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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Smoke can still be seen from inside Bidwell Mansion after the fire Wednesday morning. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Dec. 11.

Bidwell Mansion destroyed in fire

Megan Gauer, Layout Editor // December 11, 2024

Bidwell Mansion, the historic home of John and Annie Bidwell, was destroyed in an overnight fire on Wednesday. The fire began around 3:15 a.m. The cause is currently under investigation, Matt Teague,...

Chico’s new city council for the next two years. Left to right: Dale Bennett, Tom van Overbeek, Kasey Reynolds, Bryce Goldstein, Katie Hawley, Addison Winslow and Michael O’Brien. Screenshot from the city council meeting recording.

New Chico city councilors take oaths and help select mayor and vice mayor

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // December 6, 2024

Chico’s downtown city hall was packed to the brim during a special meeting on Dec. 4. Residents filled the room to watch the new city councilors be sworn into office. Former Chico Police Chief Michael...

Community members are being asked to support the victims of the Palermo school shooting in Butte County and offer support. Photo from FreePik.

Community members will hold a fundraiser for Palermo school shooting victims

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // December 6, 2024

A fundraiser will be on Monday from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Southside Community Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Ave., in Oroville for victims and their families of the Palmero school shooting. They ask for a minimum...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30

Orion news weekly highlights: Nov. 29 to Dec. 6

Jessica Miller, News Editor // December 6, 2024

From certified election results to earthquakes to aCSU policy changes, here are this week’s –- Nov. 29 to Dec. 6 –- news stories: Election results are certified in Butte County as California Senators...

CSUEU delivered a petition to CSU campuses signed by union members. Photo taken by Kimberly Morales

CSU Employees Union delivers 26-foot long petition to 17 campuses

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // December 6, 2024

The California State University Employees Union, CSUEU, delivered a 26-foot-long petition signed by over 4,000 union members to 17 CSU campuses on Nov. 19, just before fall break. The union is calling...

All California State Universities have an updated Time Place Manner Policy. Chico State’s has been in effect all of fall semester.  Photo taken by Bea Williams on Oct. 28.

CSU’s Time, Place and Manner Policy: What does it look like now?

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // December 6, 2024

California State University implemented a systemwide Interim Systemwide Time, Place and Manner Policy that has been in effect for the fall 2024 semester.  The policy states, “All members of the university...

Glenn Litton now identified as the shooter who targeted Feather River Adventist School on Dec. 4. Courtesy: Butte County Sheriff's Office

Palermo shooting suspect identified, 2 kindergarteners remain in critical condition

Jessica Miller, News Editor // December 5, 2024

  Update 8 p.m. Friday: Butte County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Facebook post Friday evening that both boys have successfully come through planned surgeries, but remain in critical...

Screenshot from US Geological Survey interactive map

Earthquake felt throughout Northern California

Michael Arredondo, Entertainment Reporter // December 5, 2024

From the U.S. Geological Survey around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday there was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake offshore of Cape Mendocino and was felt briefly in Chico and surrounding areas.  There was a brief...

A shooting in an elementary school just outside Oroville left two students in critical condition and the suspected shooter dead. Photo from Pixabay.

2 kindergarteners in critical condition after Palermo school shooting Wednesday

Beatrice Williams, Reporter // December 4, 2024

A school shooting in Palermo on Wednesday left two elementary students, boys aged five and six, wounded and now hospitalized. The suspected gunman was found dead on the scene. “They are currently...

Butte County voting results are in and State results are expected to be certified Dec. 13. Photo from Pixabay.

Election results are certified in Butte County as California Senators are sworn in

Jessica Miller, News Editor // December 4, 2024

County election results were certified by Butte County Clerk Recorder Keaton Denlay on Dec. 3. California counties have until Dec. 5 to file election results so that the California Secretary of State can...

Meriam Library has technology available for students and staff to rent. Photo taken by Julian Mendoza.

What tech can students check out from the Meriam Library?

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // November 23, 2024

The Meriam Library is offering students and faculty a wide variety of technological resources through its Innovation Lab.  Chico State’s library serves the university's 16,000 full-time students,...

Anthony Vasek and Mars Long’s two adopted kittens cuddling on Sept. 21. Photo courtesy of Anthony Vasek.

Chico Animal Shelter hosts open-adoption hours on Thursdays

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // November 22, 2024

Chico Animal Shelter has open-adoption hours every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. The public is welcome to come and interact with all the adoptable pets to try and find their match. Animal Services Manager...

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