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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Podcast: Open those coolers

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar // September 21, 2018

Welcome to the first ever podcast for the sports section of The Orion called the Wildcat Rumble. In the first episode Ricardo Tovar and I discuss the Cleveland Browns first win in 635 days, other football...

Nate Ambrosini working on his jump shot before Chico State basketball practice. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

The endless grind of a collegiate gym rat

Wesley Harris // September 21, 2018

Dreams of championships, game-winning shots and ankle bruising crossovers date back to the childhoods of most basketball players. Especially when they observed the legendary professional athletes that...

Chuck Epperson practices one of his favorite American Kenpo Karate fighting stances. Photo credit: Alex Grant

Chuck Epperson: A human defined by martial arts and music

Alex Grant // September 19, 2018

Chico State may be Chico's most known school, but ask professional martial artist and they'll tell you about the Epperson Brothers Kenpo Karate Dojo. Founded by and run by Chuck Epperson, this dojo specializes...

Enzo Perri tosses pizza dough to the desired form for Fridays dinner rush at Celestinos. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Taste of Chico welcomes all foodies

Yaritza Ayon // September 19, 2018

Classics and newcomers will all gather in downtown Sunday to feed the foodies of Chico. The 33rd annual Taste of Chico will feature over 150 food and drink vendors from throughout Northern California....

Indya Gage talks with customers about her product at the Chico Saturday Farmers Market. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Ghee connects local vendor to Chico community

September 18, 2018

Back in 2003, Indya Gage began her journey of self-healing. Gage's exploration into medicine, meditation and spirituality led to the discovery of ghee, the foundation for her business, Mama Sattva. “My...

Off the Record: Sugar Parents and Hickies

Brooke Martin, Rayanne Painter, and Karen Limones // September 17, 2018

This week, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin with guest Sammy Browne share their opinion on hickies and potential sugar parents.Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected]...

Scott Huber (to the left) listening to citizens about their opinions about marijuana. 
Jessica Mackenzie (to the back left). Photo credit: Justin Jackson

Scott Huber hosts Conversations about Cannabis

Justin Jackson // September 17, 2018

Chico has the munchies for conversations. Chico residents were invited to participate in Conversation about Cannabis, Sunday, to talk about making cannabis legal in the town of Chico. Chico City Council...

Hundreds of volunteers line up to claim their free burger courtesy of Madison Bear Garden. Photo credit: Dan Christian

Getting trashed on a Saturday morning

Dan Christian // September 17, 2018

Bidwell Park is looking better than ever thanks to a record number of community members who gathered at the One Mile Pool, donating their Saturday morning to cleaning up the park. Organizers estimated...

Chico State and Cal State Dominguez Hills march to the center of the pitch prior to their game on Sunday at University Stadium. Photo credit: Connor Mcpherson

Chico State men’s soccer shuts out Cal State Dominguez Hills

Connor Mcpherson // September 17, 2018

Coming off of a hard-fought loss to California State University, Los Angeles last Friday, Chico State Men’s soccer bounced back and won their first conference game against Cal State Dominguez Hills...

Chico States #9 Korie Bozart makes a cross against Dominguez Hills on Sunday. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Women’s soccer scores two goals for second win of the season

Wesley Harris // September 17, 2018

The Chico State women's soccer team delivered a scoring explosion early in the second half to knock off California State University, Dominguez Hills on Sunday with a score of 2-1. Chico State's Erin Woods...

Chico States Brooke Fogel is the vocal leader on the court for the Wildcats volleyball team and brings out the best in her teammates. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Wildcat of the Week- Brooke Fogel

Wesley Harris, Caitlyn Young, and Amy Heckeroth // September 16, 2018

Junior defensive specialist Brooke Fogel is the vocal leader on the court for the Chico State volleyball team. She led both teams with 21 digs in a victory over Stanislaus State last week and always brings...

Chico States #3 Kim Wright attempts a block during a game against CSU San Bernardino. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Chico State Women’s Volleyball dominate against California State Monterey Bay

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava // September 16, 2018

Chico State Volleyball gains momentum and accomplished two consecutive wins by beating out the California State Monterey Bay Otters 3-1 on Saturday.The Wildcats made it look easy in the first set beating...

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