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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Infographic by Joe Silva

Tuition costs still pressure students

Joe Silva // April 15, 2015
Though the price of college in the California State University system seems to have steadied for now, tuition hikes remain an ever-present threat.
Paige Wilson invites students to sign a get-well book for President Paul Zingg in the gauntlet. Photo credit: Jenice Tupolo

Students react to Zingg’s medical leave of absence

Jenice Tupolo // April 15, 2015
Students share their thoughts on Chico State's president having to be gone for medical reasons for the remainder of the semester.

The Orion Vol. 74, Issue 12

April 14, 2015
This is the electronic issue of the print edition released April 15, 2015.
Heather Lyon, owner of Lyon Books, stands outside of her storefront on Main Street. The bookstore, which opened in 2003, will be having its closing sale on Thursday. Photo credit: Brianne Mcevoy

Lyon Books closes its doors after a dozen years in Chico

Brianne Mcevoy // April 14, 2015
The local business where generations have worked will host its closing sale on Thursday.
Chico State 2015 freshman, Angeles Zinzun-Ochoa poses in the Choose Chico! photo booth. Photo credit: George Johnston

Choose Chico attracts future students and parents at showcase event

Michael Arias // April 12, 2015
Chico State hosts its fifth annual Choose Chico! event for incoming and prospective students.
Friends and family fondly remembered the late Nickolas Klein. Photo credit: Dylan Dewit

Memorial held for student who died in fatal car accident

Dylan Dewit // April 11, 2015
Friends and family of Nickolas Klein gathered Saturday to celebrate the Chico State student's life.
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

College males shoot bottles set up on mattress with BB guns

Dylan Dewit // April 11, 2015
The police blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. April 11.
The cash found by senior exercise physiology major Samara Horton in an Easter egg put on Sunday by a Butte College student using the FADE app. Photo courtesy of Samara Horton.

Student puts on Easter egg hunt using FADE app

Michael Mcclurg // April 11, 2015
A Butte College student donated his time and money to put on a fun activity that brightened the holiday for some.
Photo courtesy Pieology Pizzaria

Chico state alumnus appointed director of construction for Pieology chain

Courtney Weaver // April 11, 2015
Hans Milberger, a Chico State alumnus, was appointed director of construction for Pieology, a popular and rapidly-growing pizzeria.
The water level of Big Chico Creek as it runs through the Chico State campus on Feb. 17. Campus departments have been adjusting equipment and practices to conserve more water in California’s drought conditions. Photo credit: Catalina Friz

Drought spurs drastic measures from state government

Elaine Knudsen // April 8, 2015
Record-low snowpack has prompted Gov. Jerry Brown to issue an executive order requiring mandatory water restrictions for the first time in California's history.
Chico State students march during the pride parade during Queer Week. Orion File Photo.

Gay rights advocates displeased with Indiana act, California initiative

Joe Silva // April 7, 2015
Recent legislative activities in California and Indiana have kicked up a firestorm for gay rights advocates.
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man had his penis out and was walking near health clinic

Katherine Feaster // April 7, 2015
The police blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the University Police Department and the Chico Police Department. April 7.
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