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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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...

Students can grab a bite from Halal Platter near the Student Success Center next to the Bell Memorial Union. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon on Sept. 25.

Campus food truck schedule: Sept. 23-27

Nadia Hill, Food Editor
September 22, 2024

From falafel to coffee, 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 Sept. 23-27   Monday,...

A street view of the entrance to Momona in Downtown Chico. Momona is an Asian-Pacific restaurant specializing in ramen and bao buns. Taken by Sophia Mackinnon on Sept. 10.

Chico restaurants receive PG&E resilience grants

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter
September 18, 2024

Four Chico restaurants are receiving $5,000 resilience grant from the PG&E Corporation Foundation and California Restaurant Foundation, CRF. Over 3o restaurants in the Northern California area are...

Harvester in it's usual spot beside the bridge next to Glenn Hall. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Sept. 16.

Campus food truck schedule: Sept. 16-20

Nadia Hill, Entertainment and Food Editor
September 16, 2024

From shaved ice to burgers, food trucks are popping up everywhere on Chico State’s campus. Here is a schedule showing where student’s favorite trucks will be for the week of Sept. 16-20: Monday,...

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

Campus food truck schedule: Sept. 9-14

Nadia Hill, Food Editor
September 11, 2024

From gyros to cheesesteaks, food trucks are popping up everywhere on Chico State’s campus. Here is a schedule showing where your favorite trucks will be for the week of Sept. 9-14:  Monday, Sept....

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.

New dining options: The Marketplace Cafe offers a diverse selection

Nadia Hill, Food Editor
September 8, 2024

The Marketplace Cafe, in the Bell Memorial Union, has transformed over the summer and added three locally owned and family-operated new dining options. The Associated Students announced these changes...

Left side of table, Jenna McMahon, Nathan Chiochios and Jessica Miller sit with, on the right side front to back, Callum Standish, Molly Myers, Nadia Hill, and Grace Stark at  Estom Jamani Dining Commons. Photo taken April 29 by a kind employee at the dining hall.

The Orion tries the dining hall

The Orion Staff
May 21, 2024

Imagine a reasonably priced restaurant, walking distance from your home with a wide variety of serviceable staples that your friends can meet at in 10 minutes. It's an affordable urbanist dream and a student’s...

Riley’s Bar and Grill is a popular bar scene a couple blocks from campus. Hundreds of young college students visit Riley’s everyday for cheap drink deals and the fun atmosphere. Photo taken by Alina Babajko on May 5.

‘Angel shots’ offered by selective bars in Chico

Alina Babajko, Reporter
May 14, 2024

It is common for people to take advantage of vulnerable people while they are under the influence in crowded bars, making them feel uncomfortable and unsafe. Sometimes the only person to ask for help is...