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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

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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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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Clowning around is risky business

Clowning around is risky business

Amanda Hovik // October 6, 2016

A Facebook post last night suggested a clown had been seen on East Avenue in Chico holding a knife.This “creepy clown” threat has been brought to Chico Police Department’s attention....

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man threatens to punch roommates

Molly Sullivan // October 5, 2016

University Police Department: Call type: Non-injury Hit and Run Monday 8:20 a.m., Parking Structure on Cherry Street A black Chevy Tahoe was seen hitting a red Ford Ranger on the first floor of...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Machete hijinks, funeral fight and the bookstore bandit

Lucas Moran // October 4, 2016

University Police: Call Type: Suspicious Subject Friday 11:15 a.m., Chico State bookstore 400 W. First St. A man in his mid-20s attempted to sell back books which were stolen from the bookstore. Call...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman bathes in front yard with a hose

Katia Berg // October 4, 2016

Chico Police Department:Call Type: Suspicious SubjectThursday 6:40 a.m., 311 West East Ave.A subject was walking along East Avenue rattling door handles. The reporting party caught the subject in the act...

Students drinking coffee at the Starbucks on 246 Broadway St. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Catch coffee with cops

Kaylie Lewis // October 4, 2016

The Chico Police Department will be hosting an event on Oct. 7 from 9 to 10 a.m. to have coffee with a cop. The event will be held at the following locations: Starbucks on 246 Broadway St., ...

Two club members welding metal. Photo courtesy by Carson Schmeck.

SAE Baja race homemade cars

Daniel Theobald // October 4, 2016

Out of the numerous clubs on campus, Chico State's off-road engineering club stands as an example of how students can implement their skills for direct and practical use. The club is known as SAE Baja...

The Chico State University Police Department building

Chico State reveals crime rates

Bianca Quilantan // October 4, 2016

Chico State released its Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report in accordance with the Clery Act on Sept. 29. The report contains information regarding campus security, personal safety, campus policy...

Michael Hawkins tables on campus every day to get students registered to vote. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Ins and outs of voting

Kaylie Lewis // October 3, 2016

The presidential election is rapidly approaching and here is how to register and participate.Registering to vote can be done online, through the mail or in person.Registering by mailVoter registration...

Chico State engineer students cannot contain their excitement to receive their diplomas at spring 2014 graduation ceremony. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

State pushing for faster graduation rates

Bianca Quilantan // October 3, 2016

Super-seniors are in danger of extinction. The CSU system is focusing on how to impact students on track to graduate in four and a half years for first-years and in two and a half years for upper division...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Drug deal in an Uber

Kaylie Lewis // October 2, 2016

University Police Department: Call type: Stand by- keep the peace Saturday 11:53 a.m., Esplanade Fundraiser outside of Gateway Science Museum. Chico Police Department: Call type: Shoplifting Saturday...

Junior nursing major Katelyn Alvarez gets a vaccine ready for flu shots in the Meriam Library breezeway. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Nursing students prepare for flu season

Kaley Wise // October 2, 2016

Flu season has arrived and many students are considering the benefits of getting their annual flu shots offered for free by the student health center.The annual flu clinic is being held outside of the...

Open forum on provost and vice president for business and finance searches

Kaley Wise // October 2, 2016

Members of the campus search committees met with the firm Academic Search on Friday morning during an open forum to discuss the appropriate qualifications necessary for selecting the provost and vice president...

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