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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

  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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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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Old Pirate spotted at Whitney Hall

Kaley Wise // November 7, 2016

Chico Police Department Call Type: Suspicious Subject Thursday 7:21 a.m., Nord Avenue A male was threatening to kill everyone, according to the reporting party. The male is the driver and has...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman chased by two clowns

Molly Sullivan // November 7, 2016

University Police Department: Call type: Suspicious Circumstance Saturday 11:05 p.m., Wildcat Recreation Center A group of people were reported for allegedly carrying a real chainsaw. Call...

The 15 employed through the SAFER grant will continue to work for an additional 2 months. Photo credit: Bill hack

Firefighter jobs safe for two additional months

Katia Berg // November 7, 2016

Newly-employed firefighters approach a hazy future as grant money runs out.The $5.3 million SAFER grant employed 15 firefighters in 2014, but as money runs low the Fire Department must decide if staff...

Junior communication major Amy Rodrigues (left), enjoys a Twizzlers at the outside portion of the event. A friend involved invited her to get her face painted while she was attending the event.

Senior Jessica Godinez (Right) helps a young attendee with some arts and  crafts at the second day of the event. As a transfer student from the Bay Area, Godinez didnt see much diversity when she first came to Chico. She was in culture shock and found Mecha. She loved what they stand for: social activism and bringing students together. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Dia de los Muertos educates Chico community

Bianca Quilantan // November 6, 2016

If Jim Pedraza died tomorrow he would want tamales de dulce or sweet tamales on his altar. Specifically, the kind his mom would make. But the most important thing to him is that he does not want to be...

One of the 50 actors in the haunted corn maze. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Halloween crime rates lower than last year

Amanda Hovik // November 3, 2016

More treats than tricks this Halloween with lower crime rates reported by Chico Police Department. Fifty-three arrest were made this Halloween 2016. In comparison, 58 were made in 2015 and over 41 in...

Liberty Cab gives free rides to voting polls

Liberty Cab gives free rides to voting polls

Jenice Tupolo // November 2, 2016

Don't let transportation get in the way of voting this Nov. 8. Liberty Cab will offer free rides from people's houses or workplaces to their respective polling booths. No additional stops will be made. This...

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Man yells at people on campus

Amber Martin // November 2, 2016

Chico Police Call Type: Juvenile Problem Wednesday, 7:10 a.m., Chapman Elementary A young girl was out of control, she shoved her librarian. Her tantrum was because she did not want to take her...

The 15 firefighters employed through the SAFER grant could lose their jobs as grant money dwindles. Photo courtesy of Bill Hack.

Fire department cuts personnel, 15 face layoffs

Katia Berg // October 31, 2016

Fifteen Chico firefighters face losing their jobs as federal grant funding is lost. In early 2014, a $5.3 million grant was approved by City Council to fund over a dozen positions for the Fire Department....

Former officer receives ‘guilty’ verdict

Amber Martin // October 31, 2016

A jury of seven men and five women have found former Paradise Police Officer Patrick Feaster guilty of involuntary manslaughter.Feaster shot and killed 26-year-old Andrew Thomas last November.“We...

An actor is spotted at the entrance of the haunted corn maze. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Live Halloween coverage 2016

October 29, 2016

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President Gayle Hutchinson speaks about diversity at Chico State during a black lives matter teach-in. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

President Hutchinson talks campus improvements at open forum

Molly Sullivan // October 28, 2016

President Gayle Hutchinson discussed strengths, challenges and avenues for investment at the last open forum of her listening tour Oct. 24 in the Performing Arts Center. President Hutchinson has met with...

Students walking on campus. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Chico State ranked among best schools in California

Amber Martin and Amanda Hovik // October 28, 2016

Chico State stands high in national rankings once again. According to The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, 51.4 percent of Chico State candidates passed the Uniform Certified Public...

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