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Student Pavan Kasukurti (left) and owner Ahmad Ghous (right) outside the truck. Taken by Dominic Curcuro on Oct. 27th, 2024.

Halal Platter: An underrated food option on campus

Dominic Curcuro, Writer // November 29, 2024

Over the past few months I have often got food from the red Halal Platter food truck on my way to classes, and it has quickly become my favorite food option on campus. Usually parked outside the Wildcat...

All sizes of the Ozzi reusable boxes and cups on the desk of Thomas Rider’s office in the BMU. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Oct. 10.

Are Ozzi boxes reducing waste on campus?

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // November 25, 2024

Ozzi boxes have been on campus since 2019 after receiving a grant for the Associated Students sustainability fund. Since then, there have been many changes made to continue the pursuit of a more sustainable...

Plated fajitas made of ingredients from the Wildcat Food Pantry, Dollar Tree and Safeway. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Nov. 4.

How to make steak fajitas for under $15

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // November 24, 2024

We have gotten to a time where grocery shopping is more expensive than going through a fast food drive thru. I am going to show you a way to make this easy, filling and nutritious meal for under $15 that...

The Bell Memorial Union Marketplace Cafe has added three new restaurants. All the new places are locally owned. Taken by Jenna McMahon on September 4.

The Future of the Marketplace Cafe

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton // November 14, 2024

The Marketplace Cafe in the Bell Memorial Union has a new look and new flavors, but this is only the beginning of the changes the Associated Student Dining Services hope to make regarding on-campus food...

Candidates from the two ends of the country have very different iconic food for their state. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.

Which candidate has the better hometown food?

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // November 3, 2024

With the presidential race coming close to an end and constituents preparing to cast their ballots, I’d imagine we are all quite exhausted by the election talk. So instead of focusing on the candidates...

The Bell Memorial Union Marketplace Cafe has added three new restaurants. All the new places are locally owned. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon Sept. 4.

The Orion tries Marketplace Café

The Orion Staff // October 24, 2024

The Marketplace Café in the Bell Memorial Union features three restaurants this semester – Chico State’s Smokehouse Deli, Monkey Bowls and Mi Taquito. Opened in July, The Marketplace Café serves...

Entrance to the Oktoberfest venue where the staff scanned tickets after bag checks and metal detector scannings. There were people crowded in the lines to get in. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Oct. 5.

Oktoberfest 2024: A look at a traditional German event

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // October 11, 2024

Oktoberfest, next to the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company on 1075 E. 20th St., has officially ended as of Sunday The event lasted two weekends: Sept. 27 to 29 and Oct. 4 to 6.  The venue had a large tent...

Sign above the entrance of Momo’s Poke. Taken by Dominic Curcuro on Sept. 19, 2024.

Momo’s Poke: A new seafood option in Chico

Dominic Curcuro, Food Reporter // October 8, 2024

Chico always has room for quality restaurants of other cultures, and Momo’s Poke, which opened mid summer of this year, had me wondering if it met the needs of a poke enthusiast. Opening its doors...

Photo of Kelly's Cheesesteak in front of Éstom Jámani Hall. Butte Hall is in the background.

Campus food truck schedule: Oct. 7-11

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // October 7, 2024

From mac and cheese to super-fries, food trucks are popping up everywhere on Chico State’s campus. Here is a schedule showing where students’ favorite trucks will be for the week of Oct. 7- 11  Monday,...

The Wildcat Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They can be found in the Student Services building across from the BMU Marketplace.

CCLC Pop-Up Pantry to aid Chico State students in need

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // September 25, 2024

The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center is hosting a Pop-Up Pantry in Meriam Library room 172. These pop-ups are in collaboration with the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry.  They will offer food, hygiene items,...

A customer grabbing a menu on a table inside the dining room of Chada Thai Cuisine. The room is large and many people were inside enjoying their dinner. This is in the far back of the restaurant. Taken by Sophia Mackinnon on Sept. 9.

Top 4 restaurants to take your parents

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // September 24, 2024

When parents come to visit, it can be hard trying to find restaurants to take them that you know they will like, especially when you’re a broke college student who doesn’t get the chance to eat out...

Inside the Bell Memorial Union Food court. Taken by Owen Daniels on September 16.

How ‘food options on campus are bad’ is an unpopular opinion

Owen Daniels, Opinion Reporter // September 23, 2024

“The food options on campus suck” is what I thought to myself the other day when I couldn't find anything on campus that I wanted to eat. I thought I was in the majority when thinking this but it turns...

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