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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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

Palermo shooting suspect identified, 2 kindergarteners remain in critical condition

Jessica Miller, News Editor // December 5, 2024

Roman Mendez — age 6 –- and Elias Wolford — age 5 –- remain in critical condition after the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventist shooting on Wednesday, said  Butte County Sheriff Kory...

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...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30

The Orion news weekly highlights: Nov. 16 to 22

Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 22, 2024

From street closures to student resources to a bill from the Governor, here are this week’s –- Nov. 16 to 22 –- news stories: Family dispute results in hospitalization and criminal charges A Chico...

Illustration of Gov. Gavin Newson signing a bill. Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Oct 9.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation to strengthen California gun laws

Michael Arredondo, Entertainment Reporter // November 21, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept.24, 2024, signed 24 new bills to further California’s gun laws in an effort to prevent traumatic incidents of mass violence. Of the gun control measures signed...

Heavy rains and wind have become heavier each day in Butte County and others. Photo taken by Cecilia Gonzalez on Nov. 20.

Pacific NorthWest storm causes power outages in Chico

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // November 21, 2024

Due to the continuing storm in Chico and surrounding areas, multiple power outages have been reported by the PG&E outage map.  The map shows 5,489 homes in Chico have been affected by outages....

WellCat Health Center pharmacy: Affordable, convenient on-campus resource

WellCat Health Center pharmacy: Affordable, convenient on-campus resource

Owen Daniels, Reporter // November 18, 2024

The WellCat Health Center is Chico State’s exclusive doctor's office and pharmacy. Appointments can be made for a variety of reasons such as checking for the flu, strep throat, or just a normal check...

Seven patrol cars were dispatched to a home at East Ninth Street in Chico Sunday evening.

Family dispute results in hospitalization and criminal charges

C.N.Kepler, Reporter // November 17, 2024

One Chico resident was rushed to Enloe Hospital and another was arrested following an argument turned physical at a house near the intersection of E. Eighth and Poplar streets at 4:15 p.m. Sunday evening. Seven...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30

The Orion news weekly highlights: Nov. 8 to 15

Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 15, 2024

From the holiday parking to mansion renovations to bills from the Governor, here are this week’s –- Nov. 8 to 15 –- news stories: Chico City Council plans to make downtown parking free on Thursdays...

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