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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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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

  • “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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Eliza Carmichael after dramatically tearing off their long red wig to reveal short brown hair. Photo credit: Sophia Robledo-Borowy

Drag show for a greater good

Sophia Robledo-Borowy // October 18, 2017

The third annual Chico State Drag Show hosted by the Associated Student Gender and Sexuality Equity Center sold out on Oct. 12 as part of the festivities for "Queer Week." Every year, these drag shows...

Each student suspended a sculpture from the ceiling, equipped with a sound box with a specific part of the rainforest. Different mediums affected each sound

‘Rainforest IV’ imitates wildlife through ceiling-suspended sculptures

Julia Maldonado // October 17, 2017

A pitter-patter of rain and forest-creature sounds saturated the air of Ayres Hall 122 on Thursday, but one wouldn't believe that a collection of diverse items caused the illusion of a downpour. Students...

Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

Trump is destroying the work feminism has created

Danielle Cortes // October 17, 2017

It is the year of 2017, humans have been living for about 200,000 years. Every year, we are evolving and bettering our lives for the future. However, we still somehow find ourselves regressing. As a...

Photo credit: Jessica Johnson

Letters to an ex-boyfriend, from a Wildcat

Kendall George // October 17, 2017

Dear ex,Uhh, hey. How’s it going? I hope you’re doing well… This is super awkward. I’m good, school has been amazing, a great change of pace after you broke up with me. College...

Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

Drunk sex: Let’s get it up, literally

Rachel Reyes // October 16, 2017

Let’s be real — the two greatest pleasures in the world are margaritas and orgasms. Ok, maybe not exactly the two greatest pleasures but having crazy, drunk sex feels great, for many. Until...

Chico State students don’t know where their tuition money is going

Grayson Boyer // October 16, 2017

Although it is impossible to determine where exactly Chico State student tuition money goes, all students deserve a basic understanding of how their money is used.The following information has been acquired...

Lea Gadbois enjoys demonstrating how to do her art. She was happy to talk with whoever came to her table. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Artist Lea Gadbois demonstrates her resin painting style

Caitlyn Young // October 16, 2017

Having an interest in astronomy for as long as she can remember, Lea Gadbois incorporates her love for the stars into her art. Years ago, Gadbois began to do what she calls “starry night” paintings,...

Cuphead fights a monstrous roller-coaster that has come to life. 

Image from steam.com

‘Cuphead’ will dazzle your eyes and melt your brain

Ulises Duenas // October 16, 2017

"Cuphead" looks like a Disney cartoon from the '30s and plays like a game from the '80s, but in a good way. Games with this level of polish in gameplay and visuals rarely come out these days, and "Cuphead"...

Gucci Mane album artwork for his new album Mr. Davis.

Rapper Gucci Mane drops eleventh studio album ‘Mr. Davis’

Niyat Teferi // October 16, 2017

On Friday, Gucci Mane released his highly anticipated record “Mr. Davis.” The 17 song tracklist features collaborations from big-name artists such as Nicki Minaj, Migos, Ty Dolla $ign, The...

Child development offices

Reported Burglary in Child Development Department Under Investigation

Alex Grant // September 27, 2017
University Police received a phone call reporting a burglary and theft on Sept. 11.
Street Fighter character, Akuma fights Kazuya Mishima. Kazuyas mother has tasked Akuma with killing her son. Photo credit: Ulises Duenas

Tekken 7 reigns as the king of fighters

Ulises Duenas // September 20, 2017
While it doesn't reinvent the franchise, 'Tekken 7' provides one of the most solid fighting game experiences available today.
Burnett received minor injuries from the collision, he has been released from the hospital. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Butte County Sergeant is injured in car accident

Luke Dennison // September 19, 2017

Sergeant on patrol collided into multiple obstacles, Tuesday, in the area of East 16th Street and Park Avenue. According to a press release, Butte County Sheriff's Office, Sergeant Sam Burnett was feeling...

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