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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Upper Crust Bakery and Cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating options, making it a great place to enjoy the autumn weather. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman on Nov. 4, 2025

‘Tis the season to fall into autumnal specials

Josephine Bowman, Reporter
November 11, 2025

When the leaves begin to change colors and Chico trees become brighter, there’s something in the air that makes you crave a warm drink. With the autumn season in full swing, local cafes and bakeries...

In 1989, The Orion featured a story about adoption agencies in the Chico area who connect prospective adopters with pregnant college students. Depending on the agency, women usually took their babies home for about 45 days and could change their minds about adoption until they signed a relinquishment form. Photo taken by Sean Shanks on Oct. 31, 2025

Stories from the archives: Reconnecting with Wildcat history

Raquel Frohlich, Reporter
November 8, 2025

Who knew Chico State students could be foreign correspondents? Or that a student-run newsroom could have a foreign correspondent? Sixty-three years ago, The Wildcat weekly student newspaper certainly...

Driven by deep ambition, senior golfer Naoki Easterday has built a top-tier career at Chico State. Photo courtesy of Cayden Jones on Oct. 13, 2025.

Naoki Easterday’s steady climb puts him among Chico State golf’s best

Aiyana Curry, Reporter
November 5, 2025

Over the past three seasons, few golfers in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) have been as consistent and prolific as Chico State senior Naoki Easterday. Since stepping onto campus...

Formerly home to Haas Beans Roastery's auxiliary cafe, Creekside has been open for almost three months now. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 28, 2025.

Creekside Cafe and Mercantile: Brewing community through coffee

Lexi Lynn, Features/Entertainment Editor
November 3, 2025

Nestled just outside of downtown Chico in the heart of Chapmantown, Creekside Cafe and Mercantile is a less conventional, community-oriented mecca for coffee fanatics and neighborhood residents alike.  Gypsy...

This November voters will decide whether to redraw district lines in favor of democratic candidates. Graphics provided by Stop 50 and Yes on 50 campaigns.

Chico State students share perspectives on Proposition 50

Aiden Masson, Reporter
October 31, 2025

California residents will soon vote on Proposition 50. The ballot measure would temporarily let the state legislature draw new congressional district maps for the 2026, 2028 and 2030 elections. These new...

Since joining Chico State, junior Mario Giannini has established himself as one of the program's top runners. Photo taken by Rebecca Gonzalez on Oct. 24, 2025.

Giannini continues to make great strides in his running journey

Rebecca Gonzalez, Sports Editor
October 28, 2025

Through the mud, autumn leaves and roars of the crowd at Hooker Oak Park, runner Mario Giannini powered across the finish line of his hometown course, again in first place, to claim back-to-back California...

The entrance of the Jay Gilbert Farm Store provides welcoming natural light into a space highlighting the farm’s variety of foods and merchandise. Photo courtesy of Margaret Pekarek.

University Farm opens new store Thursday

Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
October 21, 2025

For over 20 years, deliberate thought and effort have been put into planning, designing and constructing the Farm Store at Chico State’s University Farm. Students, faculty and the community can browse...

The Orion reporter Raquel Frohlich brings you a column where she shares Chico State history through the lens of its long history of student-run journalism. Graphic by Raquel Frohlich with images from The Orion archives.

Stories from the archives: Reconnecting with Wildcat history

Raquel Frohlich, Reporter
October 21, 2025

For the students who take recorded lectures and other educational videos for granted, a news story published 95 years ago to this day by The Wildcat weekly student newspaper at Chico State will make them...

In her farewell season, Kim Sutton leaves behind a memorable coaching career at Chico State. Photo taken by Aiyana Curry Oct. 19, 2025.

Legacy of a legend: Sutton to retire after 25 years

Aiyana Curry, Reporter
October 19, 2025

On a chilly October afternoon at the University Soccer Stadium, Chico State women’s soccer coach Kim Sutton paces the sideline just as she has for the past 24 seasons: clipboard in hand, voice steady,...

The five presidents stand behind scaffolding near Langdon Engineering Building. From left to right: Kendall England, Damarys Mondragon, Shelby Gustafson, Jillian Nord and Eva Zaouk. Not pictured: Camille Garcia, president of Associated General Contractors of America. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 7, 2025.

Breaking barriers: All-female construction management leadership team makes history

Lexi Lynn, Features/Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2025

While construction management has long been a male-dominated field, Chico State women are proving that the future is female. For the first time in Chico State’s history, all construction management clubs...

Blue Emergency Lights: Campus safety with Jojo

Josephine Bowman and Nathan Espindula
October 8, 2025

Have you ever wondered how the blue emergency lights on campus work? The Orion reporter Josephine Bowman speaks with UPD Officer Bryce Davison, who encourages students to use the lights any time they feel...