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The Orion

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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past through reenactments at Bidwell Park on Saturday. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 7

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past

Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn // September 12, 2024

Update 9:45 - Addressed layout issues. On a broiling hot day near the Sycamore Pool in Lower Bidwell Park, the Barony of Rivenoak, a community of medieval history enthusiasts, gathered to share medieval...

Frequency’s dance floor is in front of the DJ booth and has various light show modes. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Sept. 3.

Frequency dance club: A sober alternative

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton // September 11, 2024

In 1987, Playboy Magazine named Chico State a party school; 36 years later, Chico’s party scene has decreased significantly, and what remains has become more hazardous and inaccessible for most students.  Frequency,...

Katherine Tansey speaks up about her continuing struggle to receive help from community resources for mental health. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 8.

Stories from the streets: Katherine Tansey

Lexi Lynn, Reporter // September 11, 2024

Katherine Tansey, who lives on the streets of Chico, battles with her mental health and struggles to find sufficient resources in the area. Tansey has lived in Chico for 18 years, and has been homeless...

An illustration using Tech Toss’s logo color scheme to depict a computer and Tech Toss’s founder Dakota Rose. Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Sept. 5.

Tech Toss: Giving old tech new life

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor // September 11, 2024

The waste technology innovation produces isn’t all trash, according to non-profits like Tech Toss, an e-waste recycling facility in its early stages of becoming a hub of accessibility, education and...

“If you just want to challenge those harder thoughts, I hope this is a space that can help," said artist, Bailey James (pictured).

A new photography exhibit is currently on display in Third Floor Gallery

Sean Shanks, Reporter // September 10, 2024

The Third Floor Gallery in the Bell Memorial Union is currently hosting a photography exhibit titled “What if?” by Chico State senior, Bailey James. The exhibit consists of photographs taken by...

The Digital Filmmakers Guild is excited to welcome new and returning students and stories. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Sept. 6

Chico State Digital Filmmakers Guild brings another semester of student films

Chris Hutton, Reporter // September 9, 2024

The Digital Filmmakers Guild, DFG, hosted its second meeting for the semester on Friday. The classroom was wall-to-wall with passionate students keen to begin laboring on their projects.  Co-president...

Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 30.

Tuition raise and its consequences

Owen Daniels, Reporter // September 3, 2024

Students at Chico State are experiencing the first year of California State University’s tuition raise. This raise has forced some students to leave Chico State while others don’t even know about the...

Chico State Police vehicle parked next to the display and root beer float table for the event. UPD is pictured setting up the floats at the tables behind the car. Taken by Sophia Mackinnon on Aug. 29.

University police department hosts bubbly mixer

Sophia MacKinnon, Reporter // September 1, 2024

The Chico State University Police Department held a root beer float event for students and staff to come and get to know them. With two tables and a police vehicle parked in front, they were hard to miss....

Seven Bidwell Run Club runners climb a hill at Bidwell Canyon Trail during one of their weekly meetings. Photo courtesy of Andrew D’Lugos.

Bidwell Run Club: A gateway to Chico’s trails

Lexi Lynn, Reporter // August 28, 2024

Run clubs are not a thing of the past; in fact, it seems more trendy than ever to join one. Chico’s absence of run clubs is a challenge that Andrew D’Lugos has embarked on to eliminate for runners...

Photo taken by Molly Myers on Sept. 3, 2023 downtown across from where the Farmers Market is held.

Abandoned shoes in Chico: photo series

Molly Myers, Managing Editor // May 22, 2024

The south campus neighborhood in which I live is an illegal dumping hot spot. I often see abandoned couches, mattresses and curiously, shoes.  For the past school year I’ve made an attempt to photograph...

Both faculty members’ and students’ mental health are suffering due to a lack of support at Chico State and across the California State University System. Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.

Faculty, students’ mental health continue to suffer

Ariana Powell, Editor-In-Chief // May 20, 2024

The California State University Board of Trustees approved the tentative agreement with the California Faculty Association on March 4. One of the many TA points is related to mental health. As approved...

Meet The Orion's fall 2024 editorial board. Collage created by Ariana Powell on May 8 using Pixlr.

Meet The Orion’s fall 2024 editorial board!

The Orion // May 17, 2024

The Orion's editorial board for the fall 2024 semester has been selected! To get to know them, read below: Editor-in-chief, Ariana Powell Hello all. My name is Ariana Powell, or Ari, and I will...

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