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  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

  • Jan. 26, 2005 printed issue of The Orion with the headline “Drinking nearly cost pledge’s life.” The article discusses investigations of Chico State’s Sigma Chi fraternity after a pledge nearly died from alcohol consumption. Accessed through The Orion Archives on April 13.

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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Pornography may cause trouble in the bedroom

Grant Schmieding // February 4, 2018

Today, online pornography reaches a vast range of people. Anyone with access to the Internet can expose themselves to more sexual stimulation than their genitals can handle.Everyone knows how it feels...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Butte County program aims to give students educational opportunities

Josiah Nicholl // February 4, 2018

Education leaders in Chico came together to sign the Butte County Promise Thursday.The Butte County Promise is a program to give all students the opportunity to further their education after graduating...

Students in one team prepare to test their blood samples for a DNA experiment. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Girls get chance to learn about science on campus

Alejandra Fraga and Natalie Hanson // February 4, 2018

Chico State hosted a STEM Girl Mayhem for middle school age girls Saturday. The event took place in three buildings on campus starting in Colusa Hall from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. It offered activities...

Rising country music artist, Frank Ray, performed at Chico State Feb. 1. The set included their original song Every Time You Run. Photo credit: Hannah Yeager

Rising country music artist performs at Chico State

Hannah Yeager // February 4, 2018

The second concert hosted by Associated Student Productions lit up the Bell Memorial Union with up-and-coming country artist, Frank Ray. Ray falls in the contemporary pop-country genre and dazzled the...

Wildcats Corey Silverstrom matches up against a Cal State East Bay defender. Photo credit: Courtney Chapman

Wildcats men continue hot streak, women snap losing streak against East Bay

Courtney Chapman // February 4, 2018

The Wildcats came to play against Cal State East Bay Saturday night winning the women's game 70-64 and the men following suite with a 70-59 victory . The women's team came out on top against Cal State...

Wildcats third baseman Cameron Santos rounds second base in the matchup Friday against Fresno Pacific. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Fresno Pacific snaps Wildcats 15 game home win streak

Andrew Baumgartner // February 3, 2018

The Chico State Wildcats dropped the series finale Saturday afternoon to Fresno Pacific by a score of 6-3. On a sunny day at Nettleton stadium Chico State scored first with an RBI single by designated...

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Woman reports assault in her own home

Tisha Cheney // February 3, 2018

University PoliceCall Type: Petty Theft-BikeMonday 7:27 a.m., Konkow HallBike parts were stolen from an unregistered bike.Call Type: RapeMonday 9:10 a.m., address unknownThe victim said the assault occurred...

Madden 18 might be able to predict the winners of Superbowl 52. Screenshot from game

Can ‘Madden 18’ predict the Super Bowl winners? Probably

Ulises Duenas // February 3, 2018

Why listen to sports experts when a computer can do all the work for you? "Madden 18" uses sophisticated technology to accurately simulate the outcome of any NFL match-up. The Philadelphia Eagles and...

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How to stay healthy this flu season

Karen Limones // February 3, 2018

As the winter creeps around, so does this year’s infectious flu, H3N2, which has caused more deaths on average than most other strains.H3N2 has reached most of the U.S., sending citizens to hospitals...

Second baseman Brian Pozos hits a triple for 2 RBIs in the bottom of the seventh inning in the first game of the double header against Fresno Pacific. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Chico State baseball start season with sweep

Austin Schreiber // February 3, 2018

The Chico State baseball team started their season with back-to-back wins Friday as they cruised past Fresno Pacific 9-5 in the first game and followed that with a 6-2 victory.In game one, starting pitcher...

Chico Students for Quality Education met Friday to discuss upcoming tuition hikes. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Rising tuition spurs student discussion

Josh Cozine // February 3, 2018

Chico's chapter of Students for Quality Education (SQE) met to discuss upcoming increased tuition costs Friday.As music from second-week student parties could be heard from SSC 206, concerned students...

Jed Wyrick (left) gives Joe Crotts(right) a certificate of recognition. Crotts retired yesterday after serving on the senate since 1981. Weve learned so much from you, President Gayle Hutchinson said. From the bottom of my heart I want to say thank you. – at Kendall Hall. Photo and quote courtesy of Alex Grant. Photo credit: Alex Grant

Joe Crotts retires after 44 years at Meriam Library

Josh Cozine // February 3, 2018

Librarian Joe Crotts retired after a long career at Chico State Wednesday.Crotts retired during his 44th year at the Meriam Library. His wife Brenda also recently retired from her job as a librarian at...

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