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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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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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The Chico Municipal Airport has been sending planes to provide aid to the 14 active California wildfires Photo credit: John Domogma

Chico airport used as an air base to fight wildfires

Austin Herbaugh // August 24, 2015
CAL FIRE uses the Chico Municipal Airport runway to fight wildfires across the state.
Matt Ball, District Manager at the Butte County Public Health Department, discusses the severity of West Nile virus in the Butte County area. (Photo Courtesy of Matt Ball).

Small bugs, big consequences

Sarah Strausser // August 24, 2015
Butte county has 30 of the 57 cases of West Nile virus in 2015.
New parking meters installed on campus will no longer accept change as an acceptable form of payment. The updated meters will now only accept Visa or MasterCard in an effort to be more sustainable. Photo credit: Carly Plemons

No Need for Change

Carly Plemons // August 24, 2015
There’s a new way to pay for parking this semester.
Resident advisers Sara Tengelsen and Emmeline Hurley pose with Willie Wildcat at Rock the Block. Photo credit: Carly Plemons

First-year students welcomed to campus

Carly Plemons // August 24, 2015
Welcome week is here and so are Chico State's brand new Wildcats.

Uber comes to Chico

Jenice Tupolo // August 24, 2015
Uber will soon be added to the list of transportation methods for Chico State Wildcats.

Two drunk males try pulling plywood off windows from the Dean’s house

Jovanna Garcia // August 24, 2015

University Police DepartmentCall Type: Property - Lost/Found/Recovered Thursday, 8:26 p.m., Sutter Hall“Luggage left out front all day.”Call Type: Suspicious Subject Thursday, 8:33 p.m., West...

San Francisco performer, Mahlae, comes out to Chico Gay Prides Variety Show Friday night. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Chico Pride attendees ashamed of Mormon vendor

Jenice Tupolo // August 24, 2015
The LGBTQ+ community questions Stonewall Alliance for allowing a Mormon Church to have a booth at Chico Pride.
Photo courtesy of Chico State

President Zingg’s transition, city spending addressed at fall convocation

Cheyanne Burens // August 21, 2015
President Zingg, alongside other faculty members and administrative officials, shared their vision for the upcoming academic school year at the 2015 Fall Convocation.
President Paul Zingg announces his retirement during his speech at the 2015 Fall Convocation. Photo credit: Stephanie Schmieding

President Zingg announces retirement

Stephanie Schmieding // August 20, 2015
Paul Zingg has been the president of Chico State for 12 years.
Holt sidewalk closed due to bridge construction. Photo credit: Jenice Tupolo

Building bridges: Construction on Gus Manolis Bridge begins

Jenice Tupolo // August 18, 2015
Campus construction will have students looking for alternate routes to class.

New chief of University Police announced

Madison Holmes // June 12, 2015
A new Chief of Police has been selected for the University Police Department following the retirement of former chief Robyn Hearne last November.
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