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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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Intense glare of the Green Tree Python. Photo credit: Sean Martens

A deeper look into Ron’s Reptiles

Matthew Manfredi // September 28, 2016

When Chico State alumnus Ron Greenberg mentions there are nearly 1000 reptiles on his one-and-a-half acre compound nestled in the rural foothills past the Chico Airport, this “hobby” of his begins...

Promotional photo for Dirty 30 from the official Dirty 30 Facebook page.

‘Dirty 30’ worth the watch for Youtuber fans

Anna Porretta // September 27, 2016

With people rising to internet fame every day, it's becoming increasingly more common to see internet-famous people breaking into the mainstream culture. People are turning their thousands and even millions...

The cast of Dr. Doolittle Jr. sing together to close out an act. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Blue Room Young Company performs ‘Dr. Doolittle Jr.’

Jae Siqueiros // September 27, 2016

      [masterslider id="6"] On Thursday, the Blue Room Young Theatre Group performed their highly anticipated musical “Dr. Doolittle Jr.” in Laxon Auditorium. "Dr. Doolittle...

Emily and mother Alicia, enjoying what looks like a well worth it punch out of the food card! (Event goers pay for cards with amounts of vendors they can visit, each time a punch out of the card is taken, so theres no double dipping.) Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

‘Taste of Chico’ is the event of every foodie’s dreams

Anisha Brady // September 26, 2016

The Taste of Chico is an experience that should not be missed. Despite the intense heat, crowds of people filled the streets of downtown Chico to feast on a wide variety of gourmet snacks and beverages...

The Band Perry during their show in Reno, Nevada. Photo credit: Rylee Pedotti

The Band Perry talks new sound, resilient ‘Comeback’

Rylee Pedotti // September 26, 2016

When I asked The Band Perry to describe their future direction in one word, these were their replies: Kimberly: Future. Neil: Forward. Reid: Fun. For siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry,...

Promotional photo for the Netflix original series Easy.

Netflix’s ‘Easy’ is worth binging

George Johnston // September 25, 2016

On Sept. 22 Netflix premiered “Easy”, a new show created by Joe Swanberg. It’s about sex and other things, but mostly about sex.Unlike most Netflix series, this eight episode show tells...

Promotional poster for Art House Theater Day via (http://www.arthousetheaterday.org/media.php)

Chico’s Pageant Theater to be featured in national film celebration

Rylee Pedotti // September 22, 2016

On Sept. 24, venues across the nation are set to commemorate independent theaters and their everlasting contributions to cinematic culture. Locals will have their chance to join the celebration as Chico's...

Promotional photo for Rumble to Ravel via the official North State Symphony Facebook Page.

‘Rumba to Ravel’ reels in classic melodies

Anisha Brady // September 22, 2016

Need a refreshing, sober Saturday night filled with sophistication and classical melodies? Come to Laxson Auditorium this Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. for the performance of the year. The North State Symphony...

Prophets of Rage protest with The Partys Over

Prophets of Rage protest with ‘The Party’s Over’

Matthew Manfredi // September 22, 2016

Confronting the circus of the 2016 election with “Marshall Stacks Blazing,” the Prophets of Rage use their most recent EP, “The Party’s Over," as a form of modern musical protest. Deemed "the...

Adult Swim star, David Liebe Hart, performs at Duffys Tavern. Photo credit: Carin Dorghalli

Adult Swim star David Liebe Hart performs at Duffy’s Tavern

Carin Dorghalli // September 21, 2016

David Liebe Hart of Adult Swim's "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!" invades Duffy's Tavern with his unique brand of irreverent surrealism. His religious beliefs, love of trains and relationship struggles...

Former Chico State opera workshop director, Gwen Curatilo. Photo credit: Carin Dorghalli

Celebrating Gwen Curatilo through opera

Carin Dorghalli // September 21, 2016

Past students flew in from all over the world to help put together an opera gala to celebrate their former Chico State opera workshop director, Gwen Curatilo. Among the stars featured were Jeanette Blakeney...

Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Life happens: Stories beneath the surface

Jordan Rodrigues // September 21, 2016

Everyone has a story, but not everyone has someone to listen to it. I was the listener this time. I went out with the intentions of photographing random homeless people that I assumed were homeless because...

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