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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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...

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...

The Orion spoke to the campus community about how they feel post-Election Day. Courtesy: Pixabay

Post-Election Day: Campus community reacts

The Orion // November 7, 2024

As Election Day has passed and the new president-elect has been announced, The Orion staff took to the paths of Chico State to ask the campus community about how they feel now the fated day has passed....

Donald Trump will likely be the 45th and the 47th president. Photo from Pixabay

Donald Trump announced as president-elect

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // November 7, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, a race call from the Associated Press said.  After securing victory in Wisconsin, his pathway to the presidency...

The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall

President Steve Perez addresses election aftermath

Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 6, 2024

Chico State President Steve Perez sent an email to the campus community Wednesday morning addressing the heightened emotions around campus post-election.  He said that Chico State should remain a place...

Chico students, faculty and community members voted Tuesday in the BMU. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Nov. 5.

Students, staff and Chico residents flood Bell Memorial Union to cast their ballots

Jessica Miller and Beatrice Williams // November 5, 2024

Along with presidential candidates, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Chico City Council, State Senate seats, 10 propositions and State Assembly members are on the California...

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

Candidate and measure election tally

Jessica Miller and Ariana Powell // November 5, 2024

Election Day is underway and people are rushing to send in their ballots or to vote in person, these are the latest presidential and Butte County official race election numbers, these will be updated throughout...

Bryce Goldstein is running for District 7 of the Chico City Council. Photo courtesy of Bryce Goldstein

Chico District 7 representative: Bryce Goldstein

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // November 1, 2024

Caltrans Transportation Planning Manager Bryce Goldstein is running against Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon to represent District 7 of the Chico City Council. Goldstein said she has...

Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon is running for District 5 of the Chico City Council. Photo from Pexels

Chico District 7 representative: Deepika Tandon

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 30, 2024

Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon is running against Caltrans Transportation Planning Manager Bryce Goldstein to represent District 7 of the Chico City Council. Tandon moved to Chico...

Rose Penelope Yee is running against Doug LaMalfa for California Congress in November. Courtesy: Rose Penelope Yee

US House representative District 1: Rose Penelope Yee

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 25, 2024

Rose Penelope Yee is running to represent California's 1st Congressional district against Congressman Doug LaMalfa in November.  District 1 consists of 10 counties including Butte and Shasta Counties....

Doug LaMalfa is running against Rose Penelope Yee for California Congress in November. Courtesy: Doug LaMalfa

U.S. House representative District 1: Doug LaMalfa

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 23, 2024

Congressman Doug LaMalfa is the U.S. representative for California's 1st Congressional district. He is running for reelection against Rose Penelope Yee in November. LaMalfa was born and raised in Northern...

The deadline to register to vote by mail or online is Oct. 21. The option to register in person at a polling location remains until Election Day. Photo from Pexels on Oct. 14

Chico State’s Office of Civic Engagement will hold multiple campus voter events

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 23, 2024

The Office of Civic Engagement at Chico State will be hosting several events and sharing resources for students in the next three weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 election. The events are: Oct. 28,...

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