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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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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

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Woman suspected of stealing from laundry room

Tisha Cheney // January 27, 2018

University PoliceCall Type: Suspicious SubjectMonday 8:26 a.m., Student Services Center.A pacing man warned the public that "people are chasing him."Call Type: Directed PatrolMonday 7:00 p.m., Warner Street.A...

Isaiah Ellis shoots a field goal in the Wildcats home game against Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Justin Couchot

Branham struggles, Ellis and McFerren with season highs in split verse Dominguez Hills

Katalina Santamaria // January 27, 2018

The Chico State men's basketball team continued its win streak with a 82-64 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills Friday. Seniors Jalen McFerren and Isaiah Ellis led the Wildcats to a victory over the...

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (center) and State senator Jim Nielsen (right) addressed the groups gathered to sign the petition Photo credit: Josh Cozine

LaMalfa speaks against gas tax, attracts protesters

Josh Cozine // January 26, 2018

Representative Doug LaMalfa came to Chico to endorse a petition for repealing a gas tax Friday.The petition signing event took place at the Sinclair gas station on the block of Forest Avenue from 12 p.m....

The Faculty Affairs department will soon be referred to under a new title. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Campus office to change its title

Josh Cozine // January 26, 2018

The Office of Faculty Affairs announced Wednesday that it will be known as the Office of Academic Personnel.The name change will go into effect beginning March 1.“It more accurately describes what...

Students have become discouraged to apply for scholarships. Image screenshot from video.

College students lack motivation to apply for scholarships

Karen Limones // January 25, 2018

Many students know that scholarships are essential when it comes to having sufficient funds for college. However, students lack motivation to complete scholarship applications. They no longer seem interested...

Suzie Nakao, Melanie Higgins, Xeng Thao, Jose Barron (left to right) and other graduate students in the Colleges of Business (BUS), Communication And Education (CME), Engineering Computer Science And Construction Management (ECC) were honored during their Masters Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Chico, Calif. The business department has achieved accreditation and high praises in 2018.
Photo courtesy of Kelsey Horne and Jason Halley, University Photographer.

Business department, university recognized for excellence

Natalie Hanson // January 25, 2018

Public Affairs announced that the College of Business achieved a re-accreditation and recognition this week.The business department received the prestigious five-year recognition from the Association to...

Claire Wayne will be moving from third base to behind the plate as catcher this upcoming season. Photo credit: Noah Enns

Wildcat of the week: Claire Wayne

Noah Enns // January 25, 2018

Claire Wayne is a junior catcher and third baseman for Chico State’s softball team. Wayne received honorable mention her sophomore year and is looking to improve upon that while helping the Wildcats...

Marsh Junior High was one of the schools locked down Tuesday. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Domestic dispute leads to lockdown of two schools

Tisha Cheney // January 25, 2018

A domestic disturbance took place in the 1200 Block of Notre Dame Boulevard at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday. According to a press release, Michael Sterling, 32, left the scene on foot with a pistol in his possession....

New Years resolutions versus reality

New Year’s resolutions versus reality

Grant Schmieding // January 24, 2018

At the start of a New Year, many may take the time to set resolutions that may change what is deemed necessary to set higher goals in life. These goals are what is commonly referred to as New Year's resolutions....

To be ethical and socially responsible is to care and think smart. Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

College students should be conscious consumers

Sam Rios // January 24, 2018

The consumption habits of current college students play an important role in the future of our society. College students need to find the vigor within themselves to become consumers that think critically...

Samuel Monteon held a booth for his new organization Chico Cannabis Club at the Womens March last Saturday. Photo courtesy of Samuel Monteon

Commercial cannabis legal in California yet still banned in Chico

Alex Grant // January 24, 2018

Less than a month ago recreational cannabis became legal in California, however for many counties and cities like Butte and Chico, commercial marijuana restrictions went into effect. Last November,...

The Orion Vol. 80 Issue 1

The Orion Vol. 80 Issue 1

January 24, 2018

 

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