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Seema Sehrawat’s official office photo. Photo courtesy of Lisa James, executive assistant to the chief of staff.

Seema Sehrawat to retire back to a faculty position

Damon Gallegos, Reporter // February 6, 2025

President Steve Perez announced in an email to campus on Jan. 24 that Seema Sehrawat will be retiring from her current position as the university’s chief of staff. Sehrawat came to Chico State in...

The Sigma Pi fraternity house on a quiet Monday morning in Chico. Taken by Molly Myers on Feb. 26.

Fraternities and sororities begin recruitment process

Riley Rochlitz, Reporter // February 6, 2025

 Fraternity and Sorority Affairs announced that some fraternities and sororities are beginning their recruiting process. The recruitment process occurs at the beginning of each semester. Students in...

Students and faculty members marched around campus for around three hours in support of immigrant rights Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Chico, California.

Protest at Chico State advocates for immigrant rights

Milca Elvira Chacon and Ellie Marty // February 6, 2025

For Chico State senior Yamileth Lomeli, ever-changing immigration policies are crucial issues to her and her family. As a daughter of immigrant parents, her voice and her act of protest was a way she felt...

Signs in both English and Spanish could be seen in the group of protesters. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Feb. 3.

Immigration reform protesters gather in City Plaza

Nadia Hill, Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn // February 4, 2025

“Si se puede,” chanted a crowd of protestors during the late afternoon on Monday, holding signs advocating for immigrant rights in response to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, following...

The CFA hopes their petition will help save Sonoma State following budget cuts. Photo from Pixabay Feb. 2.

CFA encourages a petition to save Sonoma State

Cecilia Gonzalez, Reporter // February 3, 2025

The California Faculty Association officers issued a statement encouraging a petition to save Sonoma State following major budget cuts. They explained their grievances with the decimation of a CSU hispanic-serving...

DeepSeek A.I. Chatbot website. Photo taken by Owen Daniels January 31.

DeepSeek: the A.I. startup that tanked the U.S. stock market

Owen Daniels, Reporter // February 3, 2025

The U.S. stock market dropped 1,033.99 points on Jan. 27, which is its largest decline since September 13, 2022; with tech stocks like Nvidia, Google and Microsoft leading the way.  DeepSeek is an...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30

Orion news weekly highlights: Jan. 27 to 31

Jessica Miller, Reporter // February 1, 2025

From extended financial aid deadlines to policy meetings to an arrest on campus, here are this week’s –- Jan. 27 to 31 –- news stories: State financial aid deadline extends for students within LA...

Common Grounds, an Associated-Students coffee shop, offers deals for Spirit Days. Photo taken by Damon Gallegos on January 29.

Chico State offers discounts for new Friday spirit days

Damon Gallegos, Reporter // January 31, 2025

Wildcat Spirit Days are taking place at Chico State every Friday. By wearing a Chico State clothing item, individuals can get various deals and discounts at various places on campus, including Common Grounds...

Kendall Hall, where the Office of the President is located. Photo taken by Kimberly Morales.

Chico State president addresses budget concerns, federal uncertainty

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief // January 30, 2025

In a message sent to the Chico State campus community, University President Steve Perez acknowledged the heightened concerns regarding the recent fiscal challenges faced by higher education institutions...

Chico students pictured in front of the BMU, where the arrest was made. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Nov. 5, 2024.

Unidentified man arrested in BMU on theft warrant

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief // January 30, 2025

An unidentified male was arrested Thursday morning in the Bell Memorial Union on theft-related charges, following a warrant for his arrest.  Two University Police Department officers were dispatched...

An email sent out to Sonoma State on Jan. 22 announced staff positions and student programs to be eliminated to bridge the budget deficit. Graphic made by Nadia Hill Jan. 29.

Sonoma State budget cuts eliminate athletics and reduce programs and faculty

Nadia Hill, Multimedia Editor // January 30, 2025

Sonoma State announced significant cuts to faculty positions, departments and the elimination of their National College Athletic Association Division II Athletics. Students and faculty received an email...

The front of Kendall Hall, where the Academic Senate office is located. Photo taken by Ellie Marty on Jan. 30.

Chico State community invited to attend Academic Senate policy committee meetings

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief // January 29, 2025

The Academic Senate is inviting Chico campus community members to attend meetings for the Educational Policies & Programs Committee and the Faculty & Student Policies Committee on Thursday at 2:30...

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