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  • 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

  • The inside of Eggroll King. Photo taken by Callum Standish.

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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Weekly fit checks: Navy baby

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor // April 19, 2023

Name: Walker Hardy Major: Public relations with a double minor in art and photography Hometown: Los Angeles How do you describe your style?: “Secondhand and unconventional . . . I mix and match...

Combat Robotics at Chico State brings a medal home

Mawil Mateo, Reporter // April 19, 2023

American Institute of Mechatronic Engineers competed at Robogames, a yearly event hosted in Pleasanton California. “King crab” is the red robot AIME used at the competition to take out a couple of...

Hands flipping through rows of vinyl records.

Outpatient Records provides a welcoming space to discover new music

Heather Taylor, Reporter // April 12, 2023

“I find music to be an essential aspect of good mental health,” said Matthew Garcia, a licensed clinical social worker who moonlights as an event curator and vinyl record vendor. Garcia runs Outpatient...

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Weekly fit checks: Farm fits

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor // April 12, 2023

Name: Leah McKechnie Major: Media arts production with a minor in social media analysis and production  Hometown: Sacramento How do you describe your style? “A colorful, modest teddy bear...

a flower boquet sits in front of a bicycle wheel

Bikes, blooms and beer are the focus of upcoming Chico events

Heather Taylor, Reporter // April 10, 2023

As Northern California blooms this spring, Chico State students have opportunities to enjoy two local passions: bicycles and wildflowers. Whether joining a community bike ride or enjoying an IPA from...

Flyer for pancakes for chat event

Pancakes for CHAT

Abbigail Kovac, Reporter // April 4, 2023

Homelessness has been sweeping the nation, and the goal of the Chico Housing Action Team is to help those in the community. CHAT is hosting a silent auction on Easter Sunday, April 9. CHAT has been...

Lulu Fatale dramatically leans back and to the left as she performs. A large purple flower can be seen in her black hair. She is also wearing red-soled heels and a silver studded bra.

GSEC’s erotic art show: drag, burlesque and art

Ariana Powell, City Editor // April 4, 2023

Hurricane Fran came out in a pink feathered robe and eventually teased it off while sauntering around the stage during Chico State’s Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition's erotic art show on Thursday,...

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Weekly fit check: Cesar Chavez Day edition

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor // April 3, 2023

On March 31, Cesar Chavez Day, Wildcats strolled the streets in celebration of a Chico tradition: waking up at sunrise and drinking until alcohol seeped from their pores.  This week’s fit check...

An illustration of a doberman biting at bubbles set on a black square background with the words Fall Out Boy above it, and So Much (For Stardust under it.

Fall Out Boy’s ‘So Much (For) Stardust’ album review

Ariana Powell, City Editor // April 3, 2023

Cinematic, is the first word that comes to mind when listening to Fall Out Boy’s 2023 "So Much (For) Stardust" album. This is the first album they released since "Mania" in January 2018. The album...

Sophia Hoffman singing wearing a pink top and denim jeans.

Chico State freshman on The Voice

Mawil Mateo, Reporter // April 2, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5S7b0Rf9aM7ILrk71sxmKg?si=EP1gVr3ISjO28ym2QFBe4g Hoffman has been singing since the age of four. Her mother Hilda Hoffman said, “Sophia has always been a performer....

Greeks take on hoagies: Ike’s sandwich eating contest

Priscilla Yanez and Katie McKnitt // March 26, 2023

Correction: Alpha Gamma Delta and Gamma Phi Beta tied for first place in the sorority competition. The previous version of this article stated AGD won alone. Rival fraternities and sororities competed...

Shannon David posed near Butte Hall

Weekly fit check: A simple spring slay

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor // March 26, 2023

Students were able to shed their rain boots Thursday and Friday as campus was met with blue skies, a slight breeze and generous greetings from the sun. Full-body shot of Shannon David’s outfit. Taken...

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