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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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President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon visited Chico State on April 28. Photo credit: George Johnston

California leglislator visits Chico, provides life lessons

Eric Mcguire // May 2, 2016

“It’s been an unexpected ride,” said President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon, a powerful member of the California State Senate. He is known for having taken a strong stance on sustainability,...

Reileys celebrated its 30th anniversary April 30 with live music and beer for everyone over 21. Photo credit: George Johnston

Riley’s Bar and Grill celebrates 30 years in Chico with hype

Michelle Zhu // May 1, 2016
30 years of a unique Chico bar experience
New Earth Markets grand opening will be in May. Photo credit: Yang Dai

Natural food store open for business in Chico

Yang Dai // May 1, 2016

A New Earth Market natural food store officially opened recently at 864 East Ave.This kind of opening for business is known as “soft open.”The store has nearly 70 employees, mainly engaged...

The Albert E. Warrens Reception Center has been a part of Chico for nearly 100 years. Photo credit: Yang Dai

Former president residence will be renovated

Yang Dai // May 1, 2016

The Albert E. Warrens Reception Center will have tremendous renovations starting May 23, and there is a question from the Chico community whether there should be changes to the center. The renovations...

The Afro-caribbean dance class came out and performed for an audience. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

A.S. hosts International Festival

Molly Sullivan // April 30, 2016
Associated Students' International Festival will be in Trinity Commons on Saturday, April 30.
Chico PD created an app so users can easily access the police. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Chico Police Department releases 2015 annual report

Kayla Fitzgerald // April 30, 2016
Did you hear about the Chico PD 2015 Annual police report?
California Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) visited Chico to discuss sustainability. Photo credit: George Johnston

Legislator visits brewery, sustainability efforts ‘as good as it gets’

Eric Mcguire // April 29, 2016
California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León sings his praises of Sierra Nevada's sustainability practices.
Police will be monitoring the new stoplight on Nord Aveune to make sure everything goes  safely. Photo credit: George Johnston

New stoplight on Nord Avenue makes crossing safer

Kayla Fitzgerald and George Johnston // April 29, 2016
Did you hear about the safer way to cross Nord Ave.?
Pocket points has become a staple of student life at Chico State Photo credit: George Johnston

Pocket Points has Chico roots

Amelia Storm // April 28, 2016

While Pocket Point's popularity has skyrocketed in recent semesters, it may be a little known fact that the app was created by two former Wildcats. The app was created by Chico State students Rob Richardson...

Chico State students smoke outside of Whitney Hall. Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Gov. Jerry Brown may raise tobacco age to 21

Bridget Comito // April 28, 2016
California awaits new bill to be signed in order to raise the age of tobacco use from 18 to 21
Months after a vote of no-confidence, faculty members are more hopeful for the future of administration. Photo credit: Kiana Alvarez

Letter: Employees sense ‘fear’ on campus

Gabriel Sandoval // April 28, 2016

After the Academic Senate approved a no-confidence resolution last December, faculty leaders said in a letter to Chancellor Timothy White that mismanagement by Chico State administrators had gotten so...

The diversity survey is open until May 1 and wants to capture students perspectives on diversity. Photo courtesy of Chico State

A.S. seeks student input on campus diversity

Molly Sullivan // April 28, 2016
A.S. created a campus climate survey on diversity to better understand the experiences of students on campus.
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