVP...

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Weekly Wind-up April 14 through 20

Emilio Ceja, Reporter
April 13, 2026

Tuesday, April 14 Dog Social Time: 6 -8 p.m. Location: The Barn at Meriam Park Hosted by TrailBlazer Pet Supply, come meet fellow friendly dogs. There will be sprinklers for dogs and food for...

Baile SOPhiesta Poster. Photo courtesy by Sigma Omega Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc..

Get Ready to Dance: Baile SOPhiesta debut

Lucy Bakowski, Reporter
April 8, 2026

The Chico community is invited to a night of music, dancing and culture at Baile SOPhiesta, Sigma Omega Phi’s debut celebration honoring the sorority’s multicultural community.  Attendees can expect...

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Weekly Wind-up April 7 through April 13

Sydney Davis, Reporter
April 6, 2026

This week is filled with community events, from outdoor markets and live music to kites in the sky, boots on the dance floor, and plenty of reasons to get out of the house.   Tuesday, April...